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The Point of the Racing Status changes
As well as a new system of points coming into effect from April 2009 two other main changes to the Rules of Racing are the introduction of a new Junior 17 category the extension of the top-up rules for international […]
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CRB: Volunteers welcome criminal record checks
From the Criminal Records Bureau where you can read the full report: ‘The myth that volunteers are put off by Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks has been destroyed by research which shows nine out of ten people are in favour of them. […]
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Sport England: clubs urged to take up CASC scheme
From Sport England on the benefits of becoming a CASC club: Sports Minister, Gerry Sutcliffe MP, and Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Stephen Timms MP, have said that over 40,000 amateur sports clubs are missing out on a collective £100 million a year […]
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Rowing to receive £9.1 million from Sport England
Sport England has announced that Rowing is to receive funding of £9.1 million, its share of the ‘£480 million investment in 46 sports to deliver grassroots sporting opportunities and a lasting Olympic legacy of one million people playing more sport.’ The […]
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Sport England: stats show more people playing sport
The number of adults in England who regularly play sport has risen by more than half a million over the past two years, according to new research. The results of the Active People Survey 2 show that the number of […]
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ARA Medals of Honour 2008
The 2008 ARA Medals of Honour were awarded at the Annual General Meeting on Saturday 27th September. Di Ellis, Chairman, said ‘it is my pleasure to announce the names of those awarded this year’s ARA Medals of Honour, given in recognition of two […]
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Sport England announces major investment in elite training facilities
Following the Government’s announcement of a new investment fund for elite training centres, Sport England gives details of how it will spend millions of pounds to give athletes in England the best chance of success at the London 2012 Olympic […]
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Safety warning – lifejacket recall
Seago has issued the following important safety notice: Some Seago 150 and 175 lifejackets, including Junior lifejackets, may have a defect which could result in serious injury. Seago Yachting is extending the recall they issued in May of Seago 150 & […]
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Sport England – Nurturing talent
From Sport England: 20 British rowers competing at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games began their sporting journeys at clubs and projects funded by Sport England. Project Oarsome, the Amateur Rowing Association’s innovative programme aimed at attracting, retaining and nurturing 11-16 year […]
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House of Lords v House of Commons boat race
As befits such an auspicious occasion, a traditional wooden shallop, propelled by oarsmen in the ceremonial red coats of the Company of Watermen and Lightermen, rowed up the Thames on Thursday 17th July to open the Parliamentary Boat Race. […]
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