The nation, indeed the world, has spent the last couple of weeks mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth II. She was the longest-serving British monarch, reigning for more than 70 years, a feat that is unlikely to be surpassed by any future monarch in either our lifetime or that of the next generation. Princess Elizabeth …Read more
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Thank you! You’ve been amazing.
2020 has been a testing year for many of us, and no one’s hardships outweigh anyone else’s. However, through the home workouts, takeaways, DIY, and baked goods, there has been a driving force keeping the nation going. We’re not talking about NHS workers – though they have been incredible and deserve every applaud they got …Read more
Is sports premium money having a positive effect?
Physical activity is incredibly important to the development, self-esteem and health of primary school children. Unfortunately, the vast majority of kids across the country aren’t getting enough exercise every week. As well as leading to an increase in childhood obesity, a lack of exercise can make it harder for kids to concentrate in the classroom …Read more
Physical fitness is a pre-requisite to achieving academic results!
Research over the past 10+ years has shown the significant importance of physical activity and developing the brain. Great Athletes and Playforce have teamed up for the third year running, and this year will be using their partnership to deliver a series of “Get Active” workshops designed to help a whole school understand how small …Read more
Get moving with National Fitness Day!
National Fitness Day is back for 2017 to celebrate the fun of fitness and get the nation moving. We’re helping schools achieve their most active day of the year and getting a record number of people across the UK moving. As part of the day, we’re visiting 10 primary schools with top GB …Read more
Great Athletes scheme to launch in Northern Ireland
The programme was launched yesterday at Oakwood Intergrated Primary School in Dunmurry by Irish International and Ulster Rugby star, Tommy Bowe. Thanks to the new partnership 2 year partnership with Subway®, we’re hoping to inspire more children as the scheme expands to Ireland. The scheme gives school children direct access to extraordinary Olympic and …Read more
Great Athletes scheme to launch in the Republic of Ireland!
The programme is being launched today at Our Lady’s National School in Dublin by Irish International and Ulster Rugby star, Tommy Bowe. Thanks to the new partnership 2 year partnership with Subway®, we’re hoping to inspire more children as the scheme expands to Ireland. The scheme gives school children direct access to extraordinary Olympic …Read more
We’re thrilled to have partnered with Subway®
Great Athletes is proud to announce a new two year partnership with Subway®, as it continues its commitment to encourage families and children in the UK and Republic of Ireland to get fit and active. The Subway® brand will help to enable primary school children to do more physical activity whilst helping schools raise money …Read more
Cambridge Business of the Year – WINNERS!
Great Athletes is thrilled to have won the award for “Cambridge Business of the Year” at the SME Cambridgeshire Business Awards which took place on Wednesday 5th April. Great Athletes brings top GB athletes into primary schools to inspire children and teachers. The athletes do a fitness circuit with the whole school and give …Read more
Cambridgeshire Business Awards 2017 FINALISTS!
We’ve been nominated and are extremely excited to have reached the finals of the SME Cambridgeshire Business Awards for Regus Cambridge of the Year 2017. We’re looking forward to attending the awards on the 5th of April and will keep you posted on how we get on!