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Children will get more opportunities to do 60 minutes of physical activity every day under new Government Plan
Posted: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 15:30
Government release new School Sport and Activity Action Plan
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
The Daily Boost Programme Awards First School with Boost Bands to Celebrate their Achievements
Posted: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 09:27
The Daily Boost Programme Awards first school with Boost Bands.
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
Every movement counts this summer
Posted: Wed, 03 Jul 2019 09:00
Because no matter how you get active, it all counts.
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
Summer arrives just in time for the School Games Summer Championships
Posted: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 13:20
The summer sun and blue skies were the perfect backdrop for this year's Leicester-Shire & Rutland School Games Summer Championships, which took place at Uppingham School Sports Centre on Friday 28th June. Over 1,000 primary aged athletes from 65 schools across Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland competed in the glorious weather.
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
New Workforce Education Programme Courses - 2018/19
Posted: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 10:00
Plenty of new courses to book onto throughout the year including First Aid, Safeguarding and Storytelling Through Dance.
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
Grant Funding Re-Opens for Holiday Activities and Food Programme
Posted: Wed, 26 Jun 2019 11:54
The deadline for grant funding has been extended to Friday 5th July 2019.
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
Twilight Games Wins Community Fund Grant
Posted: Tue, 11 Jun 2019 17:30
Twilight Games Wins Community Fund Grant
Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport are pleased to announce that they have received funding through the National Lottery Community Fund to deliver the Twilight Games programme in a further 20 care homes and 8 community groups across Leicestershire, Leicester City and Rutland.
This funding will allow Leicester-Shire and Rutland Sport to work with care homes and enable residents with lower mobility levels to enjoy sport and physical activity. We will also deliver the programme within community settings in Leicester City aiming to reach those harder to reach communities.
Twilight Games has been running since 2016. The purpose of the programme is to enable residents in care homes the opportunity to take part in physical activity in a fun, social and safe environment. The aim is to enhance the day to day life of participants helping to address their physical mobility and co-ordination and to support their mental health and wellbeing.
The games include Boccia, Sitting Volleyball, Audio Basketball and Bean Bag Target and are all specifically adapted so that everyone, regardless of their level of ability and mobility, can take part.
The funding received through the Community Fund will enable Leicester-Shire and Rutland Sport to deliver training to care home staff and volunteers within community settings, giving them the confidence to successfully deliver the activities. All equipment and resources will be provided which will allow them to play the games on a regular basis.
To enhance the experience of being involved in the Twilight Games regular competitive opportunities will be available for all groups to take part in, whether this is at a central venue or within their own setting.
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
Here's our top tips & ideas to move a little more...
Posted: Tue, 11 Jun 2019 09:00
The greatest benefits to our physical and mental health comes when we go from doing no physical activity at all to doing just a little bit!
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
Volleyball England crowned winners of Workplace World Cup 2019
Posted: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 16:30
Over 160 participants, from local businesses and workplaces from Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland, met to compete for the title of Workplace World Cup Champions on Thursday 6th June at Brockington College in Enderby.
As the evening sun shone teams showcased their skill and sportsmanship in a variety of sports and activities including handball, volleyball, rounders and table tennis. The atmosphere was full of energy as the teams took to the pitches and got stuck into the activities on offer. Shouts of support could be heard from across the site as participants cheered on teammates and opponents alike.
It was Volleyball England (Team Brazil) who triumphed and took home the title of Workplace World Cup winners 2019. Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College (Team Japan) took second place and Harborough District Council Team B (Team Canada) placed third. The spirit of the games award went to Birkett House School Team B (Barbados) whose team spirit and energy was undeniable.
Prior the Workplace World Cup teams were assigned a country participating in one of the four World Cups taking place this year (Rugby Union, Cricket, Women's Football and Netball), and some teams chose to add to the atmosphere and represent the country further by competing in a variety fancy dress costumes.
In between activities teams took the opportunity to visit the Health and wellbeing Zone where teams could take part in interactive activities designed to support a healthy lifestyle, particularly at work. Heartwize delivered CPR and defibrillator demonstrations with a race to see who performed CPR the most accurately. The Choose How You Move team ran a desk-based cycle activity and offering advice on supporting Active Travel initiatives in the workplace. Team members had the option to pedal their way to a fresh fruit smoothie on the Smoothie bike.
Final Standings:
• 1st Volleyball England (Brazil)
• 2nd Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College (Japan)
• 3rd Harborough District Council - Team B (Canada)
• 4th Brockington College (USA)
• 4th Gateway College (Argentina)
• 6th Leicestershire and Rutland County FA (Trinidad and Tobago)
• 7th Youth Sport Trust (Uganda)
• 8th Mellor Primary School - Team B (Spain)
• 9th Mellor Primary School - Team A (New Zealand)
• 9th Midland Quarry Products (Germany)
• 11th Moat Community College (South Korea)
• 12th Millfield Lead Academy (Jamaica)
• 12th St John Fisher Primary School (Netherlands)
• 14th Harborough District Council - Team A (Fiji)
• 14th Leicestershire County Council (Tonga)
• 16th Leicester City Council (France)
• 17th Welland Park Academy (South Africa)
• 18th Birkett House School - Team B (Barbados)
• 19th Birkett House School (Australia)
• 20th Leicester Marriott Hotel DNC (Samoa)
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
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Posted: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 12:15
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