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16th October 2023
In Pentathlon GB

Pentathlon GB excited for the future as IOC announces Modern Pentathlon as Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Sport

  Pentathlon GB, the governing body of Modern Pentathlon, welcomes the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision to include Modern Pentathlon in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games with its new discipline, Obstacle Course Racing (OCR).   The future of Modern Pentathlon as an Olympic sport was at risk due to concerns about its ability to meet the 2025+ criteria, which emphasised being accessible and inclusive.  To address this, the sport’s International Federation replaced the equestrian discipline with Obstacle...

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12th October 2023
In Pentathlon GB

Pentathlon GB announces partnership with British Obstacle Sports

Pentathlon GB, the national governing body of Modern Pentathlon, has accelerated its partnership with British Obstacle Sports in order to increase the number and variety of obstacle competitions and events being delivered across the UK.   The collaboration follows British Obstacle Sports’ volunteers supporting the successful obstacle engagement sessions held at the 2023 Modern Pentathlon World Championships at the University of Bath in August.   Pentathlon GB has also recently appointed British Obstacle Sports’ President, James Burton, as a...

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11th October 2023
In Institute of Swimming

In celebration of the Little Mermaid’s movie release, the Institute of Swimming teams up with Swim England, Disney and Ocean Bottle to develop a more diverse aquatic workforce

To mark the nationwide release of The Little Mermaid earlier this year, The Institute of Swimming is supporting Swim England’s collaboration with Disney and Ocean Bottle to launch a series of funded Swimming Teachers’ Recruitment Academies to diversify the aquatic workforce.   Both Disney and Ocean Bottle are part-funding the training of new swimming teachers over the next three years in a bid to bring in a more diverse talent pool that is representative of the communities...

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6th October 2023
In Pentathlon GB

Pentathlon GB set to launch the UK’s ‘home of obstacle course racing’ at the University of Bath

Pentathlon GB, the governing body of Modern Pentathlon, is launching the UK’s first permanent sprint obstacle course based at the University of Bath, enabling both athletes and the public to challenge themselves on a world-class course.   The new facility, due to open early 2024, will showcase eight obstacles, which are currently used in International Junior Pentathlon competitions and include steps, a big wheel, a 1.5m climbing wall, rings, a balance beam, wheels, monkey bars and a...

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29th September 2023
In Pentathlon GB

Pentathlon GB unveils 2024 National Events Calendar with a focus on inclusion

Pentathlon GB, the national governing body for the Olympic sport of Modern Pentathlon, has launched its 2024 National Events Calendar, including an all new para programme.   Following the success of the para event at the World Championships held in Bath last month, Pentathlon GB is keen to further develop its para profile and has incorporated a series of para races and training sessions into its event schedule for next year.   Pentathlon GB is also hosting its inaugural...

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26th September 2023
In ReferAll

Edinburgh Leisure teams up with ReferAll to manage its Active Communities projects

Scotland’s largest leisure trust, Edinburgh Leisure, has partnered with ReferAll to manage all its health and wellbeing referral projects. Edinburgh Leisure, which operates more than 50 first class venues across the city, is now using ReferAll’s data management platform to administer its Active Communities schemes.   Active Communities operates 18 different projects city wide, which aim to break down barriers to physical activity and help people to lead healthier, happier and more active lives. Edinburgh Leisure currently...

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20th September 2023
In GLL, Quest, Sport England

Quest launches Long Service Awards to recognise continuous commitment to excellence

Sport England’s quality assurance scheme, Quest, is re-launching its Long Service Awards. Designed to recognise and reward leisure centres that have shown a long-standing commitment to continuous improvement and delivering quality facilities and services, they will be awarded every five years following the first five years of maintaining Quest Accreditation. Caroline Constantine is Managing Director at quality management expert Right Directions, which manages Quest on behalf of Sport England, and Quest’s Operations Director. She says: “Quest has...

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19th September 2023
In Trafford Leisure

Trafford Leisure runs free events for UK’s National Fitness Day

Trafford Leisure is encouraging its local community to get involved in National Fitness Day through a series of free activities this Wednesday, 20th September, including the ‘move more every hour challenge’, as well as a unique walk being led by the Trafford Leisure staff between its centres in Trafford.   The special activities have been designed to encourage people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to recognise the lifelong physical and mental benefits of being active, and...

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14th September 2023
In Oldham Community Leisure

New appointment to Oldham Active’s fitness team

Oldham Active (Oldam Community Leisure) has employed a new Group Health and Fitness Brand Manager, responsible for improving the trust’s leisure offer, including its gym provision, group exercise programmes, health referrals and services based out in the local community.   Lauren Connis has been appointed to this brand new role, which will see her working with the senior team to facilitate key local community projects. She will work to ensure Oldham Active maintains its standing as the...

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6th September 2023
In Oldham Community Leisure

Oldham Active invests £750k into gym refurbishments

Oldham Active (Oldham Community Leisure), the charitable trust that operates leisure facilities in the borough, has invested £750,000 into the refurbishment of the gyms at Chadderton Wellbeing Centre, Failsworth Sports Centre, Oldham Leisure Centre and Royton Leisure Centre.   Due to start this autumn, the works will see a substantial upgrade to the gym space at all four of the leisure centres, including a total replacement of the cardiovascular equipment by Oldham Active’s partner, the market-leading fitness...

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