Last chance to apply to the Norfolk Sports & Cultural Foundation Fund

The fund supports the Norfolk’s most promising artists and athletes in the spirit of the London 2012 Games.

The fund has two strands:
– Rising Stars: supports young people aged 14-25 who are recognised as being highly talented in their field with potential to perform at a national/ international level. The grant is up to £5,000 for up to two years.
– Make it Happen: supports people 14 and over who want to progress in their sporting or cultural field through a one-off grant of up to £1,000.

Click here for further information

The deadline for nominations and applications in 30th July 2010 and awards are made in October.

Active Norfolk’s Startrack Athletics and sports camps are running ever weekday during the school holidays for children aged 6 – 15. Prices start from £4 per session and free places are available under some circumstances. Click here for details.

It’s not too late to join in the Get Back Into courses – most of the have now started but you can turn up and pay on the day. An extra Get Back Into Golf session has been arranged at Dunston Hall starting Thursday 29th July for 8 weeks, 6pm-7pm £28.00 Click here for details

News


Hethersett village London 2012 open weekend
Hethersett village is planning a weekend of London 2012 themed events over the weekend of 24 – 25 July including a fun run, sport in the park and a ladies and girls football competition.


Sports Academies at Framlingham College
The Academies at Framlingham College were established in 2006 and have an enviable reputation for top class coaching. Details for this summer’s academies are now available and booing is now open.


Coach vacancy: Get Back Into coaches
Active Norfolk is planning to run our popular Get Back Into programme in the Methwold area.


Vetting and Barring Scheme on hold
The government has announced that the Vetting and Barring Scheme – which was to have introduced additional checks for those working with vulnerable people – has been put on hold pending a review.


Children’s summer holiday activities 2010
Once again there are a whole host of sporty activities for kids during the summer holidays all over Norfolk.


Tackling a Good Cause
Wymondham Rugby Club’s Annual Day of Family Fun and Rugby for The Big C & East Anglian Air Ambulance 11am Sunday, 12th September, 2010 at Wymondham Rugby Club, Foster Harrison Memorial Ground, Tuttles Lane (East), Wymondham, NR18 0EN


East inspired to play by London 2012
64,000 young people in the East who don’t normally play sport outside of school lessons have made a change and completed 10-week sports courses in their own time, new figures released reveal.


Community Sport Grants Programme
Voluntary groups/sports clubs based within the Broadland District Council or Norwich City Council area can now apply for this club grant. Grants of up to £1,000 may be awarded to sports clubs who have gained Clubmark (or their NGB equivalent).


Hethersett gains prestigious National Award
Hethersett “Sport in the Park” has been granted the Inspire Mark the badge of the London 2012 Inspire Programme. The London 2012 Inspire programme recognises innovative and exceptional projects that are directly inspired by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.


New Website is Welcome Boost for Disability Golf
A new website to help disabled golfers take part in and benefit from golf has been created by the England Golf Partnership (EGP).


Job Vacancy: Junior Development Swimming Coach
UEA City of Norwich SC is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the coaching team under the direction of the Head Coach and Head Age Coach to design and deliver an effective coaching and training syllabus for the UEA Norwich SC Junior Development group.


Job vacancy: Sports coach required for September
Funding has been secured to create an exciting, new opportunity for a Year 13 school/college leaver or qualified coach to work as an East Norfolk School Sports Partnership Sports Coach on a one year contract, term time only.


Job vacancy: Partnership Dance Coach
The East Norfolk School Sport Partnership has successfully secured funding to recruit a part-time Dance Coach from September 2010 for a 1 year contract initially to work within the Partnership’s schools as part of the growing School Sports Coaching team.


New career? Teach Swimming!
Ever thought of being a swimming teacher? Want to help people overcome their fear of water? And rise to be the next Olympic star. Then become a swimming teacher with flexible working hours, and excellent rates of pay.

Events

Grand Skate Board event at Eaton Park, Norwich
To celebrate the new skate park at Eaton Park there will be a weekend of FREE, fun activity for all to enjoy.


Grand BMX event at Eaton Park, Norwich
To celebrate the new skate park at Eaton Park there will be a weekend of FREE, fun activity for all to enjoy.


Norwich Parkrun
Sign up to this free weekly park run happening at Eaton Park. The first session is on Saturday August 7th 9:00am – 10:30am. People of every ability are encouraged to take part; from those taking their first steps in running to Olympians; from juniors to those with more experience; we welcome you all!


Nordic Walking Course
Nordic Walking UK holds training courses across the UK and can help those from all backgrounds become qualified Nordic Walking Instructors.


Summer Swim Camp
New swimp camp is happening this summer at Hewett School Pool with the City of Norwich Swimming Club.


Dereham Hockey Club – Goalkeeping Day
Dereham Hockey Club is running another hockey goalkeeping day with former England & GB goalkeeper, Simon Mason