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Statement on continued closure of facilities

Sport and Recreation Alliance CEO, Lisa Wainwright responds to the latest government announcement which confirms that indoor leisure and sport facilities will remain closed.

Published 23 June 2020, Industry

Take your passion for sport to new heights with aerobatics

Not long after the aircraft was invented in the 20th century, pilots realised that they could use their new-fangled flying machines to entertain others in what was termed aerobatics.

Published 23 June 2020, Industry

Now's the time to get hooked on fishing!

Angling is back on the banks with lockdown friendly fishing a fantastic way for families to spend quality time together.

Published 22 June 2020, Industry

Baseball and softball proving a hit for the LGBT community

Each year, June marks a time of celebration for LGBT+ communities across the world as Pride Month takes centre stage.

Published 22 June 2020, Equality and Diversity

Take a dive into the world of underwater hockey

With our swimming pools preparing to return to action, the Alliance took the time to catch up with the British Octopush Association to learn more about the ins and outs of underwater hockey.

Published 19 June 2020, Industry

Uniting the bow, body and spirit through Kyudo

Japanese martial arts are famous throughout the world, but one form that is perhaps less well-known is Kyudo.

Published 18 June 2020, Industry

Unmissable Cue & A with the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association

Few sports require greater skill, precision and strategy than snooker and billiards.

Published 16 June 2020, Industry

Sport and recreation sector commit to tackling inequality

The appalling death of George Floyd, the global protests that have followed and the powerful message of the Black Lives Matter movement has made every section of society take notice and confront an ugly truth.

Published 14 June 2020, Industry

How yoga can help you find the perfect balance

It’s time to roll out your mat and discover the fusion of physical and mental exercises that have gripped yoga enthusiasts around the world for thousands of years.

Published 11 June 2020, Industry

Alliance launch Virtual Board Evaluations

The on-going problems related to COVID-19 have stretched far beyond the playing fields, leisure centres and blue spaces that keep our sector moving.

Published 10 June 2020, Governance