ATTENTION SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS!

This is your ONE WEEK reminder to apply for a FREE #SuperMoversForEverybody school sports kit through an initiative run by BBC Teach, ParalympicsGB & Premier League.

Find out more, apply now and share!

bbc.co.uk/teach/supermov…

Our badminton journey continued this week with the Girls Sports initiative!

The girls are progressing from complete beginners to having small rallies. It’s a fun and active way to stay fit.

Huge thanks to Coach Asma for an engaging session! 🌟

#BEAPGirlsSports #Badminton

'Sport shapes our society. As spectators, supporters, or participants, its history, lessons, & memories impact diverse communities'. - Dr. Justine Reilly.

Read more about the #SHAwards bit.ly/4bAJEpL. Thank you, The Yorkshire Post, for shining a spotlight.

Celebrating Sporting Heritage in Schools Award Winner: Eagles Foundation, Sheffield Eagles & Literacy Kicks. They delivered literacy workshops & rugby coaching to 9 primary schools in Sheffield, promoting literacy through sports journalism. Thanks for your impactful work! #SHAwards

Celebrating Asian Sporting Heritage Award Winner: Baji Bantams. Promoting cultural diversity at Bradford City AFC & beyond through match day experiences, workshops, & events. Empowering South Asian females, challenging stereotypes, & fostering inclusivity. #SHAwards

Interested in the history of sport? Considering postgraduate study? Want a distance-learning course that offers full and part-time study routes? Our MA Sports History and Culture could be for you! Applications open NOW! ICSHC dmuleicester dmu.ac.uk/study/courses/…

The Scottish Cup Final is back with a bang, promising an electrifying clash under the spotlight. 🏴⚽

If you'd like to take a step back to the game-rich history, visit the Scottish Football Museum collection via our website: bit.ly/44ybCAb

#Scottishcupfinal

Game on! Who's geared up for a little sporting magic, starting from the historic Emirates FA Cup Final to a celebration of our nation's rich sporting heritage?

Get ready to witness legends in action - who are you rooting for?

#footballhistory #sportingheritage

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 On this day in 1856, Andrew Watson was born in Guyana.

He would pioneer football at Queen's Park before becoming Scotland's first black international footballer, captaining Scotland in their 6-1 trouncing of England in 1881 ⚽️

One of Scottish football history's greats 🏅

🎙️Check out our Sporting Heritage Podcast!

Amina Abu-Shahba from Swansea University & writer David Brayley dives into Swansea's year-long project celebrating its sporting heritage.

Listen now: bit.ly/3VxK4Zd

#SportingHeritage24 #Swansea #Heritage

WW1 over 250 teams over 1,000 Games raising fortune for charity - 1 team became Intl famous for 2 undefeated Seasons - Sterling Ladies FC 'The Dagenham Invincibles' - Surely a blue plaque?
Football and War Western Front Association Cllr Darren Rodwell justaballgame?
⚽️talksport.com/football/18714…⚽️

Celebrating the #Paralympic #history of nations, disability sports organisations & museum collections. Paralympic Heritage

Save the date!
📅Wed 3rd July, BST
🕰️10 to 12 pm
🌐Zoom

Don't miss this unique opportunity to tour the NPHT Global Virtual Museum via Zoom.

Details to follow!

“The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum's commitment to recognising the contributions and triumphs of individuals from all walks of life sets a powerful example for the entire sporting community.'- Justine Reilly.

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum

Discover more: bit.ly/4ajSUgQ.

#SHAwards

Today is the day!
Come along to the Football & War: Women in Football event to be held by National Army Museum in partnership with Western Front Association, Army FA & Football and War, with Steve Bolton & Amanda Whittington amongst the experts. Book a ticket @ nam.ac.uk/whats-on/footb…

Celebrating Disability & Neurodivergent Sporting Heritage Award Winner:

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum's dedication to showcasing wheelchair tennis breaks barriers & promotes inclusivity.

Kudos for amplifying the recognition of disability sports!

@cliocliona @wimbledon

#SHAwards

Engagement managers, Sarah Envy and Sarah Ledjmi, recently attended the #NationalLottery supported Sporting Heritage Awards. It was a great celebration of the sporting heritage sector - congratulations to all the winners!

Learn more about the project: sportingheritage.org.uk/content/news/o…

🏆 Celebrating Women’s Sporting Heritage Award Winners:

Professor Fiona Skillen: Championing Scottish women's sports history.

Julia Lee Women In Rugby League 🏉💪: Pioneering Women in Rugby League project, giving overdue recognition to players.

#SHAwards #SportingHeritage24

#Dons #Aberdeen #SportAndArt

Celebrating International Museum Day with Sporting Heritage #IMD2024
Museums are key components in keeping heritage alive. Search our Collections database to discover where you can find out more about the UK's Sporting Heritage. bit.ly/SH-Collections

#InternationalMuseumDay

On this day in 1984...

Women in Sport was born🎉

Thank you to everyone who has been involved in our journey, from 1984 right through to today and beyond.

Here is an article from May 18th 1984 in the Guardian, all about the inception of our charity⤵️