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February 2010
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Released: 26th February 2010
Team Anglia GB, the East Anglian Regional Amputee Football squad, have launched their new website (www.teamanglia.ukcentre.com).
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Find a running partner with Jogging Buddy
Released: 26th February 2010
Jogging Buddy is a FREE social network website for joggers and runners all over the world. The website unites people with a passion for jogging and running.
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Released: 26th February 2010
Some of Cambridgeshire top players have been in Bowls action these past few weeks, with more to come in March. Cambridgeshire beat Bedfordshire 33-3 in their penultimate match to stay on course…
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Many winners at Emerging Schools Rugby Finals
Released: 26th February 2010
Even a snowy start to Wednesday 10th February 2010, couldn’t stop over 450 boys and girls taking part in the first ever Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Emerging Schools Rugby finals.
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Harrier Mohan claims international debut win
Released: 26th February 2010
Nene Valley Harrier Robert Mohan set a shot put club record when making a winning international debut for England last weekend. The 18 year old shot improved his Under 20 mark to 17.14m when…
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CP Grand Prix Athletic Series 2010
Released: 26th February 2010
CP Sport will be hosting five Grand Prix competitions as part of an Athletics Series during 2010. The series will be held at the following times; Saturday 17th April at Perivale Park Athletics…
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Aston handed GB spot for World Indoors
Released: 26th February 2010
Ed Aston has earned his first senior Great Britain selection for the IAAF World Indoor Championships in March. The 800m runner was chosen for the team in Doha after running a personal best of…
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OTRC hold taster for visually impaired
Released: 26th February 2010
Oundle Town Rowing Club, in conjunction with British Blind Sport, are running rowing taster session for young visually impaired people at the Prince William School in Oundle on Tuesday 2nd March.
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Witchford SSP searching for Sports Coaches
Released: 24th February 2010
Witchford SSP have vacancies for three highly motivated and qualified coaches in Dance, Gymnastics and Rackets to begin in April 2010. Coaches will be appointed to deliver high quality sessions…
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Roberts and Leadbitter have weekend success
Released: 24th February 2010
Indoor athletics was the focus this weekend with Christian Roberts and Matt Leadbitter both competing across the country. Roberts represented Cambridge University in the traditional Varsity…
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Williams wins skeleton gold for GB
Released: 24th February 2010
Britain landed its first individual Winter Olympic gold medal for 30 years after Cambridge-born Amy Williams slid her way to glory in the skeleton bob last Friday (19th Feb).
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Brett clinches second national crown
Released: 24th February 2010
Nicky Brett has clinched his second national title of the season by helping City of Ely to the mixed fours crown at the English Indoor Championships.
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Ficarra and Green combine for youngsters
Released: 24th February 2010
Karate champion Nato Ficarra has teamed up with boxing legend Dave ‘Boy’ Green to pass his skills to youngsters at schools in Wilburton and Witchford.
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Smith marching on for England call-up
Released: 24th February 2010
Alfie Smith has put himself in the frame for the England junior squad while booking his place in the quarter-finals of the NACYP Championships. All Comers boxer Smith came through 13-7 on points…
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Motorsport excitement for Clark and Wills
Released: 24th February 2010
Karting enthusiasts Kieren Clark and Steven Wills are at different stages of their racing careers but are equally looking for renowned success. Clark recently received more recognition for his…
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Hector aiming for Commonwealth place
Released: 24th February 2010
Chris Hector will be aiming to fire his way to victory at the Commonwealth Shooting Championships in Delhi. The Royston marksman was due to take part in the men's 10m air rifle event before…
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Hunts awarded £234,000 of Lottery funding
Released: 19th February 2010
Thousands of people in Huntingdonshire can look forward to new opportunities to play sport on their doorstep after an innovative project was awarded £234,114 of National Lottery funding by Sport…
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Leader Williams looking for skeleton gold
Released: 19th February 2010
Cambridge-born Amy Williams will have Britain's first individual Winter Olympics gold in 20 years in her sights when the women's skeleton competition resumes in Whistler tonight.
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Ely’s four progress at English Indoors
Released: 19th February 2010
City of Ely are through to the second round of the mixed fours at the English Indoor Bowls Championships in Northampton. Nicky Brett skipped his rink featuring Sarah Seymour, Kerry Reynolds…
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Run 4 Health in South Cambridgeshire
Released: 19th February 2010
Run 4 Health is a new initiative set up in South Cambridgeshire to get adults more active. Weekly running sessions have been organised that are suitable for complete beginners and those who…
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New campaign to help adults get fitter
Released: 19th February 2010
One million mums say their families are eating better and being more active, and people are making positive changes to their shopping habits, thanks to Change4Life.
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Harrier Mohan called up for England debut
Released: 19th February 2010
Nene Valley Harrier Robert Mohan has been called up to make his international debut for England. The shot putter has begun the year in excellent form and has been selected to represent England…
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Released: 19th February 2010
Disability Sports Events (DSE) have organised the Mini Games (South) 2010 from 7th – 9th May at the world famous Stoke Mandeville Stadium. The event is looking for 6 - 12 year olds with…
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St Ives Rangers FC become deaf friendly
Released: 19th February 2010
St Ives Rangers have become Huntingdonshire FA's first deaf friendly football club. Rangers have signed up to the National Deaf Children's Society Deaf Friendly Football Club Pledge, which requires…
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CCGP working hard to promote golf
Released: 19th February 2010
With the main golfing season just around the corner, plenty of work has been taking place behind the scenes by the Cambridge County Golf Partnership (CCGP).
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Lawn Tennis Club offer free 45+ coaching
Released: 19th February 2010
Cambridge Lawn Tennis Club is offering free coaching to Cambridge residents over 45 years old. Players can receive up to six free sessions thanks to funding from Cambridge City Council, with…
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Gymnastic Coaching Courses in East
Released: 19th February 2010
Three new gymnastics-based courses have been launched in Cambridgeshire and the East. A UKCC Level 1 Women’s Artistic course is being held at Bury Spectrum Gymnastics Club in June with…
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Released: 15th February 2010
The East Cambridgeshire Mature and Active programme, Dancing for Fun and Better Health and the Maltings are working in partnership to host a monthly Tea Dance in Ely from Monday 22nd February.
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Herts CSP run 2010 Coach Week and Conference
Released: 15th February 2010
LIVING SPORT’s partner CSP, Herts Sports Partnership, are again running their Coach Education Week this year, commencing on the 13th February 2010.
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Robbie grabs bronze at Indoor Trials
Released: 15th February 2010
Cambridgeshire high jumper Robbie Grabarz claimed a bronze medal at the Aviva World Indoor Trials and UK Championships in Sheffield. The 22 year old, a silver medallist at the Aviva World Trials…
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Released: 15th February 2010
Georgina Schwiening led the way for the Cambridgeshire's contingent at the East Anglian Schools Cross-Country Championships. Schwiening was first to complete the 3,500m course at Hinchingbrooke…
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Winter and Jefferies book places at Nationals
Released: 15th February 2010
Ellie Winter booked her place at the National Swimming Championships with some fine performances at the annual Burns Meet gala held at Ponds Forge, Sheffield.
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Peacock invited to Paralympic World Cup
Released: 15th February 2010
Teenage sprint star Jonnie Peacock has been invited to run the 100m at the Paralympic World Cup in Manchester in May, a chance to line-up against a legend – South Africa’s Oscar Pistorious.
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Sport Relief Miles 2010 in Cambridgeshire
Released: 12th February 2010
It’s that time of year again when Sport Relief Miles are going to be run across the country. Cambridgeshire is the host of five Sport Relief Mile events in Cambridge, Ely, Great Chishill,…
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World Ski Champion Lumley-Manchett meets PM
Released: 12th February 2010
This week the current and two-time Women’s World Water Ski Racing Champion Kim Lumley-Manchett and her observer-husband Robert met the British Prime Minister Gordon Brown at No.
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National Lottery Awards deadline approaching
Released: 12th February 2010
The deadline for the National Lottery Awards 2010 is fast approaching after being extended to Friday 19th February. The Awards, now in their seventh year, are designed to find the UK’s…
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Released: 12th February 2010
parkrun have introduced their 5k running initiative in Cambridge. parkrun started in 2004 with just 13 runners in Bushy Park, Teddington. Since then, the Bushy parkrun has become a well established…
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‘All In For Charity’ Poker event
Released: 12th February 2010
Young Lives are hosting a charity poker event on Tuesday 2nd March from 6.30pm at the Cambridge Golf and Conference Centre in Hemingford Abbotts. X Factor star Nicole Lawrence is a guest for…
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CCPR leading WILD programme with sport
Released: 10th February 2010
CCPR is leading a pan-European Women’s International Leadership Development (WILD) programme on behalf of the European Non-Governmental Sports Organisation.
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Released: 10th February 2010
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) today officially launched SmallSteps4Life – an innovative approach to motivating young people to take simple steps towards improving their health and well-being,…
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Perse U18s win second national hockey title
Released: 10th February 2010
Perse School held their nerve in a tense final to successfully defend their National Indoor Hockey under 18 title at the Trent FM Arena in Nottingham.
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British Blind Sport Activities in the East
Released: 10th February 2010
British Blind Sport (BBS) are running four different sporting activities in the East of England during half term next week. The four activities on offer by BBS are; Fencing, Goalball, Golf,…
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Brett wins record third indoor bowls title
Released: 8th February 2010
Peterborough bowler Nicky Brett made history at the weekend when he won the English Men's Indoor Champion of Champions Singles title for a record third time on Hayling Island.
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Hunts AC pair off to English Schools Champs
Released: 8th February 2010
Huntingdonshire Athletics Club’s Emma Butcher and James Downing are on their way to the English Schools Cross-Country Championships to be held next month in Manchester.
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Nordic Walking - the healthy option in P’boro
Released: 8th February 2010
Peterborough people are taking to Werrington with their poles expertly led by Health and Fitness Specialist, INWA Instructor Sue Burnett – to join the fastest-growing outdoor leisure pursuit in…
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Released: 5th February 2010
The Department of Health, supported by Fitness Industry Association, has launched the next high profile element of the Change4Life campaign: Let’s Dance with Change4Life.
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UKCA Level 2 Cheerleading in March '10
Released: 5th February 2010
The UKCA Level 2 Cheerleading course is on Tuesday 16th March 2010 from 10am - 4pm at St Bedes School in Cambridge. The six hour course, at a cost of £95 per person, consists…
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Oundle girls make hockey National Finals
Released: 4th February 2010
Oundle School's under 16 girls hockey team have made it through to the National Finals after being crowned Midland champions. Group wins against Bedford High School, Uppingham and Thomas Adams…
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Regional Gymnastics Disability Festival 2010
Released: 4th February 2010
The 2010 Regional Gymnastics Disability Festival is being held on 28th March from 10am - 3pm by the City of Peterborough Gymnastics Club at Jack Hunt School in Peterborough.
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Free Activity Festivals for young people
Released: 4th February 2010
The BHF National Centre for Physical Activity and Health (BHFNC) will be hosting six FREE Active Club multi-activity festivals for children and young people this spring.
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NRE School Technology Challenge
Released: 3rd February 2010
BT and Nations and Regions East (NRE) are delighted to announce the launch of the BT NRE School Technology Challenge for 2010. They are inviting schools from across the region to form teams,…
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Bingo Night for Disability Golf Academy
Released: 3rd February 2010
A bingo night is being held on Monday 1st March at the United Services Club in March. The night is aimed at raising money for the Priory Disability Golf Academy, which holds two sessions a week…
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Star quality shown by tennis duo
Released: 3rd February 2010
Young tennis players Anna Loughlan and Naomi Jackson could be among the stars of the future after earning places at the Lawn Tennis Association’s FutureStars programme.
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Athletics Masters return with medals
Released: 3rd February 2010
Huntingdonshire Athletics Club pair Penny Butcher and William Bradley proved age is not a factor after returning from the National Masters Indoor Pentathlon Championships in London with a medal each.
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