Is your school ready to showcase its sporting talent? The English County Schools’ Team Competitions are just around the corner, and schools in the North West have an exciting opportunity to participate this November!

These competitions are open to schools across the region, offering a fantastic platform for young athletes to shine. With four categories—U11, U13, U16, and U19—there are opportunities for both boys and girls to compete in their respective age groups.

Not only are these events a great experience for pupils, but they also serve as qualifying rounds for the prestigious Butterfly National School Team and Individual Championships.

Key Information:
  • Where: Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire.
  • When: November
  • Categories: Boys and Girls (U11, U13, U16, U19)
  • What’s at stake: Qualification for the Butterfly National School Team and Individual Championships

Interested schools can now access the contact details and entry forms for the competitions. Don’t miss out—get involved and give your students the chance to compete on a national stage!

For more details and to enter your teams click here.

Lancashire Schools’ Competition, St Bede’s, Blackburn
Grants for physical activity providers

Part of Table Tennis England’s work is to provide access to everyone to our sport. Table Tennis is a great help to someone with Parkinson’s and there are now several very good examples of clubs running Parkinson specific table tennis sessions.

If this is something you wish to investigate, here is a link to a funding source of up to £3000 to help you get started. The closing date is 15th November 2024.

Grants for physical activity providers | Parkinson’s UK

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