It took teenager Laura Beacom just 10.486 seconds to become UK Sport Stacking champion, winning the title for a second time. The speed stacking UK Championship took place at Neale-Wade Academy in March, Cambridgeshire, which saw some of the most talented stackers from the UK and Europe battle it out to win the fourth edition […]
Following the success of holding both para and non-para events at this year’s Commonwealth Games, there are some calls to merge the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham has been a historic event, not only because it is the first multi-sport event to feature more women’s events than men’s, but also […]
It may seem like a counterproductive statement, but absolute beginners are best to avoid the course and start on the driving range where they can practice at their own pace. To make ourselves clear, when we refer to beginners in this post we are referring to absolute beginners – i.e. those with little to no […]
The nation watched on as 56 years without a senior international trophy came to an end as England were crowned Women’s European Champions…now the FA and clubs have a collective responsibility to not let a golden opportunity slip through their fingers. Manchester City forward Chloe Kelly scored the winner from close range in the second […]
The 2022 Commonwealth Games are in full swing and to mark the occasion, we have compiled 10 facts that you may or may not have known about the ‘Friendly Games’. The opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games took place at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham on Thursday 28 July ahead of athletes from 72 participating nations […]
Cycle speedway is one of six British Cycling disciplines along with road, track, BMX, cyclo-cross, and mountain biking, but it’s likely you have never heard of it. Cycle speedway was born from the rubble of the Second World War, with children forging tracks from the wreckage of bomb sites in East London in 1946. The […]
Without barely a chance to catch their breath from competing at the World Athletics Championships, athletes are gearing up for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Athletes from around the world have been competing in Eugene, Oregon, United States at the World Athletics Championships, and many will be heading straight to the Commonwealth Games, which starts […]
Often, grassroots coaches take a team that their son/daughter plays for, but many coaches are apprehensive to reward their children through fear of accusations of favouritism. Typically, it is the reason why they volunteered in the first place – to ensure that their child has a team to play for. With no one else raising […]
The country is set to see record temperatures this week with forecasts over 40°C in some parts, which means that clubs and coaches must consider cancelling scheduled training and matches. The government has issued a first-ever red heat warning for Monday and Tuesday (18 and 19 July), meaning that the weather poses a risk to […]
Grassroots coaches have what can feel like an impossible and thankless job at times – dedicating hours of unpaid work and sacrificing time away from friends and family. Local clubs across the country rely on willing volunteers to step up to give their time. Initially advertised as a couple of hours a week, seasoned coaches […]
