News Archive May 2010

World Cup Fives
Are you under 14 and always fancied yourself as the next Darren Bent or Wayne Rooney? Well here's your chance to play in a very special World Cup at the Stadium of Light. Find out more.

Sport Unlimited Year 3 Activities Begin
Activities have now started for our Sport Unlimited Year 3 Term 1 programme. We have more activity going on this year than any other year. Take a look at the activities happening in term 1 and keep an eye out for what's going on in term 2.

Active Club Focus - AAASports
This month's Active Club focus looks at AAASports, a Sunderland based trampoline and cheerleading club that is going from strength to strength. Read more.

Lets Dive at the Sunderland Aquatic Centre
With the arrival of a new Diving Coach at the Sunderland Aquatic Centre, the diving programme has been expanded. This has created more space for children to enter the exciting sport of springboard and platform diving. If you know a child who would like to try out for diving, read more. >

Junior Golf Tour 2010
The English Golf Union has announced its 2010 Junior Golf Tour. This year's tour will take place in August with the final being held in September at De Vere Slaley Hall Golf Club. The final will feature David Edwards - World Golf Trick Show Champion, PGA Coaching clinics for Juniors and Adults, Target Golf & various competitions.

For more information contact Jason Budd at JBudd@englishgolfunion.org or download an application form at www.countydurhamsport.com/events

Sunderland Hosts Free STAR Festival
Sunday 20th June will see fun for all the family as the Raich Carter Centre hosts the Sunderland Together Against Racism festival. Read more.

Wellness...Its a Walk in the Park
The Wellness...  It's a Walk in the Programme was successfully launched last month with over 250 people taking part in a 1 or 2 mile walk throughout the week. The next stage of the programme is to extend the list of walks on offer by including other places of interest in the City. We will also be looking to recruit some volunteer walk leaders to lead regular walks around these locations. If you are interested in becoming a walk leader, or if you have a suggestion for a place of interest to develop a walk route please contact our Physical Activity Development Officer on 0191 561 4693.

Mum's on the Move
Structured walks for new Mum's. Read more

Nordic Walking... in Sunderland
Nordic Walking is one of the fastest growing exercise activities in the UK and it is now available in Sunderland! Read more.

SAFC Foundation is launching a new and exciting FREE BTEC Certificate in Sport and Leisure
SAFC Foundation is launching a new and exciting BTEC Certificate in Sport and Leisure aiming to develop skills and allow a route into further education or employment. Find out more about the FREE qualification.

Half Term Football Coaching by ex Professional Footballer
Do you know primary school aged children who would like to be professionally coached this half term? Find out more. (546KB)