Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021) have confirmed the dates for the tournament that will now take place between Saturday 15 October – Saturday 19 November 2022.
Cllr Kamran Caan, Cabinet Member for Public Health and Sport, said: "I am thrilled that the Rugby League World Cup Team have secured the dates for the postponed matches in 2022."
Head to the RLWC2021 website to find further information.
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Sports Fest was once again a huge success, with over 10,000 residents having a go at sport during the festival.
The free, six-day event provided for all abilities and ages and was focused on getting people active.
The event saw sports and activities from Coventry Dynamite Cheer, Positive Youth Foundation, British Cycling, Midland Mencap, Coventry Wheelchair Basketball Academy, Tribe Cheer and more.
Sports Fest was also honoured to have the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games team and their mascot, Perry at the event, alongside Olympic Bronze medallist and Coventrian, Chelsie Giles, who attended the event to meet residents of the city and enjoy the Birmingham 2022 Takeover Day.
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The Coventry Sports Challenge with Cash for Kids came to an end this month, with a total of £47,239.51 raised by the seven clubs, which were:
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Coventry Boys & Girls Club
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Central Galaxy Coventry Trampoline Club
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City of Coventry Trampoline Club
- Coventrians RFC
- Coventry Dynamite Cheerleaders
- The Eamonn Fallon Goalkeeper Charity
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Tribe: Cheer, Dance & Fitness
Each club individually raised a fantastic amount. The clubs finishing in the top three were Coventry Dynamite Cheer in first place, raising £11,510.30, Central Galaxy Coventry Trampoline Club in second place, raising £7,477.10 and City of Coventry Trampoline Club (The Cube) in third place, raising £6,371.25.
The funds raised will be used to help disadvantaged children in Coventry get involved in physical activity.
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This year you will be able to find the Coventry Sport Team at Godiva in the Go CV Sport and Wellbeing Zone, located in the Family Field.
There will be a huge range of activities for the whole family. Expect to see:
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Parkour with Jump Parkour
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Cheerleading and gymnastics with Tribe Cheer
- A selection of sports with Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games (Sunday only)
- Go CV sign up and advice area
- Public Health and wellbeing advice.
The Go CV Sport and Wellbeing Zone will be open 12noon-6pm on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 September.
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The Go Parks: Active Schools Challenge is back with a culture special!
To celebrate Coventry’s UK City of Culture 2021 status, the Challenge will this time have a cultural twist. Not only will schools be getting active by using parks in the city, but also by taking part in, and visiting, cultural activities and venues.
This time all entrants are required to become a Go CV member if they are not already in order to enter and vote for their local school.
The Challenge will start on 27 September 2021, for four weeks full of fun, flash challenges and physical activity.
Activities, parks and cultural venues will all be announced soon.
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Registration is now open for Starley Sportive 2021, taking place on 19 September.
This year a discount of 20% off the entry fee is available with a Go CV card.
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The Go Foleshill project team has been delivering a successful summer programme of activities over recent weeks to encourage more people to access local green spaces and canal towpaths and generally become more active in the Foleshill community.
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The Coventry Half Marathon and 5k are on track to take place on Sunday 31 October 2021.
There’s still time to sign-up and get training if you haven’t already.
Don’t forget, Coventry residents receive a discount with a Go CV card.
Entries close Friday 29 October.
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Learn to be a Ride Leader with British Cycling next month in Coventry.
Volunteering in this role will help encourage more people to get active and access cycling sessions in the city.
In return, you'll get lots of British Cycling benefits!
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This September you, and riders all around the world, can take part in the global bike challenge. Everyone can take part in Cycle September no matter how often you ride.
If you haven't been on a bike in years, it is the ideal opportunity to rediscover the joy of riding a bike. Already riding? Then together let’s get your friends, family and co-workers enjoying all the benefits of riding a bike.
Take your bike for a spin in our global competition, win prizes and help your workplace top the leaderboards! Together, let’s get more people riding bikes.
Get fitter, be happier, help save our planet – ride a bike for Cycle September.
Read more on the Love to Ride webpage.
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