News - May 2012

» 24.05.2012   |  Eaton Golf Club Pro wins Golf Foundation Award A celebration of those who give their time and enthusiasm for grass roots junior golf: volunteers, PGA Professionals, junior organisers, schoolteachers and local authority officers, took place at Wentworth Club during the Golf Foundation President’s Awards on Wednesday (23rd May). Philip Pearson, PGA Professional at Eaton Golf Club in Norwich,...

» 21.05.2012   |  Research into Swimming, 1 in 3 children unable to swim Learning to swim at an early age can ultimately go on to save a child’s life and with drowning being the third most common cause of accidental death in children, it’s concerning to learn that one in three children are now leaving school unable to swim. The startling new research carried out by Kellogg’s and the ASA has revealed that around...

» 15.05.2012   |  National Pool Lifeguard Qualifications in Norfolk Would you like to become a lifeguard? The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification course establishes competence in pool lifeguard skills, including water rescue and life support. The courses are run in conjunction with leisure centres across Norfolk. Please telephone your nearest centre (see below) to establish exactly when the next course is...

» 15.05.2012   |  Promote your sports club on the BBC BBC Sport is on a mission to get more people playing sport by offering sports clubs a platform to promote their activities on bbc.co.uk. From June 22, the BBC Things To Do website will promote sport taster sessions to the public on behalf of sports groups. It’s part of the BBC’s work to help inspire the public to try out sport this...

» 14.05.2012   |  Calling all Norwich Civil Service Sports Council members £5 per member / member's child per Active Norfolk event up to a maximum of £30 per member per year is available to Norwich Area Association Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) members. CSSC members can claim £5 for each Active Norfolk taster event or activity they take part in. To claim, a copy of your confirmation of booking / payment for...

» 14.05.2012   |  Breckland Relay offers sporting fun for everyone A host of sporting and Olympic-related activities are happening in the Breckland area this summer including family fun days, Village Games, a tandem relay, open gardens and walks.Come and join in the celebrations! The Breckland Relay 2012 kicks off on Sunday June 17 when Former Olympian Paul Evans will run from Dereham Recreation Ground to Watton...