Tags: Sport & Physical Activity
Leicester Celebrates UK Inspire Day
Posted: Thu, 17 May 2012 15:07
Leicester City Centre was the focus of Regional celebrations to mark UK Inspire Day on Wednesday 16th May 2012.
Humberstone Gate, Live Site came alive with a variety of activities showcasing elements of the Inspire Mark programme both locally and from across the region.
International Athletics returns to Loughborough University
Posted: Thu, 17 May 2012 11:00
Tickets are still available for the annual Loughborough International Athletics meet at the Paula Radcliffe Athletics Stadium at Loughborough University on Sunday.
A taste of 'Pings' to come in Leicester
Posted: Tue, 15 May 2012 09:52
Leicester is set to go table tennis crazy this summer as it gets ready to serve up Ping 2012. For four weeks in July, 58 ping-pong tables will pop up in unexpected locations across Leicester. All tables will be marked 'Stop and Play', with bats and balls in ample supple, so anyone that wants to try a game of ping-pong can have a go.
East Midlands Schools Competition - Win a London 2012 book signed by Sir Matthew Pinsent
Posted: Fri, 11 May 2012 15:38
Would your pupils like a chance to win an exclusive copy of the London 2012 Olympic Games - The Official Book, signed by four times Olympic gold medal winner, Sir Matthew Pinsent? Of course they would. And here's how they can do that…
Flames lights up Podium Awards by winning Coubertin’s Olympic Vision Award
Posted: Fri, 04 May 2012 12:17
Everyone involved with Loughborough College's Flames: Lighting the Way was celebrating last night after winning Coubertin's Olympic Vision Award at the Podium Awards Ceremony.
Workplaces: last chance to enter Business Games!
Posted: Thu, 03 May 2012 17:43
As part of Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport's Active Together Workplace Challenge, the Business Games is a new event inspired by the 2012 Games to get workplaces fit, healthy and active. Workplaces are invited to come together and compete for the illustrious title of Leicester-Shire & Rutland's number 1 on 12th May.
Lizzie Simmonds inspires local Guides and Rangers
Posted: Thu, 03 May 2012 13:20
Team GB swimming star and Wells Sports Ambassador, Lizzie Simmonds, recently met the Quorn Rangers Girls Guides for a very special Athletes 4 Schools visit.
Vote for Flames at the Podium Awards
Posted: Thu, 03 May 2012 11:45
Flames: Lighting the way, delivered by the BHF National Centre and Loughborough College, has been nominated for the 'Pierre de Coubertin' award at the National Podium awards ceremony.
Weekly rides launched for city's summer of cycling
Posted: Wed, 02 May 2012 12:37
The biggest ever programme of summer bike rides gets started in Leicester this Sunday (May 6) as Sky Ride Local returns. The free rides will run every week over the summer months and offer a variety of family-friendly routes for all abilities, from absolute beginner to experienced cyclist.
Major sporting fixtures to be held at Loughborough University in May
Posted: Tue, 01 May 2012 15:20
Some of the biggest names in sport will be coming to Loughborough University in May to participate in three major fixtures being held on campus.