Location: Loughborough, cheap UK

Closing Date: 23rd October

Overview:

UK Athletics (UKA), the National governing body for the premier Olympic and Paralympic sport of athletics has a vacancy for a Head of Performance Support Services to support the successful implementation of the World Class Plan.

The job is:

• To direct, lead and manage the Sports Science and Medical team in support of performance plans based on the what it takes to win model (WITTW) and to a prioritised performance system;
• Ensure that performance support services achieve maximum impact and are fully aligned to all activity across the World Class Programme through helping to “define and align” WITTW and playing a lead role in the performance planning process;
• Lead the development of a research and innovation programme of applied research activity through which the performance support team delivers added value to coaches and athletes.

The candidate will have:

• A successful track record of leading/managing medical/sports science teams in providing a proactive support service in a high performance environment;
• Wide experience of the scientific methods of researching and developing monitoring and evaluation protocols in HP sport and their practical applications to training and competition;
• Experience of dealing with national high performance programmes within national governing bodies of sport;
• Excellent presentation, communication and influencing skills that can motivate behavioural change to have a positive impact on performance;
• A post-graduate level of qualification within Sport Science, Medicine, or a related field.

How to Apply

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The number of complaints brought by players for non-payment by the end of the 2015/16 season dropped below the one-million-euro mark for the first time.

The efforts made by LaLiga clubs to balance their accounts and reduce their debt has brought a historic reduction in money they owed to players at the end of a season.

As a result, ampoule the 165 complaints received by the end of the 2014/15 campaign fell to just six.

Of the 89,080,311 euros owed in the 2010/11 season, only 189,959 euros remain outstanding.

Javier Tebas set out his objective to reduce monies owed when he took over the reigns as LaLiga President in 2013.

There were 195 complaints brought against clubs in 2013/14 (a total of 22,839,033 euros), a figure which dropped to 165 complaints (a total of 16,851,629 euros) in 2014/15. Last season drew to a close with only six complaints (189,959 euros).

 

Manchester United have announced Virgin Money as their new financial services partner in the UK.

The four-year agreement will include a range of products and benefits for United’s home country-based fans, as well as Virgin Money’s UK customers.

Manchester United group managing director Richard Arnold said: “This exciting partnership brings together for the first time two iconic brands; two industry leaders who have a reputation as innovators in their fields. I have every confidence the values we share will make this partnership a great success, above all for our loyal fans who will soon be introduced to a range of products that will bring them even closer to the club they support.”

Jayne-Anne Gadhia, chief executive officer of Virgin Money added: “We’re proud to be the official UK financial services partner of Manchester United FC. This new partnership enables us to combine Virgin Money’s excellent financial products and customer service with the reach of Manchester United, one of the biggest football clubs in the world.

“We’re going to create some very special products and exclusive offers designed especially for fans, with real rewards that money can’t buy. We’ll be launching those soon and can’t wait to get started.”

The BBC has been awarded the UK broadcast rights for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

The event will take place on the Gold Coast in Australia and will be the 17th consecutive Commonwealth Games to be covered by the organisation.

BBC director of sport Barbara Slater said: “The Games never fail to deliver those moments that unite the nation.

“We’re delighted that we’ll be there to bring all of the action – free to air – to audiences across all of our platforms.”

The 2014 Commonwealth Games took place in Glasgow as England topped the medal table for the first time in 28 years.

David Grevemberg CBE, Commonwealth Games Federation chief executive, said: “I can’t think of a more fitting day than Commonwealth Day to announce that our long-standing broadcast partner, the BBC, has secured our rights for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

“I have no doubt that UK sports fans will be transported down under for an inspiring and memorable Games experience in two years’ time.”

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Former FIFA Vice-President Jack Warner, who is at the centre of corruption charges, is today facing a new wave of allegations after being accused of diverting money raised to support the Haiti Earthquake appeal, to bank accounts that he owned.

The BBC has revealed that Warner is currently under investigation by US prosecutors over the disappearance of the money believed to be around $750,000.

According to the BBC report, US prosecutors are claiming the money went to accounts controlled by Warner, at his ‘direction’ and for his ‘personal use’.

The 72-year-old is currently facing extradition from Trinidad and Tobago to stand trial in the US on allegations of corruption and bribery. He has denied all charges.

Read more HERE.

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India are preparing a bid to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and will present a proposal to International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach this month, viagra according to local media reports.

Bach will be in New Delhi for a two-day visit this month and the dna India reports that sources have told them plans are in the final phase for a bid to host the 2024 Games in Ahmedabad.

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iSportconnect, the world’s largest global private network of sports business executives, is delighted to announce the first Media and Communications Masterclass will take place in June.

The event will be held on June 17^th with Dan Johnson, Director of Communications at the Premier League and Andy Cairns, Head of Sky Sports News, confirmed as the first panelists.

Dan Johnson was appointed Premier League Director of Communications in 2011 with overall responsibility for external, internal and stakeholder communications as well as editorial control of digital and social channels. He also contributes to the Premier League’s public affairs strategy.

Dan joined the Premier League in 2001 as press officer after having worked as a lobbyist and policy advisor. In that time the Premier League has enjoyed significant growth with the resulting increased levels of delivery and scrutiny across all elements of its activities, particularly governance and investment outside of the League.

Dan has been a member of various industry groups in the past, most notably the Football Foundation’s Facilities Assessment Panel and the Home Office Football Disorder Group.

Andy Cairns has been Executive Editor at Sky Sports News for the last 16 years. He was previously sports editor at Sky News where he also worked as a presenter and reporter.

Andy trained in local newspapers in Surrey and South London before working for BBC TV News, first with Look East and then with BBC News in London.

Andy has been a member of the media advisory panel for the Departure of Culture Media and Sport on Women in Sport.  He is also a member of the NCTJ (National Council for the Training of Journalists) Accreditation Board, pushing to ensure student journalists receive the best and most appropriate training to prepare them for jobs in the rapidly changing media world.

The Media and Communications Masterclass will be an open event with presentations and discussions for senior media industry experts and Executives from across sport to discuss and learn about the growing trends and issues in the industry.

Our invitation-only Masterclass events provide a relaxed environment for middle and senior level executives to learn from the experts, share knowledge, discuss issues and do business.

Masterclass events are sector specific and identify important emerging trends and developments within specialised subjects.

iSportconnect Chairman Michael Cunnah said: “The Media and Comms Masterclass looks to be a great new event for us at iSportconnect. I would like to welcome Dan and Andy as the first panelists as I know they will contribute so much to what will be a very interesting session.”

Save the Date: 17^th June, 2015

Invitation Policy: The Media and Communications Masterclass is an exclusive invite only event to senior media industry executives and other similar positions at governing bodies, federations, teams/clubs and brands only.

To register your interest please contact Sylvia-Line Lamaro.

Sports Agencies, professional service providers & suppliers, please contact Mike Rocha-Keys for limited sponsorship opportunities.

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The 2015 European Judo Championships will be incorporated into the inaugural European Games in Baku, discount the European Olympic Committee (EOC), the European Judo Union (EJU) and the Baku 2015 European Games Operations Committee (BEGOC) have announced. 

Full story HERE.