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School and organised outdoor sport and physical activity to return next month
The Prime Minister confirmed children and young people will be able to take part in sport and activity at school as part of educational provision and wraparound care from 8 March, while from 29 March outdoor grassroots sport for adults and children will restart, subject to guidance.
Further details about the timeline for the reopening of gyms and leisure facilities, and the restarting of indoor sports, are here
Read about guidance for the activity sector on our Return to Play page and find out here about getting active.
Ashes cricket hero to speak at regional network event
Book your place
Former Yorkshire and England bowler, Matthew Hoggard MBE, will provide the keynote speech at the Mind Sport and Activity Network for Yorkshire and Humber, online event.
A star of the 2005 Ashes series, Hoggard will share not only his experiences as a professional sportsman, but as that of someone who has experienced depression.
It is part of an event that includes a question and answer session with an expert panel, and workshops all linked to the role sport and activity can play in good mental health. The event is taking place on March 10, 10am – 3pm, and you can book your free place online.
People and places – The story of doing it differently
Sport England has committed to “working with” communities, as opposed to “doing things to” them, as a result of learnings from its 12 Local Delivery Pilots.
The commitment to more “bottom-up” collaboration with local partners came from Chris Perks, Sport England’s Executive Director of Local Delivery, who was speaking recently following the publication of a new document ‘People and Places – the story of doing it differently’.
It describes Sport England’s work in 12 locations – including Bradford, Calderdale and Doncaster – to connect and engage with local communities, taking their lead, building trust and investing in local leaders to remove the barriers that prevent people from playing sport and being active.WHO reviews effect of physical activity on enhancing academic achievement at school
Regular physical activity, increasing physical education and active classrooms not only protect schoolchildren’s health but also improve their academic achievement. Find out more…
Swimming Instructor
Organisation: Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL)
Application Deadline: 12:00am – Sun 28th February, 2021
Beat the Street Engagement Coordinator Barnsley
Application Deadline: 12:00am – Tue 2nd March, 2021
Head of Fundraising and Development
Organisation: Active Fusion
Application Deadline: 12:00am – Fri 5th March, 2021
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager
Organisation: Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL)
Application Deadline: 12:00am – Sun 7th March, 2021
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Sport England strategy to launch on Tuesday
Sport England will share their new ten-year vision as part of an online event on Tuesday 26 January (10am – 11.45am).
The new strategy seeks to help the people and organisations delivering sport and physical activity to recover from the challenges posed by coronavirus (Covid-19), look beyond them and tackle the biggest issues of the next decade. You can register to be part of the event here.
‘Clubs in Crisis’ beneficiaries announced
Sheffield Diving Club have been announced as one of three beneficiaries of the Made by Sport #ClubsInCrisis competition.
Three community clubs have received £5000 support packages to help them get through lockdown and beyond. The competition was created following research by Newton for Made by Sport which revealed that over 40% of grassroots sports clubs were either in deficit or just breaking even before the pandemic, with many operating on less than £10,000 per annum with 50% led by volunteers.
National Cycle Network in Yorkshire receives Open Country award for disabled access
Yorkshire-based charity Open Country has presented the Sustrans North team with a prestigious award for contribution to improving disabled access across Yorkshire.
Open Country’s Good Access Scheme award celebrates efforts to open up more accessible routes for walkers and cyclists.
The team in Yorkshire completed an extension of the cycle path from Thorp Arch to Newton Kyme, creating a 6km traffic-free route linking Wetherby and Newton Kyme. Their project on Route 69 of the National Cycle Network has also connected Castleford and Wakefield Greenway providing people with 16km of accessible paths
Sector support information hub
At times, the amount of information to take in can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created a sector support page on our website to bring together all the latest updates and resources as we find them.
Naturally, there will occasionally be a delay between an announcement and information appearing on the page, but we’ll do all we can to keep it as accurate and up to date as possible.
British Cycling sparks conversation with women and girls with Ignite
As part of its continued drive to close the gender gap in cycling, British Cycling has launched Ignite Monthly – a new space for women, girls and coaches to connect, share and learn. Find out more…
Sport England update Winter activity toolkit
From key messages to tips on building a behaviour change campaign. Find out more…
Active employee toolkit
Easy to use tips, ideas and advice to help your colleagues have healthier and more active working days. Find out more…
British Cycling celebrates explosion in cycling’s popularity amongst children
More than 1.4 million more children enjoyed the opportunity to ride their bike during the first lockdown in 2020. Find out more…
Online image gallery
Sport England has an image library featuring a variety of sports. Find out more…
#TellYourStory campaign
The alliance of home nations sports councils next phase of their review into racial inequalities. Find out more…
Podcast: Closing the gender sports gap in schools
Darton Primary School and Totally Runable discuss what they’ve done to address the gender sports gap in their school. Listen to the episode…
School Streets Officer
Organisation: Barnsley Council
Application Deadline: 11:45pm – Fri 22nd January, 2021
Senior Phyisotherapist
Application Deadline: 11:45pm – Fri 22nd January, 2021
Personal Trainer
Organisation: Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL)
Application Deadline: 12:00am – Sun 31st January, 2021
Inclusive Activity Programme launches new eLearning module
Activity Alliance and UK Coaching add a new eLearning opportunity to their joint initiative – Inclusive Activity Programme. People can take part in a new online training module to learn about making physical activity inclusive and accessible to everyone.
The new eLearning opportunity is ideal for healthcare professionals, sports coaches, volunteers and community leaders who work with disabled people and people with long-term health conditions. Find out more…
Yorkshire and Humber Learning Community
During this lockdown, remember that #YHLearning is available for your to pick up some new strategies or find some best practice for you to take back to your setting. It’s online learning that is free and flexible.
New modules coming in 2021 include:
Active Communities
Social media
Outdoor Learning in Schools
Inclusive PE.
Join over 1,500 learners who use #YHlearning. www.yhlearning.co.uk
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To help more people across the country access peer-led support, the organisation Arthritis Action are now running virtual meetings over the online platform Zoom.
During these meetings, you will get the opportunity to share your hints, tips and experiences with others within your locality about how you can manage your arthritis with confidence.
The North East and Yorkshire group’s next meeting is Jan 25 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
To take part please email: info@arthritisaction.org.uk or telephone 0203 781 7120 and they will email you the joining details to use on the day. You need an internet connection in order to participate.
View their national calendar of group meetings on their website.
Invictus Active’s live workout sessions with Ella using their Invictus Active Trainer are re-starting on Monday 18th Jan.
If you registered and joined them before they will send you a link to join the Zoom workout on Monday, but they still have some spaces available so if you’ve like to join please register here.
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Sport England prepare to announce new strategy
The new strategy seeks to help the people and organisations delivering sport and physical activity to recover from the challenges posed by coronavirus (Covid-19), look beyond them and tackle the biggest issues of the next decade.Sport England will share their new ten-year vision as part of an online event on Tuesday 26 January (10am – 11.45am).
You can register to be part of the event here.
Children’s activity levels down but many embrace new opportunities
The number of children and young people who were physically active fell during the 2019/20 academic year in England, as first storms and then the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic restricted the type of activities available.Sport England’s latest Active Lives Children and Young People Survey shows teenage boys were hardest hit by the pandemic but girls became more active as they found alternative ways to be active.
44.9% of children and young people (3.2 million) met the Chief Medical Officer guidelines of taking part in sport and physical activity for an average of 60 minutes or more a day.
Fit for the Future 2021 – Diversity and inclusion focus
Join the Sport and Recreation Alliance on Wednesday 27 January for their annual Fit for the Future Convention, which this year will focus on the hugely important topic of diversity and inclusivity.
The action-packed day will consist of learning workshops, expert speakers and networking time, providing delegates with a fantastic opportunity for lockdown learning.
Speakers include Paralympians Claire Harvey and Sophie Carrigill, ex-England netball captain, Ama Agbeze MBE, Welsh rugby union player, Ashton Hewitt and Alison McGovern MP, Shadow Minister for DCMS.
Sector support information hub
At times, the amount of information to take in can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created a sector support page on our website to bring together all the latest updates and resources as we find them.
Naturally, there will occasionally be a delay between an announcement and information appearing on the page, but we’ll do all we can to keep it as accurate and up to date as possible.Eight in 10 adults are motivated to get healthier in 2021 due to COVID-19
41% of adults plan to exercise more. Find out more…
Levelling-up playing fields, parks and green spaces across the UK
In her latest blog, Fields in Trust Chief Executive, Helen Griffiths, discussions how the revaluing of local parks and green spaces and their protection in perpetuity can play a pivotal role in the government’s levelling-up agenda. Find out more…
England Netball announces exciting new Board appointment
England Netball have appointed Jennifer Thomas to take on this new role. Find out more…
Rethink Fairness: Health
Amol Rajan and guests discuss health inequalities in the UK, why they exist and how they might be reduced. Is now the time to bring about a fundamental shift? Listen on BBC Sounds
Exercise Referral Specialist Instructor
Organisation: Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL)
Application Deadline: 12:00am – Sun 17th January, 2021
Netball Development Community Coach – Leeds & West Yorkshire
Organisation: England Netball
Application Deadline: 12:00am – Sun 17th January, 2021
Disability Inclusion Coordinator
Organisation: Sheffield United Community Foundation
Application Deadline: 5:00pm – Mon 18th January, 2021
Empower LGBT+ Coordinator
Organisation: Sheffield United Community Foundation
Application Deadline: 5:00pm – Mon 18th January, 2021 Read More »
Time to Listen
Date: Tue, 09 Feb 2021
Venue: Virtual via Zoom
This training course is designed to provide club Welfare Officers with the tools that will support you and your club to safeguard and… Read More »
UK Coaching Safeguarding And Protecting Children
Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2021
Venue: via Zoom
Every child deserves to enjoy their sport. This workshop will raise your awareness of the telltale signs of abuse, and give you the… Read More »
Halifax Wheelchair Rugby League Club 