Coventry Sports Foundation in the Media

Hundreds of families across Coventry are being helped to stay fit and healthy thanks to a scheme which has doubled in popularity in its first year.

Coventry Sports Foundation recently scored a perfect 10 after 10 members reached a decade of membership.

The experience of nearly drowning would leave many with a life-long aversion to swimming – but not one leisure centre employee.

A Midlands-based sport and leisure charity has been recognised for its commitment to developing its workforce after chalking up 11,898 hours of staff training during a 12-month period.

One of the Midlands most unusual meeting venues is set for a buoyant future after undergoing a £20,000 refurbishment.

Youngsters from across the region dug deep to brush up on their volunteering credentials and revamp a city leisure centre.

An exercise class with a difference is set to offer three times the usual level of fun after it was launched in Coventry.

A fundraising Zumbathon was hailed as a huge success after it raised over £800 for charity.

A Coventry school has linked up with its neighbour to secure sponsorship worth thousands of pounds and support a life-changing project inspired by London 2012.

"We have met people of all ages and from all walks of life. It is a sociable place to be."

Youngsters from across the region have been experiencing a challenging time at two city leisure centres.

A former electronics engineer is aiming to spark a new craze across the city after he gave up his career to study an ancient Chinese martial art.

An Olympics-inspired project is to boost sports participation in African schools at the same time as bringing clean drinking water to hundreds of children.

Companies from across the region have teamed up to tackle a disease which affects thousands of people by holding a charity football tournament.

Wet weather failed to dampen the mood as hundreds of people attended a fun-filled summer fete in the city.

An Olympics-inspired project is to boost sports participation in African schools at the same time as bringing clean drinking water to hundreds of children.

A fun-filled family day is set to be held at a city leisure centre with visits from some high profile guests.

A Blue Peter presenter has been given some last minute swimming pointers at a Coventry school ahead of diving into a big challenge.

A lasting tribute to a popular Coventry rugby player, who died aged just 22-years-old, has been unveiled in his home city on his birthday.

Glamour, glitter and gleaming smiles will be the order of the day as a team of leisure centre staff take to the dance floor for a good cause.

Primary school children are being given the chance to enjoy afterschool activities thanks to a charity.

“Using ‘Lifestyles’ at the age of 78 has helped me continue to work part time at a supermarket where I am lifting heavy boxes”

The climax of the Six Nations rugby tournament is being given some added bite at a Coventry leisure centre.

A group of sports and leisure staff are honing their dance skills - strictly for a good cause.

A Coventry leisure centre has hit the right note with an all female musical group after a move to a new home produced an unexpected silver lining.

An innovative new form of exercise is set to make a splash in Coventry as people aim to get in shape for the New Year.

“I was told recently by my physio if I don’t use my muscles they will deteriorate, so it is important that I keep using the gym, as my main goal is to walk again”

Coventry Sports Foundation has secured a triple signing which will see youngsters in the city receive top class sports coaching.

The main pool at the Coventry Sports Foundation managed centre is set to re-open Monday, December 6 following the completion of essential maintenance work.

The first Coventry Sports Foundation Toddlerthon proved a success as youngsters raised over £500 for charity.

Frisbee is a game many associate with relaxing afternoons in the park or casual days at the beach – but to a selection of elite athletes heading for Coventry, it is much more important than that.

A Coventry leisure centre has proved it is in pole position when it comes to innovative fitness classes after adding a famous face to its membership list.

A new face at a Coventry leisure centre is hoping to continue a proud tradition of loyalty at the venue.

Olympic stars of the past and future made a splash at a Coventry leisure centre as the new short term pool opened its doors.

Coventry took centre stage as the argument to use technology in football gathered pace when the latest gadgets were tested in the city for a TV programme.

A Coventry leisure centre is set to build a state-of-the-art short term swimming pool.

Listen back to our 'Lifestyles' girls radio workout live on BBC Coventry and Warwickshire.

Budding young footballers are being given the chance to shine thanks to a successful coaching scheme in Coventry.

Two of children’s television’s biggest stars will be boarding the Ninky Nonk train to Coventry next month!

BMX and cycling enthusiasts will be able to hone their skills at a purpose built £50,000 track in Coventry.

A newly launched swimming scheme in Coventry is already making a splash with the city’s schoolchildren.

Finham Primary School, in Green Lane, has been able to offer its children the chance to take part in numerous sports this academic year, including nine through a partnership with Coventry Sports Foundation.

Coventry could produce the next generation of Rugby League superstars after the sport’s West Midlands’ regional player development centre was established in the city.

A Coventry man is set to take on the London Marathon after a charity helped change his niece’s life.

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