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“The Year 11 pupils have worked really hard this year.  This year group reached the final of the League Cup last year (2010-2011) having their schools name put on the trophy after beating the league winners which was a great achievement.

They have gone on to better that this year with hard work and dedication, representing their school with the best behaviour making them a credit to their school and their families.  Winning the cup made the day special for the pupils in more ways than one.

They have this year (2011-2012) gone on to become League winners, unbeaten throughout the year, only just getting beat on penalties in the late stages of the Flood Cup, but bouncing back to reach and win the League Cup 3-1 against Birchwood High School at Tetley Walkers.

They have worked very hard to win both the league and cup double, now they are stepping in to College.  I wish them the best of luck in the future with no doubt that they will all succeed in what ever area they choose to follow”.

Andy Bramhall

Manager
 

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Our Leadership Academy Members and Young Ambassadors have been integral to the competitions and events which have happened this year so far, and will continue to happen through the Torch Relay and level 3 School Games.  They’ve given their time freely, and taken part i training and meetings, and are hopefully proud of their accomplishments.

Two Leaders were privileged to go to the National Step into Sport Camp held at Loughborough University during the easter break.  Here’s a link to a film about their experiences – can anyone sport Wil or Amelia?! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVVftKO-vRY

Orford Park has been awarded the Inspire mark by the London 2012 Inspire programme.

The London 2012 Inspire programme recognises innovative and exceptional projects that are directly inspired by the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

Orford Park has received the Inspire mark because it is the key London 2012 legacy project outside of London and is a development which has been identified as a national blueprint for the future delivery of community leisure provision.

The Orford Park project has already been taking inspiration from the Olympic and Paralympic values in many of its community events and projects.

Seb Coe, Chair of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games said:

’We want to use the power of the Games to inspire change. The Inspire programme is recognising the work our partners all round the UK are doing to help us achieve this vision now – less than a year away from the start of the Games. I congratulate everyone involved in the Orford Park project for securing the Inspire mark and wish you every success with your work.’

Cllr Mike Hannon (Lab, Orford), deputy leader of Warrington Borough Council, said:

‘It’s fantastic news that Orford Park has been awarded the Inspire mark which will strengthen the project’s links with the London 2012 Games. It makes perfect sense for Orford Park to be awarded the Inspire mark. Not only is it the key London 2012 legacy project outside of the capital, but its community projects and events are already being inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic values.’

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Please click onto the website to find out more details.

http://northcheshireclarion.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/kids-club-2012-starting-soon.html

Read the DCMS publication Creating a Sporting Habit for Life

The following links provide wider reading about these announcements:

Sport England press release

Sport England – School Games Funding

Guardian Report on Defence of Olympic Legacy

Labour – School Sport coordinators should be Retained

Funding for School Sports Clubs

How will improvements in participation and engagement for young people aged 5-19 be measured?

Are there any targets?

What could be the impact of reductions to the capacity of School Sport Partnerships.

Such issues were debated recently in the house of commons.  For any analysis and to see videos of aspects of the debate click here

YA 2012 evening poster – individuals and organisations

YA evening students poster – information for new YAs , Adistars and SSOC members

Map to UoC Warrington Campus

Map of Warrington Campus showing Lance Dobson Lecture Theatre

The event will start with a welcome address and speech from Barney Storey, MBE (2 x Paralympic Gold Medallist in track cycling) who will share his experiences as a top athlete with us and explain what it takes to ‘be your best’.

The Young Ambassadors will take part in short workshops at which they will take part in training supporting them to undertake their Young Ambassador or School Sport Organising Committee roles.  During this time, the adults (parents, organisation representatives) will enjoy performances from Penketh High School and Warrington Gym Club before working with Barney and supporters of the Young Ambassador programme to discuss how the ambitions of these young people can be supported.

For further information or to request a space at this free event as an organisational representative, please contact Paula Pearson on 07572419478

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