Welcome to Issue 24!
Welcome to our May issue.
Are you getting back into sport after lockdown, or trying out a new sport for the first time? Find out more about some interesting sports that you can get involved in.
The Sports This Month
lta youth
LTA Youth is a new and innovative junior programme aimed at 4-18 year olds, created to help more children enjoy the benefits of playing and staying in tennis, whatever age, gender, ability, disability or background.
Wheelchair tennis
As the days get longer, summer approaches and sporting activity resumes there is no better sport for young physically disabled people to enjoy with friends and family than wheelchair tennis. Tennis can be easily adapted for players with different impairments at any level, making it a perfect way to help disabled people get active.
SAILING
Ever wanted to try sailing or windsurfing? Well, this is the perfect time for you to start because from 1st May, venues across the country are offering ‘have a go’ taster sessions for all!
No previous experience is necessary.
Mintridge Presentation with Liz Cann
“Fail you way to success”, was one of the main themes that Liz Cann mentioned throughout her presentation and Q&A programme when we went back to virtually visit the Sports Scholars at Prior’s Field School.
British Baseball Returns
The return of baseball is a great way to be physically, socially and mentally engaged through sport
Several baseball clubs are offering a gradual return to baseball activities as the government lockdowns ease between now and June. Going forward there are over 800 baseball games already scheduled!
Mintridge Interview with Heather Fell
Team Mintridge were really excited to be joined by the incredible Heather Fell OLY, as she spoke to the students at Howell’s School as part of their Talented Athlete Programme (TAP).
wheelchair basketball
Wheelchair Basketball is a fun and sociable sport which anyone can play and now you can shoot hoops and learn new ball tricks and chair skills with new Wheelchair Basketball sessions this summer.
SOME FUN STUFF
BSPORTY Quiz
Take a look at our sports themed quiz.
the skills video wall
An archive full of video resource for you to find a new sport to explore, or just revisit your favourite.
bsporty skills wall
Mintridge activity wall
Try this Recipe from
BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE
This breakfast smoothie is so quick and easy to make, you'll never miss breakfast again!
Recipe has been provided by Smoothie Central.
Over to you!
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Did your school host a virtual sports day?
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coming next month
Wimbledon
golf
football
rowing
horse riding