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UKREiiF 2026: Join YSF at the Landscape Institute Pavilion, 19-21 May 2026

Tue, 12 May 2026 08:10:00 +0000

YSF and the Active Partnerships National Organisation (APNO), are supporting the Landscape Institute in hosting a dedicated pavilion at the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) at Leeds' Royal Armouries Museum.

Movement Fund Webinar - 21 July 2026

Fri, 08 May 2026 15:01:00 +0000

YSF is hosting two one-hour webinars on 21 July for clubs, groups and organisations who would like more information and advice on applying for Sport England's Movement Fund in South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire.

A decade of celebrating sport and physical activity in Bradford

Tue, 05 May 2026 14:33:00 +0000

The Bradford Sports Awards returned to Valley Parade for a landmark tenth anniversary celebration to recognise the outstanding sporting achievements and contributions to physical activity across the Bradford District.

South Yorkshire School Games Aqua Festival Finals Make a Splash at Maltby Leisure Centre

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:17:00 +0000

120 young swimmers from across South Yorkshire came together at Maltby Leisure Centre for the South Yorkshire School Games Aqua Festival Finals, an inspiring celebration of participation and confidence.

YSF Safeguarding and Welfare News - April 2026

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:54:00 +0000

Welcome to our April Newsletter. If you've still not invited us for a visit – what are you waiting for? Take a look at our new video where we explain who we are and how we can support you. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Celebrating excellence in disability sport across Yorkshire

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:18:00 +0000

The Disability Sport Yorkshire Awards 2026 brought together athletes, volunteers, coaches, organisations and supporters from across the region for an inspiring evening of recognition and celebration.

Move More awards celebrate Sheffield’s community stars

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:15:00 +0000

The Move More Awards is a special event celebrating the remarkable efforts of individuals and communities in promoting sport, exercise, and physical activity across Sheffield.

MP's call for new focus and funding to get the Nation moving more

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:43:00 +0000

Game On: new report from MPs aimed at getting people to move more.

Jodie Bridger is our new Director for West Yorkshire

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:21:00 +0000

YSF is pleased to announce Jodie Bridger is our new Director for West Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire School Games Winter Festival 2026

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:32:00 +0000

held at the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield on Thursday 19 March 2026.

Communities and cohesion, bringing people together

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:42:00 +0000

Sixty partners from across the region came to Leeds for a Sharing the Learning workshop focussed on supporting strong and inclusive communities.

Celebrating Iftar and women's sport

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:35:00 +0000

YSF hosted an Iftar event at the Hamara centre in Leeds, celebrating Muslim women in sport.

New Advisory Group to support disability sport

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:58:00 +0000

The West Yorkshire Disability Sport Network have started an Advisory Group to answer questions from clubs, groups and organisations who have sport and physical activity questions.

Dore take the gold at South Yorkshire School Games Basketball Finals

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:47:00 +0000

The South Yorkshire School Games Y4 Basketball Finals 2026 came to the to the Canon Medical Arena in Sheffield, the home of B. Braun Sheffield Sharks and B. Braun Sheffield Hatters.

Multi-million pound plan to boost grassroots sport in West Yorkshire

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:34:00 +0000

At least one new third-generation (3G) artificial grass pitch is proposed for each of West Yorkshire’s five districts, representing a potential £5.5 million investment into the region’s health, young people and local clubs.

The sun shines on West Yorkshire Cross Country Athletes

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:12:00 +0000

1,400 young athletes from across the county came to Temple Newsam in Leeds for the School Games 2026 Cross Country Final. The course was in the front of the stately home and the distances ranged from 1,050m to 1,450m.

Healthy life expectancy figures in Yorkshire drop below 60

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:04:00 +0000

Figures from the ONS show people in Yorkshire only have 58.8 years of healthy life, compared to 61.5 years in England. Despite modest increases in life expectancy since 2019 to 2021, healthy life expectancy (HLE) in the UK, for both males and females, decreased to its lowest level since our time series began in 2011 to 2013.

Athlete support scheme now open

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:36:00 +0000

The STARS (Supporting Talented Athletes Recognition Scheme) gets nationally ranked sports athletes free access to participating sports facilities in the county for personal training and development.

Doncaster skills plan for sport and physical activity

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:38:00 +0000

The plan aims to help recruit, support and retain a flexible, skilled and inclusive sport and physical activity local workforce, enabling people to lead healthy, active lives.

Become a YSF trustee

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:54:00 +0000

Yorkshire Sport Foundation has a fantastic opportunity to join our Board to make a real difference to people’s lives in South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire through movement, physical activity and sport.