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24th February 2021 Policy AoC Sport coronavirus update - 24.2.21 Read More 22nd February 2021 Sports Development AoC Sport launches revolutionary student fitness competition Read More 16th February 2021 ECFA New ECFA Activators get online support Read More 8th February 2021 Competitions, Sports Development AoC Sport and British Esports Association launch the AoC Sport FIFA 21 Cup Read More 8th February 2021 ECFA English Colleges FA to partner with Active IQ to upskill FA Women's Football apprentices Read More 22nd January 2021 Sports Development Colleges receive funding to help diversify student volunteer workforce   Read More 20th January 2021 Sports Development Active IQ becomes new AoC Sport Leadership Academy Training Partner Read More 18th January 2021 ECFA Colleges test out Veo cameras Read More 7th January 2021 Sports Development New AoC Sport lockdown challenge spurs colleges to go to the moon Read More 5th January 2021 Competitions AoC Sport coronavirus update - 05.01.21 Read More 4th January 2021 ECFA ECFA National Team programme recruits talented therapists Read More 17th December 2020 Sports Development Colleges go around the world three times in virtual 30-day challenge  Read More 9th December 2020 ECFA Impact report: shining a light on the FA Women’s Football Apprentice programme Read More 3rd December 2020 Policy AoC Sport launches Inclusion Pledge Campaign for colleges Read More 2nd December 2020 Policy AoC Sport coronavirus update - 2.12.20 Read More 2nd December 2020 Policy AoC Sport announces partnership with National Express Accessible Transport Read More 1st December 2020 ECFA Colleges receive ECFA Restart Grant funding Read More 27th November 2020 Policy Building partnerships to open up opportunities for disabled college students Read More 12th November 2020 Competitions, Policy AoC Sport coronavirus update - 12.11.20 Read More 9th November 2020 Sports Development AoC Sport launches collective Around the World Lockdown Challenge Read More 6th November 2020 Sports Development Be Your Best pre-season round-up Read More 4th November 2020 Sports Development New funding to diversify sport volunteer workforce Read More 2nd November 2020 Competitions AoC Sport update on coronavirus - 2.11.20 Read More 30th October 2020 ECFA AoC Sport recruits apprentices for new-look FA Women’s Football apprenticeship programme Read More 23rd October 2020 Competitions First virtual Fitness Trainer Competition winners revealed Read More 22nd October 2020 Policy BLOG: Rebuilding college communities through sport Read More 19th October 2020 Competitions Fitness Trainer Competition National Finals 2020 Read More 12th October 2020 Competitions AoC Sport Open Golf Championship 2020-21 - Open for entries Read More 1st October 2020 Competitions Nominations open for 2020/21 AoC Sport national representative teams Read More 29th September 2020 Competitions, Policy Rule of six for indoor adult team sport will not apply to Further Education settings Read More 22nd September 2020 Sports Development Applications open for Ambassador Leadership programmes Read More 15th September 2020 Competitions Free Esports in Education summit Read More 7th September 2020 Competitions, Sports Development Introducing the Be Your Best Pre-Season Programme Read More 4th September 2020 Policy AoC Sport statement on DfE guidance Read More 2nd September 2020 Competitions Top personal trainers announced for Fitness Trainer Competition digital finals Read More 26th August 2020 ECFA UCFB students recruited to ECFA team Read More 29th July 2020 Competitions BLOG: AoC Sport July update on safe return to play Read More 23rd July 2020 Policy, Sports Development Inaugural AoC Sport Inclusion Hub colleges chosen Read More 15th July 2020 ECFA College students to attend virtual FA Leadership Academy Read More 14th July 2020 Sports Development Colleges complete Go the Distance Challenge Read More 13th July 2020 Competitions BLOG: AoC Sport update on a safe return to play Read More 10th July 2020 ECFA ECFA Accredited College applications open Read More 1st July 2020 ECFA Recruitment under way for new-look FA Women’s Football apprenticeship programme Read More 1st July 2020 Policy Physically active students have improved wellbeing and social connections, new survey from ukactive and partners shows Read More 30th June 2020 ECFA Solid foundations in place for football development in FE Read More 24th June 2020 Policy Activity and educational resources for families during the coronavirus Read More 17th June 2020 Policy AoC Sport and Mind launch partnership to develop mental health projects in colleges Read More 9th June 2020 Policy, Sports Development AoC Sport launches new Inclusion Hubs Read More 8th June 2020 ECFA New assistant managers for England Colleges Women's National Team Read More 5th June 2020 Sports Development Sign up to be part of the 2020/21 AoC Sport Leadership Academy Read More 2nd June 2020 Competitions BLOG: Coronavirus update from AoC Sport Read More 1st June 2020 Competitions AoC Sport launches Go the Distance Challenge  Read More 26th May 2020 ECFA AoC Sport helps FA conquer female football target Read More 20th May 2020 Competitions AoC Sport and British Esports Association announce NBA2K Lockdown Championships Read More 19th May 2020 Sports Development AoC Sport Awards spotlight: Sport Performer and Team of the Year Read More 18th May 2020 Policy BLOG: How you can incorporate the five ways to wellbeing through walking Read More 15th May 2020 Sports Development AoC Sport Awards spotlight: Inspirational Student and Student Volunteer of the Year Read More 14th May 2020 Sports Development AoC Sport Awards spotlight: Achievement in Disability Sport and Hall of Fame Read More 1st May 2020 Sports Development Virtual timetable of health, wellbeing and fitness sessions launched Read More 23rd April 2020 Competitions Talented players pick up AoC Sport National Netball awards Read More 22nd April 2020 Competitions AoC Sport launches National Championships Lockdown Challenge Read More 17th April 2020 Competitions, ECFA VACANCY: England Colleges Women’s Team Assistant Coach Read More 16th April 2020 Competitions, ECFA AoC Sport and British Esports Association launch first college FIFA tournament  Read More 15th April 2020 ECFA ECFA end of season player awards announced Read More 7th April 2020 Competitions, ECFA AoC National Futsal Series created solely for post-16 education institutions Read More 6th April 2020 Competitions, ECFA ECFA Premier League applications open for 2020/21 season Read More 3rd April 2020 Competitions Competition entry process and timelines for 2020/21 Read More 1st April 2020 Policy, Sports Development Resources to keep active during the coronavirus Read More 1st April 2020 ECFA Weston College announced as football apprenticeship training provider Read More 1st April 2020 Competitions AoC Sport cancels all competitions Read More 16th March 2020 Competitions AoC Sport cancels National Championships and suspends all competitions due to coronavirus Read More 13th March 2020 Policy, Sports Development Opportunity to become college Officiating Hub for 2020/21 Read More 10th March 2020 Policy, Sports Development Colleges receive LTA disability tennis grants Read More 10th March 2020 Competitions Entries open for popular West Wittering beach touch rugby tournament Read More 9th March 2020 Competitions, Sports Development AoC Sport and British Esports announce a National Esports in Education Summit Read More 6th March 2020 ECFA Applications open for FA Women’s Football Apprentice Funding 2020-2022 Read More 5th March 2020 ECFA ECFA player blogs on memories and experiences from Rome tour 2020 Read More 3rd March 2020 ECFA Positive impact of football development programmes across college sector Read More 27th February 2020 Competitions, ECFA England Colleges teams relish international football opportunity in Rome Read More 26th February 2020 Competitions England Colleges hockey squads take positives from first training camps Read More 25th February 2020 ECFA FA fund for women’s football college staff – opportunity to find out more Read More 24th February 2020 ECFA Webinars to talk about revamped AoC Sport football competitions 2020/21 Read More 19th February 2020 Competitions Students prepare for Celtic Manor golf challenge Read More 19th February 2020 Competitions AoC Sport national netballers go from strength to strength Read More 18th February 2020 ECFA ECFA Committee Vice Chair steps down Read More 14th February 2020 ECFA Unique chance for England Colleges players to take on Europe’s best in international tournament Read More 11th February 2020 Sports Development UV This Girl Can event at Blackburn College successfully targets inactive females Read More 5th February 2020 ECFA, Policy Cirencester College using futsal to talk about mental health Read More 3rd February 2020 Competitions College teams to compete at nation's largest gaming festival Read More 27th January 2020 Policy Sport for All report to start the conversation on physical activity inequalities Read More 24th January 2020 Policy New inspection framework the key theme to 2020 Curriculum Conference Read More 23rd January 2020 ECFA, Sports Development Invitation to tender for FA Women's Football Apprentice Programme Read More 14th January 2020 Sports Development Nominations open for AoC Sport Awards 2020 Read More 13th January 2020 Sports Development Record number of This Girl Can Ambassadors recruited for 2019/20 Read More 10th January 2020 ECFA England Colleges Women's Team savour opportunity to play Manchester City Women Read More 6th January 2020 Policy Employer panel to feature in 2020 Curriculum Conference Read More 13th December 2019 Competitions, ECFA AoC Sport launches new three-year kit supplier Read More 11th December 2019 Policy BLOG: Government continuing to undervalue the power of the sport sector Read More 10th December 2019 Policy Students and staff develop together at Leadership Academy training days Read More 9th December 2019 ECFA UCFB to become the official HE partner of English Colleges Football Association Read More 6th December 2019 Competitions AoC Sport national hockey squads selected for 2019/20 Read More 6th December 2019 Sports Development ECRFU grants available to support college rugby programmes Read More 5th December 2019 Policy Summary of sport commitments in General Election manifestos Read More 5th December 2019 Competitions, ECFA, Policy, Sports Development AoC appoints new Director of Sport and Student Experience Read More 3rd December 2019 Competitions AoC Sport national netball squad selected for 2019/20 Read More 27th November 2019 Policy, Sports Development College kit supports equality, diversity and inclusion in sport Read More 25th November 2019 ECFA England Colleges Head Coach and Chichester College FA Cup success Read More 25th November 2019 Competitions, Policy, Sports Development AoC Sport crowns Fitness Trainer Competition champions Read More 21st November 2019 ECFA ECFA men's and women's national teams selected for 2019/20 Read More 18th November 2019 ECFA Skye Smith: "Women's football is an amazing community to be a part of" Read More 15th November 2019 ECFA Show your support for first Women's Football Weekend Read More 13th November 2019 Competitions Countdown to the WorldSkills UK Fitness Trainer Finals! Read More 13th November 2019 Competitions Hartpury College dominate AoC Sport Open Golf Championships at The Belfry Read More 12th November 2019 Competitions, ECFA New AoC Sport National Futsal League launches Read More 12th November 2019 Policy AoC Sport kicks off latest survey to understand value of physical activity to students Read More 8th November 2019 Competitions, Sports Development Opportunity to take on British Rowing's online rowing challenge Read More 4th November 2019 Competitions Students gearing up for Open Golf challenge at The Belfry Golf Club Read More 28th October 2019 Policy BLOG: Ensuring all disabled students have the opportunity to be physically active Read More 22nd October 2019 Competitions Increase in colleges nominating for England Colleges national hockey teams Read More 18th October 2019 ECFA, Sports Development Unique opportunity for colleges and students to harness Euro 2020 excitement Read More 17th October 2019 Policy Sport England survey highlights record level of physical activity Read More 27th September 2019 Competitions Entries invited for relaunched AoC Sport Open Golf Read More 27th September 2019 Sports Development New AoC Sport and Boccia England partnership to increase college opportunities Read More 26th September 2019 ECFA The Sheffield College rewarded with visit to Wembley Stadium Read More 18th September 2019 Competitions, ECFA, Policy, Sports Development AoC Sport targeting the most inactive students in colleges Read More 16th September 2019 Competitions, ECFA Football, hockey and netball representative team nominations now open for 2019/20 Read More 16th September 2019 Sports Development We need This Girl Can Ambassadors to inspire other females to get active in college Read More 16th September 2019 Policy Review of GCSE, AS and A level physical education activity lists Read More 13th September 2019 ECFA New college football teams created thanks to ECFA Growth Fund awards Read More 13th September 2019 Policy New physical activity guidelines highlight importance of strength and balance activities Read More 12th September 2019 ECFA Opportunity to be AoC Sport's FA Council representative Read More 10th September 2019 Competitions Finalists announced for 2019 WorldSkills UK Fitness Trainer Competition Read More 5th September 2019 ECFA Applications now open for additional 2019/20 FA Women’s Football Apprentice funding Read More 4th September 2019 Policy AoC Sport continues partnership with Sports Leaders UK Read More 3rd September 2019 ECFA Tender invitation for exclusive higher education partnership with England Colleges National Football Teams Read More 30th August 2019 Competitions Regional tournament changes for 2019/20 Read More 29th August 2019 Policy Public Health England updates resource for colleges to increase physical activity Read More 23rd August 2019 ECFA FA Women's Football Apprentices begin their journey Read More 20th August 2019 Policy Sport and physical activity in the new education inspection framework Read More 16th August 2019 Competitions, Sports Development AoC Sport forms new HE regional tournament partnership in South East Read More 13th August 2019 ECFA ECFA women's football apprentice lands job at local primary school Read More 7th August 2019 ECFA AoC Sport supports FA Leadership Academy 2019 Read More 26th July 2019 ECFA, Policy, Sports Development BLOG: Reflections on the 2018/19 year Read More 16th July 2019 Policy Who says? The new Activity Alliance campaign calling time on negative perceptions about disability, inclusion and sport Read More 15th July 2019 Competitions, ECFA Spaces still available for popular ECFA leagues in 2019/20 Read More 12th July 2019 Competitions, Sports Development University of Worcester partnership proves a success in West Midlands Read More 10th July 2019 Competitions, ECFA Shipley College win ECFA pan-disability national football final Read More 5th July 2019 Competitions Middlesbrough College triumph at the AoC Sport T20 cricket finals Read More 5th July 2019 ECFA FA National Youth Council opportunity Read More 24th June 2019 Sports Development AoC Sport Leadership Academy relaunched for 2019/20 Read More 21st June 2019 ECFA Youth representative chosen for ECFA Committee Read More 12th June 2019 ECFA Structure of ECFA National Futsal League announced Read More 11th June 2019 ECFA, Sports Development Reflections from the AoC Sport and ECFA National Conference Read More 6th June 2019 Policy Volunteers' Week: An international flavour to volunteering Read More 4th June 2019 Policy BLOG: Sport and physical activity, so much more than just physical health Read More 3rd June 2019 Competitions Last chance to book free places for ECRFU Conference Read More 3rd June 2019 Sports Development Volunteers’ Week: “ A great opportunity to meet people from all over the country” Read More 31st May 2019 Policy AoC Sport recognised as Activity Alliance Associate Member Read More 29th May 2019 Competitions First of its kind Further Education forum helps colleges understand esports Read More 24th May 2019 ECFA, Sports Development What to expect at the 2019 AoC Sport and ECFA National Conference Read More 20th May 2019 Competitions American Football is coming to Barnet and Southgate College Read More 16th May 2019 Competitions Cup and play-off final results 2019 Read More 15th May 2019 Policy Active students enjoy better mental health and are less likely to feel lonely, according to new research Read More 13th May 2019 Policy Weston College recognised by AoC for mental health and wellbeing work Read More 10th May 2019 Competitions Ex competitor returns to National Championships with RAF Read More 8th May 2019 Sports Development AoC Sport Award winners celebrated Read More 6th May 2019 Competitions Stand-out performances from all regions at National Championships Read More 29th April 2019 Competitions Three in a row for the South East at AoC Sport National Championships Read More 24th April 2019 Policy LTA college disability grants available Read More 23rd April 2019 Competitions, ECFA AoC Sport partners with Catapult Sports to supply colleges with performance tracking technology Read More 12th April 2019 Sports Development Winners of 2019 AoC Sport Awards announced Read More 11th April 2019 ECFA SURVEY: Opportunity to help shape college football and futsal offer Read More 9th April 2019 Competitions Students set to compete in AoC Sport National Championships - the UK’s biggest sports event in further education Read More 4th April 2019 Competitions AoC Sport launches new National Futsal League Read More 1st April 2019 Sports Development Sport England internship vacancies Read More 28th March 2019 Policy, Sports Development #RunAndRevise Campaign Read More 28th March 2019 Sports Development Female athletes inspire school students at Uxbridge College’s This Girl Can event Read More 26th March 2019 Competitions 2019 National Championships – a year of firsts Read More 19th March 2019 Sports Development Female students try out new activities at college This Girl Can festivals Read More 13th March 2019 College feedback needed for AoC Sport membership survey Read More 13th March 2019 ECFA ECFA Category One applications now open for 2019/20 season Read More 13th March 2019 Competitions New sports photography package for colleges Read More 11th March 2019 Competitions Students successfully battle the elements at AoC Sport Open Golf Championships Read More 11th March 2019 Sports Development Go Row Indoor College Challenge a success Read More 8th March 2019 ECFA International Women's Day: a spotlight on FA Women's Football Apprentice Maddy Ubee Read More 6th March 2019 ECFA ECFA launches growth fund for new college football and futsal teams Read More 6th March 2019 Competitions Open Golf Championships 2019: day one results announced Read More 4th March 2019 Competitions Positive start for England Colleges men's hockey team Read More 4th March 2019 ECFA National Apprenticeship Week: "To be able to engage girls to play football for a living is a dream" Read More 28th February 2019 Competitions Open Golf Championships 2019: tee times announced Read More 27th February 2019 Competitions AoC Sport national netballers maintain unbeaten start to 2019 Read More 25th February 2019 ECFA English Colleges FA Women's National team crowned champions in Italy Read More 25th February 2019 ECFA One week to go until Women's Football Week 2019 (4-8 March) Read More 15th February 2019 Sports Development AoC Sport awards colleges extra This Girl Can funding Read More 14th February 2019 ECFA Both England College national teams to compete in international tournament Read More 12th February 2019 Sports Development AoC Sport reflects on successful partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University Read More 11th February 2019 Competitions, Sports Development Registration open for AoC Sport's expanded T20 cricket competition Read More 8th February 2019 ECFA Inaugural Super Hub meeting success Read More 4th February 2019 Sports Development AoC Sport and British Rowing encouraging students and staff to Go Row Indoor in February Read More 1st February 2019 Competitions AoC Sport national netballers get 2019 off to winning start Read More 22nd January 2019 Policy BLOG: Why you should come to the 2019 Sport Curriculum Conference Read More 17th January 2019 ECFA New football Super Hubs announced Read More 16th January 2019 Policy Ofsted publish draft inspection framework Read More 10th January 2019 Policy What the NHS Long Term Plan means for young people Read More 8th January 2019 Competitions Volunteers needed for 2019 National Championships Read More 3rd January 2019 ECFA England Colleges women's football team to play in WSL Academy competitions Read More 18th December 2018 Competitions Experts needed to develop next year's Inclusive Fitness Trainer Competition Read More 17th December 2018 Competitions British Esports Championships returning to colleges in January 2019 Read More 14th December 2018 Policy AoC Sport and ukactive Research Institute investigate physical activity and sport among college students Read More 10th December 2018 Competitions, Policy AoC Sport and fibodo partnership enables more fitness students to enjoy successful careers Read More 7th December 2018 Competitions Entries open for 2019 AoC Sport Open Golf Championships Read More 4th December 2018 ECFA Applications open to secure funding for 2019-20 FA Women's Football Apprentice Read More 3rd December 2018 Sports Development ECB recruiting to inspire females to volunteer Read More 27th November 2018 Competitions, Sports Development Expressions of interest now open to host college sport national championships Read More 26th November 2018 ECFA Expressions of interest open to become football Super Hub Read More 26th November 2018 Competitions AoC Sport and Molten Sports renewing balls partnership Read More 23rd November 2018 Policy Book your place at the 2019 AoC Sport Curriculum Conference Read More 22nd November 2018 Policy AoC Sport launches new active student survey Read More 19th November 2018 Competitions Cornwall College's Louise Wilson wins gold at WorldSkills UK LIVE Fitness Trainer Competition Read More 14th November 2018 ECFA Women’s football apprentice Estelle Randall wins award for inspiring others Read More 26th October 2018 Sports Development Sport England relaunches This Girl Can campaign advocating non-traditional exercise Read More 23rd October 2018 Sports Development Tyne Metropolitan College agrees England Handball partnership Read More 19th October 2018 ECFA Football Activators and college staff attend ECFA training days Read More 18th October 2018 Competitions Meet the Finalists in the WorldSkills UK Fitness Trainer Competition Read More 17th October 2018 Competitions, ECFA FA Women's Super League college partnership update Read More 15th October 2018 Policy Colleges Week: Brilliant work in sport and physical activity Read More 12th October 2018 ECFA Registration open for 2019 FA People's Cup Read More 9th October 2018 Policy AoC Sport project finds being active can improve student mental wellbeing Read More 27th September 2018 Competitions, ECFA, Policy, Sports Development AoC Sport launches 2017/18 Impact Report Read More 26th September 2018 Sports Development AoC Sport launches second year of Athlete Inspire Programme Read More 24th September 2018 Sports Development Get your college involved with National Fitness Day 2018 Read More 24th September 2018 Competitions, ECFA Football, hockey and netball representative team nominations now open Read More 20th September 2018 Competitions AoC Sport and Matrix Fitness announce partnership Read More 18th September 2018 ECFA College Grassroots Hubs – further recruitment Read More 12th September 2018 Competitions Inaugural British Esports Championships launched in colleges Read More 11th September 2018 Competitions 2018 finalists announced in WorldSkills UK Fitness Trainer Competition Read More 6th September 2018 ECFA FA Women's Football Apprentices prepare for the year ahead Read More 15th August 2018 ECFA FA Women’s Football Apprentices win top college awards Read More 8th August 2018 Competitions Successful tenth season for GB colleges men's hockey team Read More 24th July 2018 Policy AoC Sport wins Sport England funding to support colleges Read More 17th July 2018 Policy Funding for integrated communities Read More 10th July 2018 Competitions Women’s Super League Academies league and its impact on colleges Read More 9th July 2018 Policy Disabled students encouraged to play tennis Read More 6th July 2018 Policy BLOG: Response to IFA review of Occupational Maps Read More 4th July 2018 Competitions, ECFA BMET crowned Ability Counts Knockout Cup winners Read More 3rd July 2018 Competitions Personal trainer students raise the bar at WorldSkills UK Fitness Trainer competition heats Read More 28th June 2018 Policy BLOG: Reaction to Government's obesity plan Read More 27th June 2018 Policy Government releases second chapter of childhood obesity plan Read More 21st June 2018 Policy New college disability sport survey launched Read More 20th June 2018 ECFA, Sports Development Members support AoC Sport and ECFA Summer Conference Read More 18th June 2018 Policy AoC Sport launches ground-breaking disability strategy Read More 6th June 2018 Sports Development Volunteering Week blog: Hannah Marshall Read More 29th May 2018 ECFA Keynote speaker confirmed for AoC Sport/ECFA Conference Read More 23rd May 2018 Competitions, ECFA, Policy, Sports Development AoC Sport membership review conclusions Read More 22nd May 2018 Competitions, Policy Clean Sport Week: education key to anti-doping Read More 18th May 2018 ECFA, Sports Development Tickets on sale for new joint conference Read More 18th May 2018 Policy Mental Health Awareness Week: ‘Going to the gym helped me focus more’ Read More 17th May 2018 Competitions Cup final and play-off results 2017/18 Read More 14th May 2018 Policy AoC Sport supports Mental Health Awareness Week 2018 Read More 10th May 2018 Competitions Records smashed at AoC Sport Open Golf Championships 2018 Read More 9th May 2018 Sports Development Have your say on college rugby Read More 3rd May 2018 ECFA Colleges celebrate Girls' Football Week Read More 1st May 2018 Sports Development Students and staff recognised at AoC Sport Awards Read More 30th April 2018 ECFA, Sports Development AoC Sport apprentice programme to undergo assessment Read More 27th April 2018 Competitions South East retain National Championships title Read More 24th April 2018 Policy AoC Sport to deliver Mental Health First Aid courses Read More 18th April 2018 Competitions Excitement builds ahead of 40th National Championships Read More 4th April 2018 Sports Development College rugby players receive top tips from Saracens professionals Read More 27th March 2018 Competitions Entries open for West Wittering beach rugby tournament Read More 26th March 2018 Sports Development Applications open for RFU Focus Colleges Read More 22nd March 2018 ECFA Ex ECFA college student called up for England national squad Read More 20th March 2018 Competitions AoC Sport National Championships - 40th anniversary blog Read More 19th March 2018 ECFA Applications open for FA Women’s Football Apprentice funding Read More 13th March 2018 Competitions, Sports Development AoC Sport secure additional funding for WorldSkills UK Fitness Trainer Competition Read More 8th March 2018 ECFA Opportunity to Tender: research brief for Women's Football Apprentices Read More 7th March 2018 ECFA National Apprenticeship Week 2018: spotlight on Women's Football Apprentices Read More 20th February 2018 Competitions Outstanding performances by AoC Sport national netballers Read More 9th February 2018 Competitions, ECFA, Policy, Sports Development AoC Sport membership review consultation Read More 5th February 2018 Competitions, ECFA ECFA Category One applications are now open for the 2018-19 season Read More 2nd February 2018 Competitions, Sports Development Become a Judge in the 2018 WorldSkills UK Fitness Trainer Competition Read More 1st February 2018 Policy Policy and Projects Officer Matt Rhodes blogs about the sport sector and the Skills Plan Read More 1st February 2018 Policy AoC Sport submits response to Occupational Maps Consultation Read More 1st February 2018 Sports Development AoC Sport invites colleges to nominate students and staff for awards Read More 29th January 2018 Sports Development Archon Combine webinars Read More 29th January 2018 Competitions, Sports Development ECRFU grants to develop rugby in colleges Read More 19th January 2018 ECFA A call to action for colleges delivering women's football Read More 17th January 2018 Policy AoC Sport Curriculum Conference – a reflection: a blog by Donna Thompson Read More 11th January 2018 AoC Sport agrees partnership to develop new competition management system Read More 9th January 2018 Sports Development AoC Sport Curriculum Conference - Wednesday 24 January 2018 Read More 4th January 2018 Competitions, Sports Development AoC Sport is recruiting volunteers for the national championships 2018 Read More 18th December 2017 ECFA AoC Sport receives investment from The FA for College Grassroots Hubs – apply here Read More 14th December 2017 Policy, Sports Development An opportunity for colleges to measure the impact of physical activity on mental health Read More 12th December 2017 Sports Development Tennis Foundation grow tennis within FE Sector Read More 11th December 2017 Competitions AoC Sport and University of Nottingham agree two-year National Championships deal Read More 5th December 2017 Competitions Men's Colleges GB Hockey Squad Announced Read More 4th December 2017 Competitions Women's GB Hockey Squad Selected Read More 23rd November 2017 Sports Development Leave your legacy with the University of East London's High Performance Sport Programme Read More 20th November 2017 Competitions Loughborough College's Sarah Woodhouse claims WorldSkills UK Fitness Trainer Competition gold Read More 17th November 2017 Competitions Players Selected for Final Stage of GB Men's Hockey Trials Read More 17th November 2017 Competitions Players Selected For Final Stage of GB Women's Hockey Trials Read More 13th November 2017 Sports Development Truro and Penwith College Wins Active Workplace of the Year Award Read More 10th November 2017 Policy, Sports Development Survey results reinforce link between running and mental wellbeing Read More 10th November 2017 ECFA, Sports Development Girls' Football Week: "Football is my life and I live and breathe it" - Paige Sawyer, SGS College Read More 9th November 2017 Competitions WorldSkills UK Fitness Trainer Competition: Meet the finalists - Team Wales Read More 9th November 2017 ECFA, Sports Development FA Girls' Football Week: "Football brings out the best in me" - Shania, Solihull College Read More 8th November 2017 ECFA, Sports Development FA Girls' Football Week: "Football has a massive impact on my life in a really positive way" - Kacie, TyneMet College Read More 7th November 2017 ECFA, Sports Development FA Girls' Football Week: "I found football as a way to communicate and begin my own journey" - Jordan, Women's Football Apprentice Read More 6th November 2017 ECFA, Sports Development FA Girls' Football Week: "I've made so many friends and I love winning" - Paula, Sunderland College Read More 3rd November 2017 Sports Development 177 college students selected as This Girl Can Ambassadors for 2017/18 Read More 3rd November 2017 Competitions WorldSkills UK Fitness Trainer Competition Finals only two weeks away Read More 2nd November 2017 Competitions WorldSkills UK Fitness Trainer Competition: Meet The Finalists – Team Scotland Read More 19th October 2017 Competitions WorldSkills UK Fitness Trainer Competition: Meet the finalists - Team England Read More 16th October 2017 ECFA, Sports Development Register your activities for The FA Girls' Football Week 2017 Read More 12th October 2017 Sports Development AoC Sport looking for This Girl Can Ambassadors Read More 10th October 2017 ECFA FA launches grassroots football survey 2017 Read More 9th October 2017 Competitions Nominate students for AoC Sport national hockey representative teams 2017-18 Read More 2nd October 2017 Competitions AoC Sport Announces Details for National Netball Team Trials Read More 25th September 2017 Sports Development National Fitness Day resource pack available for colleges Read More 21st September 2017 Competitions AoC Sport to showcase Matrix’s MX4 Training System at The Skills Show Read More 21st September 2017 Sports Development Colleges awarded 'Tackling Inactivity' funding by Sport England Read More 19th September 2017 ECFA AoC Sport Invites Colleges to Nominate Players for the ECFA National Teams Read More 18th September 2017 ECFA The FA People's Cup comes to Further Education in line with The FA and Football Foundation £300,000 Futsal Fund Read More 14th September 2017 Sports Development Get your college involved with National Fitness Day 2017 for a chance to win a special 'selfie frame' Read More 12th September 2017 Competitions Personal Trainer finalists announced for WorldSkills UK Fitness Trainer Competition 2017 Read More 11th September 2017 Sports Development RFU confirms Focus Colleges programme with 21 institutions Read More 4th September 2017 Sports Development Give yoga or pilates a go for our September This Girl Can focus Read More 4th September 2017 Sports Development North Shropshire College runs summer disability sport camp Read More 22nd August 2017 Competitions British Rowing partners with WorldSkills UK Fitness Trainer Competition Read More 16th August 2017 AoC Sport Impact Report 2016/17 Read More 9th August 2017 Competitions, ECFA Colleges set to capitalise on England Lionesses’ success as women’s football participation peaks Read More 24th July 2017 Competitions Competition Management Tender Read More 18th July 2017 Competitions Blog: WorldSkills UK Fitness Trainer Competition 2017 update and meet the judges - by Karen Stanton Read More 12th July 2017 Policy AoC Sport to support World Youth Skills Day Read More 3rd July 2017 Sports Development You decide how to join in with our This Girl Can activities during July and August Read More 3rd July 2017 Competitions Students Raise the Bar at WorldSkills UK Fitness Trainer Competition Heats Read More 29th June 2017 Policy AoC Sport welcomes latest Stonewall School Report Read More 28th June 2017 Policy Mind team up with England Athletics to produce mental and physical health resources Read More 26th June 2017 Sports Development Nottingham College students serve up top coaching tips Read More 19th June 2017 Sports Development Tennis Foundation offer funding to grow tennis in colleges Read More 14th June 2017 ECFA Premier League Application Reopened Read More 7th June 2017 Policy What Does the General Election Mean for Sport and Physical Activity? Read More 6th June 2017 Sports Development AoC Sport Summer Conference: Every student active Read More 1st June 2017 Sports Development Lace up your trainers, June is running month with AoC Sport and This Girl Can Read More 30th May 2017 Sports Development AoC Sport member colleges can access the Athlete Inspire programme Read More 26th May 2017 Competitions AoC Sport National Championships 2017 with Jordan Jarrett–Bryan Read More 23rd May 2017 Sports Development VIDEO: Action from our AoC Sport This Girl Can festivals Read More 22nd May 2017 Competitions Assistant trainers shine in Inclusive Fitness Trainer Competition Read More 22nd May 2017 Welcome to the brand new home of AoC Sport Read More 19th May 2017 ECFA AoC Sport's place on new-look FA Council ratified at AGM Read More 19th May 2017 Competitions Cup final and play-off results 2016/17 Read More 18th May 2017 ECFA New ECFA strategy launched at National Football Conference Read More 15th May 2017 Policy Colleges support Mental Health Awareness Week with sport and physical activity events Read More 15th May 2017 Sports Development British Rowing seeking interest for Go Row Indoor Training Workshop Read More 15th May 2017 ECFA New ECFA strategy to be launched at National Football Conference Read More 9th May 2017 Sports Development May is cricket month with AoC Sport and This Girl Can Read More 9th May 2017 Competitions South East claim Wilkinson Sword title at AoC Sport National Championships Read More 9th May 2017 ECFA Keynote speakers announced for ECFA National Football Conference Read More 10th April 2017 Competitions WorldSkills UK Fitness Trainer Competition receives record number of entries for 2017 event Read More 7th April 2017 Policy World Health Day: College initiatives promote mental wellbeing through sport and physical activity Read More 5th April 2017 Sports Development This Girl Can ambassador: Freya (Cirencester College) Read More 5th April 2017 Policy More than 20 million Britons 'physically inactive' according to new report Read More 5th April 2017 Sports Development This Girl Can - 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Read More 29th November 2016 Competitions Royal National College for the Blind students demonstrate inclusive fitness training at the Skills Show Read More 24th November 2016 Policy Weymouth College scoops AoC Beacon Award for Sport in the Curriculum Read More 23rd November 2016 Competitions AoC Sport launches the WorldSkills UK Fitness Trainer Competition for 2017 Read More 22nd November 2016 ECFA Mens National Team - Final Squad Read More 22nd November 2016 Competitions WorldSkills UK Fitness Trainer Competition final – a judge’s view Read More 20th November 2016 Competitions Loughborough and Belfast Met students claim top honours at WorldSkills UK Fitness Trainer Competition final Read More 16th November 2016 Policy Staff health and wellbeing paper launched Read More 14th November 2016 Policy, Sports Development Sport England announce funding for the FE sector Read More 10th November 2016 Competitions WorldSkills UK Fitness Trainer Competition: Meet the finalists - Kaja Choma and Jordan Patchett Read More 7th November 2016 Sports Development Central College Nottingham earns top volunteering award Read More 7th November 2016 Competitions WorldSkills UK Fitness Trainer Competition: The judges' view Read More 3rd November 2016 Competitions WorldSkills UK Fitness Trainer Competition: Meet the finalists - 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