Tags: Get Active
Return to Play: Simple ways you can help people return to sport and physical activity
Posted: Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:30
With lockdown restrictions continuing to ease in line with the Government roadmap, many forms of sport and physical activity have now returned.
To help make this experience as attractive and enjoyable as possible for participants, Sport England have highlighted 'five simple ways you can help people return to sport and physical activity'.
These tips, based on recent insights around attitudes, intentions and feelings about getting back into activity, can help sports clubs and other providers consider how to make the best of their return to activity and include:
- Showcasing your safety measures
- Emphasising the enjoyment factor
- Showing the benefits, not telling the benefits
- How to ease people back in
- Focus on keeping it cheap or free
To view these tips in full, visit the Sport England Return to Play page, where you can also check for information on current restrictions and explore the detailed return to play insights.
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
TV Advert Launched for Sport England's 'Join The Movement' Campaign
Posted: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:30
#StayInWorkOut! Read More »
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
Active Foxes - New total Challenge of 2016 hrs to beat!
Posted: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 10:44
Thank you! You smashed the target of 515 hrs! l Well done to everyone who uploaded their activity to our activity tracker. As we reached our target so quickly we have decided to set you a new challenge, let's match 2016 hours of activity. Why 2016? Well it was that fabulous year that Leicester City Football Club won the premiership. Read More »
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
Leicester-Shire and Rutland Sport – Updated Coronavirus Statement
Posted: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 16:05
Leicester-Shire and Rutland Sport – Updated Coronavirus Statement
After reviewing the government advice issued on 16 March 2020, Leicester-Shire and Rutland Sport has made the decision to cancel activities it is responsible for delivering for the next six weeks.
The health and safety of our participants, volunteers, instructors and wider sporting community is our main priority and to avoid the spread of Coronavirus we will follow the government advice to move away from organising mass gatherings and for the public to avoid all non-essential contact.
This means cancelling forthcoming school sport competitions, workplace health programmes and other events for the next six weeks. LRS is aware of the rapidly changing environment and will keep this decision under constant review as we continue monitor the latest advice from government and Public Health England.
Finally, please continue to follow the government's guidance on how to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, by reviewing the advice provided here
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
Local ladies, jiggle, giggle and wiggle at our ‘This Girl Can’ Charity Night Out’
Posted: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 14:00
All the #fun and #fitness from the night! Read More »
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
Molly's Gift Small Grants Applications Launched
Posted: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 15:00
Molly's Gift launch first small grants applications to help local children & young people get active across Leicester-shire & Rutland! Read More »
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
Sport England: Shaping Our Future Strategy
Posted: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 13:00
Sport England explore upcoming 2021-25 strategy. Read More »
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
2020/21 GO GOLD Funding Programme now open!
Posted: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:45
The 2020/21 GO GOLD Funding Programme is now open for applications until 31st December 2019. Read More »
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
Active Harborough Celebrate Local Sporting Heroes
Posted: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 12:30
Local sporting heroes were recognised at the annual Active Harborough District Sports Awards in an evening of celebration at Leicester Grammar School.
The popular event, hosted by Harborough District Council and main sponsor for the evening Everyone Active, was attended by over 200 people to celebrate sporting achievements across the District.
Nominations for the awards were made by residents across the District, and an independent panel of judges made the difficult final decisions within each category.
International Welsh Master's hockey captain, Gaynor Nash and Active Harborough's Leanne Plummer were entertaining comperes for the evening. The room was full of laughter, and at times guests were also moved to tears.
Norman Proudfoot, Joint Chief Executive of Harborough District Council said: "It's wonderful to see so many inspirational local sports people at the event. We have some amazing and very dedicated nominees who are integral in supporting an accessible Healthy Harborough for all."
Each award was sponsored by a local business, which also provided a prize for the winner.
This year sponsors included ASA Physio and Podiatry, MJ Engineering, HFM, The Training Shed, Harborough Lotto, Harborough District Council, Everyone Active and Active Harborough.
List of 2019 winners:
- Club of the year: Borough Alliance Junior Football Club
- Twilight Achiever: Jane Strachan
- Sports Person of the Year: Lily Taylor
- Junior Sportsman of the Year: Thomas Dixon
- Junior Sportswoman of the Year: Mille Van Neirop
- Physical Activity Star: Chris Matthews
- Community Impact: Wheels for All
- Unsung Hero – Coach of the Year: Kevin Howley
- Unsung Hero – Junior Inspiration: Matt Moir
- Unsung Hero – Inspiration Award: Michael Scully
- Team of the Year: Market Harborough Meerkats Netball Team
- Lifetime Achievement: Lindsey Bates
- Lifetime Achievement: David Lowe
- Harborough Hero: Terri Picton Clark
- Community Champion: Laurence Jones and Liz Adams
Everyone Active Manager, Matthew Hopkin said: "Everyone Active are proud to sponsor this fantastic event which celebrates the achievements of our local sports people – many of whom often go without recognition".
The event also raised money through a raffle in aid of Gems Charity and The Lewis Foundation – two local cancer charities which provide support for people having treatment for cancer.
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
Over 100 partners attend the 6th LRS Annual Conference ‘Transforming Places, Transforming Lives’
Posted: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 10:45
Partners came together from schools, local authorities, Public Health, National Governing Bodies of Sport and the voluntary sector to take part in a variety of inspiring talks, workshops and Q&A sessions throughout the day focusing on this year's conference theme 'Transforming Place, Transforming Lives'. Read More »
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
