FORTHCOMING EVENTS

City of Manchester 10K

Sports tours international are proud to announce the following road race details
City of Manchester 10k - Sportcity - Sunday 5th july 2009

Please note: this year we have a new 2 x lap course

On line entries are now open on the following 3 sites -
click any of the links below to register

http://regonline.activeeurope.com/checkin.asp?eventid=710253 http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/events/viewevent.asp?en=49180 http://www.ukresults.net/09jul.html#manchester10k

Or print off the entry form attached herewith & forward together with your cheque run for yourself or any of the nominated charities i.e. Caudwell children / christies / cystic fibrosis or francis house or for a charity of your choice get together teams of 3 & run as a group from work in the ' corporate challenge '

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City of Manchester 10K Flyer

Paralympics

The BT Paralympic World Cup was created to provide an annual World Class Multi-Sport Disability Event for elite international athletes, bridging the gap between the four yearly Paralympic Games. In conjunction with the International Paralympic Committee and ParalympicsGB, four sports - Athletics, Swimming, Track Cycling and Wheelchair Basketball have been staged each year in Manchester since the BT Paralympic World Cup’s inception in 2005. The BT PWC 2009 together with Manchester will host another year of exciting Paralympic Sport action in the run up to London 2012.

For more information visit us at www.btparalympicworldcup.com.

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Paralympics

RUN4FUN

A special family fun run is taking place on Sunday 15th March at Clayton Vale Centre to warm the muscles after the chilly winter. Starting at 12:00pm, led by former Commonwealth champion and Olympian Diane Modahl, the special Run 4 Fun event is open to all ages and abilities and is free to enter. Participants can run, jog, or walk, even push the pram on the very flat 1.9km course around Clayton Vale paths, and special medals are guaranteed for the first 200 to register, with certificates of achievement for all. Just turn up and register to take part.

There will also be other free activities to take part in including face painting, crafts and activities etc. There will be entry forms in this weekends edition of the local free paper The Advertiser for East Manchester districts.

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RUN4FUN Flyer

Highfield Country Park 2009 Events

For each event please dress appropriately for the weather conditions and wear comfortable sturdy and possibly water-tight footwear. All are welcome to all of our events.

Easter Events (13/4/2009 – Bank Holiday)
Time: TBC. Meet at the picnic area.
The Easter Bunny is apparently lurking out on Highfield awaiting something to do… There will likely be birds of prey, pond-dipping, an Easter Egg hunt and other activities. In association with the Four Avenues Residents’ Association. Spring home building may also be available: Bat boxes, bird boxes, beetle logs, bug hides, and more... Getting Manchester Moving will be present.

Charity Cycle Challenge (20/6/2009)
Date: Saturday the 20th of June 2009
Time: 0900.
A cycle ride over 24 hours? Must be for charity… Raising money for HARP. More information online.

Weekly Health Walks (24/1/09 then weekly thereafter)
Date: Saturday the 24th of January 2009,
Time: 0930-1030hrs.
Meet at the Cringle Road entrance, Levenshulme. In conjunction with the NHS Healthy Living Network South Manchester, Faye Franklin will be conducting health walks every Saturday from the 24th of January. For more information ring Fay Franklin on 07846 659997 or just turn up. There will be pedometers and weights available for the more serious and health-orientated walker!

The Heap Project (18/1/2009 and every Wednesday)
We will next be down on the HEAP on Sunday, 1100-1600hrs. Workdays are every Wednesday 1100-1600hrs, and on the 3rd Sunday of every month: 15th March. Call 0161 248 9224 for more info or visit www.theheap.org.uk. Bring some vegan food to share if you can!

In the pipeline:

• Hedgerow enrichment.
• Bird hide-panel construction.
• Fallowfield Brook obstacle/sand clearing.
• Coppicing. Pond enrichment.
• Shrubbery clearance to enhance grasslands.
• Hedge planting close to the pond to offer amphibian hiding.
• Bird feeding area.
• Pathway strengthening. Roy’s cream tea strolls.

For more information please contact:

Chair: Alec Cowen on 0161 442 8324 or cllr.a.cowan@manchester.gov.uk.
Secretary: Roy Pearson on 0161 443 1643 or highfieldlnr@supanet.com.
John Acton on 07889 354 039 or jragreenblue@hotmail.co.uk.
You can also visit www.highfieldcountrypark.org

The Anthony Nolan Trust

Each year, over 27,000 adults and children throughout the UK are diagnosed with leukaemia. That’s one person every 21 seconds.

Often, the only long-term cure for leukaemia is a bone marrow transplant. Patients have to find someone willing to donate their bone marrow in order to survive. Naturally, many people initially turn to their families as potential donors. In a massive 70% of cases however they are unable to find a suitable related donor.

They therefore need to find a suitable stranger willing to selflessly save their life. Every year, through the provision of unrelated bone marrow donors The Anthony Nolan Trust directly saves the lives of over 450 men, women & children.

We would be extremely honoured for you to take on a running challenge and raise funds, and awareness, for The Anthony Nolan Trust.

In return, our expert running team will be on-hand to offer a first-class level of support, advice, and fundraising guidance, as well as extensive training programmes and everything else you need to ensure this is an experience you will never forget!

You will also receive an exclusive training t-shirt, running vest for the day, and cheering t-shirts for your friends and family, all courtesy of adidas!

Running for The Anthony Nolan Trust means that you will receive an unrivalled level of support, which includes: -

• Extensive training programmes for runners of all levels
• Fundraising pack, bursting with tips and advice to ensure you smash your targets!
• Online blogging where you can chat to other Anthony Nolan runners
• Running Buddies services to find a training partner in your area
• Online support site with everything you need to know about the wonderful world of running
• Exclusive Adidas running vest
• Fashionable Adidas t-shirts for your family and friends
• Comfy training t-shirts
• Unlimited support from our expert running team

For more information visit us at www.anthonynolan.org.uk.

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Anthony Nolan Trust Flyer

Dominoes Netball Club - Annual Senior Netball Tournament 2009

Dear Netballer

Dominoes Netball Club would like to invite you to our 8th Annual Senior Netball Tournament which will be held on Saturday 1st August 2009 at Wright Robinson College, Falmer Close, off Abbey Hey Lane, Abbey Hey, Manchester (on outdoor courts).

For more information, and to register your team(s),
please log onto www.dominoes-netball.co.uk and select Tournament 2009. Why not have a look at past entrants and winners since 2002!

A reminder - your on-line application will not be valid until payment is received.

CLOSING DATE FOR ALL ENTRIES IS: MONDAY 29 JUNE 2009

Race For Life

Cancer Research UK's Race for Life 2009 is the UK's largest women only fundraising event where women everywhere are invited to do something amazing and come together to simply walk, jog or run 5k and raise money to help beat cancer. Last year, the Race for Life at Heaton Park raised £535,000 for vital research. Cancer Research UK funds many researchers in Manchester. Much of their work is taking place at the Paterson Institute for Cancer Research, (adjacent to The Christie) where scientists are leading ground-breaking studies into all aspects of cancer biology. This year we have a new event at Wythenshawe Park on Sunday 17th May, one at 11am and the other at 2.30pm, with a capacity of 2,000 in each race.

The Heaton Park event is on Sunday 21st June, again at 11am and 2.30pm. We are hoping to attract over 7,000 for the morning and 4,000 for the afternoon.

For more information about how you can get involved please visit www.raceforlife.org.

Urbanathlon!

The much-revered team behind the Urbanathlete prides itself on its groundbreaking, cutting-edge reportage and in keeping with this tradition we’re delighted to announce the news that everyone has been waiting for… Urban Athlon 2009 is well and truly on!! The event, which will take place on Sunday August 2nd 2009, will once again see sweaty, breathless athletes, fun runners, charity fund raisers anticipated to number over a thousand, scrambling over the challenging urban landscape that surrounds Sportcity.

For more information please click on the following...

Urbanathlon Poster

Training and Education courses

Please find attached a guide to some training & education courses that may be of interest up to the end of March 2009, these range from:

Train to be a sports coach for:

• Basketball
• Dodgeball
• Junior Tri - Golf
• Handball referee

Also available are short courses useful for a variety of staff / projects / volunteers

• Conflict resolution
• Working with challenging behaviour
• 1st aid training
• Child protection workshop

For more information and enquiries email: info@mysport4life.co.uk or call: 0845 1300849 to register for the next phase of training courses that start in April 2009.

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Training Booklet

Street Games

FREE entry to the Bupa Great Manchester Run 09.

Fancy competing for free in the UK’s premier 10k run?

Then why not run for Street Games!

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Application Form

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

For just £180 you can complete your national pool lifeguard qualification in one day. This includes all of your course materials and the assessment fee. The course will take place at Wright Robinson Sports College, Gorton, Manchester.

Click on the PDF below to read more.

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Poster

Manchester Events 2009

Sportcity is located within the Medlock Valley in east Manchester, Sportcity is the largest concentration of sporting venues in Europe and is less than two miles from Manchester City Centre. Sportcity was developed for the 2002 Commonwealth Games and the 48,000 seat City of Manchester Stadium is now home to Manchester City Football Club.

The Manchester Velodrome is the National Cycling Centre, Britain's primary indoor Olympic cycle track and widely regarded as one of the World's finest and fastest board tracks. The velodrome is the home to the Great Britain Cycling Team and believe it or not, the Velodrome is also open to everyone regardless of their level of ability. You don't have to be a Chris Hoy or a Victoria Pendleton to feel the thrill of cycling on the track.

If you're looking for a completely unique and exhilarating activity to enjoy in your leisure time, the Manchester Velodrome is the place for you. Why not try it for yourself today! We provide 1 hour track "Taster" sessions for beginners with bikes and helmets provided, with reduced rates for School, college and university student groups. Why not enrole on one of our special track training days/seminars...for more info visit www.manchestervelodrome.com.

Manchester Events 2009

English Indoor Rowing Championships
Date: 25 January 2009
Contact: 0161 223 2244
Venue: Manchester Velodrome
www.manchestervelodrome.com

English Schools Indoor Rowing Championships
Date: 26 January 2009
Contact: 0161 223 2244
Venue: Manchester Velodrome
www.manchestervelodrome.com

National Badminton Championships
Date: 01 February 2009
Contact: 0161 220 3800
Venue: Manchester Velodrome
www.manchestervelodrome.com

National Squash Championships
Date: 01 February 2009
Contact: 0161 220 3800
Venue:National Squash Centre

Revolution 24
Date: 21 February 2009
Contact: 0161 223 2244
Venue: Manchester Velodrome
www.manchestervelodrome.com

Tesco Junior Great Manchester Run
Date: 16 May 2009
Venue: Sportcity
www.greatrun.org

Wythenshawe Wildcats Basketball Club

Day: Every Wednesday, 5.00pm – 6.00pm
Who For: Age 8 – 13, Boys and Girls, All Abilities
Date Starts: 4th June
Cost: Only £1

At Parklands High School Simonsway, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 9RH

For more info ring Sergio Lara on 0161 881 0090 or Paul Hulme on 0161 935 4018

In conjunction with Wythenshawe Sports Development

"Healthy Buggy Push" health walks

Harpurhey Children’s Centre to Boggart Hole Clough – takes place on the 1st Thursday of every month, 1:30pm - 3:00pm.

Moston Children’s Centre to Moston Vale or Broadhurst – takes place on the 1st Monday of every month, 1:30 - 3:00.

Meet at the children's centre, go for walk then return to the centre for a drink.

The walks are for all children 0-5 and their parents/guardians. Pregnant also welcome.

Contact numbers:
Moston Children’s Centre – 0161 219 6086
Harpurhey Children’s Centre – 0161 277 1930

No need to book.

Manchester City Football Club Events – City in the Community

Food for Fitness
The Food for Fitness course is funded by the Football Foundation and aimed at 7-11 year olds, with activities ranging from label reading; fat and sugar content in a number of snack products; fun interactive healthy eating games such as a treasure hunt. The programme also provides the opportunity for children to sample some different exercises such as cheerleading, boxing and salsa. The sessions are free of charge.

Health Walks
Participants can take part in a weekly social and physical activity and be given information about other activities for older people. The walks start at the City of Manchester Stadium. The sessions are free of charge.

Dads and Lads
All sessions are 90 minutes long and designed for beginners, with the aim of improving overall health and fitness. Each session includes a 40 minute health talk for the dads and a football session for the sons. Everyone joins at the end for a game of football. The sessions are free of charge.

Women and Girls
The ladies only football sessions take place weekly at Wright Robinson Sports College, Gorton, free of charge. All sessions are aimed at beginners, provide lots of fun and include everyone – mums and daughters, sisters and their friends are welcome.

Supermarket Pedometer Challenge
The Getting Manchester Moving campaign provides free pedometers, fruit smoothies and goody bags at supermarkets across the city in a bid to get residents walking more. The event is free of charge.

Match Day Activity
Pre-match activities take place at the City of Manchester Stadium. Supporters get the chance to try a range of sports such as football and rock climbing, while finding out how to lead a more physically active lifestyle. The event is free of charge.

Family Activity Day
Young people and families get the chance to sample free sporting activities at Manchester City Football Club. The Club’s registered charity City in the Community (CITC) deliver a range of activities – hockey; netball; boxing; dance; cycling; penalty shootout; lacrosse; table tennis. The activity day aims to encourage local families to participate in physical activity at any level, from recreational to competition. The event is free of charge.

Get Fit for Women
Women as young as 14 can take part in the classes, in a bid to include as many groups as possible – mums; daughters; nieces; friends. Beginners are welcome, as the class is low impact. Health checks, such as blood pressure, are offered on a regular basis to help monitor the fitness of participants. NHS health trainers are also on hand to offer advice about healthy eating and on topics such as the effects of smoking and alcohol intake.

For more information please contact Getting Manchester Moving Co-ordinator Marc Maddocks on 0161 438 7714 or e-mail marc.maddocks@mcfc.co.uk.

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