Events & Training
November 2012

Movember - Men's Health Awareness Month
Date: Thu 1st November 2012 - Fri 30th November 2012
Movember - Men's Health Awareness Month

Business Ping in Leicester
Date: Thu 1st November 2012, 12:00 - 14:00
Venue: The Y, Leicester
Calling all businesses in Leicester… is Ping your thing?

Sport Makers Workshop
Date: Thu 1st November 2012, 18:30 - 20:00
Venue: Market Harborough
There's more than one way of becoming a Sporting Hero!

Grade 2 Wheelchair Basketball Coaching Course
Date: Sat 3rd November 2012
Venue: Northern General Hospital Sports Hall, Sheffield
This course is suitable for Coaches who wish to progress the FUNdamental skills of wheelchair basketball, and apply these to competitive game situations.

Go Canoeing Winter Guided Tour
Date: Sat 3rd November 2012
Venue: Burton-on-Trent
With the UK having just endured the soggiest summer for 100 years, many paddlers will be more than used to heading out in unpleasant weather. And while taking to the water on glorious summer afternoons may be many people's idea of paddling heaven, it's worth remembering that canoeing and kayaking are sports that can be enjoyed all year round.

Athletics Coach
Date: Sat 3rd November 2012 - Sun 4th November 2012
Venue: Loughborough University
Loughborough University

Disability Swimming Talent Identification Weekend
Date: Sat 3rd November 2012, 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: Nottingham University Pool, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD
Have you got what it takes to be a Paralympic swimmer?

Angling Level 1 Course
Date: Sat 3rd November 2012, 21:00 - 22:00
Venue: Moulton College, Northampton
Angling Level 1 Course available

Go Canoeing Winter Guided Tour
Date: Sun 4th November 2012
Venue: National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham
With the UK having just endured the soggiest summer for 100 years, many paddlers will be more than used to heading out in unpleasant weather. And while taking to the water on glorious summer afternoons may be many people's idea of paddling heaven, it's worth remembering that canoeing and kayaking are sports that can be enjoyed all year round.

RFU Certificate in Coaching Rugby Union (Level 2)
Date: Sun 4th November 2012
Venue: Manor School, Mansfield
Manor School, Mansfield

New Coaching Children Rugby Union (UKCC Level 1)
Date: Sun 4th November 2012, 09:00 - 17:00
Venue: Uppingham School
Uppingham School

ATP World Tour Finals
Date: Mon 5th November 2012 - Mon 12th November 2012
Venue: The O2 Arena, London
5th - 12th November at The 02, London.

No Strings Badminton Essentials
Date: Mon 5th November 2012 - Mon 10th December 2012
Venue: Charnwood (Burleigh) College, Loughborough
Join us on court every Monday, 7.00 - 8.30 pm between 5th November and 10th December 2012. The Fun way to Learn to Play!

School Run in Burbage
Date: Tue 6th November 2012, 09:15 - 09:45
Venue: Sketchley Hill School, Burbage
A brand new group for parents dropping off their children at school that would like the opportunity to have a run with an experienced run leader before starting their day.

Mentoring your Coaches Workshop
Date: Tue 6th November 2012, 18:30 - 21:30
Venue: SportPark, Loughborough
Mentoring your Coaches Workshop - FREE

Netball UKCC Level 1-10
Date: Sun 11th November 2012 - Sun 2nd December 2012
Venue: Aldecar College, Derbyshire
Aldecar College, Derbyshire

GCSE Physical Education - Maximising Pupil Attainment & Progress
Date: Mon 12th November 2012, 16:00 - 17:30
Venue: New College, Leicester
The interactive workshop aims to give inexperienced and experienced teachers teaching and learning strategies to improve the outcomes of practical and theory lessons and impact on GCSE Level grades.

The Active Rutland Community Sports Awards
Date: Wed 14th November 2012
Venue: Greetham Valley Golf Club
The Active Rutland Community Sports Awards will take place on Wednesday 14th November, and the deadline for all nominations will be on Friday the 19th October.

Female Dodgeball Taster Sessions
Date: Wed 14th November 2012, 18:30 - 19:30
Venue: Beaumont Leys School, Anstey Lane, Leicester
Girls that are looking for a fun and competitive sport that is sociable try Dodgeball!

Safeguarding & Protecting Children Course
Date: Wed 14th November 2012, 18:30 - 21:30
Venue: St Matthews Neighbourhood Centre, Leicester
Learning Outcomes - identify the foundations of safeguarding, good coaching practice and child protection

Run England - 3rd Run Leader Forum
Date: Wed 14th November 2012, 18:30 - 21:00
Venue: SportPark, Loughborough University
Everything you need to know about leading your Beginners Running Group!

Achievement Project 2012-13 Launch Evening
Date: Thu 15th November 2012, 18:00 - 20:30
Venue: New College, Leicester
Are you interested in gaining a sports qualification, sports apprenticeships, volunteering, gaining employment? If yes, then you won't want to miss this!

London 2012 Inspire you to Volunteer?
Date: Fri 16th November 2012 - Fri 28th December 2012
Venue: Glasgow 2014
You saw how the Gamesmakers and other volunteers and the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games inspired a nation. Maybe you were there and are inspired to do the same? Your chance could come in Glasgow who are hosting the Commonwealth Games in less than 2 years. The Commonwealth Games is a fantastic opportunity both to volunteer and to see an England (not GB) team compete against some of the best athletes from around the world.

Table Tennis - School Games Super-Series Final
Date: Sat 17th November 2012
Venue: Leicester Grammar School
Winning teams from Level 2 leagues and tournaments will represent their School Sport & Physical Activity Network (SSPAN) area at this Level 3 Super-Series Final.

Go Canoeing Winter Guided Tour
Date: Sat 17th November 2012
Venue: Burton-on-Trent
With the UK having just endured the soggiest summer for 100 years, many paddlers will be more than used to heading out in unpleasant weather. And while taking to the water on glorious summer afternoons may be many people's idea of paddling heaven, it's worth remembering that canoeing and kayaking are sports that can be enjoyed all year round.

Karina Bryant - Olympic Bronze Winner
Date: Sun 18th November 2012, 10:00 - 15:30
Venue: Hinckley Leisure Centre, Coventry Road, Hinckley, LE10 0JR
Masterclass & fundraising event. There will be coachng masterclass, Q & A, photo opportunity and signings.

Athletics Coach Development Day
Date: Sun 18th November 2012, 10:00 - 15:00
Venue: Loughborough University
England Athletics East Midlands - Local Coach Development Programme

Open Training Session - American Football
Date: Sun 18th November 2012, 14:00 - 15:30
Venue: Leicester Falcons Academy
The Falcons Academy will be holding an open training session between 14.00 - 15.30 at the YMCA Dome, Belvoir Drive, Leicester LE2 8PW, for returning players and new comers.

'A' Level Physical Education - Maximising Pupil Attainment & Progress
Date: Tue 20th November 2012, 16:00 - 17:30
Venue: New College, Leicester
This interactive workshop aims to give inexperienced and experienced teachers teaching and learning strategies to improve the outcomes of practical and theory lessons and impact on 'A' Level grades

Race Walking
Date: Tue 20th November 2012, 18:00 - 18:30
Venue: Saffron Lane Stadium
Leicester Walking Club is putting on taster sessions at Saffron Lane Stadium.

Road Running Seminar
Date: Tue 20th November 2012, 19:00 - 21:00
Venue: Birmingham
Seminar for clubs and race organisers hosted by Run England and runbritain.

Blaby LSA Sports Awards
Date: Wed 21st November 2012
Venue: Brockington College
The Blaby Local Sports Alliance (LSA) 2012 Sports Awards take place on the 21stof November 2012 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at Brockington College.

Blaby LSA Sports Awards
Date: Wed 21st November 2012
Venue: Brockington College
It is not just about recognising those who compete, the awards also celebrate the volunteers who give up their spare time to coach or those that often go unnoticed but work tirelessly behind the scenes to help a club run smoothly.

Choice Unlimited Event
Date: Wed 21st November 2012, 10:00 - 18:00
Venue: Leicester Tigers Stadium
For young people, parents & carers. LCIL are running an event for disabled younger people on Wednesday, 21st November at the Leicester Tigers Stadium 10.00 am - 6.00 pm.

Female Dodgeball Taster Sessions
Date: Wed 21st November 2012, 18:30 - 19:30
Venue: Beaumont Leys School, Anstey Lane, Leicester
Girls that are looking for a fun and competitive sport that is sociable try Dodgeball!

BHFNC Conference 2012 – Innovate to Activate
Date: Thu 22nd November 2012
Venue: East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham
BHFNC annual conference 2012 – Innovate to Activate

Harborough LSA Sports Awards
Date: Thu 22nd November 2012
Venue: 2 Swans Hotel, Market Harborough
We want to give public recognition to the stars of the grassroots sporting scene in the Harborough and Lutterworth areas and acknowledge the people who deserve an accolade for the tremendous effort they put into their sport.

Primary PE Subject Leader / PE Co-ordinator Development Meetings (SLDM's)
Date: Thu 22nd November 2012, 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Football Development Centre, Glenfield Road, Leicester
It will cover new and key issues relating to curriculum development, gaining 'outstanding' lesson judgements, how PE and School Sport impacts on whole school improvement etc. Suitable for class teachers, HLTA's, TA's.

Skyride
Date: Sun 25th November 2012, 10:00 - 17:00
Venue: Evington Park
Sky Ride Local rides are fun, free community bike rides that offer a great way of getting out and exploring your local area and meeting like-minded people.
British Cycling trained ride leaders – friendly local volunteers who love bike riding and want to share that enthusiasm – guide groups of around 16-24 people along a variety of fascinating rural and urban routes. They're on hand to provide friendly encouragement and guidance, whatever your age or ability

Leicester Blue Sox Baseball Camp
Date: Sun 25th November 2012, 14:00 - 15:30
Venue: Leicester Grammar School
After jump starting junior baseball in Leicester earlier this year and leading an unprecedented surge in participation during the summer, the Leicester Blue Sox Youth Baseball Camp returns this Sunday, 25th November at a fantastic new venue.

Would you like to be an Active & Healthy Family?
Date: Mon 26th November 2012 - Mon 25th February 2013
Venue: The Peepul Centre
Come and join our new and exciting health and well-being programme at the Peepul Centre aimed at our local BME families. This project is available for two members of your family. Starting on 7th January 2013, please sign up for a 10 month programme of fun, fitness and healthy activities suitable for all fitness levels and abilities.

Secondary PE Subject Leader / PE Co-ordinator Development Meetings (SLDMs)
Date: Mon 26th November 2012, 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Football Development Centre, Glenfield Road, Leicester
It will cover new and key issues relating to curriculum development, gaining 'outstanding' lesson judgements, how PE and School Sport impacts on whole school improvement, etc. These are suitable for class teachers, HLTA's, TA's

Road Running Seminar
Date: Tue 27th November 2012, 19:00 - 21:00
Venue: Peterborough
Seminar for clubs and race organisers hosted by Run England and runbritain.

Physical Activity for All Course
Date: Wed 28th November 2012, 09:00 - 17:00
Venue: Loughborough University
The course aims to provide professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to plan and safely adapt physical activity sessions for children and young people with asthma, diabetes, obesity and congenital heart conditions.

Leicester-Shire & Rutland Disability Shared Learning & Engagement Event
Date: Wed 28th November 2012, 09:30 - 15:45
Venue: Peepul Centre, Leicester
'Inspiring Leicester-Shire & Rutland as a Legacy of the London 2012 Paralympic Games'
How have you been inspired by the Paralympics? What will our legacy be?

Moving from Good to Outstanding in Teaching of Practical core PE (Secondary)
Date: Wed 28th November 2012, 16:00 - 17:30
Venue: New College, Leicester
This interactive workshop comes with a DVD resource, to take away and use back at your school, which shows what an outstanding lesson in PE looks like.

Safeguarding & Protecting Children 2: Reflecting on Practice Course
Date: Wed 28th November 2012, 18:30 - 21:30
Venue: North West Leicestershire District Council
Learning Outcomes - the learning from the first SPC workshop is consolidated and updated. Shared best practice through scenarios and reflected upon the experience of participants.

Badminton Tournament - Blaby
Date: Wed 28th November 2012, 19:00
Venue: The Pavilion, Huncote
A social badminton tournament for those players who play with friends, family and colleagues but who are not members of clubs, to come together and compete in a mixed doubles tournament.

Hinckley & Bosworth Sports Awards
Date: Thu 29th November 2012
Venue: Bosworth Academy
The awards scheme, run by the Hinckley and Bosworth Local Sports and Health Alliance, honours not only the achievements of individuals and teams but also the contribution made by the volunteers who help to run many of the clubs.

Oadby & Wigston Sports Awards 2012
Date: Thu 29th November 2012
Venue: Leicester Race Course
Celebrating the borough of Oadby and Wigston's Sport and Physical Activity Achievements.

England Golf - Golf Volunteer Awards
Date: Fri 30th November 2012 - Fri 14th December 2012
Venue: Loughborough University
The awards will be presented at the 2013 County Golf Development Conference hosted at Loughborough University.
There are seven different Volunteer of the Year Award categories which take in age groups, including Under 18, volunteer coaching, those involved in club and county development and lifetime achievers. The winners will come from the growing network of golf volunteers, whose passion inspires others to take up and enjoy the sport. The contribute within golf clubs, schools, county golf partnerships, training schemes and many other programmes.