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ISSUE 56

Athletics Course - assistant coach course - Foulston Park – Plymouth 

It’s an exciting time for the City of Plymouth Athletics Club as they look forward to the opening of their new track side clubhouse in the Spring of 2026.

To support the growing interest in athletics, the club are hosting an athletics assistant coaching course on Saturday 11th April at the Hub, Foulston Park.

This is a rare opportunity for England Athletics to bring this course to the city.  It is open to anyone who is interested in delivering athletics at a club or school setting.  The link below provides further details on booking and cost.

https://www.athleticshub.co.uk/course-list/eng?what=Coaching%20Assistant

Registration is Open for the Neon Run Celebration Event 2026 

Devon School Games Neon Run Celebration Event. Tuesday 19th May 2026 9am - 2pm. Pavilion in the Park, Mill Rd, Okehampton EX20 1GE

The Neon Run is a celebration and inspiration event for everyone who identifies as female and is returning again this year. The event will offer the opportunity for pupils to undertake a 2K or 5K run, try taster sports and activities, and design their own t-shirt. There are no timers and no winners. It’s about personal achievement and having fun.

Devon School Games 2025-2026: Events and CPD - Active Devon

Devon Tennis CPD & Top Up Voucher 

Primary 25 March 2026 – LTA Youth Schools Tennis CPD workshop for Primary teachers (South Hams)

The LTA have now extended the £150 top up voucher to all schools you completed the CPD in 2022. This means a school completing CPD in 2020, 2021 or 2022 can now claim £150 against coaching or equipment if they complete the CPD (f2f or online) again. There are a lot of unclaimed £150 vouchers so this may incentivise schools to take advantage of the above offer.

New Junior Badminton participation programme launched 

Shuttle Stars is designed to inspire 7-11-year-olds to pick up a racket and play

Badminton England is rolling out a new initiative to introduce children to badminton in a fun, welcoming and inclusive environment – and spark a lifelong passion for sport and physical activity.

Shuttle Stars will act as an entry point for children who are new to the game, while also offering a structured pathway for those who wish to progress further in competitions.

Coaches and parents are encouraged to sign up and find more information on local leisure centres, clubs and schools delivering the programme.

Shuttle Stars - Badminton England

Sharing the Opening School Facilities Impact Report and Resources Toolkit 

The Opening School Facilities (OSF) programme was a three-year investment funded by the Department for Education to support the goals of the School Sport and Activity Action Plan.

We’re excited to share the Opening School Facilities Impact Report, showcasing the achievements of our three‑year programme (2023–2025). Inside, you’ll find powerful stories from schools across Devon, demonstrating how this investment has boosted access to physical activity, strengthened communities, and inspired long lasting positive habits. There is also a resources toolkit, to offer further support and inspiration for all schools.

Active Devon Shares Opening School Facilities Impact Report and Toolkit - Active Devon

Funding News: Local Nature Grants are Back for 2026! 

Applications are open to schools and early years settings in England, Scotland, and Wales until 13 March. Apply now for your chance to get two hours of quality outdoor learning training for your staff, £500 worth of outdoor equipment for your school, a climate curriculum pack worth £150, a climate audit of your site, and more!

If you've received a Local School Nature Grant in previous years, you're instead eligible for our LSNG XL programme, which offers up to 30 hours of CPD training, alongside equipment and resources. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to embed outdoor learning and play into the school day!

Local School Nature Grants - Learning through Landscapes

Free Webinar - Setting the Scene for Young People in Sport and Activity 

Wednesday 11th February, 11am – 12pm

This hour webinar explores the latest insight around young disabled people’s perceptions and experiences of playing sport and being active.

Join Activity Alliance and Loughborough University to explore young disabled people’s experiences using the latest insight from the recently published Play, move, belong  report.

Setting the scene for young disabled people in sport and activity Tickets, Wed 11 Feb 2026 at 11:00 | Eventbrite

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