Batsman Jason van Dyk told Fen Regis Trophies that he is aiming to play professional cricket in England following his record-breaking 220 innings for Nonington Cricket Club. Van Dyk joined the Kent Cricket League Division Two side this summer from South Africa as the club’s designated overseas player. He made headlines earlier this summer as […]
Benefits of Children Competing in Motorsports
In the UK, children can begin to compete in motorsports from the age of six years old – more than 10 years before they can drive on public roads – and it brings many benefits. For some parents, the idea of letting their little one loose behind the wheel of a functioning vehicle is too […]
Do Long Service Awards Matter?
Long service awards are given to those employees within a business, an organisation or a group for a long length of time, but do they matter? Of course, they do. When an employee reaches a significant landmark at a company, such as 10, 15, or 20 years of service, there is a reason why they […]
Would Training Like Rocky Really Work?
Whether you are a boxing fan or not, you will have at least heard of the Rocky film franchise, which focuses on the life and career of heavyweight fighter Rocky Balboa. Rocky, starring Sylvester Stallone, follows ‘The Italian Stallion’ from his humble beginnings as a club fighter in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to becoming a world champion […]
What to do When You are Stuck in a Rut
Anyone who has ever thrown a dart has gone through times when they feel as though they are lucky just to hit the board, simply not enjoying the game as a result. Even the best players experience ruts, it’s just a case of re-finding your love for the game. Darts can be the cruellest of […]
What Can You do in 10.486 Seconds? Laura Became UK Champion
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 […]
Should the Olympic and Paralympic Games Merge?
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 […]
Why Beginners Should Stay Away from the Golf Course
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 […]
FA and Clubs Must Seize Golden Opportunity
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 […]
10 Facts About the Commonwealth Games
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 […]