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The Lee Valley Regional Park stretches an incredible 26 miles along the leafy banks of the River Lee, from Ware in Hertfordshire, through Essex, to the Thames at East India Dock Basin.
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Aikido Aikido (合気道, aikidō?), is a Japanese martial art developed bMorihei Ueshiba as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy, and religious beliefs. Aikido is often translated as "the Way of unifying (with) life energy" [1] or as "the Way of harmonious spirit." [2] Ueshiba's goal was to create an art practitioners could use to defend themselves while also protecting their attacker from injury. Canoeing & KayakingCanoeing is the activity of paddling a canoe for the purpose of recreation (also called a float trip), sport, or transportation. It usually refers exclusively to using a paddle to propel a canoe with only human muscle power. A kayak is propelled using a paddle with two blades where the paddler sits with their legs in front of them, whereas canoes are propelled using single- or double-bladed paddles where the paddler is kneeling or sitting. Kayaks are usually closed-decked boats with a spraydeck, while canoes are usually open boats. There are also open kayaks and closed canoes. Golf The ‘Get into Golf’ aims of The English Golf Union are as follows:• To promote the game of golf and increase peoples awareness• To introduce more people to the game regardless of age, gender or background• To provide opportunities to sustain involvement and regularly participate• To educate people on the rules & etiquette of the game• To make it easier to join a golf club by improving accessibility and affordability• To monitor golfing trends to assess where future resources should be focusedThe English Golf Union www.englishgolfunion.org The WaterWorks Golf CentreLeytonLondonEnglandE10 7NU Location/Description:Location: The course is located at Lammas Road which is off the Leabridge Road in East London. Course Information:18 Hole short course. Par 3Dress, optional. Non members allowed to play. Transport:The nearest tube stations are Leyton and Leytonstone, the rail station is Clapton. The buses are no.48 and 55. Opening Times:Week days (Winter 1stOct.to 31st March) 9am-5pmWeek ends (Winter 1stOct.to 31st March) 9am-5pm Monday to Thursday (Summer 1stApril to 30thSept) 8am-8.30pmFriday (Summer 1stApril to 30thSept) 8am-8pmWeekends (Summer 1st April to 30th Sept) 8am-9pm Green Fees:Prices: Week days £5.00 per headWeek days concessions £4.00 per headWeek ends £6.00 per head. No ConcessionsClub hire £1.20 per club £3.00 returnable depositTrolley hire £2.50, £10.00 returnable deposit Please note that information relating to green fees and the charges for other facilities is not guaranteed to be accurate. You should always check with the club concerned for current prices. Catering:Services available: Cafe: Full English Breakfast, Meals, Snacks, beverages.Shop: Golf items and accessories, gifts and childrens items. Visitors:There is a policy of providing access for all, including the disabled, schools and special needs groups. We ask that groups of more than four people should phone and book in advance. Societies:See above box. The search has also identified special golf offers at other clubs in the surrounding area. Please click on the icon to display a full list. HorseballThe British Horseball AssociationHorseballVisit our website: British Horseball AssociationHorseball in the UK is the latest British equestrian sport, recently imported from France. This highly spectacular game has been compared to a cross between rugby and basketball on horseback and was invented by Jean-Paul Depons, a former riding instructor and rugby player. The game was created as an excercise to improve skill and discipline between horse and rider. Several concepts were developed by the French Equestrian Federation, but only horseball proved successful and, since its introduction, has become a discipline in its own right.The game is played on a fairly small pitch and involves sudden spurts, rapid stops, half turns and acceleration, therefore horses must be well schooled and under perfect control. Riders must be reasonably experienced and confident.Despite the speed and physical nature of the game it is fun to play and it is safe, and our Association aims to keep it that way.THE BACKGROUND OF HORSEBALLSome 20 years ago the French Equestrian Federation were looking for something to develop riding skills that could be used in a Manége, would be fun to do and easy to learn.Jean Paul Depons, a riding instructor and a rugby player came up with the concept of HORSEBALL which despite it’s English name was invented at Castillion near Bordeaux. Horseball has become an integral part of the riding instruction in France, and the federation is energetically promoting it at home and, more recently, abroad. The country now boasts some 450 horseball clubs, which compete in national and regional leagues. France has won the European Cup on each of the occasions it has been contested so far, including this year.Elsewhere, progress has been slower, although it is now gathering pace. Portugal and Belgium have the strongest teams after the French and the most players. The game has grown in England during the last five years since the French introduced it in an exhibition tournament at the Horse of the Year Show in 1990 and it is also starting to win converts outside Europe, including Australia, parts of the Middle East and the Americas. The game has now been recognised by the International Equestrian Federation, which is considering including it as a core discipline. Leading horseballers reckon this could pave the way for Olympic equestrian recognition.The English league is currently expanding and has over two hundred members. This comprises of a senior and junior league. European TeamsThe European teams include the following nationalities; FranceItalyBelgiumPortugalGreat BritainSpainAustriaGermany WHAT IS HORSEBALL PRINCIPLES OF THE GAME1. The Game Two teams oppose each other. They are required to gain possession of a ball, especially fitted with 6 leather handless, pass it at least three times within the teams as they race towards the goals and score by shooting through the a hoop (1 metre in diameter) suspended on a 3.5 metre poles. It is essentially a team game and any member can score. At no time may the riders dismount, but passes may go forwards or backwards and can be as short or as long as the opponents permit. Speed is of essence.2. The Teams Each team is composed of 6 riders and horses. Only 4 from each team are allowed on the field at the same time, but substitutions are allowed during the match.3. The BallThis is a junior football (size 4) enclosed in a harness fitted with 6 leather handles.4. The Match There are two halves, each of 10 minutes, with half time of 3 minutes. It is umpired by 2 referees, one on horseback and the other on a chair at the side of the pitch.THE MAIN RULES OF HORSEBALL a. The team scoring the greatest number of goals wins the match. b. Before the goal is allowed the ball must be passed consecutively through the hands of at least 3 of the 4 members of the team. At least 3 passes must be made without dropping the ball before a goal can be scored by shooting through the hoop.c. The ball must not be retained by any player for more than 10 Seconds.d. After a goal the game is restarted with a throw-in similar to those on rugby. Two players from each team form a line out (at least 5 metres from the sideline). The side with the advantage throws in the ball.e. If the ball or a player carrying the ball or the ball goes out of play on the sidelines, the opposing team takes possession and the game restarts with a simple penalty.f. There are three forms of penalty depending on the level of infringement.g. All the rules are designed for the safety of horses. The GameHorseball pits four players (who can be of either sex) against each other. They compete in halves of 10 minutes each- enough to tire both horses and riders-on a pitch that is no more than 70 metres by 30 metres. The smallness of the pitch ensures that players are always in close contact, much as in the forward play in rugby and in contrast to polo in which excessive space limits thrills to short bursts. The aim of the game is to win the ball (a small football, fitted with six leather handles); make a minimum of three consecutive passes of the ball (forward as well as backwards, unlike in rugby) between at least three team-members, without dropping it, and to shoot it through a hoop 1 metre in diameter and 3.5 metres off the ground.In a game of reasonable quality, the teams would expect to share perhaps 15 goals. After each score, or if the ball goes out of play, play restarts with a line-out contested by two players from each side. This is one of the clearest opportunities to gain control of the ball, so teams work hard on tactics to help win on their own throw in, as in rugby. Otherwise, possession changes either in the tackle or when the ball goes to ground. (There are no scrums, alas!.) Tackling usually involves physical contact, though technically a player must grab the ball without grabbing its carrier. The carrier must hold the ball in one hand only while being tackled, but a challenge can often be evaded simply by holding the ball on the side away from the tackler. Effective tacklers overcome this by shoulder-barging the carrier to knock him/her off balance, at which point his natural instinct is to steady himself by pulling in the extended ball-carrying arm, giving the tackler a chance. When the ball is dropped the player has to slide from the saddle and sweep it up, connected to his charging steed only by the stirrups that are connected by a belly strap – an act that requires much courage and is thrilling to watch, especially when two opponents race side-by-side to win the ball.Apart from lineouts, tactics are mostly about attack. Passing the ball within a loose diamond formation is the best option. If the attackers ride to closely together, defenders can force them as a pack away from the goal, if they are too spread out, interceptions become easy as they do if the diamond collapses into a straight line across the width of the pitch. But, ultimately, games are won by superior horsemanship. A horseballer must keep his hands free, and rely almost entirely on his legs to control his mount-to stop, turn and vary it’s speed. This, say horseballers requires more skill than polo, in which players rely on reins and a whip. HovercraftingThe Hovercraft Club of Great Britain The Hovercraft Club of Great Britain was started in 1960 by a group of enthusiasts who wanted to develop single seat hovercraft for racing or recreational cruising on rivers and coastal waters. The national Club has 700 members nationwide, and is linked to the European Hovercraft Federation and World Hovercraft Federation.Further Information on the Club or PublicationsWebsite The Hovercraft Club of Great Britainor fromRev. W Granville Spedding PO Box 328, Bolton BL6 4FPTele: 01204 841248 email: info@hovercraft.org.uk Hovercrafting The Hovercraft Club organises events throughout the year. These include hovercraft race meetings, cruises, offshore events and other social activities. The races are divided into Formulas from the powerful F1, capable of up to 80mph to the lowly F25 – small craft which can be both raced and used for recreation cruises on rivers, and coastal waters, There is also a Formula Junior for youngsters aged from 11 – 16Events are held in different venues in the UK, on the Continent, and biennially as a World Hovercraft Championship.There are six branches dotted around the UK, and members of the Hovercraft Club are available for help and advice with designing and building a hovercraft – this being the most important aspect of hovercraft ownership – though it is possible to buy hovercraft and build them from kits and plans.It is possible to arrange a self-drive on a hovercraft for the more adventurous.The club publishes a very detailed book “Hovercraft Constructor’s Guide” – also available on a CD-RomMembership Premier Plus membership is £32 per year – for those with hovercraft who take part in Hovercraft Club eventsorPremier Membership of £22. Both membership categories include a monthly Magazine – Light Hovercraft, a paddock pass and the opportunity to participate in hovercraft events, by camping on club sites, marshalling, lap scoring, course, construction etc. Ice Skating Lee Valley Ice RinkTel: 020 8533 3155 Website: http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/ Lee Valley Ice CentreLea Bridge Rd LeytonLondon E10 7QLNational Ice Skating Association What is Ice -Skating? Ice Skating is an absorbing and exciting spectacle. Combining speed, powerful jumping, spins and graceful movement.It is a sport that everyone can enjoy (male/female – young and old). Research indicates that 90% of the population have tried ice skating at one time.Ice skating has a UK wide presence and has enormous grass roots participation in addition to athletes aspiring to the elitism and standards of an Olympic sport.There are approximately 2.5 million visitors to ice rinks in the United Kingdom every year (11 million visits).NISA has now developed a clear, integrated pathway from beginners (grass roots) through to elite at World and Olympic standards.Career Pathway – Skater to Coach – NCCPNISA has a large and vibrant recreational skating community comprising of individuals from 20-80 years old THE SPORTThere are five recognised Ice Skating disciplines at a competitive standard: Singles skating – both ladies and men incorporating all the artistry of skating including showmanship and high levels of athleticism along with immaculate looks to ensure the sport is visually pleasing.Pairs skating – requires incredible trust and confidence in the partnership. The breathtaking and dangerous lifts make this sport particularly popular.Ice Dancing – an interpretation of dancing and theatre on ice. It is delightful to watch with all the excitement of a Broadway Show. In the UK it is the most popular of all the disciplines (over 23 million watched Torvill and Dean’s free programme at the 1994 Olympics.Synchronized skating – Teams of skaters move in unison using intricate footwork, circles, lines, blocks intersection and wheels wearing sophisticated costumes to extremely entertaining routines. Caberet on iceShort Track Speed Skating – Racing at speeds in excess of 30mph around a 11metre oval with turns taken at extreme angles creating a highly charged atmosphere for both competitors and spectators. Speed skaters are some of the fittest athletes in any sport. Short track speed is in receipt of World Class Lottery funding enabling both our Development and Elite athletes to train on a full time basis.Ice skating is an excellent product. A sport that is clean, healthy, drug and violence free that combines artistry, gymnastics, athletics, aerobics, ballet and ballroom dancing. THE SUMMARY On a National basis, more women (21.9%) than men (6.4%) enjoy watching Ice Skating on TV. NISA has over 4,000* members in the UKThere are currently 61 ice arenas in the UK that attract an average 11m visit per year (approximately 2.5 million visitors)Currently approximately 45,000 Learn to Skate programmes are delivered per year. The majority of whom are below the age of 12. Of this figure 30,000 are NISA Skate UK courses giving access to an additional 60,000 consumers. Ice Skating News ... Ice SkatingSingles SkatingPairs SkatingIce DancingSynchronized skatingShort Track Speed SkatingFigure Skating THE GOVERNING BODYThe National Ice Skating Association was formed in 1879. Great Britain is one of the founding members of the International Skating Union (ISU)HM Queen Elizabeth II is our current patron. We have received Royal Patronage since the 1881Historically British Figure Skating has attained a total of 10 Olympic medals, 6 of which have been gold.In the World Championships we have achieved a total of 81 medals:28 Gold 29 Silver 24 BronzeSpeed skating is a later addition to our sport. Short Track Speed was recognised as an Olympic sport in 1994 and as an ISU sanctioned World Championships since 1976.NISA is based within our prestigious National Ice Centre in Nottingham THE PRODUCTSSKATE UK Pathway grassroots skating programme to encourage young people to participate in the sport of ice-skating. Ten skill levels Taught by NISA qualified NCCP coaches Programme emphasises fun and continuous movement and coached in a group format. Encourage and identify ‘Talented Skaters’ so that they are fast tracked through to the NISA system of training Product formally launched January 2002 As at the end of November 2002: 38 Ice Arenas were delivering the programme (62% of all arenas in the UK) 18,000 individual certificates have been issued 25,200 individual woven badges have been issued Ambassador for the programme: Robin Cousins MBE Skate UK conduit to Ice Hockey FUTURE EVENTSFranchise operation with the rinks for Skate UK Local, regional, national competitions between Skate UK participantsAmbassador programme to be extendedIntroduction of Skate UK into temporary ice and plastic arenas. Particularly around Christmas time (eg Somerset House, Cardiff, Edinburgh). MEMBERSHIP TOTAL FEMALE MALE TOTAL 4440 3315 (73%) 1125 (25%) OVER 18 2210 1445(65%) 765 (35%) UNDER 18 2230 1870 (84%) 360 (16%) NB: Members may participate in more than one discipline. CONCLUSION Over 80% participation by females under the age of 18 Clean, healthy, drug free sport Quality, professional learn to Skate programme delivered by NCCP accredited coaches Direct access to over 4,000 individuals Direct access (via authorised rinks) to 30,000 individuals Indirect access to a further 60,000 individuals Ideal fit with Ice Hockey to provide a package of ice sports promotional opportunities to interested sponsors. NISA has two National Ice Centres: Nottingham – opened 2001 at a cost of approximately £40 million with £23 million Lottery fundsSheffield – opened May 2003 at a cost of approximately £20 million with £13 million lottery fundsNISA has access to over 400 qualified coaches and 280 ISU recognised judges/referees JujitsuThe United Kingdom Jujitsu Association International was founded in the year 1985 by Soke Allan Tattersall. Hachidan--Hanshi. Who holds the highest awards and Titles given by mat examination to a non Japanese in Jujitsu, his Style Myo Shin Ryu Jujitsu Was designated by the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai, Kyoto Japan. International Division Chairman Dr H.T.Hamada. Kyudan Hanshi. Also a holder of the Combat Hall of Fame Awards 2001. Presently 14 Countries are in Membership of the UKJJAI. Of which he is the International Director and Chief Officer.In the UK. There are 20 Clubs scattered around in full Membership, from Essex--Leeds. Due to strict safeguards within the UKJJAI. Many Clubs in the past have not kept to the standards required! And have dropped by the wayside, such is the standard, many feel it is too much for them.Yet these Standards are such that since 1985. Only 1 Insurance claim through injury has been claimed, a record I'm sure many Associations will look at in envy.Why not try us, Contact us NOW! JujitsuIn the annals of Martial Arts ( Budo ) Jujitsu is known as the ( mother of the Arts ) Meaning within the confines of the Techniques used, all the moves are within other Arts. Such as Karate / Aikido / Judo / Kobudo ( Weapons ).The difference is! There are no Attacks in Jujitsu! As it is pure Self Defence therefore Students are taught to restrain, immobilize, and control an attacker, rather than harm the attacker! In other words become the Attacker rather than the Defender.tel/fax: 01706 525 814 ( 24hrs )Club Seminars.Regional Seminars.International Seminars plus trips Abroad.The UKJJAI. Accept All Ages from 8 Years old upwards, having no prejudices against any race, creed, or culture. Our Style covers Arm Locks, Wrist Locks, Strangles, Chokes, Kicks, Punches, Blocks, Ground Defences, All Throws, plus at higher Grades Jo & Sword ( Iaido ) with a separate Syllabus for Children.To check other details please click onto our Website: United Kingdom Jujitsu Association InternationalE-mail: hanshi@ukjjai.com Karate SHOTOKAN KARATE TRAINING A complete Karate Education Programme including: Basic, intermediate and advanced tuition to black belt level and beyondInstructors training by qualified ‘approved’ AssessorsSeminars with top Japanese InstructorsRegular gradings for all levelsSquad Training and Selection with an opportunity to competePersonal Safety Advice and tuition by Qualified Experts.InsurancePersonal and Public Liability Insurance is held by all JKA England Instructors. Any Instructor recommended by JKA England provides structured, safe tuition in a professional and responsible manner. Affiliated to:Japan Karate Association (JKA)English Karate Governing Body (EKGB)InstructorsAll JKA England Instructors are graded to various levels of black belt, up to 6th dan. They have also received special Instructors Training and hold appropriate qualifications, as well as CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) Certification for teaching young and vulnerable persons.Please visit the Japan Karate Association England website. Japan Karate Association England (JKAE)Welcome to The Japan Karate Association England whose primary objective is to teach and foster the development of authentic JKA Karate. This will be achieved under the leadership of Sensei Yoshinobu Ohta (6th dan JKA) Chief Instructor and Chairman, as well as by way of regular training courses, gradings and championships. The JKA is one of the largest and longest established Karate organisations in the world. With its headquarters in Japan it encompasses the globe with branches throughout the world including England.If you would like to embark on an exciting and beneficial journey which will improve the quality of every aspect of your life, then you can rest assured in the knowledge that JKA England Instructors will provide you with expert, friendly tuition to navigate you along that path. Health Benefits Shotokan training has many benefits when correctly taught and practised. For example: Develops Confidence Physical Fitness Improved Stamina Immunity & Longevity Weight Reduction Awareness and Self-esteem Self-Defence Reduces Stress Intellectual & Academic improvement Administrative HeadquartersThe MalthouseOff Hummer RoadEghamSurrey TW20 9BDTel: 01344 844848Fax: 01344 842162E-mail: jkae@dial.pipex.com KartingNational Karting Association As well as several outdoor circuits we have many all weather indoor race tracks throught the UK.Details of all member circuits can be found on National Karting Association website Karting and Kart Tracks in the UKHave you got what it takes to be a racing driver? Karting is without doubt your first step into the exciting world of motor sport. All formula one drivers started their careers driving karts and many of todays stars still use karts to perfect their driving skills and reactions. From a short practice session to a full championship race meeting, now you can experience the thrill of racing karts at your local National Karting Association Circuit. KitesurfingBritish Kite Surfing Association The BKSA was established in 1999 with the primary aim to disseminate safety information about the sport. It has grown quickly to its current membership of over 2,000. The BKSA is currently the world’s largest national kite surfing Association, as is being used as a model for other national kitesurfing associations. Membership of the BKSA is an annual fee of £25 this includes a 3rd party liability insurance to the value of £5m The Hub of the BKSA is the newly revamped website www.kitesurfing.org which has attracted over 250,000 visitors, this site allows anyone to fine out information on associated schools and clubs and the wider kitesurfing world. Through the website we now receive about 100 email a day which are all answered by members of the committee. We have answered over 2,000 enquiry emails so far this year. We are contacted daily by TV and print media for contacts, locations, stories, photos and interviews.We have been running a national competition series since 2001 and have had many of the top riders competing at an international level, the UK has been particularly effective in international competition and has produced two British world champions and a number of international officials.In 2005 we are running 5 Grand Prix events across the UK which will cater for both professional, amateur and junior riders. We have secured a White Stuff clothing and Uncle Ho’s flip-flops as brand title sponsors, as well as numerous local sponsors.There are 3 British bi-monthly magazines about kite surfing, which are available through national newsagents.There are about 100 retailers of kite surfing kites, boards and accessories in Britain ranging from windsurf shops to specialist kite retailers.The BKSA requires funding to support it's administration and liaison functions in the future. The BKSA generates a small revenue per annum through membership, as the event registrations covers the event costs. Post: BKSAPO Box 7871East Leake, Leicestershire LE12 6WLPhone 01509 856500 kitesurfing. The BKSA is recognised by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI), HM Coastguard, International Kiteboarding Association (IKO), Power Kite Sports Federation (PKSF), Professional Kite Riders Association and all other European and International Kitesurfing national associations as the only governing body for kitesurfing in the UK.The BKSA is working towards the development of local clubs to help develop kitesurfing locally. The BKSA gives clubs a discount on BKSA membership so that local club member can join their club and get BKSA membership and hence liability insurance all for a reasonable price. We are currently developing dialogue with local councils and beach owners to improve and maintain access to the water as we can see that bans to the sport can be caused by ignorance and miss information.The BKSA National Training officer has developed instructor training courses which has qualified over well over 100 instructors meeting BKSA and IKO (International Kiteboarding Organisation) standards of instruction. There are currently 20 BKSA training centres in the UK and a growing number throughout the world. As well as running have-a-go days throughout the country for all ages. There is a particularly active junior membership. Hours: BKSA membership processing, every Tuesday afternoon from 1pm - 5.00pmBKSA membership queries, every Wednesday afternoon from 1pm - 5.00pmThe BKSA phone line has now changed, the number is 01509 856500. If you want to speak to a BKSA representative, calls will be answered on Wednesday afternoon. All other times, there will be a answer phone, please leave a clear message stating your name, number and your query. The BKSA will endeavour to return your calls on Wednesday afternoons. Email: Info@kitesurfing.orgWeb: British Kite Surfing Association Lacrosse English Lacrosse AssociationHistory Lacrosse was originally played by Native Americans and was called “Lacrosse” by Jesuit missionaries who first observed the game. The game was first codified and organised in Canada. Canadians introduced the game to the UK in 1867. Clubs soon began to form and the North of England Lacrosse Association was formed in 1879. England’s first international games were played against Ireland (1881), Canada (1883) and USA (1884). The English Lacrosse Union was formed in 1892 as the National Governing Body for Men’s Lacrosse. The Governing Body for Women’s Lacrosse, The All England Women’s Lacrosse Association was founded in 1912. In 1996, under the guidance of Sport England , the ELU and AEWLA amalgamated to form the English Lacrosse Association. During the amalagamation process the association was chaired by a Sport England Officer. English Lacrosse Association Lacrosse-the gameLacrosse is a team game where players pass the ball to each other using a stick with a net. Goals are scored by shooting the ball into a goal net. Lacrosse is an athletic, physical and skilful game played by males and females. Men’s Lacrosse is played by teams of ten players a side and substitution is normal . Men wear protective equipment including helmets, gloves and arm padding which means that, although physical, injuries are unusual. Women’s Lacrosse is non-contact and a graceful and skilful sport. Until very recently the playing field for women’s Lacrosse did not have fixed boundaries which reflected the native American origins of the game. In the 1980s the game of POP Lacrosse was introduced. This is a non-contact game which uses inexpensive plastic- headed sticks. POP Lacrosse has become very popular with primary schools and is particularly suitable for delivering Key Stages in the National PE Curriculum . The ELA has recently introduced LAX which is a transitional non-contact game using proper Lacrosse sticks. LAX makes the transition between POP and men’s and women’s field Lacrosse. LAX is being increasingly played ,particularly in colleges and universities, as Mixed Lacrosse. Facilities requirement Lacrosse demands on facilities are less onerous than those made by many sports. Lacrosse requires good grass surfaces and a number of Lacrosse clubs have moved onto fields which have been vacated by hockey and other sports. Microlight Flying The British Microlight Aircraft Association website has all the information you need about the sport, what training is required, how to get a trial lesson (all clubs and schools in UK and British schools overseas are listed), and links to other microlight related sites. Visit it at: www.bmaa.org British Microlight Aircraft Association Mini Golf The British Minigolf Association can provide details of affiliated clubs and courses throughout the country; as well as dates of forthcoming tournaments, which beginners are welcome to enter. For more information, visit the British Mini Golf website or e-mail the BMGA MotoGP Racing Motorsport Index Racing Calendar 2007 Official MotoGP Tickets Moto Grand Prix Muzzle Loaders Parachuting & Skydiving British Parachute Association The BPA website has everything you need to know about where to start and how to progress in skydiving, with a list of all the BPA Affiliated clubs and drop zones in the UK and their contact details. Alternatively contact us at the BPA Office: Petanque British Petanque FederationThus there is archaeological evidence that a form of pétanque was played over seventy centuries ago. Subsequently there have been historical references in both France and England at the time of and . What connects Sir Francis Drake Edward the Third, Elizabeth the First, and an egyptian prince of the 52nd Century B.C.have played on the Hoe at Plymouth? Two balls and a jack were unearthed in the sarcophagus of an of the Egyptian prince of the 52nd Century The B.P.A. was founded in 1974 by a small group of enthusiasts and has developed into a fully-fledged sport served by a permanent staff based at Coventry. There are now 320 affiliated clubs and over 4,000 members. The sport continues to grow in popularity as is evidenced by a steady growth in membership, the number of clubs, and areas gaining regional status. It is particularly pleasing to note the number of junior players entering the sport as a result of the B.P.A.'s youth policy. Polo Welcome to the Hurlingham Polo Association The Hurlingham Polo Association (HPA) is the governing body of polo in the UK, Ireland and many other countries throughout the world. As such, it is responsible for the regulations and rules under which the game is played. This includes the handicapping of any one playing in the U.K. or Ireland. The object of the HPA is to further the interests of polo generally and support by all possible means the common interests of its affiliated clubs and associations. Rambling & Walking The Ramblers Association We are Britain's biggest walking charity. We've been working for over 70 years to promote walking and to improve conditions for everyone who walks in England, Scotland and Wales. Lee Valley Park Along the Lee Valley between east London and Ware 4,050ha/10,000 acres A mosaic of countryside areas, urban green spaces, heritage sites, country parks, nature reserves and lake and riverside trails along one of the Thames' major tributaries, the Lee (or Lea), from its confluence at Bow Creek in the heart of east London along the boundary of Hertfordshire and Essex to Ware. Roller Hockey The National Roller Hockey Association of EnglandThe National Roller Hockey Association of England (NRHA) is the official governing body of Roller Hockey in England and was established in 1896, making it the sports oldest recognised association. Rowing Rowing is available to everybody, be it on land or on water. Anyone of any age can start rowing, at school, university or a club. We have over five hundred rowing clubs, using rivers, canals, reservoirs and seas all around the country, and their member's range from 9 to 80 years in age. These clubs welcome new recruits and offer a free trial for people interested in getting into the sport.The Amateur Rowing Association (ARA) is the national governing body for both British and English rowing and is recognised as the national federation by the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés d'Aviron (FISA), National Olympic Committee (NOC) and National Paralympic Committee (NPC). The British Scooter Sport OrganisationScooter Racing http://www.scooterracing.org.uk/ SCOOTER RACING 2007Scooter racing has evolved from very innocent Reliability Trials held by the Lambretta and Vespa Clubs back in the early 60’s to the high speed racing of the 21st century. Racing for scooters was deadly serious and in the early 70’s it arrived. Over the following years scooter racing evolved into a serious sport and produced many fine young sports men and ladies. The BSSO are a Non Territorial Club within the Auto Cycle Union (ACU). The ACU is the appointed body to run two wheeled motorised sport in the UK. Under the ACU the BSSO looks after the scooter sport side of the business. The BSSO currently run classes for almost any scooter produced. The classes start from 50cc and run up to 650cc. These cover both Solo and Sidecar classes. The race meetings take place at different venues throughout the season and the 2003 Calendar is currently shown at www.scooterracing.org.uk Riders as young as 11 and up can enter events and ride in the National Championships. Older riders are also encouraged, however certain regulations cover both young and older riders. Membership to the BSSO is only £10. Once you have joined the BSSO you can then apply for an ACU race licence. This is strictly controlled by the ACU who issue the licences. Once you have your licence this then allows you to race your scooter. To join the BSSO - Print the Inquiry Form at www.scooterracing.org.uk and Fax it to the FAX number shown for more details. Your first point of contact is to Fax the inquiry form to Geoff Mason. He has all the information you require and will respond by contacting you. He will send you information and once you have joined the BSSO he will then send you a Race Pack. The race pack includes all the entry forms for entering meetings, and all the details of times and criteria to be met by you for each meeting. Racing includes practices and at least two races. There are also weekend events at some venues.For more information email info@scooterracing.org.uk Sea Angling Shooting http://www.scooterracing.org.uk/ Skiing Skis have been used for getting around in the mountains for thousands of years. However the modern sport of downhill alpine skiing is only about a hundred years old, and was largely developed by ’mad’ British tourists. Now it is a very popular and well-developed sport and hundreds of thousands of us go abroad for skiing holidays every year. Once you’ve tried it you’ll be addicted to the exhilaration of speeding through beautiful mountain scenery in the crisp winter sunshine. However you don’t need to go abroad to learn to ski. The UK is special in that we can practice 365 days a year, thanks to a network of artificial slopes. Most people are within 50 miles of at least one such facilityfor more info contact www.englishski.org . Slot Car Racing Table Tennis The English Table Tennis Association (ETTA) is the governing body of table tennis in England , responsible for representing, coordinating, administering, regulating, promoting, marketing and developing the sport in close cooperation with related bodies such as the English Schools Table Tennis Association (ESTTA) and the British Table Tennis Association for People with Disabilities (BTTAD). Triathlon Weight Lifting THE BWLA AND HOW IT IS GOVERNED Among the objectives of the BAWLA is to promote Weightlifting and Powerlifting as competitive sports; using free weights and exercise machines for developing Fitness and Strength work through progressive resistance training; and providing assistance work in achieving success in other sports. The government of the BAWLA is vested in the Central Council comprising of the: President, Chairman, Chief Executive, Treasurer, Secretaries of the 12 Divisions and 5 Standing Committees (see Contacts).
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