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Welcome to the August 2010 edition of the WSA e-newsletter.
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Financial headaches ahead for sport post 2012
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Experts have warned that British sport is unlikely to feel the full force of the Government's budget cuts until after the London Olympics, when funding is cut and British athletes will increasingly be forced to look to private sponsorship to make up the shortfall... more
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The Equality Act and sport
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The provisions of the new Equality Act come into force on 1st October 2010. The Act will apply to any business providing goods, facilities or services to members of the public. This will include sport and leisure related services... more
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Improved access for coastal walkers
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Walkers in Carmarthenshire can now enjoy improved access following the opening of a new 4.5 mile stretch of the Wales Coast Path which one day the Assembly hopes will span the whole of the Welsh coast... more
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Swansea Council to review the operation of its leisure facilities
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Swansea Council cabinet support is to be sought for a comprehensive review of the available management options for indoor leisure facilities across the city. this is likely to focus on the seven community leisure centres and facilities such as... more
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Star athletes continue to drift away from Dehli Games
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The build-up to the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Dehli seems to have been plagued by more than its fair share of problems. But one of the most worrying issues is the growing number of top athletes... more
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North Wales has a new rugby academy
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To help develop a "sustainable player pathway" in the area, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has opened an academy at Parc Eirias in Colwyn Bay... more
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CCPR promotes grass-root sport
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The CCPR is currently working with the Media Trust to make a series of short 3-4 minute features to promote grass-root sport in general, and hopefully generate interest and participation in the sports featured... more
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Sport Wales Coach of the Year 2010 Awards
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The 2010 ceremony will be held on Wednesday 24th November at the Sport Wales National Centre in Cardiff, so now is the time to start thinking about possible nominations... more
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Play for longer this winter with Mars Refuel
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The MARS Refuel Drink Fund is opening again to offer sports fanatics the chance to get their hands on some funding... more
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British tax law may be putting Tiger Woods off Ryder Cup appearance
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Putting aside his personal problems and current poor form, one of the factors behind Tiger Wood's apparent reluctance to accept a wild card entry for this year's Ryder Cup in Newport could be the £1m tax bill he would be likely to face if he played... more
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WSA supplies ideas to UK government
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The UK government has established a web-based consultation for ideas to cut unnecessary red tape burdens... more
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Volunteering Conference puts volunteers in focus
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The Volunteering Conference 2010 seeks to celebrate those who work so hard to help others, as well as explore ways for groups to develop working practices which respect and enhance the experience of volunteers... more
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Sports facilities could benefit from dormant millions
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Following extensive consultation with its members, the Central Council of Physical Recreation (CCPR) is to change its name to Sport and Recreation Alliance... more
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90-year-old table tennis queen still enjoys her slice of life
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Happy Birthday Betty Gray MBE! Swansea's queen of table tennis... more
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Environment Minister Jane Davidson has urged Welsh families to get out on their bikes and make cycling a regular part of their lives... more
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House of Sport gets planning consent
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Planning permission has been granted for a new community sports facility on land near Sloper Road in Leckwith... more
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Taekwondo could be included in 2018 Commonwealth Games
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Following a meeting in London between officials from Commonwealth Games Federation and a delegation from the World Taekwondo Federation, Taekwondo has been classified as a "category two" optional sport... more
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Sky to use Ryder Cup to launch its domestic 3D service
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Sky Sports has announced that it will be broadcasting the 2010 Ryder Cup live on Sky 3D, Europe's first residential 3D TV channel, which is due to be launched on 1 October 2010... more
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CCPR reafirms its support for member organisations
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In the wake of the Government announcement that Sport England and UK sport are to be amalgamated, the CCPR has moved swiftly to reassure its members of continued support during a challenging period for sport and recreation... more
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