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Growing physical inactivity pandemic laid bare by ukactive report
Fresh analysis of official Government data and FOI-obtained figures show depth of challenge to 'turn the tide of physical inactivity'. ukactive's new report Turning the tide of inactivity is the first ever borough by borough analysis of increasing levels
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EFDS Inclusion Club Hub finalist in Sports Technology Awards
The finalists for the first ever Sports Technology Awards have been announced and the English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is delighted to be one of them for the online toolkit Inclusion Club Hub.
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Paratriathlon squad benefit from winter camp
A squad of twenty British Paratriathletes has recently returned from its first ever winter training camp. The squad spent two weeks in Lanzarote (16-30th January), with a key focus on bike miles, led by British Paratriathlon Manager, Jonathon Riall.
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YST welcomes huge funding boost to primary school sport
Youth Sport Trust reports that Prime Minister David Cameron is today expected to announce that the Government is to commit funding for its Primary PE and Sport Premium to 2020, with £750m to be invested over the course of the next parliament.
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Disability football receives £1.5m boost from The FA
The FA celebrated the launch of the Disability Football Development Fund by revealing a £1.5m investment into the sport over the next four years.
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England Athletics prepare new video resources for guide running
England Athletics recently held a filming and photo shoot to get footage and photos to develop new resources for guide running. The filming took place in the parkland at Alexander Stadium with three visually impaired runners and their guides.
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New wheelchair rugby team for Gloucester
A new wheelchair rugby club providing opportunities for disabled people to get active and involved in sport has launched in Gloucester.
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Hynd announces his retirement from swimming
Beijing Paralympic Champion Sam Hynd has announced his plans to retire from swimming after a career that has spanned almost a decade.
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Entries open for Disability Sport Events' Boccia Championships
The entry pack for the annual Disability Sport Events' Boccia Open is now available online and the tournament is open for entries.
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Could you be a football match buddy?
This year Level Playing Field are planning to invite anyone interested - who would like to trial and develop a Match Buddies project – for their area to get in touch with the organisation.
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Latest edition of Aspire 2 Fulfilling Potential: Making it Happen magazine
Aspire2 Fulfilling Potential: Making it Happen is an online magazine produced by the Office for Disability Issues, which aims to inspire young disabled people to get involved with disability issues.
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England Athletics reveal resources to support deaf participants
England Athletics has produced some resources to help clubs and groups to attract and support deaf people in all forms of athletics.
