News
09/05/2019
Two students who won an award for setting up a mental health peer support group at Birmingham City University are calling on people to mark Mental Health Awareness Week by asking others how they are feeling.
09/05/2019
Japanese radio provides inspiration for new programme targeting inactivity in over 55s with 10-minute workouts
08/05/2019
Basketball England today unveiled a major investment and partnership opportunity as expression of interest forms are now being accepted to help create a number of Regional Talent Hubs across the...
06/05/2019
The month of free and low cost sailing and windsurfing continues across the Black Country next weekend (11-12 May) as Walsall Outdoor Pursuits and South Staffs SC invite you and your family to Push...
01/05/2019
BBC WM wants schools across the Black Country to join them on the ‘Get Moving’ campaign ...encouraging everyone to move a bit more and live happier and healthier lives!
30/04/2019
Sport England commit another £1.5 million of National Lottery funding to helping providers innovate using open data
26/04/2019
A Chase Sailing Club youngster insists that sailing has made him more confident and independent as a month of free and low cost RYA Push The Boat Out ‘try sailing’ events launches across the Black...
15/04/2019
Future football hopefuls are invited to take part in trials to secure a place at Darren Bent’s football academy at WV Active Aldersley.
15/04/2019
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee has appointed Martin Green CBE as its Chief Creative Officer, a role that will give him ultimate responsibility for the official opening and...
11/04/2019
Results from Sport England's latest survey show inactivity rates decreasing, but stubborn inequalities still remain
04/04/2019
There is something for everyone as you and your family are invited to Push The Boat Out and try sailing or windsurfing for free or low cost across the Black Country in May.
04/04/2019
We're already a hugely successful sporting nation. Our country enjoyed record performances at the Commonwealth Games in Australia, while English athletes made up more than 80% of the hugely successful...
02/04/2019
UK Coaching has confirmed that Coaching Week will return for 2019, this year showcasing how great coaching creates the conditions for communities to thrive, inspiring a movement that brings more great...
22/03/2019
Former BMX and track cycling World Champion Shanaze Reade has today been announced as the first West Midlands Cycling and Walking Ambassador.
21/03/2019
New analysis uncovers five key findings about children and young people's motivations towards getting active
15/03/2019
Two primary schools from Wolverhampton were successful in winning awards at the annual Black Country Primary PE & Sport Premium Conference.
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