St Albans Sport & Health Development Team

26/07/2015

Sad to see the Sport and Health Team manager Mark Caldwell leaving the team next week.
How better to way to say goodbye than gracing St Albans with our best fancy dress outfits. ....who can work out the theme?

30/06/2015

Follow link to read more on the team's new health project for 7 to 11 year olds!

According to the World Health Organization physical inactivity is one of the leading causes of major chronic diseases, yet even in those nations where physical activity is highest, only 43% of 11 y...

15/12/2014

Would you like a free place on our new JUMP project starting in the New Year!?

This course provides families with;

a qualified nutritionist,
an expert activity instructor,
great recipes to try and take home
advice and information about staying fit and healthy within your home and around St Albans

….all that PLUS the chance to win a month’s free membership for your family at a local Fitness Centre.

A parent/guardian and a child between the ages of 7 and 15 can receive their free place by following the simple steps below and contacting Helen Macfarlane before Friday 19th December on 01727 819358 or [email protected]

Step 1: Click on this link http://www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/Healthyweightcalculator.aspx

Step 2: Complete the NHS choices calculator

Step 3: If your child’s result is in the 90th percentile or above then contact Helen Macfarlane on 01727 819358 or [email protected]


We look forward to hearing from you and having a happy, healthy 2015!

This NHS BMI calculator checks BMI (body mass index). Use it to calculate adult BMI and child BMI accurately, and get advice and information on healthy weight management. It gives adults a handy healthy weight range and a suggested daily calorie allowance if you're overweight.

01/09/2014

THE SUPER EARLY BIRD registration is now open! We happy to announce that the St Albans Half Marathon 2015 registration is now open and accessible with the link below or through our website. We have worked hard to make this years registration form easier and quicker for you guys to use. It is only £21 for 21 days so register before you miss out!

https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=9273851

07/08/2014

Get tagging!!

COMPETITION TIME: it’s almost Friday so to get you guys excited for the weekend we have a competition to win yourself some treats! It’s EASY just like this photo and tag your friend/ training partner!! We will pick a winner at random tomorrow night who will claim 30 ENERGY GELS and 4 KIDS RUNNER T-SHIRTS!! Get involved and TAG away

07/08/2014

We all know fitting in your vegetables for the day can be a pain, but lucky for us here’s 20 top tips to bringing variety into your day!! Number 9 has taken our eye but whats your favourite?!

http://bit.ly/1og8hyc

28/07/2014

WOW!! Play in the Parks has hit beach volley ball at Verulamium Park! Only £2 an hour so head on down

13/06/2014

This years nomination form is all online so follow the link to nominate for the St Albans City & District Sports Awards 2014!! Good luck and please share https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HFJFLZG

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12/06/2014

It's finally here! The countdown can finally stop as Brazil begins to take centre stage and host the World Cup but the real question is.. Who's going to be the champions??

24/05/2014

Massive Football match tonight, but which Madrid team will do it?

24/05/2014

Great day at the St Albans beach day until the rain finally beat us!

20/05/2014

Ever wonder where the saying cool as a cucumber comes from? The inside of a cucumber is 20 degrees cooler than the outside..

19/05/2014

St Albans Beach Day this Saturday from 12-5pm at Verulamium Park! Great way to start the summer.

19/05/2014

HEALTH TIP: With this great weather dont miss out on doing garden work! A great way to exercise and enjoy the sun http://1.usa.gov/Ji0xtl

Helpful ways to add more exercise and physical activity to your family's life so they maintain a healthy weight

30/04/2014

Are you 11-25 years old? If so come and try out beach volleyball on the St. Albans beach courts. Call to book on.

25/04/2014

Everyone's getting in the running fever this week after Easter! A warning that spaces are starting to *run* low! Dont miss out and head to the site to book your place for 2014 http://www.stalbanshalfmarathon.co.uk/

24/04/2014

A watermelon is part of the cucumber and pumpkin family, therefore it is a vegetable. What's your health fact of the day?

23/04/2014

Happy St George's Day