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🏆 Prison Island World Cup 2024: Calling All Champions! 🏆 Last year's Prison Island World Cup was nothing short of legendary! Teams from across the globe came together to compete in the ultimate test of skill, strategy, strength and teambuilding. The competition was fierce, the challenges exhilarating, and the teambuilding unforgettable. But what truly set last year apart was the team’s ability to discovered the power of synergy as they navigated obstacles, solved puzzles, and outwitted opponents. It wasn't just about winning; it was about pushing boundaries, forging bonds, and creating memories that would last a lifetime. Now, as we gear up for the 2024 edition of the Prison Island World Cup, we encourage you to contact your local Prison Island for the chance to represent, not only your company but, your country in writing the next chapter of this extraordinary journey! Why Should Your Company Participate? - Team Building: Strengthen bonds and enhance teamwork in an exhilarating environment. - Discover Hidden Talents: Unleash your team's potential with diverse challenges. - International Recognition: Showcase your company on an international stage. - Networking: Meet people from around the world. - Fun and Fitness: Promote wellness through adventure, challenges and excitement. Don't miss out! #Prisonisland #prisonislandworldcup #teambuilding

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Learn more about what #scouting truly is! Look beyond the media spin and explore the timeless ideals and the ongoing mission: to prepare young people to make ethical and moral decisions over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. This is an awesome video!

We are delighted to share our renewed partnership with Prima Dental Group!   Our partnership with Prima Dental Group sees a focus on supporting local community initiatives, including Gloucester Hartpury rugby camps for girls of all abilities aged 7 to 16 in Gloucestershire.    Prima Dental’s CEO, Dan Hodgson commented: “We’re delighted to have teamed up with Gloucester Hartpury and to be able to create more opportunities for young girls to acquire life skills through the enjoyment of rugby."   Gloucester Hartpury CEO, James Forrester commented: “Prima is a fantastic business for us to be in partnership with. It is great to see that it shares our vision for both the Club, women’s rugby and the Gloucester community.”

#3 On the way forward for WRU Ditch the Regions in Favour of Three Club Identities The regional model was a bold experiment, but it has failed—and clinging to it will only prolong Welsh rugby’s woes. It’s time to ditch the regions and embrace three well-known and historically rich club identities: Newport, Cardiff, and Llanelli. This approach acknowledges a hard truth: parochialism has no place in professional sport. Welsh rugby’s misplaced loyalty to outdated rivalries and fractured regional allegiances has stifled its potential. The regions were supposed to unify and elevate the professional game, but they have instead deepened divisions and alienated fans. Reestablishing three iconic clubs would not only restore pride and passion but also simplify the structure, making it easier to market and build support domestically and abroad. These clubs would act as the standard-bearers for Welsh rugby, creating clear pathways from grassroots to the professional game. While the decision to move away from regions might be controversial, it could not perform worse than the status quo—and would finally bring clarity to the professional landscape. I can hear the howls of indignation all the way here in NZ. To those people, strong leaders make changes when they are needed and since 2014, I have advocated change. Regions were right in 2003, they were the reasons for sustained success but that has not been the case since the incredible mismanagement of WRU financials by 2 former CEO’s. #NoGutsNoGlory

What's going on with England at the #Euros? 🏴 As the excitement of the tournament progresses, the narrative around #England's potential victory has shifted to questioning what's going wrong. As a long time fan I see this pattern repeating itself as it has for decades. Is it because - 1️⃣ World-class talent alone isn't enough. England is loaded with talent. Translating individual club success to the international stage is challenging. 2️⃣ Coaching and strategies. Should we expect #Southgate to get individual/team performances that world class coaches inspire from players like Foden, #Bellingham, Kane, Saka? 3️⃣ The fear of failure. Opting to play not to lose vs to win creates an ugly, passive game. Contrast this with the bold strategies seen in teams like Spain, Hungary , Switzerland. 4️⃣ Winning isn't good enough. England is expected to win with stylish performances. Is this fair? As the tournament unfolds, many including myself want to see more of what England is capable of. Will we? 🌟⚽ #Euros #England #Soccer #SportsAnalysis

Many of you will have read or listened to the news of the passing of Rob Burrow, Leeds Rhinos rugby league’s all-time great, who contracted motor neurone disease (MND) and campaigned right to the end, to raise MND awareness. Some of you may have seen the tribute this remarkable human being on BBC last night (03 June 2024), “There’s only one Rob Burrow”. Rob ended the documentary with this:  “In a world full of adversity, we must dare to dream”.  Words which are now inscribed on the side of Leeds Beckett University’s student union. But how does all this link to the world of events? I hear you ask…. In an industry where so much more needs to be done to open up the doors and deliver events and experiences which are truly accessible to everyone, I urge you all to do more than just dare to dream. The events industry is packed full of creative talent that has the power not just to dream, but to make pretty much anything possible. So don’t let yesterday’s news be tomorrow’s fish n chips paper. Get the conversation going with your team. Get in contact with consultants who can help you on your events accessibility and inclusion journey, and make access and inclusion part of your every-day events agenda. Let’s dare to do more than dream. #eventprofs #accessibility #eventinclusion

🌟 Our collaboration with Northridge gives AS members, who are passionate about a career in sports law, the opportunity to mentored by: Chelsea FC The FA Welsh Rugby Union The British Horseracing Authority World Rugby Northridge Insights from an AS alumna working at Northridge with these clients is coming soon! #aspiringsolicitors #mentoringscheme #diversityandinclusion #legalcareer #lawstudent #sportslaw

💬 “Balancing a career as a high-performance referee with family life is challenging, but with the right support system, it’s possible.” Emer Buckley, a referee in Ireland’s Men’s and Women’s Super Leagues, shares how she navigates the demands of officiating at the highest level while maintaining a strong family foundation. Her secret? Open and honest communication with her partner and children, along with pre-season planning to align everyone’s expectations and needs. 💡 For young and aspiring referees, her advice is to build a supportive network, lean on family and friends, and remember that success is attainable with resilience and planning. 🌟 Emer’s story is a testament to the power of balance, determination, and teamwork—on and off the court. 👉 Watch her video and be inspired to achieve your goals while staying true to your values. #PromiseProject #WomenInBasketball #RefereeLife #WorkLifeBalance #InspiringStories #SheWins

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