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Welcome to the November 2009 issue of the WSA e-newsletter. Whilst Greta is on maternity, please send any articles for the WSA newsletter or web site to: paul.dancey@welshsports.org.uk
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Parents often 'overestimate' the fitness levels of their children
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A British Heart Foundation survey of nearly 1,000 parents across the UK with children aged 8-15 years old has found that nearly 71% of the parents questioned thought their children were "active enough", where as in reality only 10% of their children actually undertook the recommended amount of exercise... more
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Concerns over the possible impact of the Welsh Assembly Government's new 'GLASTIR' scheme
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Welsh Motor Cycle Federation (WMF) are concerned that the radical changes proposed in 'GLASTIR' (the Management of Farmland in Wales) may seriously affect legitimate and regulated OffRoad Motor Cycle Sport... more
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An end to the intellectual disability ban
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Following a recent vote by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), athletes with intellectual disabilities are to be allowed to take part in the Paralympics once more. The previous ban had been put in place when it was discovered that most of Spain's intellectual disability basketball team... more
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Pseudoephedrine back on Prohibited Drugs List
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Pseudoephedrine, which can be found in a number of over-the-counter medicines, has been added to the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) 2010 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods, which comes into force on 1st January 2010... more
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Gwynedd sports clubs to get funding boost
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Seventeen sports and voluntary organisations in Gwynedd, North Wales, will benefit from the latest round of Gwynedd Council's Sportlot Community Chest fund... more
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Community Asset Transfer Programme Launched in Wales
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The Community Asset Transfer Programme, a partnership between the Big Lottery Fund and the Welsh Assembly Government, was launched on 4 November 2009. This partnership brings together £13 million of capital and revenue funding to support the transfer of disused public buildings and land from the public sector to community ownership...more
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The 2012 security challenge
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Home Office minister, Lord West, who is currently leading a review into security for the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games, has said that he believes they are likely to be the UK's "greatest security challenge" since the Second World War... more
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Could it be third time lucky for Richard Branson?
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Sir Richard Branson's two previous attempts to take-over the National Lottery were unsuccessful, but this time things could be different. This time a controlling interest in Camelot itself is up for sale, and Branson with a net worth of an estimated £1.5bn, is expected to be amongst the bidders... more
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Vale of Glamorgan Sports Academy Scheme
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The Vale of Glamorgan Council is running a Sports Academy scheme to support young international standard performers residing with the area. The Sports Academy Scheme will offer members free access to the Vale of Glamorgan Council Leisure Facilities that are appropriate to their training needs... more
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Scientists call for alcohol sponsorship ban
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A group of leading scientists, writing in the journal Addiction, have urged governments to follow France's lead by banning alcohol sponsorship... more
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Service Related Pay Schemes
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In a landmark ruling, the Court of Appeal has held that the widespread practice of rewarding staff for long service, by paying them more than staff with shorter service, can be discriminatory against women... more
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Consultation by the Sports Council for Wales and the Federation of Disability Sport Wales
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The Sports Council for Wales (SCW) is in the process of undertaking an independent review of the Federation of Disability Sport Wales (FDSW) in the community setting. The consultation/review framework has been developed in order to meet the needs of SCW and FDSW and to further inform on maximizing impact... more
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Volunteering England to examine volunteer rights
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Volunteering England are to hold an enquiry in response to recent concerns about the lack of legal rights for unpaid workers, which can result in them being dismissed without a hearing or appeal... more
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A Free Seminar for National Governing Bodies of Sport across the UK will be held at the Holiday Inn, Coram Street, London, WC1N 1HT on Thursday 3rd of December 2009... more
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North Wales Regional Tennis Centre gets a major revamp
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A £500,000 re-development of the North Wales Regional Tennis Centre was officially opened last month by Derek Howorth, President of the Lawn Tennis Association. The improvements to facilities include a new indoor court, two new mini-tennis courts, a new outdoor court, and a new ground floor viewing area... more
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Sports Council to help Wales shed lbs and save pounds
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The Sports Council for Wales has launched the "Shape up on a Shoestring" campaign, which aims to give the Welsh public all the essential tools needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle without breaking the bank. Biting back at Credit Crunch inertia, the Sports Council has collated a series of expert tips on low cost exercise options, motivational mantras and easy-to-swallow nutritional advice to help slim down waistlines and bulk up wallets during the recession... more
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The United Kingdom Anti-Doping agency (UKAD) has announced the appointment of two of its senior management team in the runup to taking-over from UK Sport as Britain’s national anti-doping organisation on the 14 December 2009... more
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High Court confirms that the UK retirement age of 65 is lawful
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Following an action brought by Age UK, the High court has confirmed that employers can lawfully retire employees at the age of 65, provided the correct notification procedures have been followed... more
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