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9th May 2008

David James on Women's football

In his regular column for the Observer, the England goalkeeper gives an insight into how the professional footballer views the Women's game. Read more »

9th May 2008

WSFF BOOST GIRLS WITH ENERGY

The Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation (WSFF) have launched an education initiative for schools across the country, in a bid to tackle the increasing levels of physical inactivity amongst young girls. The 'Energy Project', a collaboration with the Helen Storey Foundation and Creative Partnerships London East and South, has been designed to increase energy levels, by experimenting with ways to build physical activity into the whole school day looking at breakfast clubs and break time as well as during lessons. Read more »

28th April 2008

UK National LGBT Sport Summit - June 2008

The UK National LGBT Sport Summit will take place on June 14th in Mancheter. It will bringLGBT sports organisers together. To register please contact lou@pridegames.org Download Adobe Acrobat document »

23rd April 2008

Are you interested in Rugby League?

Do you want to coach or just learn more about Coaching? If so, this course is for you… The RFL is currently holding courses for women coaches. No experience is needed and on successful completion, you will gain a formal qualification. The next one is in West Yorkshire. For more information please contact arvinder.kaur@rfl.uk.com. Read more »

1st April 2008

Could you be the Sport Mastermind Champion?

The BBC is looking for contestants to take part in the quiz show Sport Mastermind, presented by Des Lynam. To Apply: Read more »

7th April 2008

Olympic Torch Relay ... did it inspire you to take part?

Want to get out there and do something for you? If you are wanting to get active we have a great list of upcoming events that you can get involved in. Read more »

4th December 2007

Gritty new drama tackling youth culture and football scores high acclaim

A new play tackling the youth culture surrounding football has proved a massive hit in schools across the UK. Full Time tells the story of a group of young people who play football. It aims to provoke debate about society and the game, and through this challenge attitudes relating to sexism, racism and homophobia. Read Press Release »

31st March 2008

The FA has agreed to extend the Mixed Football experiment for another season

Existing leagues already involved in the 2007-8 experiment and brand new leagues who wish to be involved must complete a form and send it to their County Football Association by Friday 1 August 2008. This will be for Season 2008-09 only, and for girls aged U12, U13 and U14. Read more »

27th March 2008

Health charity Walk the Walk adds fourth annual Power Walking Challenge to calendar to raise money for vital breast cancer causes

Walk the Walk, the grant making health charity, today announces a fourth Power Walking challenge to its annual calendar of events - The SunWalk Newcastle, taking place on 7th September 2008 at Exhibition Park. The SunWalk Newcastle follows in the steps of its sister event in Bristol where thousands of families and friends take to the streets in the daytime and in true Walk the Walk style don spectacularly decorated bras to raise money for vital breast cancer causes. Read more »

12th March 2008

The Amateur Boxing Association of England want to hear your views

In 1996 the Amateur Boxing Association of England (ABAE) voted to lift the 116-year ban against women boxing. Since then Women's Boxing has developed to have 464 registered female boxers (2007/08 season). The ABAE have demonstrated their commitment to developing women's boxing by appointing the first National Women's Boxing Development Manager in February 2008. The ABAE would like to invite you to contribute your views and a questionnaire is attached that should be returned to Rebecca Black at rebecca.black@abae.co.uk Download Microsoft Word document »

6th February 2008

Triathlon England South West - Women Only Triathlon weekend

Triathlon England South West are delighted to announce that they will be hosting a 'Womens Only' triathlon training weekend on 7th & 8th June, at Cotswold Water Park. The weekend is specifically aimed at novice female triathletes, and first time open water female triathletes. Download Microsoft Word document »

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