Little did Ellie Porter know that free tickets to a local ice hockey game would change her life. Fast-forward 10 years, she is a youth international and is already playing at the top level in the UK. The 17-year-old is a regular for Guildford Lightning in the Women’s National Ice Hockey League (WNIHL) Elite division, […]
Boxing Training for Kids
Boxing, like any sport, relies on a healthy pool of young talent coming through to keep the sport thriving. While a select few talented children may well climb the rank and represent their country at the Olympics or even turn professional, the large majority attend boxing lessons for kids because it is fun. Anyone who […]
What is the Difference Between Rugby League and Rugby Union?
Rugby is one of the most popular sports in the world, but when you think of the game – unless you are a diehard fan – it is probably Rugby Union that springs to mind, rather Rugby League. That is because Rugby Union is the far more popular code than Rugby League, both in terms […]
How to Motivate Employees
Managers are responsible for getting the absolute very best out of their teams, motivating them to want to be better than they were the day before. Financial incentives are commonly the first thing that employees point towards as a source of motivation, but constantly offering bonuses is neither a sustainable nor a practical solution. Staff […]
Five Sports Books You Should Read for World Book Day
World Book Day is here, and the Fen Regis Trophies team are combining our passion for reading along with our passion for sports. While children up and down the country are going to school dressed up as their favourite literary character, we are getting lost in sporting stories – in between supplying and engraving trophies […]
Who is Leona Maguire? And Why is Ireland Getting Excited?
Leona Maguire is a 27-year-old golfer with the world at her feet and her native Ireland is excited for what the future may hold for the former world amateur number one. The Cavan woman turned professional in 2018, with the help of One Direction singer Niall Horan, and recently made history by becoming the first […]
Fen Regis Trophies Honours Incredible 80-Year-Old’s 200th 10K
Incredible Mick Ennis from King’s Lynn ran his 200th 10K in just under two years at the age of 80 years old and Fen Regis Trophies were delighted to recognise his fantastic achievement. Many of us set an early alarm with every intention of getting up and putting our running trainers on at the crack […]
What is Walking Football and Why is it so Popular?
Walking football is a relatively new form of the game, first created by John Croot in 2011, designed to provide a platform for men and women whose playing days would normally have been behind them. The game is traditionally played by those who are aged 50 and older, however, for competitive games, there is an […]
How to Teach Kids Martial Arts
Teaching children martial arts, in many ways, is similar to teaching them anything else. You have to appeal to their learning style, take into consideration their strengths and weaknesses and, most importantly, make sure that they are having fun. If you have previous experience of teaching any martial arts to adults, you should know teaching […]
Non-League Football – What Makes it so Special?
The English football pyramid is special and what makes it so special isn’t what sits atop the pyramid, but it’s what makes its foundations. Non-league and grassroots football differs from what you see on the television – and it’s beautiful. Away from the bright lights of the Premier League, you will find the honest dedication […]