News Archive

An important update from Jim McManus, director of Public Health in
Hertfordshire, to providers of out of school clubs, groups, activities and classes.

Lockdown Take Two has not stopped Fairlands Valley Spartans running. With a series of virtual events; a new relay – this time across the USA; a hard soft challenge and “buddying” opportunities as an alternative to running solo they are keeping very active.

Lockdown Take Two has not stopped Fairlands Valley Spartans running. With a series of virtual events; a new relay; a hard soft challenge and “buddying” opportunities as an alternative to running solo they are keeping very active.

Lockdown Take Two has not stopped Fairlands Valley Spartans running. With a series of virtual events; a new relay; a hard soft challenge and “buddying” opportunities as an alternative to running solo they are keeping very active.

We know with the pausing of community sport as a result of the current restrictions it is a disappointing time for many clubs. However, with the additional time you may now have due to not being able to participate, it is a good chance to check your clubs safeguarding policies and procedures. All young people, children and adults at risk have a right to protection when participating in sport. We want to support clubs to be aware of their responsibilities and the importance of safeguarding within the sporting environment they create.

The Herts Sports and Physical Activity Partnership are excited to announce their HSP Lockdown Award Winners. The online awards took place this year as a one off to highlight the amazing work and achievement of Hertfordshire’s sporting community throughout a difficult and uncertain time for Hertfordshire sport

We’ve awarded £80,000 from Sport England’s Tackling Inequalities Fund so far across Hertfordshire, as part of our Active Local initiative.

Tackling Inequalities Fund (TIF) is about much more than funding. It helped us to connect with new partners and has been key in developing relationships with the areas; identifying the people, places and partnerships that are at the centre of their community. Active Local is all about working collaboratively and we must say a huge thank you the many local organisations, clubs and partners who have helped us to identify who and what needs funding. To them, we say a huge thank you.

The next Sport England strategy has been created and now, the organisation is calling on the sector to contribute to a consultation with feedback and opinion. The strategy focuses on the below themes:

Recover and reinvent

An active life for a healthy life

Positive experiences for children and young people

Strengthening communities

Active environments

Callie Chapman and Hazel Smith ran the Olympic Park 10K on Sunday in the final race before new lockdown comes into force. The race was well managed with waves of four runners setting off at a time to complete four laps of the park. In the warm but windy conditions Callie completed the course in 1:05:07 and Hazel in an excellent 51:23.

Watch the video of the Virtual Awards Ceremony.