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Welsh Sports Association Administrator of the Year Award
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Nominations are invited for the 2012 Welsh Sports Association administrator of the year award. This award is presented to somebody whose unstinting efforts as an administrator within their sport makes such a telling contribution. An individual who regularly gives up a large part of their life for the love of their sport and whose work is vital to the organisation of their chosen sporting programmes... more
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Consultation on Active Travel (Wales) Bill
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The Welsh Government have opened a consultation on the Active Travel (Wales) Bill. The stated aim of this proposed bill is to enable more people to walk and cycle and generally travel by more active methods... more
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Boccia success at Czech Open
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Over the weekend a small squad from the Boccia Academy travelled out to Prague to compete at the Czech Open. They didn't disappoint as they returned with 3 medals. Four players flew out to represent Wales at the Czech Open in Prague. Martin Davis (Cardiff) attended his first international competition, whilst experienced players Karl Parrish (Caldicot), James Bailey (Cardiff) and Tomas Martin (Cardiff)... more
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Britain has the capability, drive and enthusiasm to put on the very biggest events in sport
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The success of preparations for London 2012 has helped international sports federations view Britain as a country that can deliver on hosting world class events, Sport and Olympics Minister Hugh Robertson told the Sport Accord conference in Quebec City last week. Robertson joined London 2012 Chairman Sebastian Coe for the keynote address at the conference to speak about preparations for London 2012 and the legacy that the Games will leave for sport at both the grass-roots and elite levels... more
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South Wales boys and girls perform well in County Cup
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The South Wales boys and girls teams qualified for the under 14 AEGON County Cup finals in Nottingham – where both went on to finish sixth... more
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More employment law changes on the way?
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There is a proposal in the offing to charge employees for bringing claims to employment tribunals. The idea is to charge up to £1,750 in certain cases... more
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This year’s Celtic Challenge was held at the home of the North Down Petanque Club at Pickie Bowling Club in Bangor Northern Ireland. All the teams were made very welcome and the organisers, led by George Davidson, worked tirelessly to make it a successful and thoroughly enjoyable event for the players and the supporters... more
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Minister for Sport reassures sector on the future of DCMS
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The Sport and Recreation Alliance has reported that it has received a response from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) regarding the media speculation around its possible abolition. Following a series of reports suggesting that the DCMS would be dismantled following the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games... more
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David Anthony selected for ParalympicsGB Wheelchair Rugby
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The British Paralympic Association has announced the 11 players who have been selected to compete for ParalympicsGB in Wheelchair Rugby, a Paralympic-specific sport known originally as ‘Murderball’ because it is an aggressive, full-contact sport... more
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Kiteboarding set to become an Olympic sport
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The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has announced that for Rio 2016 windsurfing will be dropped in favour of kiteboarding. ISAF President Göran Petersson said: "Kiteboarding has proven to us that it is ready to be included into the list of prestigious ISAF Events and it is a fantastic addition to the sailing programme for the 2016 Olympic Games... more
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Illness whilst on holiday
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Under new rules, which the government says are being forced upon the UK as a result of European judgements employees will be legally entitled to additional days off for sickness which happens while they are on holiday... more
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Wrexham Academy players enjoy success at Player Plus event
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Wrexham Academy used home court advantage to win a number of Player Plus events at Wrexham Tennis Centre. The Player Plus competition is run twice a year, offering players and coaches the unique opportunity to play competitive matches with a coach on court to provide support between ends... more
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Starting on the 27th April, following in the footsteps of David Walliams and Frank Skinner the President of Swim Wales, Norma Rowles, attempted her own swimming challenge by completing four lengths in every North Wales swimming pool as part of the Big Splash Weekend (27th – 29th April)... more
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Free online road traffic reports for England
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Frixo have created a road travel reporting website, www.frixo.com. This free service provides live traffic news and information for major towns and routes in England... more
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