As the world was plunged into a global pandemic, sporting events worldwide were halted or postponed to protect the athletes, staff, and spectator.
Sports for you to try out!
Here’s a few tips and suggestions for new sports to get involved in! Make new friends, try new things and experience what your local clubs have to
Tips For Avoiding Injuries During Training
Follow these simple tips for avoiding injuries to ensure your safety during your workout! Use the following insider information to understand what
Top ten fitness myths you believe
Here are the 10 common fitness myths you could be confused about. The fitness industry is full of buzzwords and trends that mislead, spread
Empower pupils, Raise funds, and Improve your OFSTED rating!
Here is everything you need to know to improve your Ofsted rating. What are the changes to the Ofsted scoring system? Along with how your school can
Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics : Were Team GB underfunded?
In the wake of Team GB’s underwhelming Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics performance, it truly does beg the question - are winter sports underfunded and
5 life skills young people can learn from athletes
Sport forms the cornerstone of modern entertainment. Whether you’re a football fan, athletics enthusiast or simply wish to casually tune into the
Santa’s 5 steps to a healthier Christmas
Have you put your Christmas tree up yet? If the answer is yes, it’s likely that you’ve already relaxed into the festive season with a mince pie in one
Giving Back to Gambia
Food and water are a necessity for life. In its most primitive form, survival of the human race has been evolutionarily dependent on both sources of
Why Tokyo 2020’s Paralympic Games was ‘Impossible To Ignore’!
Impossible To Ignore Impossible to ignore. A sentiment that will reverberate through the streets of Tokyo for many years. Tokyo’s 2020 Paralympics is
Paralympics is back with a bang, Tokyo 2020
Paralympics: Why you shouldn’t miss Team GB’s Tokyo takeover! Following Team GB's Olympic athletes' success at the Olympic games, their elite cohort
Pandemic Fundraising
The pandemic has changed nearly every aspect of how we live our lives. Besides social distancing and a lack of entertainment there are affects of the
What Our Athletes Love About Sports For Champions
We aim to support our athletes through thick and thin. Our initiative enables athletes to inspire young people whilst being able to raise funds for
EU Indoor Athletics: What Happened?
The last blog posted was dedicated to the upcoming European Indoor Athletics Championships. Over the weekend all of the contestants contested, and all
The European Indoor Athletics Championship: What’s Happening?
So, the European Indoor Athletics Championship is back for four days that are jam packed full of athletics and events! It is fair to say that here at
What is a CIC, and How is it Different to a Limited Company or Charity?
What is a community interest company? You may have found yourself wondering before immediately navigating to google and begging the internet to solve
Our COVID-Safe Event Responsibilities and Actions
The terms ‘new normal’ and ‘COVID-safe’ are thrown around a lot nowadays. But what do they actually mean, and how are we at Sports For Champions
Jolly Friends Nursery and St. Mary’s Immaculate School
Here at SFC we are committed to educating, enabling and empowering youth, but there could be billions of children out there that may need that sort of
Looking Back to Move Forward
We’re living in an uncertain time experiencing something that many of us had little to no expectation of ever occurring. The global pandemic caused by
COVID_19: SFC SAFEGUARD YOUTH
Amidst the chaos of COVID_19, SFC continues to engage the plethora of guidance and professional support offered by health authorities in-line with
INSPIRATIONAL ‘BEACH VOLLEY’
Hey to all reading this... Allow me to introduce myself... My name is Issa Batrane, British Beach Volleyball athlete and Youth Mentor at Sports
SFC Shop For Disabled, Elderly, Vulnerable Amidst COVID_19
Following disruption to the physical activity sector amidst the COVID_19 crisis, the team launched its latest community initiative, fulfilling basic
SFC – Coronavirus Statement
Dear Clubs and Schools, In-line with the recent focus on Coronavirus, SFC would like to set out the organisation's position on the various issues
‘This Girl Can’ (Campaign)
Rather than explore the ins-and-outs of projects at Sports For Champions UK (CIC), this blog will review another important campaign that recently
Athlete Reflection on SFC’s School Programme
When Sports For Champions UK (CIC) first approached me I was young and progressing quickly in sport, driven by a growing passion that saw advancements
On a Mission to Educate, Enable, and Empower
A decade in to its mission to educate, enable, and empower youth towards healthier active lifestyles, Sports For Champions UK (CIC) is now a
Exclusive Athlete Merchandise
Sports For Champions UK (CIC) is now rolling out an exclusive range of athlete merchandise, with all funds raised by these bespoke items being
The UK’s Most Unconventional Champion!
Here’s a story about the most unconventional champion we ever had the privilege to meet and work with! During a professional engagement we had a
Physical Activity: A Proven Learning Aid
Physical Activity: A Proven Learning Aid "This is why we do it!" Physical activity is incredibly important to the holistic and healthy
Jack Jones Joins The Team
Hi I’m Jack, I have been on the bookings team at Sports for Champions since August. Since I was young I have always had a passion for sport, naturally
Matt Joins The Team
Hello! My name is Matt and I am a School Liaison Representative at Sports for Champions. I have recently joined this great company. Since joining I
Sarah “Green Fingers” Yardley
Hi I’m Sarah and am one of the new team members. I love spending my spare time in the garden and growing organic fruit and veg. I am not particularly
Helen “The Feeder” Lavender
Hi, I’m Helen and have recently joined the team managing admin. Although I’m not as sporty as I used to be, having two grown up children, one who
Walk to School Week – 3 Reasons to Walk to School
Calling all parents, caregivers and teachers, Walk To School Week is here, a fantastic national project put together by Living Streets. According to
Tom “The Marathon Man” Hamblin
My name is Thomas Hamblin and I have worked for Sports For Champions since September last year. I really enjoy my role here as a School Liaison
Richard “Crack The Whip” O’Hara
My name is Rich and I am the School Liaison Representatives Team Leader here at Sports For Champions. I grew up in Kingsley, Cheshire with my Mum, Dad
Ryan “LFC Forever” Griffiths
I’m Ryan, I’m 22 and I am a Sports Liaison Representative for Sports For Champions. Growing up, I have always been interested in sports, and
Lauren “The Big Apple” Brett
My name is Lauren Brett and I am a School Liaison Representative. I have always had an interest in sport since I was young. I played
Exercise and Learning: What’s the Link?
Exercise and learning in the classroom: have you ever wondered how these two interact? Exercise and fitness play an important role in every child’s
Our Very Own Sporty Spice – Lisa Swanson
Football is the one thing in my life that’s given me the best days of my life & also the worst days of my life…. it’s also something that has
Our Own Superman – Rich Willis
Our athletes are all inspirational for very different reasons. Some are striving for excellence despite obstacles that are appearing in their way and
Training Day
It was a rainy November morning when the Sports for Champions team assembled at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel in Chester for a day of learning, bonding
Who We Are
Sports For Champions UK CIC was founded in 2009 by Darren Emmanuel, a man who wished to inspire the next generation to get more active, live a