We are proud to be working with leading authorities and National Governing Bodies to develop equipment and resources suitable to promote and encourage Physical Literacy and Active & Healthy lifestyles through P.E. and Sport.
Archery GB
www.archerygb.org
Archery GB, the National Governing Body for the sport has developed ‘Arrows Archery’ a child friendly equipment and resource package to introduce Archery in a fun and safe way in almost any setting and designed to be delivered by teachers and sports co-ordinators without any training, formal Archery experience or qualification.
British Dodgeball
www.britishdodgeball.org
Dodgeball is a great game to get involved in at school. Whether playing, leading or coaching, it has something to offer to everyone. British Dodgeball offers support and services to teams, clubs, players, coaches, officials and schools with the vision to ‘Inspire generations and communities to experience the benefits of playing dodgeball’
British Gymnastics
www.british-gymnastics.org
British Gymnastics is the National Governing Body for the sport, dedicated to developing gymnasts, coaches and clubs across a range of disciplines. Bishop Sports & Leisure is the official supplier of non-competitive Gymnastics equipment to British Gymnastics and are supporting the BG Partner School Programme.
British Orienteering
www.britishorienteering.org.uk
Orienteering provides multiple learning opportunities in which a young person can enjoy both mental and physical challenges. British Orienteering, the National Governing Body, has in partnership with Bishop Sports and Leisure developed a range of equipment suitable for schools that are introducing the sport of Orienteering.
British Wheelchair Basketball
www.britishwheelchairbasketball.co.uk
British Wheelchair Basketball (BWB) is the National Governing Body for the sport and represents the UK internationally. BWB runs a proactive development programme committed to increasing participation and a successful league programme with one hundred teams playing Wheelchair Basketball on a weekly basis.
England Handball
www.englandhandball.com
England Handball, is the growth engine for this multi-skilled sport, and wants everyone to have the chance to ‘be part of the excitement’. Using their expertise, insight and knowledge, they have worked in partnership with Bishop Sports to develop a range of equipment and resources to meet the increasing demand for handball.
Goalball UK
www.goalballuk.com
Goalball UK is the National Governing Body responsible for running the sport in the UK and are working to develop new clubs nationwide and are regularly holding ‘have a go’ sessions along with a referees course for ‘new’ officials. Goalball is also one of the School Games activities for intra/inter school competition.
Tchoukball UK
www.tchoukball.org.uk
Tchoukball is a non-contact sport that is easy to learn and is an excellent alternative to traditional sports. Tchoukball UK is the National Governing Body and a major aspect of their work is with schools and colleges where, in the junior and middle age range, the game is steadily becoming an accepted part of the curriculum.
UK Cheerleading Association
www.ukca.org.uk
The UKCA is the National Governing Body for the Sport and offers extensive training courses for Coaches, Judges, Officials and Young Leaders in the disciplines of Cheerleading, Stunting, Tumbling, Street Cheer, Cheer & Pom Dance. Cheerleading competitions are thrilling, exciting and everyone is encouraged to take part.
Volleyball England
www.volleyballengland.org
Volleyball England is the National Governing Body and is committed to leading the growth of, and excellence in all disciplines of Volleyball in England. ‘Let’s Play Volleyball’ is Volleyball England’s National Youth Programme and is a game-based approach whereby small sided games are used to take players sequentially through the required skills.
Association for Physical Education
01905 855584
The Association for Physical Education (afPE) is the only PE Subject Association in the UK and are committed to being the representative agency of choice for people and organisations delivering or supporting the delivery of physical education, school sport and physical activity in educational contexts and in the wider community.
Change4Life
www.nhs.uk/change4life
‘Modern life’ can mean that we are a lot less active. With so many opportunities to watch TV, play computer games, and with so much convenience/fast food available, we do not move as much, or eat as well as we used to. Loads of people have already made a Change4Life with more joining daily.
COBIS
www.cobis.org.uk
Council of British International Schools Ltd is a membership association of British International Schools, representing over 500 member organisations, COBIS is a responsive organisation, open to current and future opportunities. The association has developed markedly since its foundation, changing to meet the needs and aspirations of its growing global school membership.
WheelPower
www.wheelpower.org.uk
WheelPower is the national charity for wheelchair sport, based at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, the birthplace of the Paralympic movement. For nearly 70 years they have been transforming lives through sport and physical activity, encouraging participation at all levels, and creating new opportunities for disabled people of any age to enjoy the many health benefits of being active.
GO Project
stevenagesportingfutures.co.uk
The ‘Go Project’ encourages parents/carers and their children to play together, to be more active, and also promotes eating more fruit and vegetables, all contributing to a healthier future. It offers a practical solution to ensure no complex equipment is needed to create an activity the whole family can engage in.
Great Athletes
www.greatathletes.org
Great Athletes brings the country's top athletes into primary schools to encourage the children (and teachers!) to be more active. The athletes run a fun fitness circuit with the children and then deliver an inspirational assembly for the whole school. Visits do not cost anything and are designed to help schools raise money.
Startwell
0121 4647739
www.startwellbirmingham.co.uk
www.startwellbirmingham.co.uk
Helping children to eat healthily and move more in the very early years of life is extremely important for their health as they grow up. Startwell, is an exciting programme based around 7 key messages to support Early Years Settings, Parents and Health Professionals to create a healthier environment for our children and families.
Stevenage Sporting Futures Team
01438 747324
www.stevenagesportingfutures.co.uk
www.stevenagesportingfutures.co.uk
Stevenage Sporting Futures Team are a charity whose overarching aim is ‘Creating Opportunities, Raising Aspiration & Positively influencing the health and wellbeing of young people through Sport and Physical Activity’. This is done through a range of activities both in and out of curriculum time, events, competitions, teacher training and support.
Niels Larsen
01924 283000
www.nielslarsen.co.uk
www.nielslarsen.co.uk
Niels Larsen Ltd is one of the UK´s leading manufacturers of gymnastics equipment and brings innovation to the sport with their own brands. As well as the more traditional Portable Gymnastics Equipment, such as Balance Benches, Vaulting & Bar Boxes, Niels Larsen Ltd also offer a variety of Climbing Frames and Wall Frames.
Wilks
www.wilkssoftball.co.uk
Wilks Softball provides a comprehensive range of equipment that is ideally suited to both educational establishments and recreational leisure use. As well as Bats, Balls, Bases and Gloves there are a range of equipment packages that have been well thought out and offer the right equipment for the appropriate level. The growth of people playing softball is increasing and Wilks is the brand of choice.
Eastside
www.eastsideboxing.co.uk
Eastside Boxing offers a range of durable boxing and fitness equipment ideally suited for educational establishments, youth groups and amateur clubs. The Gloves, Mitts and Pads are offered alongside Medicine Balls, Skipping Ropes and carefully considered equipment packages that will provide the right equipment for Boxing Training, Circuit Sessions and Aerobic Workouts.
Aresson
www.aresson.co.uk
Aresson offers excellent quality equipment to educational establishments, clubs and recreational players. Aresson are well known as the brand for Rounders. Building on the excellent reputation for quality and innovation Aresson now offer a Cricket and a Stoolball range specifically designed for entry level and intermediate players in their respective sports.