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HSBC Golf Roots Plus
A new funding stream which has been made available in partnership with HSBC and The Golf Foundation called "HSBC Golf Roots Plus". It has been designed to offer funding to new ... more...
Encouraging School Children into Golf
Ramside Jnr Golf Satellite Centre Monday's 4-5pm at Durham Soccarena The only indoor multi-skill golf centre in the North East of England All year round and all weather golf ... more...
New Sport England Youth and Community Strategy
Sport England and Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt today gave details of a new five-year youth and community sport strategy that will deliver on Lord Coe's 2012 Games bid promise ... more...
The GB Rowing Team Invites the Yorkshire and North East Public On Board
The GB Rowing Team invites you on board The GB Rowing Team is giving people from Yorkshire and the North East a rare insight into the rigours of selection for 2012 by inviting ... more...
County Durham Sport Team Progress on the London 2012 Inspired Gold Challenge
You may remember that in October the County Durham Sport Core Team (aka the County Durham Dynamos) had signed up to take part in the London 2012 inspired Gold Challenge. The ... more...
London 2012 Seeks Male Volunteer Performers For The Biggest Show On Earth
Think you could perform in front of an audience of one billion people around the world? The search is on for male volunteer performers within the Olympic Opening and Closing ... more...
Girls Wanted For New Era At The Durham Tigers
The Durham Tigers are searching for girls to play in their new U12's ( School Years 6 + 7 ) girls team to compete in next years festivals. GIRLS WANTED FOR A BRAND NEW DURHAM ... more...
North East Disability Sports Awards
The North East County Sport Partnerships have been working together with support from the English Federation of Disability Sport and D&P Trophies to organise and develop ... more...
North East Rugby League scholarships launched
Forty eight Rugby League players in the North East took their first steps towards becoming professionals this week with the start of the North East scholarships. The ... more...
Durham player called up for England
England Rugby League Youth coach Dave Elliott has named his 42-strong squads for the 2012 season, which includes Durham Tigers player Kane Young. Kane is now in the North East ... more...
The FA - National Facilities Survey
The FA are giving everyone involved in the grassroots game their chance to have a say about grassroots facilities. The FA recognises and understands that facilities are a key ... more...
Just Giving Awards 2012
The JustGiving Awards 2012 are a way of celebrating the amazing achievements of the charities, fundraisers and donors, who, together have raised more than £930m through ... more...
Consultation launch to swimming clubs
Swimming in Britain - your club's opportunity to influence the future The ASA is inviting your club to help shape the future of swimming and other aquatics disciplines beyond ... more...
Cumbria, Durham and Northumberland County Golf Partnerships
CLUBS across the north of England have attended a special conference aimed at helping grow the game of golf. The Coaching and Development Conference took place at Matfen Hall ... more...
Armed Forces Charities Benefit from a Touch of Rugby League
On Friday 11 November North East Rugby League in conjunction with Help for Heroes and the Royal British Legion held a 12 hour Charity Touch Rugby League Event at Benfield ... more...
England Golf Merger Approved
The merger of the English Golf Union (EGU) and the English Women's Golf Association (EWGA) was approved 16 November 2011 at simultaneous general meetings of both organisations. ... more...
From Durham to Wests Tigers
England Rugby League and Wests Tigers forward Chris Heighington, pictured with the Durham Tigers shirt which he was presented with last week. Durham Tigers are based in Bishop ... more...
Sport Unlimited End of Programme Report Now Available!
Sport Unlimited was a three year (2008-11) £36 million programme of Sport England funded projects to encourage semi-sporty young people to engage in, be retained in and ... more...
Gold Challenge is giving you the chance to be first to run 100m in the Olympic Stadium
Gold Challenge are proud to annouce an Olympic Stadium Event for Gold Challenge participants which will take place on 1st April 2012 (and no - that's not an April Fools...). ... more...
British Water Ski & Wakeboard Volunteer of the Year Open
British Water Ski & Wakeboard could not run without the vast number of volunteers who week in and week out support the sport through coaching, officiating and the ... more...
DCASC Celebrates 150 Years
In early October Durham County Council Chairman Dennis Morgan presented two special Chairman's medals to two longstanding club members, Ken Spirit and Charmian Rawlings, and a ... more...
The 2011 Young Achievers Awards are open for nominations!
Through these Awards, the Young Achievers Trust celebrates and supports the outstanding contribution of young people working to make their communities a better place across the ... more...
Sedgefield Harriers win England Athletics National Development Club of the Year
Some of the biggest names in athletics have joined coaches, officials and other volunteers from clubs across England at the England Athletics Hall of Fame and National ... more...
Joe Brown's Jamaica set to enter Rugby League World Cup
Jamaica have stepped up their preparations for their bow in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup Atlantic Qualifiers. The reggae rugby boys, who include Thunder's Joe Brown in their ... more...
North East player signs for Super League club
Huddersfield Giants have secured the signing of 18 year old centre or back-row forward Jamie Love to join the club. The former Gateshead Thunder and Durham Tigers prospect ... more...
HMRC Coach and Private Tutor Campaign
Coaches and private tutors have until 6 January 2012 to register for the Tax Catch-up Plan as part of the HMRC's latest campaign to encourage disclosure of undeclared tax ... more...
Sports working together to secure facilities' legacy
Five sports have come together with Sport England to help improve sports hall provision across England. New guidance will help tackle the frustration for people who find their ... more...
Last chance to join London 2012 Inspire programme
Non-commercial projects and events inspired by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games have until 1 December 2011 to apply to be a part of the London 2012 Olympic and ... more...
England Wheelchair Rugby League beat France
England Wheelchair Rugby League edged France 34-32 in a tense tie at Leigh Sports Village on Saturday afternoon thanks to a last minute penalty. The scores were tied at 32 ... more...
Sport and physical activity stars celebrated at awards
On Thursday 13 October 2011, 350 guests celebrated the achievements of clubs, coaches, schools and volunteers from the world of sport and physical activity at the 8th annual ... more...
Take part in the Gold Challenge
Gold Challenge is the UK's first Olympic & Paralympic sport based charity challenge. Working in partnership with the British Olympic Association, Sport England and ... more...
FA Disability Player Development Centre Nominations
PLEASE NOTE: The trials have been extended until 12 October 2011. Durham Football Association is pleased to announce that they have been granted a license to deliver a ... more...
Thunder are 2011 Community Club of the Year!
Gateshead Thunder are delighted to announce that they are the winners of the 2011 The Co-operative Championships Community Programme of the Year. Thunder received the ... more...
Olympic gold medallists welcome sporting legacy investment boost
Sport England awards £3.5 million to successful sports Olympic Champions Ed Clancy and Tim Brabants confident of strong sporting legacy. Successful sports governing ... more...
Keepmoat to host Euro 2013 qualifier
England Women's Euro 2013 qualifier against Serbia on Wednesday 23 November will be staged at the Keepmoat Stadium, home to Doncaster Rovers and Doncaster Rovers Belles. ... more...
Be the first across the finish line - The National Lottery Olympic Park Run Ballot Opens
The ballot for places in The National Lottery Olympic Park Run, which takes place on 31 March 2012 has opened. Members of the public have four weeks to apply to take part in ... more...
Local Rowers Back in Training with GB Rowing Team for 2012 Olympic Season
World medallists in the GB Rowing Team from Yorkshire and the North East returned to training for the start of the 2012 Olympic season this week. Just three weeks after ... more...
North East Girls Come Out on Top
Saturday 24 September saw the first ever junior girls team play a competitive fixture from the North East. Girls from both Whitley Bay u14s and Cramlington Rockets u16s ... more...
Deaf Rugby League Kicks Off in the North East
Lee Curry, Gateshead Thunder's Deaf and Hard of Hearing Development officer, has set up the specific sessions to work with players who are Deaf and are hard of hearing. The ... more...
London 2012 opens Young Games Maker volunteer applications
• Generalist applications open through website- www.london2012.com/young-games-maker • Organisations have from 22 September to 31 October 2011 to apply on behalf of their ... more...
Congratulations to Durham & Chester-le-Street Awards Winners
The Durham & Chester-le-Street awards took place on Friday 23 September at Durham County Cricket Club. The awards winners are: Contribution to Physical Activity Colin ... more...
Congratulations to the Wear Valley & Teesdale Awards Winners
The Wear Valley & Teesdale awards took place on Thursday 22 September at Jersey Farm, Barnard Castle. The winners are: Contribution to Physical Activity Fit and Healthy ... more...
FA Girls Performance Development Centre - U17's extended trials till Monday 3 October
The DFA / SAFC FA PDC has chosen to extend the U17 age group trials till Monday 3 October 2011. The centre is offering the opportunity for NEW trialist to attend 2 training ... more...
Durham World Class Golden Girl
The 2011 World Rowing Masters Regatta took place from 8September - 11 September with over 2503 boats from 37 nations taking part. One of the most modern rowing venues in the ... more...
Congratulations to the Sedgefield Awards Winners
The Sedgefield awards took place on Tuesday 20 September at Woodham Golf Club. The awards winners are: Contribution to Physical Activity Newton Aycliffe Cycle Group Physical ... more...
Congratulations to Active Easington Awards Winners
The Active Easington awards took place on Monday 19 September at East Durham College, Peterlee. The awards winners are: Contribution to Physical Activity Jane Rich Physical ... more...
Congratulations to Leisureworks Awards Winners
Leisureworks - trust for sport and the arts - celebrated the talents and achievements of the local community on Friday 16 September, as it announced winners at its 6th annual ... more...
Women's Sport and Fitness Forum launches
As a charity, the Women's Sport & Fitness Foundation aims to make physical activity an everyday part of life for women and girls; they have created this community for you ... more...
Race 2 Rockliffe goes down a Storm!
European Tour star Graeme Storm was on hand to congratulate the first ever winner of the Durham County Golf Partnership's Race 2 Rockliffe. The new competition - aimed at ... more...
Peterlee Pumas in a League of their Own
On Saturday 27 August 2010 Peterlee Pumas from the North East were rewarded nationally for their contribution to Rugby League. Mark Watson received their award on behalf of ... more...
It's Back: Sainsburys Sport Relief Mile - Barnard Castle
Register now and get half price registration up until 1st October. The Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile in Barnard Castle is here and it's your time to shine. Active Teesdale ... more...
London 2012 seeks volunteer performers for the greatest show on earth
On Friday 12 August - London 2012 Ceremonies announces the campaign to recruit volunteer performers to participate in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the London 2012 ... more...
Premier League Player's Kit Scheme Launched
The Premier League have today launched a scheme that entitles U7-U16 teams within Clubs, Schools and Organisations that are affiliated to an English league to apply for grants ... more...
Get involved in the Big Splash!
British Swimming is working with the BBC to get the nation into the pool through a celebration of swimming called the Big Splash. This is your chance to join the 13 million ... more...
Peterlee Pumas scoop National League for All Award
Peterlee Pumas have been announced as National Winner's of the 'League for All', Rugby Football League Volunteer Awards 2011. The 'League for All' award recognises the efforts ... more...
FA Disability Player Development Centre Nominations
Durham Football Association is pleased to announce that they have been granted a license to deliver a Disability Player Development Centre (PDC) for season 2011/12. The purpose ... more...
Team selected for ETU Junior Championships
Congratulations to County Durham teen Jamie Abley who is amongst the 8 athletes selected to compete at the ETU Junior Championships to be held in Paphos, Cyprus. The ... more...
England Athletics 2011 Awards
The 2011 England Athletics Regional and National Awards provide a unique opportunity to recognise the outstanding contributions made to our sport by the people who give their ... more...
Durham Girls take the spoils
County Durham U14's Girls Rugby League are the County champions having beaten Tyne and Wear over 2 legs. With girls rugby league going from strength to strength in the North ... more...
Durham team for Challenge Cup
Durham have announced the team of young golfers that they will hope will maintain bragging rights in the north east and Cumbria. The 20 players are all drawn from the Durham ... more...
Golf scheme launched in Durham
Would-be golfers in Durham are being offered the chance to give the sport a try - and all for free. Clubs throughout the county are backing the campaign aimed at helping more ... more...
Nominations now open for the Kellogg's ASA Swimtastic Awards 2011
Do you know a Bright Spark? A swimming teacher who provides quality lessons week in, week out? A young swimmer that has shown particular promise in the pool? Then why not ... more...
Sports charity launches ultimate toolkit for women
The Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation (WSFF) is pleased to have launched a unique digital toolkit for sports organisers and deliverers looking to target women. If kicking ... more...
Young People Celebrate Sports Volunteering
Young people from across County Durham gathered on Friday 15 July 2011 at New College Durham to celebrate their achievements in sports volunteering. Students who had each ... more...
Jayenell Gymnastics at GymFusion North
Jayenell Gymnastics recently took part in a nationally organised British Gymnastics Festival - GymFusion North, which was held at Spennymoor Leisure Centre GymFusion showcases ... more...
FA Girls Player Development Centre Nominations
Durham County FA in partnership with SAFC Foundation have been successful with the license to deliver an FA Girls Player Development Centre (FA PDC) for season 2011/12. The FA ... more...
Ohuruogu and Williams Lead Call For Next Generation of Olympic Talent
Olympic gold medallists Christine Ohuruogu and Amy Williams have launched a call to unearth future Olympians with an aptitude for speed and power. The athletics and bob ... more...
HAMSTERLEY 1-2-1 RETURNS - Entries open now for the second Hamsterley Forest 1-2-1 Race Series
Hamsterley Trailbazers hope to attract 150 riders for the second edition of the 1-2-1 Race Series at Hamsterley Forest in County Durham. The event will be staged over the ... more...
Book your place on an Inspired Facililties workshop
On 18 July Sport England will be launching Inspired Facilities - a key part of the Places People Play programme which will deliver a mass participation sporting legacy from the ... more...
Swimming participation survey
Increasing participation is an important part of the work of the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) and researdh is currently being undertaken into why people do or don't go ... more...
Sport Relief Mile
Sport Relief will be back from 23-25 March 2012 and you can be a part of it. It's going to be bigger and better than ever before and, once again, the Sainsbury's Sport Relief ... more...
Protecting Playing Fields deadline draws near
Sport England are currently open and receiving applications for Round 1 of this Protecting Playing Fields. Applicants who have created but not yet completed their application ... more...
National Performance from DARC Rowers - 8 Gold and 5 Silvers
On what was to be a deceptively sunny day members from DARC travelled to The National Water sports Centre in Nottingham, located on the river Trent. It was here that the ... more...
Potential Paralympians given chance to shine
37 youngsters from across County Durham got to try wheelchair basketball, table tennis and football on Thursday 23 June at East Durham College, Peterlee, with representatives ... more...
County Durham athlete invited to join GB National Taekwondo team in Manchester
Congratulations to County Durham athlete Jamie Abley, who will enrol for action at Great Britain's National Academy in Manchester this weekend with 3 other students. The ... more...
County Durham teenage becomes youngest Senior National Champion
Jamie Abley the 16 year old Taekwondo Sport player from Spennymoor County Durham becomes the youngest senior national champion (-54Kg Category) June 18/19 BTCB (NGB - ... more...
Grassroots makeover project launched
Engage Mutual Assurance and the RFL have launched a makeover project aimed at all Community Rugby League clubs. Engage and the RFL - in partnership with the Rugby League ... more...
Young people in County Durham urged to get out and give sport a go in Olympic legacy push
Legacy programme to get 2,992 young people across County Durham playing sport Chance to win London 2012 tickets for those who remain regular participants Thousands of ... more...
You really can swim 100 miles in a day
And here's how by making a Big Splash with the County Durham Swim Active Century Swim. On Sunday 26 June at ten swimming pools across County Durham, you can join forces to swim ... more...
Pass On Your Passion Programme
England Netball are looking for enthusiastic Young Netballers who love getting involved in the sport to join their Pass on the Passion Programme. The programme aims to ... more...
Women's World Cup campaign live on BBC
All of England games at Germany 2011 will be broadcast live on BBC. BBC Sport has confirmed they will broadcast live coverage and highlights of all England's games at the FIFA ... more...
Institute of Swimming offering free e-learning course
The Institute of Swimming learning are offering their e-learning course Introduction to Disability Swimming free of charge of a limited time. This online workshop aim to give ... more...
South Moor Ladies Golf Sessions
A Durham golf club is launching a new drive aimed at female golfers. The free coaching scheme will provide an opportunity for ladies and girls to give the sport a try. The ... more...
Give someone you know their moment to shine
With one year to go until the Olympic Flame arrives in the UK, London 2012 have launched the search for 8,000 Torchbearers to take part in the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay. ... more...
BB National Table Tennis Finals
The National Table Tennis Final 2011 was hosted by the 2nd Consett Company at Belle Vue Leisure Centre. Teams representing England (4th Southampton, 1st Kempston & 1st ... more...
North East Talent Event & Performance Squad
Do you have young anglers in your club who have the ability to represent a North East in Game or Coarse angling? The Angling Development Board is running a new pilot scheme in ... more...
Pros and pupils get on their bikes for cycling spectacular
The countdown to one of the most exciting spectator events of the year in Durham is underway. In less than two weeks the thrills and spills of competitive cycling will be back ... more...
County Durham Sport Achieves 'Excellent' Accreditation
County Durham Sport has been rated as 'Excellent' by the UK quality scheme for the sport and leisure industry, Quest. The team was externally assessed in March 2011 receiving ... more...
New Institute of Sport receives The Royal Privy Council Approval
The sports industry is celebrating the launch of a new professional development body - The Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (IMSPA). The Institute ... more...
County Durham Coaching Network Survey
The County Durham Coaching Network is currently undertaking a survey of all coaches and organisations supporting coaching activity to find out exactly what the coaching ... more...
Chi Taekwondo members to attend the WTF-Kyung Hee University Sport Training Program
Gavin Davison and Jamie Abley of Chi Taekwondo have had their application to attend the WTF-Kyung Hee University Sport Training Program accepted. Both Gavin and Jamie train ... more...
Bring a Friend for Free* to win with No Strings Badminton throughout April and May
Over 80 venues right across England are opening their doors ready to welcome new people onto their badminton courts as part of a new 'Bring a Friend for Free* promotion', run ... more...
The Women's Super League launched!
The first ever semi-professional women's league is upon us. In a move to professionalise women's football and attract girls and fans to the game, The Football Association ... more...
England Head Coach to Launch North East RLC
On Sunday 17 April the North East Rugby League Conference will launch in style with Steve McNamara, England Head Coach, being present at an exciting touch competition and RLC ... more...
Calling all volunteers & coaches: could you be the ASA's next Aquaforce winner?
Every year the ASA uses the Aquaforce Awards as a chance to thank those who dedicate vital hours, days and weeks to our sport. This year, could it be you or your club that are ... more...
Shildon a Success
Seven teams from North East Rugby League took part in second U10's festival of 2011. Building on from the success of the recent Wallsend Eagles festival, Durham Tigers were ... more...
Red Card to Red Tape launched
Sport and Recreation Alliance has published Red Card to Red Tape - How sports clubs want to break free from bureaucracy, a report into the regulatory burden on sport and ... more...
Ambition AXA Awards Launched
The Ambition AXA Awards have been launched to find very talented 11 to 18-year-olds who deserve the opportunity to shine. It can be tricky to reach your true potential. But ... more...
Sportsister meets Jordan Nobbs
Having played for England since just 12 years of age, 18-year-old Jordan Nobbs has already carved quite a career for herself in the women's football arena. Awarded the FA Young ... more...
Help shape the future of sport in England
Sport England's Satisfaction with the Quality of the Sport Experience (SQSE) survey will establish how satisfied you are with the quality of your sporting experience when ... more...
Help us save you money!
The Sport and Recreation Alliance is surveying sports clubs to assess their financial health (find out more about the Sport and Recreation Alliance). Completing this survey ... more...
New records set at Get Going Get Rowing Grand Final
This year's Get Going, Get Rowing competition came to a very exciting end with new records being set in almost all age categories. After fierce competition between 18,000 ... more...
Make the most of the lighter days!
Now that the clocks have gone forward, why not make the most of the extra hours of daylight to get involved in sport or physical activity? You can use the North East Club ... more...
Pumas Launch Women's team
Peterlee Pumas & the RFL team in the North East have been working furiously over the last 6 months to establish a women's section to the already successful club. John Gray ... more...
Durham lift ESFA U16 Inter County Schools Cup
Durham came from behind to defeat Kent 3-2 in the ESFA U16 Inter County Trophy Final at Nottingham Forest FC on Wednesday. It was a Charlotte Wilson own goal that gave Kent a ... more...
Steve Grainger to leave Youth Sport Trust to take up a new role as Rugby Development Director at the RFU
Chief Executive of the Youth Sport Trust Steve Grainger is to leave the organisation after 16 years, having secured an exciting new role as Rugby Development Director at the ... more...
Applications open for England Netball Young Leaders' Camp
Following the success of the first three Young Leaders' Camps, held annually since 2008, England Netball are again working with UK Athletics and Gymnastics England to offer one ... more...
On Your Marks for Get Going Get Rowing
Over 18,000 students from 70 secondary schools across the region have been competing in indoor rowing competitions since September last year. On Thursday 24 March 2011, the ... more...
Calling all Youth Football Clubs, Schools and Associations!
The UK's leading children's cancer charity, CLIC Sargent, is encouraging all youth football clubs, schools and youth associations across the UK to take part in its unique ... more...
Get into Golf!
Come along to the FREE 6 week adult programme - meet people, get fit and learn to play golf. Get into Golf is available to everyone over the age of 16 with the aim of getting ... more...
Your views are needed to shape the future of football in Durham
Players, coaches and the football workforce throughout Durham County can again have their say on the future of the grassroots game locally by taking part in a new online survey. ... more...
A healthy debate for sport
Sport England has urged the sport sector to join the debate on public health and speak up about sport's role in improving the health of the nation. The Government is consulting ... more...
Jayenell Gymnastics Celebrate a weekend of success in the region
Jayenell, Newton Aycliffe based Gymnastics Club competed in the North of England NDP Regional Championships last weekend held at Temple Park Leisure Centre, South Shields and ... more...
Child protection achievement for CSPs
All 49 county sports partnerships have now successfully achieved the advanced level of the Standards for Safeguarding Children in Sport and have therefore completed the ... more...
Get Walking Keep Walking Durham Launch Success
Get Walking Keep Walking Durham was launched in glorious sunshine on Sunday 6 March. People came from across Teesdale and further afield to join TV and radio presenter Diane ... more...
County Durham School tries hurling in Ireland
Bearpark Primary Durham and Oanset Primary from Ried, Holland meet again in Ireland to try hurling. Children from both schools have already played New Age Kurling in UK and ... more...
Brits Could Save £283m with JJB Sports' Scrappage Scheme
JJB Sports has announced the launch of its trainer recycling initiative, the first ever scheme of its kind in the country. The new campaign encourages customers to bring in ... more...
Calling all keen cyclists!
A charity that supports lymphatic cancer patients is challenging cyclists to take part in their annual Coast to Coast bike ride on 4 and 5 June 2011. This event will help to ... more...
North East Schools playing for their place at Center Parcs National Schools Badminton Finals
Youngsters from across the North East will be representing their County at the North East Regional Finals on Friday 4 March to qualify for the Center Parcs National Schools ... more...
Student Volunteering Week starts today!
Now in its tenth year, Volunteering England's Student Volunteering Week, sponsored by Santander, brings organisations from all sectors together to celebrate volunteering by ... more...
Durham Hockey Youth Panel is recruiting
The Durham Hockey Youth Panel is comprised of young volunteers aged 16-25 with each member involved in different aspects of hockey, including players, umpires, young leaders, ... more...
Help shape Inspired facilities strand of Places People Play London 2012 legacy
Sport England has launched an online consultation to find out what facility improvements it should offer to clubs in the Places strand of its Places People Play programme. To ... more...
Your club and Sainsbury's Active Kids 2011 - the perfect match
What a great start! Over 900 Clubmark accredited sports clubs registered for Active Kids 2010 last year and benefited from over £123,000 worth of equipment. Active Kids ... more...
Great Opportunity for Sports Clubs from runningsports
Sport England's runningsports programme is looking to film a sports club who are particularly passionate about the help runningsports has given their volunteers and their club. ... more...
Durham Fencers selected for European Championships
Durham fencers Alex Craig and Stuart Scott both 16 from Laszlo's Fencing Club in Ushaw Moor, have been selected for Team GB to compete at the European Cadet Championships in ... more...
Volunteers & Coaches Required for Cricket Projects in Africa
Cricket Without Boundaries is a community development and HIV / Aids awareness charity operating in Africa. Since its establishment in 2005, the charity has coached over 15,000 ... more...
Last chance to complete the BHFNC conference consultation
BHFNC has now entered the initial planning stage for their 11th Annual Conference, which will be held on 17 November 2011. They are keen to seek the opinions of physical ... more...
'A Club for All' e-learning course launched
The 'A Club for All' workshop has recently been transformed into a more convenient alternative - an online e-learning package. What is it? A short online course on diversity. ... more...
Congratulations to Durham Phoenix Fencing Club
Congratulations to Durham Phoenix Fencing Club who have been awarded funding from Sport England Small Grants Scheme. The club, who also achieved Clubmark in 2010, is based at ... more...
Big Toddle, Big Fun
If you work with children under 5, then the Barnardo's Big Toddle is for you! Whether you are a nursery, an early years group or a childminder, join in the Big Toddle- a small ... more...
FA launches Respect FC
The Football Association has taken a radical new approach to tackling bad behaviour from fans and players by launching its own football club Respect FC. The aim of the club is ... more...
Search is on for the UK's favourite Lottery-funded projects
If your project has been awarded and allocated Lottery funding and made a difference to people, places or communities, then you can enter your project in this year's National ... more...
Congratulations to County Durham awards winners
Two recent awards ceremonies have seen accolades handed out to people from County Durham. At the BBC North East & Cumbria Awards at Sunderland's CitySpace on Wednesday 19 ... more...
Durham University Cycling Club to host annual Cyclocross Championships
Durham University Cycling Club will host the annual British Universities and Colleges Sport Cyclocross Championships on Sunday 30 January 2011 in partnership with British ... more...
Sport strategy consultation
Consultations are taking place throughout February and March 2011 to allow people to contribute to the development of a strategy for sport in County Durham. Whether you are an ... more...
Gateshead Thunder sign Me2 Pledge
Gateshead Thunder has joined the National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS) Me2 campaign which is a project aimed at revolutionising access to activities at all levels for deaf ... more...
PNE Development 2011 Volunteer Awards
PNE Development are looking for volunteer managers or supervisors to nominate their outstanding volunteers for a '2011 Volunteer Award'. If you manage or supervise a volunteer ... more...
£210,000 Lottery boost for East Durham Belles
Over a thousand women from Peterlee, Seaham, Blackhall and Wheatley Hill in east County Durham will have the chance to enjoy and play more sport after Sport England awarded ... more...
£10 million to get more women playing sport
Sport England today revealed the sports projects that will benefit from a £10 million National Lottery fund to encourage Active Women and tackle the gender gap in sport. ... more...
The Great Swapathon
Change4Life's new campaign, the Great Swapathon, aims to get people swapping their unhealthy habits for healthier ones during January. We've all done it - made New Year's ... more...
Sport England launches new online tool
A new online tool from Sport England will help sports organisations to know more about their potential customers so they can offer the right sport in the right place, targeted ... more...
Local referee Terry Farley given MBE
One of County Durham's longest serving football referees will receive an MBE in the New Year for nearly six decades of dedication to the profession. Terry Farley, from Newton ... more...
Thunder Make Two More Appointments in Community
Gatehead Thunder are proud to announce the appointment of Lee Curry and Rob Sykes as their new Community Rugby League Assistants in County Durham, taking the total of people ... more...
EMDP January 2011 Free Class Promotion
During January 2011, exercise movement and dance teachers will be offering free exercise, movement and dance classes in your region. As Sport England's leading National ... more...
British Triathlon North East Region Junior Performance Academy 2011
After the hard work of the coaches, athletes, parents and volunteers during 2010 some fantastic progress has been made in identifying and developing junior talent in our region. ... more...
Apply now to be a Selection Event Volunteer for London 2012
Volunteers have been integral to both Summer and Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games since they were used for the first time at London 1948. So in 2012, the volunteer programme ... more...
Local sports lovers urged to create their own dream Olympic sporting experience
The nation's Olympic and Paralympic stars are challenging local sports lovers to help shape their ideal sporting experience and for people to create the perfect Christmas ... more...
Free golf coaching taster sessions are taking place at South Moor Golf Club
South Moor Golf Club in Stanley is holding free golf coaching taster sessions for adults and juniors from 4 December through to 8 January. The sessions are open to ... more...
Hope Powell receives CBE at Buckingham Palace
England Women's Head Coach Hope Powell was yesterday presented with her CBE by the Princess Royal at Buckingham Palace. Powell was awarded the CBE in the Queen's Birthday ... more...
Sedgefield Sportsability Club Achieves Clubmark
Sedgefield Sportsability club has become the first multi-skill inclusion club in County Durham to receive Clubmark. Clubmark is a national accreditation that recognises that ... more...
Aerobathon Success for Easington Group
A group of girls from Easington took part in an Aerobathon recently to raise money for the NSPCC. The girls took part in the charity aerobathon as part of the Unlimited Combat ... more...
Congratulations to Sedgefield Harriers on achieving Clubmark
Sedgefield Harriers have been awarded Clubmark Status by national governing body England Athletics. The status means that the club meets the required standards in things like ... more...
The FA unveils the name and logo for the new women's football league
The Football Association has unveiled the name and logo for the new semi-professional women's football league that is launching in April 2011. Having previously worked under ... more...
Places People Play: London 2012 mass participation legacy plans unveiled
Sport England has announced plans for the mass participation legacy from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Unveiled by the Minister for Sport and the Olympics, Hugh ... more...
Get Set to make your mascot
Design a version of Wenlock or Mandeville that represents your area and community and your students, school or college could win some fantastic prizes! Wenlock and Mandeville, ... more...
Jamie Loves England
The RFL in the North East are pleased to announce that Jamie Love has been selected to play for the England u18's Squad. Jamie who plays club Rugby League at Durham Tigers ... more...
Regulatory Burden Review - Have your say
CCPR is conducting a review into regulatory burdens affecting sports clubs following instruction by Sports and Olympics Minister, Hugh Robertson MP, and Sport England is ... more...
Calling the Next Generation
Tickets for one of the greatest sporting events in the world of table tennis have gone on sale - four months ahead of the English Open Championships at the English Institute of ... more...
Sport's grassroots heroes celebrated at awards
Over 380 people from the world of sport and physical activity gathered at the County Durham Sport Partnership 7th Annual Awards Dinner on Friday 15 October 2010 at the Ramside ... more...
BBC Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero 2010
As part of the 2010 Sports Personality of the Year event, the BBC will once again be looking for a very special person working in sport. Do you know someone who helps others ... more...
Jayenell Gymnastics Club celebrate 10 years
Newton Aycliffe based Jayenell Gymnastics Club have recently celebrated their 10 year anniversary and the celebrations are still continuing with the success from their recent ... more...
UK Coaching Awards Nomination Deadline Approaching
The deadline for making a nomination for the UK Coaching Awards is Friday 15 October 2010. Don't miss the opportunity to thank your coach, or a coaching organisation, for their ... more...
Badminton England seeking 16-21 year olds for Youth Forum
As a region, Badminton England are trying to recruit a number of 16-21 year olds to establish a regional youth forum. They are looking for dynamic and reliable young people who ... more...
A fresh start for Quest and the National Benchmarking Service
Sport England's Chair, Richard Lewis, encouraged local authorities and other facility providers to take advantage of Quest and the National Benchmarking Service for Sports ... more...
Congratulations to Wear Valley & Teesdale Local Awards Winners 2010
Wear Valley & Teesdale CSN held their local awards celebration on Friday 1 October at Jersey Farm, Barnard Castle. Congratulations to their winners: ... more...
Congratulations to Durham & Chester-le-Street Local Awards Winners 2010
Durham and Chester-le-Street CSN held their local awards celebration on Wednesday 29 September at Abbey Leisure Centre, Durham. Congratulations to their winners: ... more...
Congratulations to Sedgefield Local Awards Winners 2010
Active Sedgefield CSN held their local awards celebration on Friday 24 September at Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre. Congratulations to their winners: ... more...
Congratulations to Easington Local Awards Winners 2010
Active Easington CSN held their local awards celebration on Friday 17 September at East Durham College. Congratulations to their winners: Contribution to ... more...
Cestria Girls win Peace Cup
The weekend of September 11 saw Cestria Girls under 15's travel to London to take part in the MTG Peace Cup. The tournament is organised by the MTG television group, basically ... more...
Congratulations to Leisureworks Local Awards Winners 2010
Leisureworks held their local awards celebration on Friday 10 September at the Lamplight Centre, Stanley. Congratulations to their winners: Contribution to ... more...
UK Athletics Regional Awards Launched
The North East Region have announced that their Regional Awards evening will take place on 4 October, at the Durham County Ground, Chester le Street, Durham. Information on how ... more...
Durham ARC Pioneer Explore Rowing Programme with a Fundraising Event
DARC has become one of six pioneering clubs in the UK to offer the new exciting Explore Rowing Courses. Launched by Sir Steve Redgrave in May 2010 the vision behind the Explore ... more...
Durham Kayak Club Ladies' Day Case Study
Durham Kayak Club has produced a case study about its ladies' day, which aimed to get non-paddling mums and partners and friends of members along to a fun taster event. Find ... more...
National Pan Disability Boccia League
The Boccia League is now completing its 5th season. Next season will be the first year the league will operate under 'Boccia England' (formerly organised from within CP Sport). ... more...
'Water' Relief for Durham Rowers as Clubhouse Project Reaches Completion
Members of one of the north of England's leading rowing clubs are celebrating after completing the final part of its long-term clubhouse redevelopment scheme. Durham Amateur ... more...
Pentathlon Club Shoots to the Top
A North East Modern Pentathlon club has become the first in the country to achieve the prestigious Clubmark accreditation. Pentathlon GB North, which operates across County ... more...
Year 6 Our Lady of the Rosary pupils pass skills awards
Year 6 Pupils from Peterlee School "Our Lady of the Rosary" recently passed Rugby League Skills awards. Completing a 6 week course given by Peterlee Pumas the pupils were put ... more...
Young People Celebrate a Year of Sports Volunteering
Young people from across County Durham gathered on Friday 16 July 2010 at New College Durham to celebrate their achievements in sports volunteering, with a combined total of ... more...
11,000 kids in County Durham inspired to play sport by London 2012
11,000 young people in County Durham who don't normally play sport outside of school lessons have made a change and completed 10-week sports courses in their own time, new ... more...
Finchale Exercise their Demons
On Thursday 1 July, the Rugby Football League in conjunction with Durham City Schools Sport Partnership held a primary schools competition at Framwellgate School Durham. Most ... more...
Coaching Key to Success: Minister
Minister for Sport and Olympics Hugh Robertson says having the right coaching structure in place is one of the cornerstones of producing medal winners. The Minister also said ... more...
Free golf coaching taster sessions are taking place at Durham City Golf Club
Durham City Golf Club, Langley Moor is holding free golf coaching taster sessions for men on the 19 and 26 July, 2, 9, 16 and 23 August. There are also sessions for ladies and ... more...
Chance for young people to show their talent
31 young people from across County Durham gathered at the Riverside Sports Pavilion on Friday 25 June 2010 to take part in disability football, table tennis and athletics ... more...
Jordan Nobbs named FA Young Player of the Year
The key figures in the Women's game were honoured at Wembley Stadium during the 12th annual FA Women's Football Awards. The awards were hosted by BBC Sport's Jacqui Oatley and ... more...
Film Nation: Shorts opens for competition entries
London 2012's short film competition for young people opened for entries on 23 June 2010. The interactive website where films can be uploaded, viewed and commented on goes live ... more...
The Dance Champions Directory is being launched on the 1st July 2010
What is the Dance Champions Directory? An online tool that any organisation or individual that is involved in the delivery of dance can use to promote their existing dancing ... more...
DARC is Going for Gold this Year
After months of training the senior men's squad from Durham Amateur Rowing Club travelled to London hoping to compete at one of the most prestigious events in the rowing ... more...
Vetting and Barring Scheme registration halted
Registration with the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) will be halted to allow the government to remodel the scheme back to proportionate, common sense levels, it was announced ... more...
Young Sports Volunteers Launch Regional Academy
Eleven young volunteers from across County Durham came together for the launch of the County Durham Sport Regional Leadership Academy at St Hild & Bede College, Durham ... more...
UK Anti-Doping launches Report Doping in Sport hotline
Sport England has welcomed the launch of UK Anti-Doping's new "Report Doping in Sport" hotline. The initiative, which was announced last year, comes on the back of UK ... more...
North East Volunteers Victorious
On Sunday 6 June, volunteers from the North East were recognised and rewarded for all their hard work, dedication and enthusiasm towards Rugby League in the region. In ... more...
Helping County Durham Get Active!
County Durham Sport's Changing the Physical Activity Landscape project, commissioned by NHS County Durham and Darlington, has launched its second phase of funding. The project ... more...
London 2012 Open Weekend: Be part of it!
The London 2012 Open Weekend supported by BP will take place on 23-25 July 2010. This is the annual countdown celebration to the opening of the London 2012 Olympic Games and ... more...
Inclusive Club Grants Programme - Funding round 2 is now open for applications
English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is pleased to announce a second round of grants to support local clubs to develop inclusive sporting provision. The inclusive ... more...
Durham Phoenix Fencing Club Achieve Clubmark
With the support of County Durham Sport, Durham Phoenix Fencing Club recently became the first fencing club in the North East and the 10th fencing club in the country to ... more...
Mixed Football announcement
A resolution to amend The FA Rules that would extend mixed football to the under 13 age group did not receive the required number of votes for approval by The FA Shareholders ... more...
60 Young People Qualify for Regional Finals at County Durham Disability Athletics
The annual Durham County Disability Athletics Event took place on Tuesday 27 April 2010 at Shildon Athletics Track. Over 100 secondary aged young people from across the 6 ... more...
North East CSPs Become Clubmark Licensed
The four County Sports Partnerships (CSPs) from the North East have been licensed to give local sports clubs national recognition. The CSPs have now obtained an official ... more...
100th Piece of IFI Accredited Equipment Unveiled
The Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) has today announced that the Matrix Fitness G3 Series Functional Trainer has become the 100th IFI Accredited Item at Stage 2, marking ... more...
Wildcats Make It a Treble
Durham Wildcats Basketball Club sealed the National Division Two treble with a thrilling 70 - 67 point victory against local rivals Team Northumbria at the Amaechi Basketball ... more...
SkillsActive and Nancy Ovens bursary
Sponsored by SkillsActive and awarded by the Nancy Ovens Trust, the bursary is aimed at paid or voluntary coaches and leaders in the active leisure and learning sector. The ... more...
North East Volunteers are Magic
In order to acknowledge the hard work and support that people provide - unpaid - to the sport of Rugby League, the RFL annually recognise and reward their efforts through the ... more...
National Guides Database
For athletes with a visual impairment, having a guide athlete to race and train with is sometimes as essential as their bike or running shoes, and without a dedicated guide to ... more...
Get Active during Inclusive Fitness Week
Back for its 3rd consecutive year, Inclusive Fitness Week, developed by the Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) aims to raise the awareness of inclusive fitness provision and ... more...
Saturdays will never be the same again!
Three Durham leisure centres will be open exclusively for young people on Saturday nights. From Saturday 10 April, Abbey Leisure Centre, Coxhoe Leisure Centre and Sherburn ... more...
County Durham Next Step Trampoline Competition
197 Bouncing Enthusiasts! The first ever Next Step Trampoline Competition in County Durham was held on Monday 22 March at The Louisa Centre, Stanley. School pupils from ... more...
North East Rugby League Website Launched!
North East Rugby League has launched their new website. http://www.northeastrl.co.uk The website provides up to date information on all the North East Rugby League fixtures ... more...
Durham Wildcats are EBL Division 2 Champions
Durham Wildcats clinched the EBL Division Two title on Saturday afternoon, as they made good use of their longest trip of the season to beat Plymouth Marjon by a healthy margin. ... more...
North East Juniors Speak Out
On Monday 22 March Rugby League in the North East held an inaugural Youth Forum. Junior players from Community Clubs, Cramlington Rockets, Durham Tigers, Peterlee Pumas, ... more...
Npower North East Disability Sports Awards
The npower North East Disability Sports Awards were held on Wednesday 17 March at Durham County Cricket Club. Ian Payne from ITV Tyne Tees and Border hosted the event which ... more...
Inclusive Club Grants Programme Launched
English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is pleased to announce a new small grants programme to support local clubs develop inclusive sporting provision. The inclusive ... more...
Legacy Plan for Disabled People to improve the lives of 10 million in the UK
The first ever Olympic and Paralympic legacy plan to bring about lasting changes to the life experiences of disabled people has been published today by the Government. ... more...
Award Shows County Durham Sport's Commitment to Safeguarding & Protecting Children
County Durham Sport has been awarded the Advanced Level of the NSPCC National Standards for Safeguarding and Protecting Children in Sport at the recent NSPCC CPSU National ... more...
Eight Super League clubs announced
The FA Women's Super League taking shape. The Football Association can today announce the eight clubs that were successful with their applications to be part of the new FA ... more...
County Durham Youngsters achieve success at National Junior Indoor Rowing Championships (NJIRC) 2010
On Tuesday this week indoor rowers from the North East, including three from County Durham, travelled to London to take part in the National Junior Indoor Rowing Championships ... more...
Get Going, Get Rowing - North East Regional Schools Indoor Rowing Final
Keen young rowers were put through their paces at the inaugural 'Get Going, Get Rowing' North East Regional Schools Indoor Rowing Final, held at Maiden Castle, Durham ... more...
Park View Community School - Double Sportshall Champions!
More than 130 of the region's most talented young athletes took part in the Aviva Secondary School Sportshall North East Regional Final at the Louisa Centre, Stanley on 24 ... more...
Major fundraising boost for grassroots sport
Sport England and JustGiving today announced a campaign to bring an extra £22 million into grassroots sport over the next five years through a new partnership called ... more...
Curling comes to Durham Winter Ice Rink
Durham Winter Ice Rink are running 'Try Curling' sessions on Monday mornings from 9am hourly. These sessions will provide expert instruction to get you started and time for a ... more...
Active Kids and Clubmark
This year, Sainsbury's Active Kids is giving Clubmark accredited clubs the opportunity to take part in and benefit from the Active Kids scheme. Since its launch in 2005, the ... more...
County Disability Swimming Gala
Freemans Quay Leisure Centre hosted the inaugral County Durham Disability Swimming Gala yesterday organised by Durham County Council and the School Sport Partnership Inclusion ... more...
Golfers Swing into FitBall
Wind and rain, six inches of snow, frost, mud and puddles everywhere. All of this adds-up to disgruntled and frustrated golfers. It’s dark too early to sneak in a round after ... more...
DARC get two Golds and Two Silvers at EIRC
Sunday 21 February saw Gill Prescott and Roger Stainforth in action at the 2010 English Indoor Rowing Championships in Manchester. This year Gill entered three events at the ... more...
County Key Steps Competition 2010
County Durham Key Steps competition took part on Thursday 11 February 2010 at Belle Vue Leisure Centre, Consett. Schools from across the county had already qualified from their ... more...
Nominate for RFL Volunteer Awards 2010
In order to acknowledge the hard work and support that people give – unpaid – to the sport of Rugby League, the RFL will once again recognise and reward their effort ... more...
D.A.R.C Commended at the Coach Of The Year Awards 2009
British Rowing the National Rowing Governing Body has announced the winner and commendations for the Coach of the Year Awards. The awards are made to recognise and celebrate ... more...
Exciting developments in water polo coaching
Water polo coaches are the focus of two exciting new developments in the ASA’s ongoing programme for aquatic education in England. The first ASA/UKCC Level 3 Certificate in ... more...
Club Consultation Event
County Durham Sport hosted a Club Consultation Evening on Thursday 11 February at The Pavilion, Peterlee. The event gave County Durham Sport the opportunity to promote projects ... more...
County Durham Secondary Badminton Final
Wednesday 3 February 2010 was the second ever County Durham Badminton Final. The Louisa Centre, Stanley hosted 12 schools representing six School Sport Partnerships. The ... more...
Blue Coat C of E Junior School County Swimming Gala Champions!
Blue Coat Junior School took the honours at the County Durham Primary Swimming Gala that took place on Friday 29 January. The event, organised by Durham County Council in ... more...
Deaf Alerter recognised as the first inclusive access product for leisure operators
As demand increases within the leisure and fitness industry for accessible products to meet the legislative requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act (1995 & 2005), ... more...
FA / CFA Survey
Durham County FA would appreciate it if you spent a few minutes to complete the online survey, via the link below, which is part of the FA National Game Strategy and what the ... more...
Dance Champions Survey
On Thursday 15 October 2009 the Department of Health launched the Dance Champions Group. The group, which comprises of a number of well known faces from dance, along with a ... more...
Aviva Sportshall Secondary County Durham Final
On Tuesday 19 January 2010, the County Durham Competition Managers hosted the Aviva Sportshall Secondary County Durham Final at the Louisa Centre, Stanley. Ten schools ... more...
Let's Dance - Applications for Funding
The Department of Health recently launched 'Let's Dance' as part of the Change4Life programme. In support of this, the national team is working in partnership with the FIA to ... more...