Issue13/July2013

	Community Games - 'Shine a Light' To mark the achievements of Community Games across the country, a relay has been taking place, mirroring the route of the Olympic Torch in 2012. In each location a volunteer who made a significant contribution to the Community Games has been recognised as that areas's "Shining Light". On 28th June, Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire had their moment outside the Transport Museum in Coventry. Our "Shining Light" was Tim Rees from Foleshill Baptist Church, seen here being presented with his Jersey. Click here to read further
	2013 Summer School Games Festival a Great Success.......... This year's Summer School Games Festival was well supported by 99 schools from across the Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Districts. Approximately 1800 children comped in high quality sporting competitions. The opening ceremony included musicians and dancers from local primary schools, cultural events and an inspirational talk from Paralympic Football Champion, Alistair Patrick-Heselton. If you would like to be involved in the 2014 Games please contact CSW Sport by emailing
	Primary school PE and sport funding The government is providing additional funding of £150 million per annum for academic years 2013 to 2014 and 2014 to 2015 to improve provision of physical education (PE) and sport in primary schools. This funding - provided jointly by the Departments for Education, Health and Culture, Media and Sport - will be allocated to primary school headteachers. This funding is ring-fenced and therefore can only be spent on provision of PE and sport in schools. For all the details Click here
	Twenty20 Cricket Camps - will take place at Willoughby Cricket Club near Rugby, Warwickshire in the early part of the school summer holidays. For all the details Click here
	WANT TO GIVE AN OLYMPIC SPORT A TRY? NOW’S THE TIME TO ‘GIVE IT A SHOT!’ Following the launch of National Shooting Week (25 May – 2 June) now is the time to give the Olympic sport of clay target shooting a try by taking part in the ‘Give it a Shot’ campaign. Organised by the Clay Pigeon Shooting Association (CPSA), the taster sessions are available around the country and aim to demonstrate to the nation how affordable, fun, social and accessible clay target shooting can be. For sub regional events click links below: Falcon Clay Pigeon Club Fillongley Shooting Club
	Northern Warwickshire School Sport Partnership PE and School Sport Apprenticeship Programme - Ideally these positions are suited to 16-18 year olds with an interest in pursuing a career in supporting PE and School Sport. Further information and application forms Click here
	Boccia England's Brand New Website Click here to view
	ASA British Gas has launched SwimBritain with the aim of encouraging 500,00 more people to swim regularly by 2015. As part of the programme, British Gas is hosting the first-ever team relay event to get Brits into the water at 11 venues across the country. The West Midlands event takes place at Coventry Sports Centre on Saturday 31st August and will be attended by British Gas ambassador Ellie Simmonds. Click here to access website
	Protecting Playing Fields - Legacy Fund given 50% Boost More local sports fields across the country are to be safeguarded and improved after the Protecting Playing Fields legacy fund received 50 per cent boost in investment thanks to extra Lottery funding. Round 5 opened on 10 June 2013 and will close on 5 August 2013. Click here to view website
	England Athletics - Midlands/South West Coaching and Leader Courses 2013 For venues and dates Click here To book Click here
	ECB offers cricketers a chance to have their say on recreational game ‘The National Cricket Playing Survey,’ the online questionnaire takes approximately ten minutes to complete, by completing the survey you will be entered into a prize draw for ten pairs of tickets to the Investec Test Series against India in 2014 Click here to access Survey
	Tudor Grange Aquathlon Sunday 29th September 2013 Tudor Grange Leisure Centre Click here for all the details
	Birmingham County Football Development Scheme Level 1 Coaching Certificate in Football ONLY £95.00 Level 2 Coaching Certificate in Football ONLY £245.00 Level 2 Course Subscription get FREE membership to Birmingham County Coaches Association B.C.C.A for Non Course applicants £5 for the year Click here to view
	NBLT - Playscheme will is back again this SUMMER for 6-12 year olds! Running across 4 sites for the holiday there is so much fun to be had, you’d be mad to miss out! With Zorbing, Multi-sports, Soft Play, Bouncy Castles, Arts & Crafts, Console Fun, Games, Competitions & so much more to keep your little monsters entertained. Dates - ALL SUMMER! STARTING MONDAY 22nd JULY UNTIL FRIDAY 30th AUGUST! Click here to view all details
	SMART - 22 July to 30 August 2013 This year’s programme is packed full of Sports, Museums and arts activities for young people aged 8 to 16 years. The brochure details all the activities on offer for you to plan your summer, remember to book early so you don’t miss out on the fun! View Brochure here
	NBLT E-Shot Welcome to the first weekly club E-Shot from Nuneaton & Bedworth Leisure Trust. This will give you a snapshot of what is going on in relation to sport and club development. Click here to view