Paula Radcliffe is a name that is synonymous with the London Marathon, having won the event on three occasions. Her father, Peter, was a marathon runner and her mother, Pat, was also a national-level runner, some would say she was born to be one of the greatest long-distance runners Britain has ever produced and was […]
Can you believe it’s that time of the year already? It only feels like yesterday when the season started and now you, and thousands of other clubs, are preparing for your end-of-season awards. Whether you are organising a presentation evening for an adult team or a fun-filled day for juniors, it is important that the […]
Ronnie O’Sullivan is undoubtedly one of the greatest snooker players of all time, with a career that has spanned more than three decades, winning seven world titles along the way. Before ‘The Rocket’ became a household name, and arguably the face of his sport with, O’Sullivan had to start somewhere, and that somewhere was as […]
Chess is the ultimate battle of wits between two opponents battling to checkmate their foe’s king, and it’s a game adored by Rob Hammond and Adam Raoof. Rob, who coaches chess through Chessville Coaching, grew up playing chess at school in South Africa, where the game is recognised as a sport. He moved to England […]
Easter egg hunts are a traditional part of the Easter holiday, where children…and adults…search for hidden eggs filled with sweets or small toys. With a little creativity and planning, an Easter egg hunt can be turned into a fun and exciting sport for all ages. Here are some tips on how to make an Easter […]
Sleaford Town Junior FC girls coach Suzy Stephen is optimistic for the future of the women’s game, seeing first-hand the progress that has been made in terms of quality and participation. It is no secret that, both domestically and globally, women’s football has enjoyed a massive boom in recent years. In England, football coaches and […]
Anthony Joshua is one of the most well-known and successful professional boxers of recent times. The British boxer has won multiple world titles and accolades, but his career didn’t start at the professional level. Before he became a professional, Joshua had a highly successful amateur boxing career that helped him hone his skills and prepare […]
Kate O’Sullivan BEM has been smitten with rowing ever since she was “dragged along” to watch her brother row for the school, though it wasn’t until university that she was afforded the opportunity to try it herself. Having watched on as her brother rode for his school, Kate was excited to get inside a boat […]
Cricket pre-season training is a crucial aspect of the game that can have a significant impact on a player’s performance and their team’s success in the upcoming season. Pre-season training typically takes place in the months leading up to the start of the cricket season, and it involves a variety of physical and mental exercises […]
Fencing is a competitive sport that has been around for centuries. The sport requires a lot of precision, strategy, and speed. Fencing is a combat sport where two opponents use swords to attack and defend themselves. It requires a lot of physical fitness, technical skill, and knowledge of the different types of fencing equipment. Fencing […]
