Sport England latest Active Lives Adults survey results demonstrate that more women, older adults, disabled people and those with long-term health conditions are getting active. The results based on data gathered from November 2017-November 2018 show more people are doing at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity (recommended by the Chief Medical officers […]
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45 Swimmers compete at the annual Cerebral Palsy Sport National Championships
Cerebral Palsy Sport held its National Swimming Championships 2019 at the Harvey Hadden Sports Village in Nottingham on Sunday 7th April. 45 swimmers competed in the annual event. All participants had the opportunity to swim five events over different strokes and distances. There was a wide variety of abilities and ages at the event from […]
Sport England release first Active Lives Children and Young People Survey results
World-leading new research published by Sport England, carried out independently by Ipsos MORI, provides the richest evidence yet on which factors positively influence the chance of a child being active. The release comes at a crucial time, given the imminent release of the Government’s School Sport Action plan, its green paper on preventing long-term health […]
Cerebral Palsy Sport launch new Boccia Games Resource
Cerebral Palsy Sport have produced a new Boccia Games Resource that will allow anyone delivering Boccia to lead a range of fun, alternate games. Boccia is disability sport that tests muscle control and accuracy. Players propel balls to land close to a target ball. It can be played by all ages and abilities and is […]
CP Can project gets to work!
In September 2018 Cerebral Palsy Sport received funding from BBC’s Children In Need for a three years CP Can Project. The funding received has allowed Cerebral Palsy Sport to employ a National CP Can officer to lead the project and make a difference to the lives of children and young people with CP and physical […]
GO TRI Come & Give It A Go
Cerebral Palsy Sport is proud to be working in partnership with Limbpower, British Triathlon and McA Fitness and Event to run a series of ‘Go Tri’ events throughout 2019. The triathlons are specifically for anyone who has cerebral palsy or a limb impairment. The first will be held on 17th March 2019 at Total Fitness Wilmslow. […]
Cerebral Palsy Sport announce Athletics Series dates for 2019
Cerebral Palsy Sport are pleased to announce the Athletics Series dates for 2019. Events include a variety of track and field disciplines including RaceRunning, with age appropriate throwing equipment and weights being used in the field events. We encourage new and beginner athletes to take part as well as regular competitors in these prestigious events on […]
Cerebral Palsy Sport Swimming events announced for 2019
Cerebral Palsy Sport offer a range of opportunities for swimmers with cerebral palsy from introductory sessions for new swimmers through to specialist coaching and competitive galas, tailored awareness and education courses. Our Development Galas are for swimmers who have some experience of the aquatic environment. We operate a programme of Galas that offer an excellent […]
Worcester Swimming Development Gala
This year’s Worcester Development gala was held at Perdiswell Leisure Centre where the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. 15 swimmers took part on the day and all 15 got at least one medal and a certificate to go away with. Well done to the swimmers for your hard work and speedy swims! Thank you […]
RaceRunning Start Session Cambridge
A RaceRunning start session was held in Cambridge on Wednesday 10th October. The session was organised between CP Sport, Living Sport and Cambridge and Coleridge Athletics Club. A total of 10 participants attended the session, with people from the local area and also some people who traveled up from Essex. Experienced coach Phil Fleetwood was […]