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Gender equality in sport – Commission calls for action

Posted Monday, 13 January 2014

It may be the 21st century, but women and girls are still getting a raw deal in the world of sport. While the sector talks up equality, the reality is often different: sport governing bodies are still dominated by men, female coaches often earn less than their male counterparts and...

7 High Performance Principles for Sport

Posted Monday, 13 January 2014

Here is my attempt at High Performance concepts – seven of them (for now), which I believe transcend sport and are relevant to business. In fact, many of these were gleaned from the world of business – in my relationship with Paul Treu when he was the SA 7s coach...

Competition or Co-operation?

Posted Monday, 13 January 2014

Win-at-all-costs v the London Borough of Brent? Bad v Good? Taking part is more important than winning? Competition is what sporting contests are founded on. Yet after thousands of years, the concept still sits uncomfortably, especially in schools. Few schools are genuinely comfortable answering the fundamental question, "How Important is...

Tragedy in France: Different Legal Systems Overseas

Posted Monday, 13 January 2014

The tragic death of 12-year-old Italian prodigy Tito Traversa made headlines around the world. The cause of the accident was the failure of incorrectly assembled quickdraws during a climbing trip to Orpierre in France, prompting the Italian prosecutor to begin investigating five different suspects. As Tito’s family mourn their loss,...

Getting the Most From Your Climbing Wall

Posted Monday, 13 January 2014

The BMC have produced an article (‘Climbing in Schools’) with advice and guidance for schools with roped climbing walls or low-level traversing walls. Here you will find information about how to safely get the most from a facility, how to increase the use of a facility and how to improve...

Survival Bags: Yes or no?

Posted Monday, 13 January 2014

Opinion is divided on whether D of E groups should carry survival bags on their expeditions. If your group is caught out on the hill and needs to wait until help arrives, they may to seek shelter from the elements. It could even be useful for an injured person. If...