NEWS
The latest news from County Durham Sport. See what we’ve been up to, discover what’s happening in your area and find out how you can get involved!
Physical Literacy Consensus Statement for England published
The statement will help us understand how our relationship with sport and physical activity changes over our lifetime and is shaped by our experiences and our opportunities to be active. The Physical Literacy Consensus Statement for England...
New Government Sport Strategy: Get Active
The Government have today published their new Sport Strategy (Get Active) which, alongside Uniting the Movement, provides the framework for the development of elite and grassroots sport. The strategy can be found here:...
Celebrating Together Fund! Blackhall Community Association
Through Together Fund, Sport England and the National Lottery are providing community organisations with extra support to help local people get active. County Durham Sport supported Blackhall Community Centre with their successful Together Fund application. This is...
Celebrating Together Fund! Just For Women Centre
Through the Together Fund, Sport England and the National Lottery are providing community organisations with extra support to help local people get active. County Durham Sport supported the Just For Women Centre with their successful Together Fund application. This is...
Celebrating Together Fund! Adventure Access
Through the Together Fund, Sport England and the National Lottery are providing community organisations with extra support to help local people get active. County Durham Sport supported Adventure Access with their successful...
School Games Festivals (June 2023)
On Friday 23rd June, County Durham Sport hosted two School Games events at Durham University’s Health and Wellbeing Park at Maiden Castle. These were the ‘Get Girls Active’ festival and the ‘Opportunities for All’ festival. Working alongside a number of County Durham...
Celebrating Together Fund! East Durham Running Club
Through the Together Fund, Sport England and the National Lottery are providing community organisations with extra support to help local people get active. County Durham Sport supported East Durham Running Club with their successful Together Fund application. This is...
Leading the way in County Durham for Children and Young People
In recent months, County Durham Sport staff have had the privilege of attending a number of events where we have witnessed inspiring displays of leadership and commitment to children and young people’s wellbeing. We actively seek to support these opportunities and are...
Celebrating Together Fund! Horden Youth and Community Centre
Through Together Fund, Sport England and the National Lottery are providing community organisations with extra support to help local people get active. County Durham Sport supported Horden Youth and Community Centre with their successful Together Fund application;...
Celebrating Together Fund! Stamp It Out
Through the Together Fund, Sport England and the National Lottery are providing community organisations with extra support to help local people get active. County Durham Sport supported Stamp It Out with their successful Together Fund application; this is their story....
New Mothers, New Routines: Pregnant Women, New Mothers and Physical Activity in County Durham
Article by Tia Saxelby & Georgina Solly According to research, physical activity levels among pregnant women and new mothers are a growing concern. Only 25% of pregnant women meet the Chief Medical Officer's guidelines for physical activity. Moreover, around 64%...
Celebrating Together Fund! Golf in Society
Through Together Fund, Sport England and the National Lottery are providing community organisations with extra support to help local people get active. County Durham Sport supported Golf in Society with their successful Together Fund application. This is their story....
Walking in a Winter Wonderland At Any Age!
Last year we funded a research project to understand older people’s experiences of walking in winter. This work involved a collaborative project with Durham University’s Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences. Since then, we have created a booklet full of top tips...
Mental Health Awareness for Sport and Physical Activity
UK Coaching, Mind and 1st4sport have recently enhanced their Mental Health Awareness for Sport and Physical Activity online course. It’s freely available for activity providers across County Durham. To access this fantastic resource for free, get in touch:...
Walking in a Winter Wonderland – At Any Age!
Last year, we funded a research project to understand older people’s experiences of walking in winter. This was a collaborative project with Durham University’s Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences. Postgraduate researcher, Miles Lowson, went on walking...