…d a significant improvement and wowed the crowd. The winner even enjoyed a bit of a sunbathe in the pit after their winning jump! The vortex throw required all the athletes to throw against a stiff breeze but they performed admirably. The fantastic Game Changer volunteers helped the athletes keep motivated and measured their throws, under the very close scrutiny of the athletes who made sure that every centimetre was counted. The hardest event of…
…seen? I love the challenges Leicester City Community Trust are posting daily. They are perfectly balancing challenge with fun, and it seems to show on the faces of their athletes! Why is it important to raise awareness? I think perceptions need to be changed. Through #Challenge21 we are showing what our athletes are capable of, whilst also showing that anyone can have a go. Sport and activity are accessible to all, and with the help of our fantas…
…and matches. For anyone who would like to coach people with Down’s syndrome, my advice would be to go into your sessions with patience, no expectations and enthusiasm. Coaching different types of people allows you to look at problems in a different way to how you normally would, so embrace the challenge. Finally, the most important thing is that everyone is active and that you, and the players, are enjoying themselves! Thank you Immy! If you want…
…s from all their different roles and specialisations. Everyone found out a bit more about what is currently on offer around Cornwall. After the coach training it was time to set up for the sailing taster session. Some people helped with getting the boats ready, others with the equally important task of setting up of games, snacks and warm drinks. As the first sailors arrived the clouds seemed to take the hint and moved along, leaving the boats loo…
…in Finland it is still very light so a little confusing, we are taken straight into dinner for fish and pasta, some conversations with the other teams but we are all pretty tired so back to room for shower and bed, I look out of my bedroom window and it looks like 7.00pm in England its actually 10.30pm, I draw the curtains to keep the light out and quickly drift off to sleep, wondering what tomorrow’s competition will bring……………. A huge thank you…
…smartphone or tablet and how they used this, including whether they currently used any Apps to help them eat healthily or be active. During our research process we discovered that measuring the success of healthy eating by simply cutting calories was neither nutritionally useful nor suitable for the audience. Our principle purpose for the App is to create easy access nutritionally rich recipes, we like healthy fats, we love our greens and we’ve tr…
