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Steve Manning joins Canterbury Belles Training as "Daytime" Development Officer. Delivering quality in rounders means that you need to be able to speak to us to discuss your rounders needs. A retired police officer, Steve is also press & Media Officer for BARLA (British Amateur Rugby League Association). He can arrange to visit you if need be, to discuss your rounders development / coaching needs.

You can contact Steve on 07757 626 595

MISS project a bit hit (Mums into something sporty)

Monkstown primary school, in Norris Green, Liverpool, is leading the way, witha lsomost 20 mums,dads and dinner ladies, all playing Rounders under the watchful eye of Rachel Williams, an Edge Hill University trainee teacher, who is also getting invaluable experienc in a school setting. Two other schools in the area, Mabb Lane and St Mathews are hoping to get started soon. Great news for family rounders in an inner city setting!!

Canterbury Belles Training coaching in Gambia

Mike Kennedy said "After winning the St Helens & District Council's Coach of the Year Award in 2006, the next step for me was to complete my 1st 4 Sport Level 3 Certificate in Tutoring Sport, which I completed in 2008. Since then , I have worked with a vats range of players and coaches, all over the country, and two Canterbury Belles Training students can be seen below introducing Rounders in the villages in Gambia. Picturead are Rachel and Andy, from Cheshire helping the locals enjoy theri new game.

"The newly formed "Valley Belles" of Alt Valley, Liverpool invited the football players of Copperas Hill Football Club, to a challenge game, at The Scargreen Carnival, in Norris Green, Liverpool. The carnival had not been held in Norris Green for quite a few years, but Local Organisers pressed ahead, and a great time was had by all!!

’ We are delighted with the work Canterbury Belles have done in Liverpool, using the sport of rounders to help us deliver our Active City strategy by engaging community groups, youth centres, schools and colleges in a development programme that has led to sustainable participation and increased activity in the city’s parks.’’

Gary White

Manager

Liverpool Sport and Physical Activity Alliance

2009 will see two new teams enter the St Helens & District League, "Valley Belles", is a team born from indoor Rounders and Taster sessions, funded by Liverpool Active City. "Halton Lady Vikings" from the Pavillions club in Cheshire, based on a team of amateur Rugby League players, who love sport, and want to enter their team into the same St Helens league. The ladies have been awarded the "Club Mark" by Halton Sports Development, so their good practice has been rewarded.

John Moores University has renewed it's agreement with Canterbury Belles Training, for the training of this year's 50 second year students.

Canterbury Belles Training, have recently teamed up with Brenda Mortimore, a Personal Fitness Instructor, who runs a Fitness & Health lifestyle company, in the North West of England. AFI Certifications - The Association of Fitness Instructors. AFI provides fitness instructor training and certification courses. Also advice on nutrition and weight control, diet and weightloss programmes and advice on taking up exercise. Sports Nutrition Certification Courses. whether you want to become a fitness instructor or just want a healthier lifestyle AFI Certification can help you. Visit their website at http://aficerts-weightloss.website.orange.co.uk/. If you get in contact with Brenda tell her where you heard about her company.

Helena Partnership of St Helens have been susccessful in their bid , with Canterbury Belles Training , working closeley with the tennants and Residents' asssocsiation to deliver 96 sessions over 4 areas, including the training up of local residents to become qualified Rounders Coaches.

Helena Partnership, in Mike's hometown, St Helens recently held a "Taster Day" on Four Acre Estate Local Community Support Officers took an active part on the day. Mike is seen putting participants through the safety and rules of rounders, before having great fun on a grassed area on the estate. Canterbury Belles Training genuinely believe in equal opportunities, working closely with community groups, and their families!!

Canterbury Belles Training organised a Charity Rounders tournament at Sutton Park St Helens, raising £350. The locals from the Bowling Green pub joined in the fun. A BBQ and entertainment followed. Thanks to Karl and Sue, mine hosts. See photos

The local residents avoided the rain showers to put on a super show of Rounders in their local park. Dog walkers and joggers alike all stopped to watch the fun unfold.

Canterbury Belles Training like to promote Rounders in public spaces- a sport to enjoyed by all.

More than 150 children took part in Rounders taster sessions at Croxteth Festival in Croxteth Park on the 12th July.

Liverpool PCT have recently held three Taster days at Croxteth Park, Walton Park and Belle Vale. Health visitors and midwives, the healthy living team, and other staff, have all taken part. From these taster days, the Valley Belles ( see above) were formed.

Canterbury Belles Training takes on street games

Canterbury Belles Training recently delivered a Level 1 Coaching course in Hull working with Voices in Play, who work with volunteers in helping young people in sports

'Voices in Play' volunteers in Hull are really revved up for their first ever Street Games Festival, which will include rounders for the first time ever, called 'Hit The Street' it will involve hundreds of local young people. if all goes to plan, Canterbury Belles Training hopes to deliver a N G B Level 2 coaching award, and we are looking to take the game 'to the streets, in a big way, working with 'Street Games', wherever they may be!! Pictured are the volunteers, in Hull, at the end of their NG B Level 1 Course, held on 24 June 08.

Ruskin Sports Partnership in Crewe have asked Canterbury Belles Training to deliver a Coaching for Teachers and Tutors course at Crewe Centre of Excellence for Crewe Alexandra football apprentices and local teachers.

New Star Centre

Cheshire Star Centre have successfully their first year in 2008,and are now looking for competition from other counties. Years 7& 8 and 9s upwards.

If you are interested contact Karen Burke on burke@chsc.cheshire.sch.uk

Plans are in place for a Lancashire Star Centre based at the University of Central Lancashire. (UCLAN)

Bookings By April 2009 Canterbury Belles Training will have delivered almost 50 NGB courses all over the country, from Newcastle to Walsall.

Canterbury Belles Training have over eight years of experience in bringing new players into the game. Don't worry if you've not played since your children were born! Rounders is an inclusive game, non elitist, and most importantly, FUN!!

Ring Mike on 07876 205082 or e-mail him on mr.rounders@hotmail.co.uk