Sport Archives - East Midlands Connected https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/news/sport/ Hopping Between Hubs Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 Nine-year-old Toby is on a roll as ice hockey career takes off https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/nine-year-old-toby-is-on-a-roll-as-ice-hockey-career-takes-off/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nine-year-old-toby-is-on-a-roll-as-ice-hockey-career-takes-off https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/nine-year-old-toby-is-on-a-roll-as-ice-hockey-career-takes-off/#respond Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=151271 A Derbyshire schoolboy is fast becoming one to watch on the ice after being selected to represent an elite British team at one of Europe’s largest junior ice hockey tournaments. Toby Mangnall, a year five pupil at Long Lane Church of England Primary School – part of the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) – is following the elite […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/nine-year-old-toby-is-on-a-roll-as-ice-hockey-career-takes-off/feed/ 0 Red Marlin secures global motorsport and advanced engineering brief https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/red-marlin-secures-global-motorsport-and-advanced-engineering-brief/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=red-marlin-secures-global-motorsport-and-advanced-engineering-brief https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/red-marlin-secures-global-motorsport-and-advanced-engineering-brief/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:23:09 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=150941 Leading motorsport and engineering company, Gibson Technology, has appointed specialist automotive PR and digital marketing agency, Red Marlin, to develop and manage its global communications activity. With an extensive history in endurance racing, Gibson supplies engines to LMP2 teams competing in various motorsport series around the world, such as the world famous 24 Hours of […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/red-marlin-secures-global-motorsport-and-advanced-engineering-brief/feed/ 0 William Gilbert pupils find the joy of moving with Rammie https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/william-gilbert-pupils-find-the-joy-of-moving-with-rammie/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=william-gilbert-pupils-find-the-joy-of-moving-with-rammie https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/william-gilbert-pupils-find-the-joy-of-moving-with-rammie/#respond Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:53:48 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=149452 There were cheers all round at a Derby school when pupils got the chance to meet a footballing icon after completing a six-week programme exploring the joy of movement and healthy choices. Year five pupils at William Gilbert School in Duffield – part of the Derby Diocese Academy Trust (DDAT) – took part in the […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/william-gilbert-pupils-find-the-joy-of-moving-with-rammie/feed/ 0 Derby trio aiming to score Deaflympics glory https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/derby-trio-aiming-to-score-deaflympics-glory/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=derby-trio-aiming-to-score-deaflympics-glory https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/derby-trio-aiming-to-score-deaflympics-glory/#respond Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:52:48 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=149294 Three talented deaf footballers from a Derby school are set to take on the world as they prepare to represent Great Britain at the Deaflympics in Tokyo. Isabel, Summer and Evie, all pupils at the Royal School for the Deaf Derby (RSDD), have been selected for the GB Women’s Deaf Football Squad and will fly […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/derby-trio-aiming-to-score-deaflympics-glory/feed/ 0 Award-winning housing trust helping homeless people launches unique ‘Quarry Crusher’ triathlon – with puzzles – around beautiful Derbyshire to fund residents’ Christmas gifts https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/award-winning-housing-trust-helping-homeless-people-launches-unique-quarry-crusher-triathlon-with-puzzles-around-beautiful-derbyshire-to-fund-residents-c/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=award-winning-housing-trust-helping-homeless-people-launches-unique-quarry-crusher-triathlon-with-puzzles-around-beautiful-derbyshire-to-fund-residents-c https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/award-winning-housing-trust-helping-homeless-people-launches-unique-quarry-crusher-triathlon-with-puzzles-around-beautiful-derbyshire-to-fund-residents-c/#respond Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:01:51 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=145071 Swimmers, cyclists, runners – and puzzle solvers – will get the chance to combine their skills this year in a unique new ‘Quarry Crusher’ triathlon around beautiful Derbyshire, and they’ll be raising money for a good cause into the bargain. Kicking off with a swim in the natural geothermal spring-fed pool at the New Bath […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/award-winning-housing-trust-helping-homeless-people-launches-unique-quarry-crusher-triathlon-with-puzzles-around-beautiful-derbyshire-to-fund-residents-c/feed/ 0 This Week in Motorsport: Key Highlights and Exciting Developments https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/this-week-in-motorsport-key-highlights-and-exciting-developments-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-week-in-motorsport-key-highlights-and-exciting-developments-2 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/this-week-in-motorsport-key-highlights-and-exciting-developments-2/#respond Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:03:43 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=143275 The world of motorsport continues to deliver thrilling moments, groundbreaking announcements, and inspiring stories. Here’s a roundup of the most noteworthy updates from the past week across various motorsport disciplines: Dakar Rally 2025: Approaching the Finish Line The 2025 Dakar Rally has been nothing short of a rollercoaster, with competitors showcasing incredible determination and skill […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/this-week-in-motorsport-key-highlights-and-exciting-developments-2/feed/ 0 OVER TWO FIFTHS OF PREMIER LEAGUE FANS HAVE FELT UNSAFE AT FOOTBALL MATCHES https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/over-two-fifths-of-premier-league-fans-have-felt-unsafe-at-football-matches/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=over-two-fifths-of-premier-league-fans-have-felt-unsafe-at-football-matches https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/over-two-fifths-of-premier-league-fans-have-felt-unsafe-at-football-matches/#respond Wed, 03 Jan 2024 17:01:49 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=137899 More than two in five Premier League fans have felt unsafe whilst watching a football match, according to new research.   The data, compiled by BonusCodeBets.co.uk, asked Brits about safety concerns while attending a football game, with 43% admitting they’ve felt unsafe on a matchday at least once.   The research also reveals fears over safety is cited […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/over-two-fifths-of-premier-league-fans-have-felt-unsafe-at-football-matches/feed/ 0 Vistry provides new football kit to youngsters at Nene Valley FC https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/vistry-provides-new-football-kit-to-youngsters-at-nene-valley-fc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vistry-provides-new-football-kit-to-youngsters-at-nene-valley-fc https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/vistry-provides-new-football-kit-to-youngsters-at-nene-valley-fc/#respond Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:03:23 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=137666 Nene Valley FC’s U9 team is playing in new kit after securing sponsorship from Peterborough-based housebuilder Vistry East Midlands.   The company, which is building new homes under its Linden Homes and Bovis Homes brands at Great Haddon Wood near Peterborough, has donated funds to buy new kit for the team, based at Nene Valley […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/vistry-provides-new-football-kit-to-youngsters-at-nene-valley-fc/feed/ 0 How can grassroot cricket players be kept safe from concussion? https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/how-can-grassroot-cricket-players-be-kept-safe-from-concussion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-can-grassroot-cricket-players-be-kept-safe-from-concussion https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/how-can-grassroot-cricket-players-be-kept-safe-from-concussion/#respond Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:01:44 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=136900 With the much-anticipated Cricket World Cup in progress, the world’s most elite players have come together in India, including bowlers with the ability to bounce the ball in at a batsman at speeds exceeding 95mph.  In anticipation of this high-speed and high-bounce spectacle, Technical Foam Services (part of Vita Group), who are at the forefront […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/how-can-grassroot-cricket-players-be-kept-safe-from-concussion/feed/ 0 PST Sport joins forces with Replay Maintenance https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/pst-sport-joins-forces-with-replay-maintenance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pst-sport-joins-forces-with-replay-maintenance https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/pst-sport-joins-forces-with-replay-maintenance/#respond Sun, 24 Sep 2023 18:01:40 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=136747 Two key players in the artificial sports turf sector have teamed up to ensure a long life of tip top performance for synthetic pitches. PST Sport, design & build specialist contractor for artificial turf pitches, has announced a new partnership with synthetic sports surface maintenance specialists, Replay Maintenance. PST Sport is collaborating with Replay Maintenance […]

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