Tag: Isle of Man Sporting Excellence Programme
Louise Corkill delighted to earn first England Cap
The long awaited news came after months of England trials and assessments for Leeds University student Louise Corkill, who has been named in the England Under 21 squad to face Germany from 16th – 20th May at Lilleshall National Sports Centre. Louise is in her final year at University, and only heard news of her [...]
Keith Gerrard looks ahead to Glasgow 2014
Double English National Cross Country Champion Keith Gerrard admits he is very excited by the prospect of representing the Isle of Man at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, and perhaps putting athletics on the map for the Island, after so much success for the cyclists. Sunday 10 March marks 500 days until the start of the [...]
Sporting Excellence programme prepares athletes for year ahead
After a highly successful launch last year, the first education day for the Isle of Man Sporting Excellence programme in 2013 took place on Saturday 2 March at the National Sports Centre with special guests from the world of cycling and athletics. Former GB cyclist Bryan Steel and Tony Lester, one of the UK’s leading [...]
ISLE OF MAN SPORTING EXCELLENCE PROGRAMME GATHERS PACE
The Isle of Man Sporting Excellence Programme, delivered by Kelly Holmes Education made a much anticipated return to the Island last weekend on Saturday 24 November. The programme was launched by Dame Kelly and her team in October with a two day workshop at the National Sports Centre plus special appearances from Olympic Bronze medallist, [...]
DAME KELLY HOLMES LAUNCHES SPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMME
Double Olympic Champion Dame Kelly Holmes officially launched the Isle of Man Sporting Excellence Programme at the National Sports Centre last weekend with special guests from the Island’s sporting fraternity and VIPs in attendance plus Olympic Bronze medallist, GB Hockey player Alex Danson and Olympic cycling Champion Peter Kennaugh. After winning the Isle of Man’s [...]
LOCAL ATHLETES RECEIVE INVITE FROM DAME KELLY HOLMES TO SPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMME ON ISLAND
Excitement is really building ahead of the launch of the Isle of Man Sporting Excellence Programme, which will be delivered by Kelly Holmes Education on the 6th and 7th October 2012. Over 50 selected athletes who have demonstrated great promise in a number of sporting disciplines including athletics, cycling, netball, rugby, equestrian, archery and shooting [...]
DAME KELLY HOLMES TO LEAD ISLE OF MAN SPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMME
Sport on the Isle of Man has received a huge boost with news that Kelly Holmes Education will deliver the Isle of Man Sporting Excellence Programme and inspire a whole new generation of sports champions on the island. The Double Olympic Champion who cemented a place in sporting history at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games has confirmed her [...]
