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September, 2020
Get ready for the Great British Week of Sport!
Posted: Fri, 18 Sep 2020 17:00
The inaugural Great British Week of Sport kicks off tomorrow and it's the perfect time to celebrate the power sport and activity has on our mental, physical and social wellbeing. Read More »
Inspire others to be physically active by becoming a local Champion!
Posted: Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:41
Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport (LRS) are looking for local Champions (families and individuals) to be the face of our new movement, Active Together, by telling their story about how they have stayed active throughout lockdown (and beyond as restrictions ease), including what has motivated them, and how they have overcome any barriers that might have stopped them from being active. Read More »
LRS Virtual Conference now open for bookings
Posted: Thu, 17 Sep 2020 15:06
During the month of November we will be hosting the Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport Annual Conference, bringing people together from across the system in Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland. Read More »
COVID-19 Impact Surveys on the Sport & Physical Activity Workforce
Posted: Wed, 16 Sep 2020 11:27
Sport England and CIMSPA are continuing to better understand how the sport and physical activity workforce is recovering from the economic impact resulting from COVID-19 and the associated imposed restrictions. Read More »
Reopening of schools vital to boost children's activity levels
Posted: Thu, 10 Sep 2020 15:29
Lockdown has had an impact on children's activity levels, so the reopening of schools is an important moment to help increase the amount of sport and activity they're doing. Read More »
Sport and Organised Physical Activity Still Good to Go
Posted: Thu, 10 Sep 2020 13:20
Following the governments announcement on the 9th September, click through to this guidance to gain clarity in relation to your sport or physical activity. Read More »
Why investing in physical activity is great for our health – and our nation
Posted: Wed, 09 Sep 2020 16:36
Sport England commissioned the Sport Industry Research Centre at Sheffield Hallam University to calculate the social impact and the economic importance of sport and physical activity in England. Read More »
Coaching campaign asks the nation to ‘Support Your Coach’
Posted: Mon, 07 Sep 2020 16:03
UK Coaching has confirmed that UK Coaching Week 2020 will take place from the 14-20 September. Read More »
Leicester Outdoor Pursuit Centre installs the first Seabin in our local area
Posted: Mon, 07 Sep 2020 14:45
Leicester Outdoor Pursuit Centre (LOPC) have installed a Seabin in the River Soar, Leicester. Read More »
Kickstart Scheme opens for employer applications
Posted: Wed, 02 Sep 2020 10:15
Applications have opened for employers to become part of the government's £2 billion Kickstart Scheme to create hundreds of thousands of new, fully subsidised jobs for young people across the country.
The 6-month placements are open to those aged 16-24... Read More »
