Tag: Sport England
Girls’ ice hockey left on ice as programmes stall
Across England and Wales, girls’ ice hockey programmes are disappearing at an alarming rate. Data from the English Ice Hockey Association shows that between...
Grassroots volleyball teams lack tactical awareness, study reveals
A study by UK Sport and Volleyball England has found that grassroots volleyball players lack crucial tactical awareness, with over 70% unable to read...
Volleyball referees vanish as demand surges nationwide
The number of certified volleyball referees nationwide has plummeted by 15 per cent since 2020, leaving organisers scrambling to fill courts for summer leagues....
UK basketball fights to lure young talent from football’s grip
Young football clubs in England are paying closer attention than ever as basketball tries to pry teenagers away from the sport’s gravitational pull. Figures...
Grassroots basketball coaches lack training, study warns
Grassroots basketball coaches in England are operating with alarming gaps in training, a new study reveals. Research by sports charity Access Sport found 78%...
Girls’ basketball sees growing demand for female-only spaces
The surge in girls’ basketball participation has exposed a glaring gap, with 78% of UK secondary schools now reporting no dedicated female-only training sessions,...
Rugby League Fails to Communicate National Development Plan
The Rugby Football League (RFL) has faced criticism for its lack of clear communication regarding its national development plan, leaving stakeholders uncertain about the...