Great North Run - A reporter's blog
Northern Echo reporter Dave Roberts is part of Team 100 running the Great North Run on behalf the Tony Blair Sports Foundation. Here's his latest blog on how the training is going..... ...
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Tuesday, Sep 09, 2008 in Sports Foundation
Tony Blair Sports Foundation Sprint Trophy
We would like to say a big 'thank you' to all the athletes from Birtley AC, Blaydon Harriers and congratulations to the winners of the TBSF Sprint Trophy, Gateshead Harriers, on what was a terrific occasion for everyone involved at Gateshead International Stadium. ...
Thursday, Sep 04, 2008 in Sports Foundation
Young Gateshead Harriers Lift The Tony Blair Sports Foundation Sprint Trophy
A team of young Gateshead Harriers lifted the Tony Blair Sports Foundation Sprint Trophy just moments before the star-studded Aviva British Grand Prix at Gateshead International Stadium. ...
Monday, Aug 25, 2008 in Sports Foundation
Young athletes prepare for the Tony Blair Sports Foundation Sprint Trophy
Young Tyneside athletes are in final preparations as they get ready for the chance to rub shoulders with their Olympic heroes in an inaugural event at Gateshead International Stadium. ...
Thursday, Aug 21, 2008 in Sports Foundation
Northern Echo reporter begins final preparation for the Great North Run
Northern Echo chief reporter, David Roberts, is tackling the Great North Run on behalf of the Tony Blair Sports Foundation. Here's his story on how she tarted the final countdown to the big event....
Monday, Jul 21, 2008 in Sports Foundation
My Coaching Story: Michael Briggs
I have been extremely lucky and grateful to receive funding from the Tony Blair Sports Foundation to complete my athletics Level 1 coaching course. ...
Sunday, Jun 15, 2008 in Sports Foundation
And the winners of the Tennis Challenge Cup are ...
After weeks of sleepless nights and excitement, 64 school children from across the North East were finally able to battle it out in the bid to get their hands on the Tennis Challenge Trophy. ...
Monday, May 26, 2008 in Sports Foundation
The first annual schools tennis challenge is a roaring success
After six months of planning, the first annual schools tennis challenge was launched and has been a roaring success. ...
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 in Sports Foundation
Northumbrian Water lends support to tennis challenge
The Tony Blair Sports Foundation launched it's first annual schools tennis challenge with 3 of the 4 qualifying rounds taking place this week. The Foundation has enlisted support and sponsorship from one of the regions largest and most diverse employers, Northumbrian Water. ...
Monday, May 19, 2008 in Sports Foundation
The first annual schools tennis challenge is launched
The Tony Blair Sports Foundation is today launching its first annual schools tennis challenge. Supported by the Lawn Tennis Association and sponsored by Northumbrian Water, the foundation invited schools from across the region to take part and the first of four area qualifiers is to be held today with The Grand Final being held in June at the Puma Tennis Centre, Sunderland. ...
