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Welcome to the July 2011 issue of the WSA e-newsletter.
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Nominations requested for Torch Trophy Trust Awards
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Do you know of any outstanding volunteers in the world of sport and recreation? Do you know an individual who has given up their time in a voluntary capacity for a number of years to enable others in the community to participate in their chosen activity? If so why not nominate them for a Torch Trophy Trust Award... more
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New WSA board structure approved
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The proposed amendments to the WSA's Memorandum and Articles of Association were approved at the association's AGM, held in Cardiff earlier this month. The purpose of the amendments... more
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UCI Paracycling Grand Prix of Wales
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This week sees the launch of an all new web site for what has now become the largest Paracycling open track event in the World... more
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Topics for consideration when reviewing company articles
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A company's articles of association are its internal rulebook. They are agreed by the members, form a contract between the company and its members, and help to ensure the company's business runs as smoothly... more
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Final Guidance on Agency Workers Published
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The department for Business Innovation and Skills has now published its final guidance on the Agency Worker Directive and Regulations 2010, due to come into force on 1 October 2011... more
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Samira York recieves award from Mars Refuel Drink Fund
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Para dressage rider, Samira York from Wrexham in Wales, has received a £500 donation from the MARS Refuel Drink Fund... more
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Setback for Cardiff's new ice arena
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Cardiff Council has scrapped Planet Ice's tender contract to build a new 2,500-seat arena in the Bay, claiming that it has not received sufficient proof from Planet Ice that the necessary funds were in place... more
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Unforeen Child protection issue under the Companies Act 2006
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The Scottish Sports association has voiced its concern over what appears to be a possible child protection issue for Governing Bodies that are registered companies...more
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Bridgend council backs plans for sports village
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The plans to transform a former prisoner of war camp near Bridgend into a multi-million pound sport and leisure village were approved at a meeting of the full council earlier this month... more
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Gold for Steve Thomas at Weymouth regatta
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Bridgend sailor Steve Thomas, and his team mates John Robertson, and Hannah Stodel have become the Sonar ISAF Sailing World Cup Champions after they claimed gold at the 2011 Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta... more
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Sports Minister Hugh Robertson urges Tottenham Hotspur to drop Olympics stadium battle
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Hugh Robertson, the sports minister, has appealed to Tottenham Hotspur to drop their legal challenge over the decision to award the Olympic stadium lease to West Ham after the games... more
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Payments Council U-turn over cheques
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The Payments Council has announced the cancellation of the 2018 deadline for the abolition of cheques... more
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Keith Hughes receives the 2011 Administrator of the year Award
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Earlier this month, Keith Hughes was presented with the WSA Administrator of the year award at the Association's AGM. Before presenting the award, Ann Ellis, the WSA Chair, explained...more
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Cardiff unveils plans for redevlopment of Eastern Leisure Centre
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Cardiff council has unveiled its plans for the redevelopment of the Eastern Leisure Centre in Llanrumney... more
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Welsh athletes pick up Gold silver and bronze at the UCI Para-Cycling World Cup
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Last month saw Mark Colbourne (Tredegar) compete for the first time at a UCI Para-Cycling World Cup event for Great Britain in Segovina, Spain. And he didn't disappoint as he took Bronze in the Time Trial event... more
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Improved facilities for Tennis in Swansea
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| The Swansea Lawn Tennis and Squash Club has unveiled three new artificial courts and three refurbished courts following a major upgrading of facilities at the club... more |
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Public consultation on future arrangements for the adventure activities sector
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A public consultation on future arrangements within England for the adventure activities sector following the abolition of the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) and its replacement with a code of practice has now opened... more
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Britains athletes honoured in the Queen's Birthday Honours list
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Three of Britain's London 2012 Olympic medal hopefuls, world heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis, world triple jump champion Phillips Idowu, and 15-time Tour de France stage-winning cyclist Mark Cavendish, were awarded MBEs ... more
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Community Amateur Sports Club scheme celebrates its 6,000th member
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The Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) scheme recently celebrated its 6,000th member - Ampfield Crusaders Cricket Club, Ampfield, Hampshire. Launched in 2002, the scheme has saved £100 million through... more
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Silver medal for Hannah Mills
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There were excellent performances from Welsh sailors at the 2011 Skandia Sail for Gold regatta in Weymouth last month... more
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Cardiff's future as Test venue in doubt
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Following a new ECB competitive tendering process, next year's West Indies Test match, originally awarded to Cardiff, has now been awarded to Lord's cricket ground and the Marylebone Cricket Club... more
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