Back into Sport
Welcome to 2008 - will this be the year you take the plunge and get BACK INTO SPORT?
West Yorkshire Sport want to help you make the most of a long and healthy life, and we believe sport is the best way to enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle and make new friends.
Why not join us and feel great in 2008!
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Made the change?
Want to share your story? Mail me and share it with us. julian.pratt@wysport.co.uk
News - Events - Ideas
 | Keep in touch with rugby8th May 2008 Residents in Bradford are being invited to take part in a touch rugby competition this summer ... More... |
 | Back to Health with Aquamed8th May 2008 Aquamed is low impact water-based exercise which, being non-weight bearing, can help to ... More... |
 | Take the First Steps to Health in Adult Learners Week8th May 2008 Two special walks have been organised for Adult Learners Week (17-23 May) to encourage people to ... More... |
 | Picnic Walks in the Colne Valley8th May 2008 A walk from the Golcar Appleyard Picnic Site in Golcar completes a trilogy of leaflets ... More... |
 | Bluebell Walk in Farnley Tyas7th May 2008 Enjoy the fragrant smell of bluebells in a walk around the Farnley Tyas area on Tuesday, May 13. ... More... |
 | Sporty crafts at the gallery6th May 2008 Children are invited to a fun morning making crafts with a sporting theme. They can make ... More... |
 | Summer Edition of 'WAC' out now30th April 2008 The summer edition of ‘Wild About Countryside in Kirklees’ (WAC) is now available from ... More... |
 | Walk Leaders Training Day30th April 2008 The Kirklees Walking Network is running another training day for volunteer walk leaders on ... More... |
 | Keep in touch30th April 2008 Bradford Bulls players Iestyn Harris and Glen Morrison were on hand to show their support for ... More... |
 | Play Cricket at Almondbury30th April 2008 Young players - boys and girls - are wanted for a new under-13 team at Almondbury Cricket Club. ... More... |
 | Batley Families On The MEND30th April 2008 Ten-year-old Wesley Carter, from Batley, used to eat unhealthy food and did little physical ... More... |
 | New Chickenley Health Walks24th April 2008 People can take the first steps to health with new regular Monday walks around Chickenley, ... More... |
 | Cheerleading at Hamara24th April 2008 Come along and learn how to… Chant & Cheer, Tumble, Stunt, Dance and much more…. We ... More... |
 | A day of dance!!!!!24th April 2008 The University of Huddersfield Sport and Fitness Department is hosting a Dance Workshop on, ... More... |
 | Launch of Honley Woods Circular Walk24th April 2008 A new way-marked circular walk in Honley Woods is being launched on Sunday, May 4. The walk has ... More... |
 | Want to compete for a chance to play at a premiership ground?24th April 2008 Register now for The Gillette Bobby Moore Fund Championship – a 5-a-side football tournament ... More... |
 | Nordic walking - Video Profile18th April 2008 Nordic Walking is the latest craze to hit this country and now it is coming to Kirklees! ... More... |
 | Calling all businesses for the 2008 World Corporate Games in Leeds!17th April 2008 Calling all businesses for the 2008 World Corporate Games in Leeds! This year the World ... More... |
 | Beltain Beckons!17th April 2008 Where better to meet the arrival of summer than the highest point in the Huddersfield landscape ... More... |
 | Accolade for Kirklees PALS16th April 2008 Kirklees PALS (Practice Active Leisure Scheme) was one of the regional finalists in the NHS ... More... |
 | New Discount for Kirklees Passport Holders16th April 2008 The Health and Beauty Comfort Zone in Dewsbury has joined the Kirklees Passport scheme and will ... More... |
 | Touch rugby comes to Bradford10th April 2008 Touch Rugby is finally here! Hanson School, Goals Centre. Type: Sports & Recreation ... More... |
 | Turn on the Tap Challenge10th April 2008 Will you walk four miles to stop others having to walk for miles every day to find water? That ... More... |
 | Train for the "Race for life"9th April 2008 Training help is at hand for women planning to take part in this year’s Huddersfield ‘Race ... More... |
 | West Yorkshire’s populations leading way in adopting more active lifestyles9th April 2008 Latest research from Sport England has shown a significant increase in the number of adults in ... More... |
 | Jump and Shout9th April 2008 Youngsters who are learning to dance in activity clubs run by Kirklees Physical Activity ... More... |
 | Picnic Walks in the Colne Valley9th April 2008 Two new walking leaflets encourage people to walk and explore the Colne Valley countryside while ... More... |
 | Monday Muck-About On The MUGA4th April 2008 A new session of fun sports for adults is starting at Leeds Road Playing Fields on Mondays, from ... More... |
 | Robyn leads the cheer for tiny tots3rd April 2008 Former Neighbours television star, Robyn Charlesworth gave 'tiny tots' the chance take part in ... More... |
 | Boxing and rugby for girls - Try it!2nd April 2008 Come and try out NEW sports with just GIRLS for FREE! Freeston Leisure Centre, Favell Avenue, ... More... |
 | New Sport4Life Badminton Courses2nd April 2008 The Kirklees Sport4Life scheme has introduced three new badminton courses to encourage adults to ... More... |
 | One, two, three, four - Cheer again cos we want more!26th March 2008 World of Fitness received funding from Leeds City Council Inner North West Area Committee, to ... More... |
 | Video: Sports profile - ballroom dancing21st March 2008 Join the dozens who turn up for dance classes for adults being held in Holmfirth and ... More... |
 | Easy Riders Take the Trans-Pennine Trail in April20th March 2008 Kirklees Easy Riders - the group for people new to cycling - will be riding a section of the ... More... |
 | Easter Multi-Sport Activities20th March 2008 Youngsters can get active this Easter with a range of sports activities organised by Kirklees ... More... |
 | Easter at Oakwell20th March 2008 Head Ranger Richard Aspinall invites people to join him in search of the first signs of Spring ... More... |
 | Touch Rugby in Leeds20th March 2008 Again that time of year has come around where you need to start thinking about organising ... More... |
 | Easter view from the top14th March 2008 Visitors to Castle Hill in Huddersfield will again be able to enjoy panoramic views from the top ... More... |
 | Who are your Yorkshire Icons of sport?13th March 2008 Do you know anybody who you think should be a Yorkshire Icon? Yorkshire Bank want to hear bout ... More... |
 | B active celebrates its 10 millionth customer12th March 2008 Bradford Council's b active campaign is celebrating an incredible achievement - its 10 millionth ... More... |
 | Counting The Steps To The London Marathon12th March 2008 They will be walking the equivalent distance of the marathon in the ‘Pedometer Challenge’, a ... More... |
 | Volunteers Help People Take The Plunge7th March 2008 Water-based exercise is great for improving fitness and, because it’s non-weight bearing, ... More... |
 | Spring is in the Air6th March 2008 The recent weather might make you think otherwise but ‘Spring is in the Air’. And Kirklees ... More... |
 | Dance fever hits Kirklees6th March 2008 People didn’t need a second invitation to come dancing in Kirklees - dozens turned up at the ... More... |
 | Promoting Physical Activity with Older People seminar28th February 2008 A Guide to Leading Edge Practice and what you can do to help. Spring 2008 Programme of Regional ... More... |
 | Get into sport at Dewsbury Library28th February 2008 People can have a go at curling, cycling and dancing at Dewsbury Library on Saturday, March 8. ... More... |
 | Leeds Road Multi Terrain races28th February 2008 Entires are still being taken for the second Leeds Road Multi-Terrain Races at Leeds Road ... More... |
 | Get a spring in your step21st February 2008 Huddersfield Library will be opening its doors for a free health fair on Friday March 7 from 12 ... More... |
 | Walk With Mother Earth21st February 2008 Children can give their mums a bit of a different treat on Mothering Sunday, March 2. They are ... More... |
 | Step out and join in!21st February 2008 The Big Spring Walk is an exciting nationwide fundraising event from Help the Aged which takes ... More... |
 | Touch Rugby - Video Profile14th February 2008 This month we take a look at the up and coming sport of Touch Rugby. With all the fast paced ... More... |
 | New cycling book launched14th February 2008 ‘I’d Rather Be Cycling’, a new book produced by Huddersfield Cycle Touring Club and ... More... |
 | Everybody needs good health14th February 2008 A former Neighbours television star is launching cheerleading and drama classes to encourage ... More... |
 | A breath of fresh air this half-term7th February 2008 Get a breath of fresh air this half-term with nature walks and sports being laid on by ... More... |
 | Take the first Steps to Health7th February 2008 As winter makes way for spring and summer’s better weather, it’s a good time to think about ... More... |
 | Short Walks Around Mirfield7th February 2008 As part of its efforts to get people walking to health, the Kirklees Walking Network is ... More... |
 | Denby Dale Village Trail Walk7th February 2008 People can enjoy the countryside in and around Denby Dale and learn some of the history of the ... More... |
 | 'Get Sporty' Quiz at Oakwell7th February 2008 Sport is the name of the game at Oakwell Hall Country Park, Birstall, with a free quiz being run ... More... |
 | Bundle of activities to boost fitness7th February 2008 A whole range of exciting activities are on offer at Bradford Council's pools and leisure ... More... |
 | Multi terrain races at Leeds Road31st January 2008 Runners of all ages and abilities can take part in the second Leeds Road Multi-Terrain Races at ... More... |
 | Sport - by email!31st January 2008 If you want to get yourself or your children more involved in sport, but aren’t sure what’s ... More... |
 | Families Have 'Fusion' Fun31st January 2008 Mum and daughter Anne and Jenny McMaster had great fun at the new 'Family Fusion' session at ... More... |
 | Sport: A Positive Activity31st January 2008 How can sport help local authorities make sure young people havesufficient access to positive ... More... |
 | Why try tri?31st January 2008 Triathalon is the sport that’s sweeping across Britain with each of the three Home Nations ... More... |
 | Leeds gym leads way to 201231st January 2008 Bateson’s ABC, based at World of Fitness in Leeds is the most successful competing gym in ... More... |
 | Kirklees PALS get bicycles made for two25th January 2008 Kirklees PALS (Practice Active Leisure Scheme) has bought two tandems to help more people ... More... |
 | Family Fusion coming soon to Huddersfield25th January 2008 Youngsters who want to be more active can encourage their mums, dads, brothers and sisters to do ... More... |
 | Weight loss is a win and tonic for b active Margaret25th January 2008 A Bradford grandmother who has recovered from some major illnesses by undergoing a rigorous ... More... |
 | Swimming sensation gets in the money25th January 2008 The first beneficiary of Bradford Council’s and SportsAid’s b active sports grants has been ... More... |
 | Prop Idol expands to help cut down obesity25th January 2008 Bradford Council is extending its obesity-fighting Prop Idol initiative in 2008 with courses ... More... |
 | Castleford RUFC get Under 15s squad off the ground25th January 2008 Castleford RUFC junior section kick-started their new venture of a Girls Under 15s squad on ... More... |
 | Easy riding at Spen valley24th January 2008 February's 'Easy Riders' will take a short ride on the Spen Valley Greenway on Saturday, ... More... |
 | Extra £372 million increases opportunity for all to make healthier choices24th January 2008 A new £372 million cross-government strategy to help everyone lead healthier lives was ... More... |
 | Walk on Imbolc Day17th January 2008 Castle Hill Ranger Julian Brown invites people to join him on a walk to celebrate Imbolc, one ... More... |
 | Sport and sporting heroes under the microscope17th January 2008 Are you interested in sporting heroes of Kirklees? Do you want to learn more about the life of a ... More... |
 | Kirklees Sport4Life update10th January 2008 Sport4Life is a Kirklees-run scheme to encourage adults to take up sport or return to sport ... More... |
 | Fancy Dress walks for all the family10th January 2008 Following the regular storytimes at Dewsbury and Batley Library and Information Centres, members ... More... |
 | Raise the bar with the right attitude10th January 2008 we would like to help either yourself or your team to achieve their goals, desires and dreams ... More... |
 | Get into Goalball - 2008 training sessions10th January 2008 Goalball was invented in 1946 to help rehabilitate blinded war veterans. It is a three-a-side ... More... |
 | Swim for £1 - A Great way to start 200810th January 2008 Youngsters in the district are being encouraged to start 2008 on a high by taking advantage of a ... More... |
 | Sailing (and windsurfing) into the new year3rd January 2008 Sailing and windsurfing are two great sports for getting you active and energetic, outside in ... More... |
Look good, feel great... get active in 20083rd January 2008 Make your New Year’s resolution to become more active this year and you will not only look ... More... | |
 | Get on Track in the New Year for a New You!3rd January 2008 After the excesses of Christmas and New Year, now is the time people resolve to lose weight and ... More... |
 | Mend courses in Kirklees: Building a foundation For healthy living - For Life3rd January 2008 It’s a new year and with it comes countless resolutions by people - children as well as adults ... More... |
 | Appeal for Volunteer Walk Leaders in Chickenley3rd January 2008 Volunteers are wanted to help people in the Chickenely area of Dewsbury step out onto the road ... More... |
 | Pathways to Health relaunched in Batley and Fartown - next stop Chickenley3rd January 2008 'Pathways to Health' are aimed at getting people started on the road to better health by ... More... |