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across the UK, as part of the Startrack ini- tiative, to allow aspiring young athletes to have a go. The athletics teaching resource, El-
evating Athletics, has been provided to schools across the country for free. They comprise lesson plans, guidance sheets instruction posters and ongoing down- loadable resource cards, to empower teachers to run athletics sessions for all age groups. Coaches are key to elite success and
anyone inspired to start coaching can un- dertake training at no cost to themselves, for the next year, as UKA is underwriting the cost of module-based coaching.
BOXING The Amateur Boxing Association (ABAE) expects GB Boxing’s Olympic success, especially the performance of Nicola Adams, as boxing’s first female British Olympic champion, will see an unprece- dented level of interest in the sport. An Olympic Legacy Line has been
launched, where people of all ages can register their interest and find out more about the sport and how to get involved. Earlier this year, ABAE launched a
programme for university students, Uppercut, and a new competition for women, the Women’s Box Series, both of which are aimed at providing a positive and supportive experience of competi- tion and which will help improve the talent pathway. A new fitness product, BOX, will be
launched in the autumn, which aims to provide people with an opportunity to
The OnBoard scheme helps young people to learn to sail
take part in fitness studio-based boxing. The ABAE will train qualified gym and fit- ness instructors to deliver a range of BOX sessions, which encourage the retention of participants through increased variety and progression.
SAILING With Ben Ainslie achieving his sixth Olympic gold, sailing was in the spotlight again at the Games. The Royal Yacht- ing Association (RYA) is looking to bring sailing to more people, no matter where
they live, through its Sail for Gold Pro- gramme. The NGB will also be working with clubs and centres post-Games to run ‘have a go’ sessions and open days. RYA regional development officers
are working with clubs to provide guid- ance on how to increase and sustain their membership with regular visits and work- shops. The OnBoard scheme is aimed at teaching youngsters to sail through schools, clubs, training centres and youth groups, while under 15s can learn to windsurf at local Team15 sessions.
MY EXPERIENCE
Buoyed by the success of our Team GB sailors, I decided to try sailing as my post-Olympic sporting fad and booked a lesson, near Falmouth, on the waters where Ben Ainslie learned. Conditions were perfect: blue skies
and a force three wind. Apart from a nervous moment when one side of the boat dipped into the water mid-tack and the instructor had to swiftly let the sail out, it was easier than I was expecting. Although I have neither the time
nor the money for my own boat, on the basis of the taster session, I’d like to do the RYA course. This would qual- ify me to hire a boat, which would be great fun for special occasions.
The Women’s Box Series provides a positive and supportive experience
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