INSPIRATIONAL ‘BEACH VOLLEY’
Inspirational input from Team GB’s lead Beach Volleyball player, British Champ and Olympic hopeful Issa Batrane.
SFC Shop For Disabled, Elderly, Vulnerable Amidst COVID_19
Following disruption to the physical activity sector amidst the COVID_19 crisis, the team launched its latest community initiative, fulfilling basic grocery and shopping orders for disabled, elderly, and other vulnerable people within a 10 mile radius of its Deeside office. Shoppers nationwide have taken to social media in outrage that they and others cannot obtain …
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SFC – Coronavirus Statement
Dear Clubs and Schools, In-line with the recent focus on Coronavirus, SFC would like to set out the organisation\’s position on the various issues that may arise. The team would firstly like to reassure you that the number of cases in the UK remains very low, as does the risk of exposure. However, we appreciate …
‘This Girl Can’ (Campaign)
Rather than explore the ins-and-outs of projects at Sports For Champions UK (CIC), this blog will review another important campaign that recently [re]aired on television to capitalise on the public’s New Year values on ‘getting active’. Sports England’s ‘This Girl Can’ project was launched in Jan 2015 in a nationwide campaign to get women and …
Athlete Reflection on SFC’s School Programme
When Sports For Champions UK (CIC) first approached me I was young and progressing quickly in sport, driven by a growing passion that saw advancements in seniority and [inter]national success. Upon entering university I was awarded a full Sports Scholarship for three years, despite not being in a related field of study, and went on …
On a Mission to Educate, Enable, and Empower
Sports For Champions UK (CIC): A Decade of Empowering Youth A decade in to its mission to educate, enable, and empower youth towards healthier active lifestyles, Sports For Champions UK (CIC) is now a ‘Community Interest Company’ and a successful Social Enterprise operating on an international scale. Impact and Reach Over the Years Over 10 …
Physical Activity: A Proven Learning Aid
Physical Activity: A Proven Learning Aid \”This is why we do it!\” Physical activity is incredibly important to the holistic and healthy development of children. Notable improvements in academic performance and attainment continue to be found by researchers with youth that exercise regularly whilst maintaining a balanced diet. In order to make sure that our …
Walk to School Week – 3 Reasons to Walk to School
Calling all parents, caregivers and teachers, Walk To School Week is here, a fantastic national project put together by Living Streets. According to the organisation, the number of pupils who walk to school has dropped from 70% to less than half in just a couple of generations. It’s statistics like this that are a real …
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Exercise and Learning: What’s the Link?
Exercise and learning in the classroom: have you ever wondered how these two interact? Exercise and fitness play an important role in every child’s learning and development, with many studies determining that exercise can greatly improve a child’s performance in school. Sitting around for long periods of time can make children restless, frustrated and distracted …