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Newham Sports Academy was launched in
October 2006. Since then, the team has continued the council's
success in targeting sport at a grassroots level and engaging young
people from hard to reach groups. To date over 60 members have been
recruited.
The Academy aims to give local young people
the opportunity to reach their full sporting potential in time to
compete - and hopefully win medals - at the 2012 Games.
Academy members benefit from:
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Individually tailored training, mentoring and
advice
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Free access to local fitness and leisure
facilities
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Elite-level coaching from the Academy
coaches
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Grants towards travel and equipment
costs
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Sports Science advice on diet and
technique
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Physiotherapy and massage to help avoid
injury
More places will be available at Newham
Sports Academy in the future - our coaches are currently planning
their next round of recruitment. Further details will be published
here later in the year.
For more information please contact:
Richard Webb
Sports Development Officer
The Newham Unit for the 2012 Games
The Old Dispensary
Romford Road
London
E15 4BZ
Tel: 020 8430 3693
Email:
richard.webb@newham.gov.uk |