Issue9/April2013

	Improvement Fund - Part of Sport England's strategy which is focused on helping more people acquire lifelong sporting habits. The Improvement Fund will award grants worth £150,000 to £500,000 into sustainable projects with a clear local need. It bridges the gap between Iconic Facilities fund which invest in large-scale, multi-sport facilities and Inspired Fund which supports small-scale community projects. The Fund will support projects that deliver capital improvements through new build, modernisation or refurbishment. Click here for more information
	Solihull Active - Club and Volunteer Development Evening 22 May 2013 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm, Old Silhillians Rugby Football Club Workshops include: Engaging women and girls in sport Volunteer recruitment and management Writing funding bids Social Media View more details and access the booking forms
	ASA Learn to Swim Bite- size parent’s guide. A handy resource with helpful hints, tips and advice when your child is learning to swim. Download a copy
	Mars Milk Fund – open from April to 6 October 2013 Are giving away four awards of £300 every week until Sunday 6th October 2013. On top of this, every week there will be a People’s Choice Award for the entry with the most votes. To be in with a chance of winning, simply tell them in less than 200 words how £300 would help you. The fund is open to residents of, and clubs and organisations based in the UK and Republic of Ireland only. Applicants must be 13 years or over and only one application will be accepted per person, club or organisation. Visit the funding site
	Sports Coach UK New Coaching Deaf People in Sport Workshop scUK is delighted to announce the development of a brand-new workshop Effective Communication: Coaching Deaf People in Sport. Developed in partnership with UK Deaf Sport and the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) – the interactive and practical workshop develops the communication skills a coach needs to enable deaf people to be fully included in sports and leisure activities. To view the details Click here
	Last Man Stands Warwickshire Cricket Umpires Job Description – Paid position at £17 per game LMS games will take place on regular weeknights from May 2013 until September 2013. To apply, please contact Matt Abbott at with a covering letter. Or for in informal conversation about the role, call To view all the details Click here
	FA Learning Level 1 Goalkeeping Coaching Certificate On: 4th 5th & 11th May 2013 9am—5pm each day Cost: £135 Contact: Vicky Mitchell - \| Email
	Orienteering News On Saturday the British Sprint Championships were staged around the Loughborough University campus At the two day weekend championships Octavian Droobers club members were celebrating podium places. Click here to view the results
	Sky Blues and Henley College Launch Education and Football Development Programme and are currently recruiting for their exciting new ‘Football Development Centre’ education programme for current Year 11 students. For all the details Click here
	British Paralympic Association - The Telegraph have announced that there is funding available to 15 Sports Clubs for £1,000 each to support development of future Paralympic athletes. Why not apply? For all the details Click here
	British Blind Sport National VI Junior 5-a-side Football Tournament Saturday 18th May 2013 at Futsal Arena Registration from 10–10:30am Tournament commences at 11am. For further information Click here To view Flyer Click here
	Badminton England - Activators If successful Activators Badminton England will give the skills and training required to deliver SmashUp! and be an endorsed Activator. Activator Framework Click here Activator Job Description Click here Details about SmashUp Click here Please note the deadline for interested activators to apply is Sunday 5 May 2013
	Snowsport England - Central England Snowsports Association Schools Race 2013 Telford Ski Centre Friday 14th June 2013 Please see attached for all details and Entry Form
	Stratford Sharks Swimming Club - Vacancy - Junior Development Squad Coach For all the details Click here Closing date for applications: Friday 31st May 2013
	Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football Just £95 at 2 venues starting in May Lighthall School - Solihull Click here for details Our Lady St Chads School - Wolverhampton Click here for details
	Boys/Youth Football Player Development Programme in Conjunction with BCFDS Due to Start: August/September 2013 To view flyer Click here Female Football Player Development Programme in Conjunction with Coventry City Ladies FC Due to Start: August/September 2013 To view flyer Click here
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