Latest FSSAA News.
latest news will appear here as soon as we get it......
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Prostar - July Special Offers....
Anyone after some stunning summer offers from Prostar? If so click on the image to see whats on offer this month, plus remember to visit the Prostar website (click on the Prostar hyperlink on left hand side bar). These offeres are limited to stock availability. If you need additional information on any kit orders from Prostar please contact Neil.Watters@prostar.co.uk
Click on the image on the left to download the special offers flyer.
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Invitation to Fire Fighters....
Air Ambulance Heroes Run
Nicola Shaw has sent the following invitation to the FSSAA;
"I am writing on behalf of the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance. We are running an event with them called the Heroes Run. This is a 5km fun run (fancy dress optional) to be held at Locko Park, in Spondon on 27th June. Given the theme of the event, we are very keen to seek participation from the Fire Service and other emergency services."
For further detail please email Nicola Shaw or click on the image to download the poster. If you want to register online please visit: On-line booking.
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Another invitation to Fire Fighters....
World Police and Fire Games, New York 2011.
Andy Mabbet, HM Prison Service has sent the following invitation to the FSSAA;
"You may be aware that the World Police & Fire games take place next year in New York, although I am a member of HM Prison Service my organisation has taken part in these game for many years. Most recently we have taken part the ice Hockey tournament but have had to combine our team with non GB teams in order to enter, it would be great if we could enter a team solely from the services in GB, as a result I am contacting the fire service and police sports organisations to see if there would be any interest, we already have 7 players who want to travel but in would be great to take 16.
I wondered if you will be able to help, do you know of or have an ice hockey section, or the possible contact name that I could use to pass on all relevant information, the Prison Service Sports Association have already organised flights, accomadation and transfers in NY so there is no organisation required."
For further detail please email Andy Mabbet or click on the image to download the poster.
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FSSAA members receive Prostar discount via the new Prostar Fire website
The UK Fire Service Sports and Athletics Association joined forces with Prostar, the sports apparel company, in February 2010. The agreement sees the Association and Prostar commence a sponsorship relationship that lasts for the next five years. This agreement means that the FSSAA (through all sporting Sections) will receive £100,000 worth of sports clothing and goods, in addition to this, there is a special Prostar website being launched from which all Fire Service staff can benefit.
The discount website can be accessed by clicking on the Prostar logo/hyperlink located on the left hand sidebar of this website. When you click on this link and follow the simple login process* all Fire Service staff will be able to purchase Prostar goods with a 25% discount on normal retail prices.
This agreement, which was launched on the same day as the re-launch of the Women’s Rugby Section, does not restrict staff to personal purchases. The agreement allows discounted goods to be purchased for family, friends and sports clubs.
*You MUST use your individual Fire Service email address to create your login account as this proves you are employed by the FRS. Prior approval to use your work email account has been sought from all UK FRSs by the FSSAA NEC.
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FireFit Annual Conference 2010.
Hertfordshire FRS,
de Havilland Conference Centre in Hatfield,
Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th September 2010.
If you are interested in health and fitness in the UK FRS then this is a conference you must attend!!!
Please follow this link - Online booking form or click on the image on the left to download the Conference flyer.
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Vue National Emergency Services Triathlon
The VUE National Emergency Services Triathlon 2010 is now open for entries. The event provides the opportunity for the Emergency Services to battle it out and see who is top in triathlon!
This sprint distance triathlon takes place on 14th May 2010 at the superb National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham. It comprises a 1,500m lake swim, 20km flat cycle stage, and 5km run, and also includes a post-race barbeque! It is open to all Emergency Services personnel including police, fire, ambulance, coastguard and mountain rescue services.
Email emma@XtraMileEvents.com or phone 0161 9412781 for further details.
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999 Eco Adventure Race
Malcolm Auchie based at Falkirk Ambulance Station and the organiser of the 999 Eco Adventure race has contacted the FSSAA to inform us that the event is open to staff from UK Emergency Services including Police, Fire, Ambulance, Coastguard/RNLI and Mountain Rescue. Competitors participate in trail running, mountain biking and canoeing and have the choice of entering one of three races according to their ability. This year the 999 Eco Adventure will take place on 21st August 2010 in the Lake District, Cumbria. Visit www.ecoadventure.com/ for additional info.
Emailinfo@ecoadventurerace.com for further details.
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Prostar Sponsorship - Section application forms.... Application Pro forma
The National Executive Committee of the Fire Service Sports and Athletics Association have produced a bids pro forma for individual Sections wishing to apply for funding from the Prostar 'pot'. Full details of the Prostar sponsorship deal will appear here following the 'official launch' in early January but in the mean time you can download the pro forma by clicking on the link above (blue text).
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Uniform Services - Battle of the Badges!
Uk & Ireland 6-a-side Football
19th - 21st March 2010
Meadowbank Stadium, Magherafelt.
Teams consist of 1 goalkeeper, 5 outfield players and 4 subs.
Subs will be used on a roll on roll off basis
Price per team £120 which includes transportation from airport to accommodation and return journey as well as lunch on day of soccer tournament and games pack.
Click on the image to download the entry form or for further details email; Raymond Hill or contact him on: 07540177040
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New FSSAA Sponsorship packages available..... FSSAA Sponsorship
The National Executive Committee of the Fire Service Sports and Athletics Association have made the decision to allow interested parties to become official sponsors of this web site and (or) the Fire Sports Magazine. Vistit the FSSAA Sponsorship webpage to download information about how to get involved with all we do.
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New England Football Section page created.
The first of the new Football 'sub-sections' web pages has been created along with a new Footbal Gallery page. The England Football Section can now communicate directly to us all about the football activities that they are participating in. Other sub-sections web pages for the Welsh, Scottish and Irish Football Sections are to be created in due course.
Click on the England Football Section badge (left) to view the new page or the dropdown menu bar; Football - England.
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FSSAA – Steve Lands Top Job.
The Fire Service Sports and Athletic Association (FSSAA),
UK Football Section, have appointed their new UK Football Manager in time for their match against the England Prison Service.
Watch Manager Steve Haw, Formby Community Fire Station, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, was announced UK Fire Service Manager for the forthcoming season and the next four years.
Steve, who has worked for Merseyside for over 21years, was proud to take up the post as manager following his successful career as the England Fire Service Manager.
His first task has been to name his squad and backroom staff for the forthcoming game against the England Prison Service, which will be held on 11th November, at Holmes Park, Leicester, kick off 2pm.
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FSSAA Sports Personality of the Year 2009 - Firefighter Janine Culley.
Janine becomes only the second woman to win this prestigious award and she is also the first in the award’s history to be presented with a trophy which has been donated by The Worshipful Company of Firefighters.
The Chair of the FSSAA, Andy Fry, presented Janine with the award for her record 24 medal haul at last year’s World Firefighter Games held in Liverpool. The former swimming coach won the majority of her medals in the pool in what was a home coming performance by the Liverpudlian.
Janine joined the London Fire Brigade in 2002 and wants to be a role model for women thinking about becoming a firefighter. She said; “I am very honoured to become ‘sports personality’ and I hope that this will reinforce that being a firefighter isn’t only a job for men – women are fit enough and strong enough too.”
The Chelsea firefighter is also a mum to a two year old girl and benefits from having a great work life balance. Janine added; “This achievement highlights that it is possible to be a mother, have a fulfilling career and maintain an excellent level of fitness. Being a firefighter allows me to do all of these things. I love my job, which not everyone can say.”
She is now trying to gain sponsorship for her next challenge of swimming across the channel. Janine said; “It has been a long time ambition of mine to swim the channel.”
Chair Andy Fry said; "I am delighted to have appointed Janine as the Association's Sports Personality of the Year. She is a great example of what can be achieved by carefully balancing professional and family commitments whilst, at the same time, remaining dedicated to achieving sporting excellence. Janine's energy and enthusiasm are infectious and I'm really looking forward to supporting her as an ambassador for sport in the fire service. Amongst other things I'd like Janine to champion a challenge that the Association will be issuing to find the healthiest fire station in the UK."
Deputy Commissioner Roy Bishop, who also attended the presentation, said: “I would like to congratulate Janine and also the London Fire Brigade’s welfare fund who supported London’s staff that participated in the World Firefighter.”
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FSSAA Meritous Service Award & Decoration.
Dave Robertson.
The Decoration reads;
The Fire Service Sports and Athletics Association's Meritous Service Decoration has been awarded to Dave Robertson for outstanding service towards encouragement and promotion of sport and physical fitness amongst Fire Service Personnel at a local, Regional and National Level.
Dave Robertson (centre) pictured recieving his award presented by CFO Mark Yates at the FSSAA AGM, Sheffield 2009.
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FSSAA Blog page..... blog.fssaa.co.uk
The new Honorary Chair of the FSSAA National Executive Committee; Andy Fry (CFO Suffolk FRS) formally launches his brand new FSSAA blog page. The blog is intended to keep us all informed on his activities throughout the year as he promotes and develops the FSSAA.
To visit the blog page simply click on the blue link above, the image below or type blog.fssaa.co.uk in to your search engine.
 FSSAA launch brand new Facebook Global Group. Facebook is a social utility that helps people communicate more efficiently with their friends, family and colleagues. This clearly provides the FSSAA with another platform to quickly spread the word about the many sporting activities that are underway throught the calendar year. Simply type FSSAA in to the Facebook search engine to find then join the Group or if you are already a Facebook member click on the logo and help spread the word!
Website & Fire Sport Magazine update template
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