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11 November 2024
Sports Awards Deadline Approaching
The deadline for nominations for the Orkney Sports Awards 2024 is fast approaching.
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4 November 2024
Capturing the sounds of Orkney 2025
The sounds of Orkney sport will echo in music around Orkney’s iconic St Magnus Cathedral next summer, alongside voices from island groups involved in the 2025 Island Games, as part of a project…
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1 November 2024
Orkney teacher recognised for her “unmatched dedication” to athletics
An Orkney teacher has been named a recipient of one of the prestigious Eric Liddell Recognition Awards for her “unmatched dedication” to the Orkney Athletic and Running Club.
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26 October 2024
'Huge joint effort’ secures Games ready gymnastics equipment
Orkney’s burgeoning gymnastics scene launched into a new era last week as state-of-the-art competition-level kit was put through its paces for the first time, following what the club describe as ‘a…
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24 October 2024
Sports Awards Nominations Open
Nominations for the Orkney Sports Awards 2024 will open shortly, giving people living in Orkney the opportunity to shine a light on outstanding individuals or teams who have demonstrated remarkable…
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15 October 2024
Coach development takes off in Orkney
Sports and clubs across Orkney have praised a multi-partnership funding scheme which is allowing them to train up coaches and officials.
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8 October 2024
Get active this autumn with the 2024 October Holiday Programme!
If you are unsure of how to occupy the days during the October school holidays, then look no further, for we have just the answer!
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4 October 2024
Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week - Amy Golder
Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week from Monday 30 September - Sunday 6 October is firmly established as a highly recognisable campaign supported by sportscotland, Scottish governing bodies,…
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30 September 2024
Women and Girls in Sport Week - leading on sports development - Elaine Harcus
Leading on sports development at Orkney Islands Council is North o’ the Galt’s Elaine Harcus, who always knew she wanted to pursue a career in sport.
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30 September 2024
Women and Girls in Sport Week - Helga Flett - pedalling her way to success
This annual campaign is now in its eighth year and is firmly established as a highly recognisable campaign supported by sportscotland, Scottish governing bodies of Sport, Active Schools and wider key…
