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Youth Sports Trust (Talent Ladder) - http://gifted.youthsporttrust.org
“The Talent Ladder forms a key communication tool and central resource area to all individuals involved with young people who are ‘Gifted and Talented’ in PE and sport. This is for the young people themselves, their teachers, parents/guardians, or their coaches."
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Sports Aid - www.sportsaid.org.uk
Tel: 020 7273 1975 Email: mail@sportsaid.org.uk
“SportsAid focuses on providing funding at grass-roots level, where young people who are aspiring to become like their heroes struggle to support themselves. At this level such talented youngsters may not qualify for lottery funding. Includes really useful sports links page to specialist websites.”
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The Institute of Youth Sport - www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/sses/institutes/iys
Loughborough University, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU
“The Institute of Youth Sport is a partnership which draws on the success of the Youth Sport Trust in bringing sport to young people, and builds on the international reputation of Loughborough University for sports science, physical education, coaching and sports performance.”
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Sports coach UK - www.sportscoachuk.org
114 Cardigan Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3BJ
Tel: 0113 2744802 Email: coaching@sportscoachuk.org
“Dedicated to guiding the development and implementation of a coaching system and recognised as a world leader for all coaches at every level in the UK.”
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British Wheelchair Sports Foundation - www.britishwheelchairsports.org
Guttmann Road, Stoke Mandeville, Bucks, HP21 9PP
Tel: 01296 395995
Fax: 01296 424171
Email: enquiries@britishwheelchairsports.org
“Provides a helpful service to anyone researching use of wheelchairs and sport.”
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Count Me In - www.efds.co.uk
Manchester Metropolitan University, Alsager Campus, Hassall Road, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 2HL
Tel: 0161 247 5294
Fax: 0161 247 6895
Email: federation@efds.co.uk
“This national body is responsible for developing sport for disabled people, and works closely with five National Disability Sports Organisations recognised by Sport England.”
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Disability Sport England - www.disabilitysport.org.uk
Belle Vue Centre, Pink Bank Lane, Manchester. M12 5GL
Tel: 0161 953 2499 Email: info@dse.org.uk
“DSE ensures that from grass roots level to international standard, disabled sportspeople can participate in sport. From beginners, who want to develop their talent, to top British disabled sports people, who get high competition at our events- we are actively increasing sporting prowess.”
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British Paralympic Association - www.paralympics.org.uk
Norwich Union Building, 9th Floor, 69 Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1BG
Tel: 020 7662 8882
“Responsible for selecting, preparing, entering, funding and managing Britain' s teams at the Paralympic Games and Paralympic Winter Games.”
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British Olympic Association - www.boa.org.uk
1 Wandsworth Plain, London, SW18 1EH
Tel: 020 88712677
“With 2008 and 2012 approaching a great site for keeping up to date on all matters Olympics!”
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National Council for School Sports - http://www.yst.org.uk/ncss
Pat Smith, 95 Boxley Drive, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7GN
Tele/ Fax: 0115-923 1229
Email: schoolsport@ntlworld.com
“The voice of school sports.”
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Women’s Sport and Fitness Foundation - www.wsf.org.uk
305-315 Hither Green Lane, Lewisham, London, SE13 6TJ
Tel/Fax: 020 8697 5370
Email: info@wsff.org.uk
“The Women’s Sport and Fitness Foundation is the only organisation in the UK that is solely committed to improving and promoting opportunities for women and girls in sport at every level.”
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UK Sport - www.uksport.gov.uk
40 Bernard Street, London, WC1N 1ST
Tel: 020 7211 5100 Email: info@uksport.gov.uk
“Look out for the innovative UK Sport podcasts.”
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Sport England - www.sportengland.org
3rd Floor Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square. London WC1B 4SE
Tel: 020 7273 1551 Email: info@sportengland.org
“Sport England aims to lead the development of sport in England by influencing and serving the public, commercial and voluntary sectors.”
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Sports Northern Ireland - www.sportni.net
House of Sport, Upper Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 5LA
tel: 028 90 38122 Email: info@sportni.net
“Lead facilitator in the development of sport in Northern Ireland.”
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Sportscotland - www.sportscotland.org.uk
Caledonia House, South Gyle, Edinburgh, EH12 9DQ
Tel 0131 317 7200 Email: library@sportscotland.org.uk
“Work with and bring together key organisations in Scottish sport and supports them in developing and delivering a National Strategy for Sport – Reaching Higher.”
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Sports Council for Wales - www.sports-council-wales.co.uk
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff CF11 9SW
Tel: 0845 045 0904 Email: scw@scw.org.uk
“Responsible for developing and promoting sport and active lifestyles, and is the main adviser on sporting matters to the Welsh Assembly.”
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Sport and Business Psychology - www.mentalskills.co.uk
“Mental Skills aims to provide an opportunity for sports persons, coaches, teachers and parents to learn the key mental skills that are required for peak sports performance.”
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