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Record number of schools achieve School Games Mark

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Congratulations to evhttps://www.yorkshiresport.org/whats-new/news/record-number-of-schools-achieve-school-games-mark#ery school that’s earned a School Games Mark this year. A record 10,226 schools across England have achieved the award, the highest number since it began.

South Yorkshire Active Start: Year Two impact report published

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Two years in, our early-years physical activity programme, working with practitioners across all four South Yorkshire districts, is going from strength to strength.

Active and Healthy Ageing event brings partners together in Goole

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:01:00 +0000

Partners from across Yorkshire and Humber came together in Goole for the latest Sharing the Learning event, focusing on active and healthy ageing.

Free trauma informed coaching workshops for West Yorkshire clubs

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:16:00 +0000

Are you involved in coaching at a club or organisation in West Yorkshire? We’re running a series of online Positive Coaching workshops for clubs and organisations across West Yorkshire.

YSF Safeguarding and Welfare News - October 2026

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:09:00 +0000

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Women's football could come home to Millmoor under ambitious £9.5m vision

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:52:00 +0000

A bold new vision could see one of South Yorkshire's most iconic sporting venues brought back to life, while creating a lasting legacy for women's football and community sport.

YSF celebrates Doncaster’s finest at the Heart of Doncaster Awards

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:10:00 +0000

Yorkshire Sport Foundation joined partners, community heroes and local organisations to celebrate the incredible people and groups making a difference across the borough at the Heart of Doncaster Awards.

#PlanetPossible podcast: can sport drive climate action?

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Can sport inspire communities to take action on climate and sustainability? That's the question at the heart of the latest #PlanetPossible podcast episode, which explores how sport can be a powerful force for environmental awareness and change.

Practising what we preach: Team YSF completes the 20 in 20 challenge

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:02:00 +0000

After 20 days of movement, motivation, and friendly competition, colleagues across Yorkshire Sport Foundation have successfully completed the National Fitness Day 20 in 20 Challenge.

YSF attends Sheffield PE conference

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:25:00 +0000

Wednesday 23 September saw the annual Sheffield PE Conference take place at Hillsborough Stadium, bringing together education leaders and PE professionals from across the city.

Lead the Change programme shortlisted for National Partnership Award

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:13:00 +0000

West Riding County FA have been shortlisted for a 'Partnership' award for Lead the Change at the County FA recognition awards.

Team YSF prepares to get moving for National Fitness Day 2026

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0000

On Wednesday 16 September 2026, colleagues from across Yorkshire Sport Foundation will join thousands of people across the UK in celebrating National Fitness Day, a day dedicated to highlighting the benefits of movement for both our physical and mental well-being.

Rashida Salloo appointed as Everybody Active Chair

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Experienced community leader to help shape a healthier, happier and more active Kirklees

Leading the Movement: Empowering leaders to tackle inequalities

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Sport England’s Leading the Movement programme, funded by The National Lottery, is a long-term commitment to upskill, empower, and connect leaders to help them tackle inequalities in sport and physical activity. Here's how we're supporting it.

University of Bradford’s Creating Active Schools (CAS) programme shortlisted for prestigious THE award

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:23:00 +0000

The University of Bradford has received national recognition after its Creating Active Schools (CAS) programme was shortlisted for a Times Higher Education (THE) Award 2026 in the Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community category.

Yorkshire and Humber climate and sport conference inspires collaboration and action

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0000

The first-ever Yorkshire and Humber climate and sport conference has been celebrated as a fantastic success, bringing together organisations, partners and passionate individuals who share a commitment to creating a more sustainable future for sport and physical activity across the region.

YSF Safeguarding and Welfare News - August 2026

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0000

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YSF supports UPLIFT Festival across Rotherham this summer

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Yorkshire Sport Foundation has proudly supported the development and delivery of the UPLIFT Festival across Rotherham, helping bring exciting opportunities for children and families to get active, creative and connected throughout the summer.

Driving change: Tahir Akram’s real-life leadership story

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Sport England - Leading the Movement is supporting sector leaders to confidently and successfully drive the change needed to tackle inequalities in sport and physical activity and achieve the ambitions of Uniting the Movement.

Kirklees schools come together to celebrate whole-school physical activity pilot

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:55:00 +0000

Earlier this year, Yorkshire Sport Foundation (YSF) began an exciting new project in Kirklees, made possible through Sport England's Place Expansion funding.