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 […]
Rising indoor bowls star Stephen Harris told Fen Regis Trophies how the influence of a substitute teacher set him on his way to earning an England call-up. Harris, 25, is hopeful of earning a regular spot in the England senior team after earning his first call-up as a reserve for the upcoming British Isles Championships, […]
Sports day is one of the most popular days in the academic calendar, with children eager to impress their onlooking friends and family, making a change from spending the afternoon in a maths lesson. Sports day allows children to have fun and let their hair down, especially once exam season is over. Usually, sports days […]
Former Stafford Rangers defender Lewis Banks told Fen Regis Trophies that he is excited ahead of Sligo Rovers’ UEFA Europa Conference League qualifier against Wales’ Bala Town. Banks, 25, made the unlikely move from non-league Stafford Rangers to League of Ireland Premier Division Sligo Rovers in 2019. It was a move that saw the former […]
While tennis is a two-person game (unless you’re playing doubles), practising drills between two people can feel like little more than knocking the ball back and forth across the net – unless you know what you’re doing. You don’t need expensive equipment or an entire class to make the most of your surroundings. With a […]
According to recent figures, 69% of employees say they would work harder if they felt as though their efforts were recognised by their employer. The figures, released by Officevibe, suggest that more than two-thirds of staff surveyed were unhappy with how their employer recognises their contributions to the company. That means that many businesses are […]
