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Cultural, sporting, environmental and learning organisations from all over the UK are being invited to open their doors to the public, through London 2012 Open Weekend, to give folks an opportunity to get a taste of what these organisations are all about.

Whether that means offering a ‘backstage’ tour of inner workings the public never gets [...]

“A pioneering legacy partnership between the Amateur Swimming Association, British Swimming and the University of East London has been announced to ensure aquatics and related health, education, skills and employment benefits from the London 2012 Olympic Games are maximised.

The groundbreaking agreement will see partners working closely with key stakeholders of the London Aquatic Centre Steering [...]

“A BRITISH swimming official helping to identify Olympic stars of the future paid a visit to the Isle of Man last week.

National Age Coach Tim Jones saw the Island’s leading youngsters put through their paces at squad training sessions in Peel.”

(Via SWIMMERS BOOSTED BY OLYMPIC TALENT SPOTTER VISIT Sport – Isle of Man Today: SWIMMERS [...]

“HE HAS size 13 feet, stands at six feet two inches tall, has just smashed a national swimming record and he is still only 15 years old.

Xavier Mohammed, of Woolacombe Road, Blackheath, is the new English schools 100m backstroke champion and record holder.”

(Via Swimming To A New Record And Beyond (from News Shopper): .)

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“THE push to have an iconic sports centre rebuilt in time for the 2012 Olympics begins next month. The London Development Agency (LDA) has drawn up a number of options for the future of Crystal Palace Park including the National Sports Centre.

These will be unveiled for a public consultation in October. However, there is [...]

“Britain’s cycling and basketball bosses on plans for London 2012″

(Via BBC Sport | Other Sports | Cycling | UK Edition How GB will win more Olympic medals: .)

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