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Football: Hope Powell named as first ever Team GB female football manager for London 2012

Hope Powell has been elected by the FA as the first ever Head Coach for the Team GB female Football team who will compete at the London Olympics.

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Gymnastics: Whelan’s high class performances secures Olympic spot

British gymnast Hannah Whelan showcased a high level performance in the women’s all-around final at the 2011 artistic gymnastics World Championship – securing a score of 56.124 points over all four pieces.

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London 2012: UK school children given opportunity of Olympic proportion

Hundreds of young athletes will have the rare and unique opportunity to take part in a competition which mirrors the Olympic and Paralympic Games hosted at four of the key Olympic Venues.

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Sportsister meets Kat Driscoll

Despite showing early potential in swimming – 25 year old Kat Driscoll has gone on to become a two time British champion in trampolining and is currently first in the Women’s Individual TRA world rankings.

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London 2012: National Lottery Olympic Park Run Launched

Candidates wanting to become part of Olympic history can now apply for the first ever National Lottery Olympic Park Run – a new 5 mile course that will take runners across a route not yet experienced by the public.

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The Big Snow Festival

When: 23rd-29th March 2012
Where: Kopaonik, Serbia
Details: The ski resort of Kopaonik will play host to the third annual Big Snow Festival next year in March.
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Eurosurf

When: 23 September – 2nd October 2011

Where: Bundoran, Ireland

Details: Eurosurf – the highlight of the European surfing calendar – has come to Ireland’s surfing capital, the world famous Peak and Tullan Surfbreaks in Bundoran Bay.

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Relentless Energy Freeze Festival

When: 28th- 29th October 2011

Where: Battersea Power Station, London

Details: England’s biggest and most unique winter sports event returns to London to host this year’s Relentless Energy Drink Freeze Festival.

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Scootathlon

When: 19th May 2012, 9.30am, 20th May 2012, 9.30am, 26th May 2012, 9.30am, 27th May 2012, 9.30am

Where: Dorney Lake, Eton

Details: If your child is looking to make their first appearance in a triathlon then the Scootathlon could be just what the doctor ordered.

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Shock Absorber WomenOnly Triathlon Training Day

When: 27th May 2012, 9.30am

Where: Dorney Lake, Eton

Details: The Shock Absorber WomenOnly Triathlon Training Day is the perfect way for female athletes to hone their skills and improve their running times.

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