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Welcome to the July 2010 edition of the WSA e-newsletter.
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Sport Wales sets ambitious medals targets
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With the backing of the Welsh Assembly Government, Sport Wales have set an "unashamedly ambitious" target of 35 medals for Welsh Athletes at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow... more
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UK Sport and Sport England to be merged
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The government in Westminster has announced UK Sport and Sport England are to be merged as a cost-cutting measure... more
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On Show - Bringing Dance Together
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Nine hundred performers from more than 25 disciplines will be taking to the stage of the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday 25 September to perform in On Show, a celebration of dance and movement... more
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Positive Weather Solutions sponsor Welsh Hockey
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Welsh Hockey is delighted to confirm that Positive Weather Solutions have signed a two year sponsorship agreement for the Welsh U18 Girls Hockey squad... more
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Lottery's London 2012 Hot Air Balloon to visit Cardiff
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On the 22nd July 2010, the National Lottery's London 2012 Games Hot Air Balloon took off from the heart of the Olympic Park, and will now embark on a nationwide tour this summer... more
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Funding Search Tool for Clubs
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J4b, one of Europe’s leading provider of Grant and Funding Information, are offering to develop bespoke external funding search tools to fit into any Governing Body website so that it appears to be part of that web site rather than an external source of information... more
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Accrued but untaken annual leave
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Accrued annual leave that has not yet been taken cannot be reduced if a worker changes from full to part-time... more
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Draconian Vetting scheme halted
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After a loud clamour of protest from many parts of the voluntary sector - including a vociferous campaign by WSA - the new coalition government has called a halt to the vetting and barring scheme... more
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Jamie Baulch beaten over 100m
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37-year-old Baulch, an Olympic silver medallist, may not have raced for some time, but he's no stranger to fierce competition. His latest challenger was however a little unorthodox - Peopleton Brook, a 16 hands high 8 year old thoroughbred racehorse... more
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Exercise may not be the answer to childhood obesity
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Exercise may not be the answer to childhood obesity, according to recently published research into child health by the Peninsula College of Medicine & Dentistry... more
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DCMS Lottery consultation
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The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is consulting on proposals to change national lottery shares, and is asking for responses by 21 August 2010... more
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Baroness Grey-Thompson's maiden speech in Lords
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Baroness Grey-Thompson made her maiden speech in the House of Lords whilst participating in a debate on preparations for the 2012 London Games... more
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BBC launches its London Olympics web site
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With the London games only two years away, the BBC has decided to launch a website dedicated to the 2012 Olympics... more
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Earlier this month Swim Wales launched a new newsletter, NOFIO... more
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CCPR asked to review its broadcasting code
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The UK sports minister, Hugh Robertson, has asked the Central Council of Physical Recreation (CCPR) to review its voluntary broadcasting code in a bid to boost the funding available for community sports... more
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The National Assembly for Wales has announced that six sessions on topical issues relevant to the people of Wales are to be held at the National Eisteddfod's Societies Pavilion... more
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A new structure for Resources for Change (R4C)
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Since last October, R4C has been trialling a new employee owned way of operating and have been very pleased with the results and are consequently in the final process of formally changing the company ownership structure... more
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Consultation on limiting economic migration to UK
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The Government has announced changes to the numbers of migrants that will be allowed to enter the UK from outside the European Union... more
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Equality Act 2010: What do I need to Know?
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The Equality Act 2010 received Royal Assent on 8 April 2010. The Act simplifies the law, removes inconsistencies and makes it easier for people to understand and comply with... more
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UK Athletics calls for tax changes
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Confirmation by Usain Bolt that he will not be competing at next month's London Grand Prix at Crystal Palace because of the current tax situation in Britain has led UK Athletics to call for changes to tax laws in the UK... more
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Government warned that proposed budget cuts could threaten 2012 legacy
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The British Government has been warned that cuts made to sports budgets as part of its massive saving drive could result in "throwing away" the London 2012 Olympics legacy... more
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Watchdog rules that Parents should be allowed to take photographs at sports days
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The Deputy Information Commissioner has ruled that Parents should be allowed to take photographs and videos of their children at school sports days and plays... more
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The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 requires employers to make reasonable adjustments to working practices and the working environment so as not to disadvantage a disabled employee... more
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Making the Most of Major Sporting Events
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A recent study by the communities and culture committee, "Making the Most of Major Sporting Events", has called for a new major events strategy to be implemented by the Welsh Assembly Government... more
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Welsh NGBs achieve Equality Standard
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In the latest verification round, three Welsh NGBs have successful achieved the Equality Standard for Sport... more
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Queen Elizabeth II Fields Challenge
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| In the years following the death of the Queens grandfather in 1936, 471 King George V playing fields were established across the country to supplement the nation's stock of playing fields. In recent years many of the country's playing fields have been threatened by redevelopment or sell off... more |
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Cardiff's Maindy Centre gets a facelift
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Following major improvements by Cardiff Council, under the Neighbourhood Regeneration Schemes Initiative, the city's Maindy Centre in Cathays now has three new multi-use outdoor games areas... more
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Survey highlights a life sitting on the sofa
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A survey, commissioned by outdoor equipment firm GO Outdoors, has found that 10% of people spend most of their leisure time simply sitting on the sofa. More than 59% of those questioned said that they have never tried outdoor activities... more
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Could the london Olympic stadium become a music venue post games?
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Long term use of the main stadium, after the Olympics have left town, is just one of the questions hanging over the 2012 games... more
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Amateur Swimming Association announce agreement with David Lloyd Leisure
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The Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) has announced that David Lloyd Leisure has become the latest leisure provider to implement the British Gas Amateur Swimming Association's National Plan for Teaching Swimming (NPTS)... more
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Report Doping in Sport hotline line launched
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UK Anti-Doping has announced the launch of the "Report Doping in Sport" hot line. By calling 0800 032 2332, callers can speak to someone 24 hours a day, seven days a week to pass on information about the use, supply or trafficking of doping substances... more
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National standard for elite sports officials unveiled
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A new national occupational standard has been announced by SkillsActive. The new standard aims to assist the development of officials working in elite sports... more
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