Andy Wright

The November @activesussex School newsletter is available now 👇🏼 Check out the FREE Early Years Resource Pack and much more to develop PE, sport and physical activity at your school.

We’re thrilled to announce the finalists for the Sussex Sport & Physical Activity Awards 2024! 🌟 This year’s awards will be held on Thursday, November 28 at 6.30pm at the Sussex County Cricket Club in Hove. More info: ow.ly/4x8v50TXpOv #GettingSussexMoving #Sussex

📋 @Sport_England have released a new report showing how sport and physical activity generates over £100 billion in social value per year. Find out more about the #SocialValueReport24: ow.ly/SgOV50TQM7t

Have you come along to our monthly coach catch-ups yet? It's a great chance to connect with other coaches and put our heads together on issues we face 🤗 This month's catch up is hosted by CCC member @YouthSportTrust - join here at 4pm on 25th Sept: bit.ly/4cixX7b

There is just one week left to apply to become one of the coaches in the Active Sussex Play Their Way Community Coach Engagement pilot. To express your interest and find out more, visit: activesussex.org/active-sussex-… #GettingSussexMoving #Sussex

We want to hear from organisations who want to help in getting young people active. The Children and Young People Investment Fund is now open until October 25, in which time, your organisation can apply for funding. More: ow.ly/XWyr50SKLkS #GettingSussexMoving #Sussex

Today marks the start of the Mental Health Foundation’s Mental Health Awareness Week - this year’s theme is ‘Movement: Moving more for our mental health’. How can we help to get more people active and moving? See the full video to find out more: youtu.be/LuqPxtDqeRE

What a great conversation with the JOLF man ⁦@NeilPlimmer⁩ talking to Hayden about his week of work experience. Playing, using different spaces, listening, talking and learning. Love it! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the…

We are hosting an online event for employers to find out more about the Coach Core apprenticeship, the benefits and how you can join. Coach Core delivers a coaching apprenticeship that develops youth and teaches them essential skills. Book your place: rb.gy/swd6qt

#ActiveLives Adult Survey published 📣 Two million more adults are getting active since 2016, despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic & increased cost of living pressures. #SportEngland Chief Strategy Officer, Nick Pontefract, breaks down the headlines. Read the full report: sportengland.org/activelivesapr… #UnitingTheMovement

This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, the theme is 'My Voice Matters' 🗣️ We're proud to be part of the Children's Coaching Collaborative, the driving force behind @PlayTheirWay - which is all about championing every child's voice, choice and journey in sport: bit.ly/3MccnWM

Volunteering can be a hugely rewarding experience and gives back in many other ways. People who volunteer in sport often feel a sense of pride and say that their life has a sense of purpose, but it also a great way to make new friends and connections and develop new skills.

Children’s enjoyment of sport and physical activity is front and centre of @playtheirway 😄 It's been developed with insight gathered from grassroots coaches focus groups and workshops with children and young people. 👉 playtheirway.org

This 👇🏻 How can you support everyone you know to find their way of moving!?

Last year, the NHS found that 20.3% of 8 to 16-year-olds had a probable mental disorder. 💙 This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek we're sharing some brilliant resources from @MindCharity and @_UKCoaching for coaches to better support children and young people: bit.ly/3N2aDQC

Its #nationalapprenticeshipweek 🥳 We'll be unashamedly spotlighting the amazing impact of @WeAreCoachCore apprentices! We call it the triple threat: ✅their life chances enhanced ✅new diverse employer talent ✅wider community impact Exhibit A in Sussex activesussex.org/coach-core-sus…

@activesussex @SxSportsAwards Sports Personality of the year Amber Anning, setting a new British indoor 200m record last night! Amazing! @BrightonAthlete

British indoor 200m record for Amber Anning in Fayetteville as she beats Katharine Merry’s 1999 mark of 22.83 with 22.60.

🎇 Amber Anning runs a UK indoor 200m record of 22.60 in Fayetteville while George Mills and Sam Atkin go sub-13min for 5000m in Boston as British athletes start the indoor season in style. All the news ➡️ athleticsweekly.com/athletics-news…

When someone volunteers, there’s a double benefit – for those playing and for themselves. 👥 Check out our resources on volunteering 👉 sportengland.org/funds-and-camp…