For over 80 years Adidas has been part of the world of sports on every level, delivering state-of-the-art sports footwear, apparel and accessories. Adidas sponsor and support the British Skeleton Team by providing us with all the necessary kit; from innovative race suits/shoes to all the vital winter clothing.
All Accountancy firms are not the same but we believe that Dyke Yaxley, based in Shrewsbury, is the best. A dedicated team of 70 includes 8 partners, 2 consultants and around 60 full and part-time staff who provide a personal hands on service. Our client base numbering more than 3,500 ranges from major companies, sole traders and private individuals. Everyday at Dyke Yaxley we are working with the best interests of clients in all sectors of business.
All SlideTite™ products are based around a simple, patent pending, locking mechanism. The mechanism is both quick and very strong. The harder it is pulled the tighter it locks, but never jams shut. It works in all conditions - wet or dry - hot or cold. SlideTite is used for tying down equipment and supplies which have to be held securely yet need to be able to be released quickly.
Tesa tape services customers in over 50 countries around the globe and holds numerous product patents. Tesa special cloth-reinforced tapes are tried and tested quality products, which help to solve problems in many segments of industry. Production processes developed over the past fifty years ensure a durable high-strength bond for all applications.
Established by Royal Charter in 1996, UK Sport works in partnership with the home country sports councils and other agencies to lead sport in the UK to world-class success.
UK Sport is responsible for managing and distributing public investment and is a statutory distributor of funds raised by the National Lottery.
The British Olympic Association (BOA) was formed at a meeting at the House of Commons on 24 May, 1905. Great Britain is one of only five countries, which has never failed to be represented at the Olympic Games since 1896: Australia, France, Greece and Switzerland being the others. Of these, only France, Great Britain and Switzerland have also been present at all Olympic Winter Games. The BOA has assisted in hosting two Olympic Games, in 1908 and 1948, on both occasions in London.
The Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme, or TASS as it is better known, is a Government funded programme that represents a unique partnership between sport and higher and further education. The programme awards Scholarships and Bursars to talented athletes that are committed to combining their sport and education.
The range of services supplied by the EIS spans sports science and sports medicine. Support includes applied physiology, biomechanics, medical consultation, medical screening, nutritional advice, performance analysis, psychology, podiatry, strength and conditioning coaching, sports massage and sports vision. The quality of the delivery is assured by the close relationship the EIS is developing with national governing bodies, performance directors, coaches, and the athletes themselves. Almost 2,000 competitors are currently in the EIS system.
A number of international performers and squads have made the campus their home to benefit from the facilities available. In the case of the British Skeleton the dry push-track based up at the University is a central part of their training. Skeleton form part of the family of sportsmen and women known as Team Bath. There are Team Bath Squads in the following sports: Badminton, Basketball, Bobskeleton, Bobsleigh, Judo, Hockey, Football, Modern Pentathlon, Netball, Rugby, Swimming, Track & Field, Tennis and Triathlon.
The Bobsleigh and Skeleton sports are governed internationally by the 'Fédération Internationale de Bobsleigh et de Tobogganing' (FIBT) which organises the annual World Cup series, World Championships, Euroepean Chamionships, Americas Cup & Europa Cup events. The sport is part of the Olympic Winter Games and the Winter Goodwill Games.
For more than a decade, Insights Learning and Development has been helping to transform the culture of organisations and teams. We help individuals to understand themselves and others better, and to interact more effectively with those around them. Insights Profiling enables team members to measure the performance of the team against core capabilities; mapping these findings with the 'team personality' can provide rich information to ensure that the human dynamic and the achievement of team objectives are maximised. Take a look at November's News item on this website to learn more about how Insights supports British Skeletons Performance Programme.
Charlie Booker has been the official photographer for the FIBT since 1999 and is a well known face at bobsleigh and bobskeleton events. Charlie has attended most World Cup races as official photographer for the organisation. His photos can be viewed by following this link.
