Get set Go!

For those of you thinking about doing something to fit in with the Olympics, why not check out:
SportMakers or More than Gold. Scripture Union also have a good book called Decathlon.

Remember the Olympic torch is coming to our area on 24th and 25th May and 30th June and 1st July .

Sports Partnership Herefordshire & Worcestershire Bring London 2012 Closer to You

Sports Partnership Herefordshire and Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire 2012 (Raising our Game) Co-ordinators, David Moorcroft MBE and Christina Boxer present:

The Community Games

Join us to discover how you can bring the spirit of the Olympics and Paralympics to your doorstep.

Date: Wednesday 19th January 2011 Time: 10.30am - 12.45pm Lunch & networking until 1.45pm

Venue: Malvern College Sports Complex, WR14 3EP

The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games aren't just about four weeks of sport in London; they offer a fantastic opportunity for you to bring your community together. By taking part in sporting and cultural activities inspired by the Games, we can all celebrate London 2012!

The aim of Community Games is to bring as many people as possible together from towns, cities and villages right across the two counties. The initiative encourages those taking part to organise their Games in a way that works for them; some may focus chose to give the event a competitive edge, whereas others may prefer to give people the opportunity to try something new. Whatever the focus, it provides a unique opportunity for everyone to get involved.

As an influential member of your community we are seeking your involvement and would like to offer you:

*Inspiration and guidance on how you can organise such an event

*Information on funding, grants, resources, volunteering and collaboration with other key national and local events

Speakers and features include:

* David Moorcroft OBE, former Olympic Athlete and former 5000m world record holder

* Christina Boxer, Triple Olympian and Raising our Game Lead Ambassador

* Young sports volunteers being trained in a variety of multi skills and sports hall athletics

* Raising Our Game Inspired? Toolkit and Small Grant Scheme

Spaces are limited so don't miss out on this opportunity!

Book your place(s) now.

For more information.

Football Competition

Speaking Out Conference - Book Your Free Place Now!

The 2010 annual Children England and NCVYS Speaking Out conference, Under the spotlight – unlocking community potential, is taking place on Thursday 9^th December (9.30am – 4.30pm) at The Royal Horticultural Halls, Westminster, 80 Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2PE.

This year’s conference will look at the increased focus on voluntary and community organisations because of the enhanced role they are expected to play in the Big Society. Speakers Include; Helen Stephenson, Deputy Director from the Office for Civil Society, Fay Selvan, CEO of Big Life group and blogger Tim Davies Co-director of Practical Participation.

The day will also include a panel discussion and seminars providing an opportunity for local, regional and national policymakers to network with colleagues in the sector and discuss key issues affecting children and young people in some of the most challenging areas of frontline delivery

If you would like to book a place please email speakingout@ncvys.org.uk

WIN A VIP DAY AT STAMFORD BRIDGE

Enter the Samsung Fives.....

We are delighted to take this opportunity to offer you and your team-mates the opportunity to experience the Samsung Wave as the winners of the Samsung Fives 2010 at Goals Star City.

All you need to do is enter a team of eight in our tournament on the Sunday 5^th December 2010. The winning team will represent Goals Star City at the National Final at Goals Birmingham Star City on the 12^th December where you will compete for the chance to experience the Samsung Wave mobile phone (one for each member of your team) plus VIP Match Day Hospitality at Stamford Bridge to see the current Premiership Champions, Chelsea, in action.

In addition every team that enter will receive:

• FREE Umbro Football for every team that enters
• A case of soft drink ( for the first 10 teams that enter and pay £10 deposit)
• A FREE weekend pitch
• Automatic entry into a Prize draw to win 1 of 8 Samsung Wave Handsets

The winners of each Qualifying Heat will also receive:

• A Month of FREE Football ( 4 weeks of a league session or a 4 week block booking)

National Champions will receive:

Samsung wave:

• play movies and HD videos on the Super AMOLED
• Crates a slideshow and browse the photos just by tilting the phone
• Flick through your albums and create play lists with the music jukebox
• Watch the latest TV with the BBC iplayer widget

VIP Match Day Hospitality at Stamford Bridge

• A Pre-Match 3 course meal
• Complimentary refreshments
• VIP seats at Stamford Bridge

There are a limited number of pitches available and it will be first come first served so get dialling.

Kirsty Downey Assistant Manager Goals Birmingham

Star City, Watson Road, Birmingham, B7 5SA

T- 0121 326 6644 Web: www.goalsfootball.co.uk Email: birmingham@goalsfootball.co.uk

West Midlands for 2012 launches the Games and Me

Following the launch of Worcestershire's 'Inspired?' Toolkit (and Small Grant Scheme), the West Midlands region is continuing the theme of 'inspiration' with an initiative called 'The Games and Me'. People can find inspiration in many different forms and be inspired in many different ways. Inspiration (in its many different forms) always precedes change and in these difficult times the 'Inspired?' Toolkit and 'The Games and Me' initiative are testimony to the once in a lifetime inspiration the Olympic and Paralympic Games can generate.

There are hundreds of London 2012 inspired activities and events that are happening all across the West Midlands right now, so why not get involved and create your own Games and Me story! Read more:

For the launch of The Games and Me each of the West Midlands regions featured a sub-regional story and Worcestershire was represented by Alex. Alex's Games and Me Story - Read more

Christians in Sport

Take a look at the pages for those working with young people over at the Christians in Sport website for information about events and some ideas for using sport as part of Bible Study and for some free downloads.