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The Cultural PartnershipNewsGet Set Network Get Set goes global is designed to encourage young people in Get Set schools and colleges to explore how sport can bring the world together and to help welcome the athletes, media and spectators of the world to the towns, cities and communities of the UK in 2012. As part of this, schools are being encouraged to follow the preparations of and learn about at least one other Olympic team and Paralympic team in the lead-up to the Games, along with Team GB and ParalympicsGB. Schools and colleges can celebrate their chosen teams on London 2012 World Sport Day, Monday 25th June. As an additional incentive, primary and secondary schools that take part will be in with the chance of receiving access to some really exciting opportunities, including the chance to come and support their chosen team in the Olympic Park on the day of the Olympic Opening Ceremony! Schools and colleges can feedback with who they are supporting via the interactive map: http://getset.london2012.com/en/get-set-goes-global/nation-information/interactive-map Contact Luke Lloyd from the Culture and Sport Development Service for more information, luke.lloyd@reading.gov.uk Berkshire LTA Allplay is a practical campaign to help more people play tennis. Through an online network which is easy to use and simple to sign up to allplay helps people find others of a similar ability level to play tennis with. As well as increasing participation allplay can help people search for courts in their local area and locate their favourite places2play such as parks, leisure centres and clubs. There is also the opportunity for people to search for local coaching via specific venue information and contact details. There are now over 7,500 people registered on allplay who attached to venues and looking to play, but we are keen to attract more! To get on court and start hitting all you need to do is click on the following link www.allplaytennis.com and follow the simple steps to sign up! Thames Water Thames water are opening 5 education hubs within the Thames region. The aim is to engage schools, community groups and the wider public to educate about the importance of water from an ecological and lifestyle point of view. The classrooms are all on treatment sites and the objective is to deliver fun and engaging learning with a tour of the sites. For more information contact Luke Lloyd from the Culture and Sport Development Service luke.lloyd@reading.gov.uk Join in Local Sport The aim of Join In is for every sports club in the UK to put on a special event or activity on the weekend of 18/19th August – capturing the enthusiasm for sport that we know the Games will generate. The Join in Local Sport website which provides a place for clubs to register and advertise your events and practical advice to help you make the most of the weekend is now live: www.joininuk.org FRIENDLY COMPETITION FOR ADULTS OF ALL STANDARDS IN THE READING TENNIS LEAGUE! A singles league, it is open to men and women of all standards over the age of 18. You have 8 weeks to play a max of 7 matches which are arranged between players at a mutually convenient time. You can play anywhere that suits you both. There are free balls (if you complete 3 matches by the half way mark) and prizes (£20 if you win your group). Entry is just £12 (£10 students). Dates: Monday 23 July to Sunday 16 September, 2012 Join online at: www.localtennisleagues.com/reading/joinnow Cost: £12 (£10 students/concs) |
