First Step News
FIRST STEP HALF TERM GYMNASTICS CAMP
Thursday 18th February saw over 50 children from Hull and East Riding take part in First Step Sport’s Brand New Gymnastics Camp at the Gemtec Arena!
The children enjoyed a fun packed day in which they all had the opportunities to sample some of the Best Gymnastics Facilities in East Yorkshire. Due to demand the the camp will be returning in the Easter Holiday’s so please contact First Step Sports for more details on 01482 218753. First Step Sports would also like to thank Hull Gymnastics Academy for loaning their equipment for the day.
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FIRST STEP LEAD NEWPORT TO VICTORY
Congratulations to Newport Primary School for winning the Howden School and Technology College Dance competition for primary schools. First Step Dance worked hard with this year 6 class and their teacher during curriculum time each week, to choreograph a winning performance in which the children created movement based on the set stimuli ‘places’. Thinking about Africa we looked at the different animals that live there and explored their characteristics through movement and set tasks. From this the children created a final piece of dance, choreographed to a song from the film ‘The Lion King’ to which they performed wearing colourful animal masks and costumes. The result was an enjoyable and outstanding performance in which they came first and proudly represented their school. If you would like First Step Dance to help you work towards a performance please click on the enquire button.
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QUALITY COACHES RECOGNISED
Congratulations to our Gymnastics coordinator Amy Marshall who was nominated for Humber Sporting Heroes Amateur coach of the year Award for her work developing Hull Gymnastics Academy.
IMPROVING DANCE PROVISION IN YORKSHIRE
Our Dance Coordinator Laura Conyers has been accepted onto ENYAN (England National Youth Arts Network) Yorkshire Regional Advisory Panel. She will be part of the team tasked with raising the profile and support for youth arts in the region.
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TRUST PARTNERSHIP TAKES FIRST STEP
Developing in Partnership. 5th September 09 Tonight sees the Launch of a brand new development Partnership between two organisations with a passion for increasing sporting opportunities for young people. Hull Kingston Rovers Trust have formed a development partnership with children’s coaching provider First Step Sports. Working in Hull and East Riding Schools First Step’s team of PE specialists have built up a reputation for excellence in the delivery of school sport and dance and have become the preferred choice for many schools in the region, covering PPA time, delivering PE lessons, afterschool activities and Fundraising programs. First Step pride themselves on their professionalism and reputation within schools. Every member of the team has a passion for sport and coaching, First Step aim to provide schools with a cost effective solution for all their sports needs. Delivering a top quality service is of the highest priority, as well as creating a good working relationship with all staff and pupils. After initial discussions between Trust Manager Lora Webster and First Step Managing Director James Moore it was clear that the two organisations complimented each others vision. Both organisations will be actively promoting the educational and health benefits of each others projects, such as the Trust’s Fit 2 Live initiative which focuses on health, fitness and nutrition, an engaging program of sporting activities and education which teaches primary school children the importance of healthy living and how fitness and nutrition improves a child’s physical and mental development. James said “We are a positive proactive company and working with the Trust will help us both to reach our goals quicker. The Trust have so many fantastic programs it only makes sense to be promoting them alongside ours.” Outside schools First Step run successful Academies in Athletics, Cricket, Dance and Cheerleading. Some of the Dancers and Cheerleaders are at the game tonight and you will see them perform at half time, please give them your support as they have been working hard towards their performance this evening with co-ordinators Laura Conyers and Amy Marshall. First Step and the Trust will be developing Dance and Cheerleading Academies together in the near future. Contact First Step for information on their current academies. 
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YOUR GAME HULL
28th July 2009
Members of the First Step Team Visited the BBC's Your Game event at the Hull University and managed to meet up with BBC 1xtra DJ, Ace. Your Game 2009 was great opportunity to see how training and grants can benefit community groups and clubs around the city. Watch highlights of the action here.
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GB SPRINTER VISITS SKIDBY SCHOOL
Tim Abeyie Visits Skidby School: Tim came to school on Friday July 3rd to talk to the children about his running for Great Britain and his training ahead of the Olympics in London in 2012. The visit was organised by First Step, the company that provides the schools after school activities of Drama, stagecraft and Cheerleading. Full story here
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NATIONAL SCHOOL SPORTS WEEK VISIT
Track Star Tim hands out gold medals to Sproatleys Olympians
By Terry Bearpark, South Holderness Gazette, 25th June 09
SPROATLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL pupils celebrated National School Sports Week with their own Olympic games, including a lavish opening ceremony. The young athletes were split into teams, representing the five continents and tool part in all manner of racers and events, with participation being more important than winning. Unfortunately, the planned closing ceremony at the end of last week’s event had to be cancelled. However, the excited youngsters were pleased to welcome 200 metres Commonwealth Games champion and 2012 Olympic hopeful Tim Abeyie to present medals. He has gained many successes, notably in national championships and European events, and is based in Loughborough. Tim is an ambassador for the First Step Sports who work in the school delivering PE lessons. First Step employs coaches and athletes with a background in various sports and by utilising specialists in various sports they can ensure that skills are correctly taught. The aim is to engage those children who are not usually interested in sports with coaches and athletes serving as role models and inspiration to the children on the programs. In keeping with the Olympic tradition, the five Olympic rings were reproduced in the school hall, and were made by using paper templates of every pupil’s hands. The whole games events were organized by the teachers Claire Rhodes and Fay Crawforth.
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TAKE FIRST STEPS TO RECOVERY
Claudia Tanner, Hull Daily Mail
Businesses across Hull are being given extra help by the City Council to combat the recession.
A range of packages are on offer to help create employment opportunities and inject wealth into the local economy. As part of the Mail’s Bounce Back campaign, it is important businesses are aware of what is available to help them through these challenging financial times. Hull Deal was launched in May, providing a comprehensive package of support for start-up businesses. The package, formed in collaboration with Business Link, brings together a range of support, designed to guide entrepreneurs through the process of setting up a business. Paul Burnley, business programmes manager for the council, said: “Hull City Council recognises the importance of providing active support for businesses both established and new, as well as those considering moving to the city. “There has been help available for local firms provided through the council and a range of partners, and there is now a package of extra initiatives to help businesses in today’s difficult trading conditions.” Another scheme is a freeze on rent for a year for small businesses occupying 200 council-run units. The move has been praised by businesses in the centres, which currently pay from £864 to £15,996 per annum in rent. First Step at the Louis Pearlman Centre in West Hull provides a children’s sports coaching service to schools and parents. It is benefiting from the scheme, which began in May. It has also taken advantage of a project offering financial help with wages, called the Local Work Guarantee Scheme. Managing Director James Moore said the support had been invaluable during difficult times.
He said: “While our business through schools hasn’t been affected by the recession, we have seen a drop in the number of parents taking up our services as people have less disposable income. “Over the past year, sales in this area – of which represents 40 per cent of our business has decreased. So adding value to parents is really important.“We’ve been able to use the money we’ve saved from the rent freeze to spend a bit extra on marketing and now our school work is increasing. Last month, we were able to move to larger premises within the Louis Pearlman Centre, thanks to this help.” Mr. Moore, who started out in business in 2007, said the Local Work Guarantee Scheme had also helped the company with its expansion plans. The £10m project, which started in April, provides wage subsidies to employers who take job-seekers on following a work trial. First Step has taken on two job-seekers for a test period. Mr. Moore said: “The trail is at no cost to the business, which is great. If it works out well we get financial help with the wages. It’s a fantastic idea.” Bob Ferraby, investment programme manager for the scheme, said it provides enormous benefits for both job-seekers and companies. He said: “It’s a huge and project that will run for at least two and is expected to give 1,500 jobseekers the opportunity to get into work.”
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Cwmbran Star Track
Top athletes coach youngsters
Fifty eight children have spent the week being coached by international athletes at Cwmbran Stadium.
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Barry Indoor Athletics
Athletics: School is fast-tracking its pupils
Feb 6 2008 by Anthony Woolford, South Wales Echo
A VALE of Glamorgan secondary school is leading the way in offering indoor athletics opportunities for its pupils.
Athletics is increasing in popularity among many youngsters, and Ysgol Gyfun Bro Morgannwg in Barry has responded by starting a new evening club and organising a special half-term programme (February 11-15). Read More
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Barry Harriers Development
Athletics: More athletes wanted at Barry
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Jul 4 2007 |
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by Anthony Woolford, South Wales Echo |
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A KEEN young sprinter is aiming for a personal best to boost the activities of a Vale of Glamorgan-based athletics club. Working on a part-time basis as the new development officer with Barry and Vale Harriers, under the direction of chairman Fred Malkin, James Moore will also liaise with the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Dragon Sport and Sports Development teams. |
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Saturday Morning Athletics
Athletics: Children get their chance to Shine at the STAR
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Jun 20 2007 |
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by Our Correspondent, South Wales Echo |
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With the 2012 Olympics in sight, a new generation of youngsters are passing the finishing line in the heart of Cardiff, writes Matt Cutler. The UK Athletics Shine Awards project has been attracting children aged seven-11 from the Splott, Tremorfa, Adamsdown and Roath areas, . |
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