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Research shows resilient sector requires further support in recovery

Parents urged to get children back to swimming

Minimal risk of Covid transmission at outdoor sporting events
Research from Sheffield Hallam University and the Sport and Recreation Alliance has shown the impact of Covid-19 on grassroots physical activity.
Almost a quarter of a million children have missed out on the chance of learning how to swim the length of a standard swimming pool due to the pandemic.
An independent report, commissioned by parkrun, estimates the risk of transmission of Covid-19 at parkrun events for the first time.
New study to examine sport clubs as 'missing spaces' for young people in care
Loughborough University academics have secured a second British Academy small grant to explore care experienced young people’s engagements with sport clubs and coaches.

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