Welcome to the new format of our newsletter. I hope that you find it helpful and as always feedback and contributions are welcome.
A special mention in this edition for the great success of the Aspire Leisure Trust’s participation in the National free swimming initiative. Turning in the best set of figures for the entire county deserves hearty congratulations from everyone.
John Stevens
Cheif Executive Officer
Ben Bradshaw visited Gloucester to see first-hand how the Free Swimming scheme is being developed in Gloucester
Active Gloucestershire, supported by NHS Gloucestershire and the Department of Health, have launched a new physical activity campaign. Have you heard the commercial on Heart FM?
Sport Unlimited is about to enter its third year and Active Gloucestershire are looking for projects that can engage with young people. Fudning is available.
Active Gloucestershire have recently undertaken a survey of the STEP (Sports Training and Education Programme). There is now a new programme available for coaches/volunteers and clubs which incorporates the courses that you stated you would like to see.
Runningsports have a number of free resources on their website to help support clubs. Their online club development toolkit can help you to identify some specific needs and you can also download free quick guides, roles and responsibilities for club members, receive newsletters and much more.
Tickets for the Citizen and Gloucestershire Echo's Sports Awards 2009, as supported by Active Gloucestershire, are now available.
Tall and Talented Britons are wanted to try out for the 2016 Olympic Games! A nationwide talent search is calling for athletic men over 6’3” and women over 5’11” to apply to represent Great Britain in Rio de Janeiro. You have until 16th November 2009 to sign up!!
Sailing and windsurfing are two great sports for getting you active and energetic, outside in the fresh air. No matter what your age or experience, there is a course for you.
Campaign aims to get 100,000 more active through dance.
These are exciting times for the Paralympic movement in general and for INAS-FID in particular, as there are many important events occurring at more or less the same time. This newsletter provides a summary of the achievements of the INAS-FED over the past few months and looks forward to some of the more significant events taking place during the next few months.
