News from May 2008

A fortnight after seven North Hykeham players helped East Midlands win the National Regions Title at Lichfield they were back in action as their club side competed in the National Under 15 7 a side tournament at Leighton Buzzard R.F.C. on Saturday afternoon.

The short sided version of the game is ideally suited to the North Hykeham playing style of pass before contact and making the use of the pace of the likes Rachel Jones, Laura Ware and Tanya Bird in the wide open spaces that the game creates.

The tournament was split into four pools with four teams in each. The winners and runners up of each pool progressed to the quarter finals for the knock stages of the competition.

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Somewhere in Lincolnshire there could be a potential Olympic athlete, and Geoff Capes- Former British & Commonwealth Shot Put record holder is set to find you.

Teaming up with Lincolnshire Sports Partnership & Sports Clubs across the County; strong man Geoff Capes has set down a County challenge. This being to find someone who can shot put 20mtrs 12 cms, as putting this distance will guarantee them a place in the 2012 Olympic Final.

The scheme is part of a campaign to bring a throws academy to the County. Whilst talented track athletes are usually identified early, it is feared that potential field athletes, particularly in the throws disciplines are not being recognised and developed.

Community taster events will be running in all seven districts throughout July and August, designed to give people a taste of throws.

This week Lincolnshire Sports Partnership released the dates, and are actively encouraging men & women, young, old, to come along have a go at shot, discus, javelin and hammer.

If you’re up for the Challenge click on Get Involved and come along and gave a go.

However the success of the events depends upon volunteers, if you’re interested in volunteering at any of the events please contact Dave Carter on 01522 585 580 or e-mail dave.carter@lincolnshiresports.co.uk

The County is proud to announce that two sitting volleyball players have been selected for the GB squad.

Looking forward to London 2012; Keith Hill and Andy Skinner are both above the knee single leg amputees and are working hard to develop The Lincolnshire Sitting Volleyball Association. The Lincolnshire Sitting Volleyball Association will work in partnership with Lincolnshire Volleyball and Lincolnshire Sports Partnership.

Sitting volleyball is an adapted game for people with disabilities. Enjoying full Paralympic status since 1980, a Great Britain Team competed at the highest level until 1991.

The game is an excellent vehicle for players returning from injury during rehabilitation and can also be played by non-disabled players.

Keith Hill                                     Andy Skinner

More pictures and information is available at www.sittingvolleyball.org.uk

Differences between Sitting Volleyball and Volleyball:
• The court is smaller — 10m x 6m (2m attack zone)
• The net is lower — 1.15m for men and 1.05m for women
• Players remain seated on court during play
• Service can be blocked
• The passage of play is quicker due to reduced court size
If you are interested in be a player, member or supporting the LSVA call Keith on 07930 502 606 or e-mail keith.hill40@ntlworld.com

Pinarello's Russell Downing showed his excellent form as he won the Lincoln Grand Prix in style, taking the eleven lap race in an impressive 3.16.05 .

In front of a huge crowd, 146 riders braved the scorching sunshine to tackle the grueling 86 mile course around uphill Lincoln.

Russell Downing in tremendous form broke away with a lap to go. Closely tailed by brother Dean Downing and Simon Richardson (Plowman Craven)


Simon Richardson (3rd), Russell Downing (1st) and Dean Downing (2nd)

Tasked with co-coordinating high quality inter-school competitions for all young people who have the desire to compete, two hundred and forty teams of Competition Managers & Senior Competition Managers are now in post.

Click here to find out more

This Sunday, Carres Grammar School, Sleaford plays host to the annual PAN disability festival.

 22 teams from around East Midlands will be taking part in a full day of football games to finish the 2007/2008 season. Over this season each County FA has hosted a day of football games specific to the needs of the players.  

The FA has funded the regional league for three years and the tournament has gone from strength to strength.

To find out more please click here

To celebrate the 53rd Annual Lincoln Grand Prix, the Lincolnshire Sports Partnership is taking over the Judges Lodgings, in Castle Square to host a VIP Reception.

The VIP Reception provides a rest area from the exciting race, with bacon baps served from 10:30, and a buffet lunch for invited guests at 12pm.

With excellent views of the finish line, Bryan Steel- Olympic Medalist will deliver a short talk about the commitments that are required to achieve at an international level, the inspirational talk will open the doors for Lincolnshire’s Elite Athlete Programme (LEAP.)

To find out more about LEAP or to get involved please contact us on 01522 585580 or e-mail emma.burke@lincolnshiresports.co.uk