October 2021 news
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Panagarry to lead the charge at upcoming Fast 5 tournament
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning and Vitality Roses mid-courter Nat Panagarry will step into the role of Head Coach this weekend at the British Fast-5 All Stars competition.
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Lightning Cricket announce contracted players for next campaign
Lightning Cricket has announced its retained list for the 2022 season with Kathryn Bryce, Sarah Bryce, Lucy Higham, and Bethan Ellis all returning to the side.
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New study aims to increase female participation in football in England’s schools
A new study designed for schools in England will aim to increase female participation in football.
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Top athletes struggled for motivation during lockdown – study finds
A new global study has revealed that elite-level athletes suffered low motivation during movement restrictions (e.g. lockdowns) associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Student cyclists impress on the global stage
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Joe Truman and Sophie Capewell turned on the style at Senior European Track Championships as the pair’s performances secured their places for the Track World Championships.
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Bennett joins º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ as Lead Endurance Coach
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has announced Kyle Bennett as its new athletics Lead Endurance Coach.
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Nine º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students on British Athletics World Class Plan
Nine current º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Scholars have this week been offered a place on the British Athletics World Class Plan (WCP) for the 2021/2022 season.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport gives motorsport riders the edge
British Superbike riders supported by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport completed their season in style this weekend at Brands Hatch.
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England defender Williams completes Lightning move
Vitality Rose defender Fran Williams has joined º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning for 2022 VNSL (Vitality Netball Superleague) campaign.
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Researchers publish recommendations to enhance diversity of UK’s sports coaches
Researchers from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have outlined a series of recommendations to enhance the diversity of sport coaches across the UK.
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England U21s stars confirmed as Lightning Netball’s penultimate signings
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Netball have revealed their penultimate signings for the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague with England U21s stars Ella Bowen and Emma Thacker joining the side.
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Pathway prospects bolster Lightning squad
Rising stars Clara Miles and Georgie Brock-Taylor have become the latest signings in º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning’s 2022 line up as they near the end of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) signing window.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Professor awarded for services to Para sport
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researcher Professor Vicky Tolfrey has been recognised for contributions in science in Para sports by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP).
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South Africa International Vimbela set to join Lightning Netball
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning have revealed their first new signing ahead of the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) with South African Zanele Vimbela joining the ranks.
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Lightning’s leading scorer returns to the fold for 2022
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning have strengthened their roster with confirmation and the welcome return of the Vitality Netball Superleague’s (VNSL) leading goal scorer, Mary Cholhok.
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Six Lightning players selected for Red Roses squad
Lightning forward Sadia Kabeya has been called up to the England Red Roses side for the first time.
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Auboeck wins bronze in Budapest
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ swimmer Felix Auboeck secured a hard-fought bronze medal at the FINA World Cup in Budapest.
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In-form Hansson wins hat-trick of medals in Berlin
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ swimmer Louise Hansson produced an outstanding performance at this weekend’s FINA World Cup in Berlin to bring home a trio of medals.
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England U21s stars bolster Lightning Netball’s 2022 side
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning has revealed yet more of its line-up for the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) with champions Hannah Williams and Suzie Liverseidge returning to the side.