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As Careers in Sport + Leisure draws closer there will be lots going on, all the latest news for the event will appear on this page as it happens so to keep up to date make sure you check back here regularly.

28.07.10London 2012 launches its volunteer programme 

With just two years to go until the start of London 2012, the London Olympic Games Organising Committee has this week launched their volunteering programme, looking for over 70,000 ‘Games Makers’.  

Seb Coe, Chairman of the LOGOC highlighted the importance of volunteers at London 2012; “the volunteers are the difference between a good and a great Olympic Games”.  

Whilst being a part of the London 2012 Olympic Games is a once in a lifetime chance, carrying out any volunteer work provides huge benefits to you as an individual and ultimately, your level of employability.   

Volunteering provides real life experience of a working environment, offering the chance to learn new skills and capabilities, whilst further developing core competencies, all of which will be well recognised within a CV. It is also an opportunity to meet new people, become part of networks and connections and impress those you are working for.

Volunteering also speaks volumes to an employer; a recent survey showed that 73% of employers would employ a candidate with volunteering experience over one without. Given the highly competitive nature of the sport and leisure industry, any involvement in volunteering programmes such as those offered by London 2012 would provide an unprecedented platform that would put you ahead of many other applicants. 

For more information on becoming a London 2012 Games Maker please visit http://www.london2012.com/get-involved/volunteer/being-a-games-maker/index.php

or for further information on others ways to volunteer for London 2012 please visit http://www.london2012.com/get-involved/volunteer/other-ways-to-volunteer/index.php.

02.07.10F.C. Business confirms support for CSL 

We are delighted to announce that F.C. Business has confirmed its support for Careers in Sport + Leisure, the only national careers event for the sport and leisure industry.

CSL, which is returning for its second year in 2010, is taking place at the International Centre in Telford on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th November.

With the largest readership of football industry professionals, F.C. Business provides insight, discussion, research and information on all topics that impact the running of a football club in the UK.

Despite the economic downturn, overall revenues of the 92 professional league clubs in the UK exceeding £2.5bn in 2009, testament to the hard work of those behind the scenes.

If you want to be involved in any part of the football industry then being involved with F.C. Business is without doubt a commitment to the industry.

As the number 1 magazine for UK football industry professionals, F.C. Business are perfectly placed to speak to attendees during the session on the commercial opportunities within the football world.

For more information on F.C. Business visit www.fcbusiness.co.uk       

21.06.10Premier Training International to exhibit at CSL 

Premier Training International are the latest organisation to confirm their attendance at Careers in Sport + Leisure 2010, the only national careers event for the sport and leisure industry.  

Premier Training is the UK’s leading health and Fitness Training Provider. Founded in 1992 the company vision was, and remains today, to raise standards throughout the health and fitness industry. The company has some of the strongest sports scientists and industry experts helping shape syllabuses and training delivery.  

Dedicated to training and developing individuals within the sector; from school leavers and people changing careers, to professional fitness and sports people looking to develop their skills, Premier Training International has courses to suit.

Tickets for Careers in Sport + Leisure are available to both individuals and groups from colleges and universities - click here for more information on booking your tickets.

For more information on any of Premier’s courses please contact their Customer Service Team on 0845 1 90 90 90 or visit www.premierglobal.co.uk.    

24.05.10AQA - City & Guilds exhibit at Careers in Sport + Leisure 

AQA-City & Guilds are the latest organisation to confirm their presence at Careers in Sport + Leisure, the only national careers event for the sport and leisure industry. They join the likes of the RFU, David Lloyd Leisure and British Colleges Sport who have all recently confirmed their place at the exhibition for the event in November.  

AQA-City & Guilds brings together the UK’s leading provider of GCSEs and A Levels and the leading awarding body for vocational learning. This joint expertise enables them to develop high-quality Diploma qualifications including the Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure. Practitioners can expect an unparalleled service and support to take them through the Diploma journey.

Their involvement at CSL will see AQA-City & Guilds join the other organisations on the exhibition floor in providing the young delegates in attendance with the information, advice and opportunities to allow them to make informed career decisions.

In addition to this, AQA-City & Guilds will run a total of six seminars to sports practitioners over the two days of the event focusing on the new Diploma in Sports and Active Leisure and to aid the understanding of teachers, tutors and college staff looking to roll out the new qualification.

14.05.10Former Head of Strategic Development at The FA to speak at CSL

Nigel Hargreaves, the former Head of Strategic Development at The FA has confirmed he will be speaking at Careers in Sport + Leisure 2010.  

Having worked at The FA for more than 9 years Nigel will provide a unique insight into working for one of the world’s most recognisable sporting organisations and help delegates understand the types of opportunities available inside a large national governing body.  

Since leaving The FA Nigel has been responsible for the launch of both the Small Sided Football Federation and the Football Football Club, both of which work in partnership with the UK’s major providers of small sided football including Goals, PowerLeague, Elms 5 and Prostar Leagues.

Such is Nigel's understanding of the football industry we are certain these sessions will be standing room only in the arena.  

Nigel is the latest industry leading speaker to confirm his position in the line up at this year’s event and for more information of other confirmed speakers click here.

To buy your ticket for this year’s event simply click here.

Tickets cost just £10 for both days with colleges or universities buying in bulk receiving a 50% reduction in the cost of attending.  

If you are a college or university interested in attending please click here. 

28.04.10The RFU to exhibit at CSL

The team at CSL are excited to announce that English rugby’s national governing body, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) are the latest organisation to confirm their place at Careers in Sport + Leisure.

Responsible for all aspects of both grassroots and elite rugby within England, the Rugby Football Union employ approximately 500 staff and help to train and support up to a massive 40,000 volunteers who carry out various roles within the game.

The involvement of the RFU will see delegates in attendance provided with information and advice about the varying opportunities that exist within rugby via the RFU’s exhibition stand at the event taking place at the International Centre in Telford.

CSL aims to provide a ‘one stop shop’ for the 5000 delegates who will attend. The event combines the largest sport and leisure focused exhibition with expert speakers from the industry who together provide an unrivalled opportunity to access fantastic levels of information, advice and knowledge that can be used to build a successful career within the sport and leisure industry.

Tickets for Careers in Sport + Leisure are available to both individuals and groups from colleges and universities, click here for more information on booking your tickets.

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26.04.10Tickets on sale NOW!

Tickets for Careers in Sport + Leisure, the country’s only national careers event for the sport and leisure industry, are on sale now!  

For the advanced purchase price of just £10 per person delegates can attend BOTH days of CSL at the International Centre in Telford, offering excellent value and a discount of £5 when compared with tickets bought at the event on the day.

The event provides a unique opportunity for the anticipated audience of more than 5000 people to listen to industry leading experts and representatives from some of the biggest sport and leisure based organisations in the UK.  

All speakers and exhibitors are on hand to provide information, advice and opportunities allowing the delegates to learn how to maximise their talents and progress their career in sport and leisure.  

Individuals wishing to purchase a ticket for the event can now do so easily online by clicking here.   Colleges and Universities wanting to bring along groups of students to hear from the organisations and expert individuals can do so by contacting the CSL team directly and by bringing groups of students will be entitled to join the popular College and University Supporters Programme.  

21.04.10British Colleges Sport Partners with CSL

Careers in Sport + Leisure is delighted to announce that British Colleges Sport have become partners of the event.  

BCS is the membership organisation representing the sporting interests of students and Further Education Colleges across the whole of the UK.  

Working with the Association of Colleges and other bodies, British Colleges Sport is now at the forefront of decision making and lobbying for college sport on a regional, national and UK wide basis.  

Following hot on the heels of recent deals with SkillsActive and ISPAL, the agreement with BCS sees its member colleges benefit from discounted entry to the event allowing affiliated colleges who purchase a minimum of just ten tickets to access CSL, the exhibition and all speaker sessions over the course of the two days.  

Careers in Sport + Leisure is the only national careers event for the sport and leisure industry, if you would like to attend the event, allowing your students to meet leading organisations from the industry and hear from experienced individuals then book your place here.  

24.03.10David Lloyd Leisure to exhibit at CSL

Europe's largest Racquets, Health and Fitness operator, David Lloyd Leisure are the latest organisation to confirm their involvement in Careers in Sport + Leisure 2010 and will join the exhibition at the event in November.  

With potential roles in Health & Fitness, such as Personal Trainer, Tennis Coach, or Group Exercise Co-ordinator and a number opportunities in Sales and Membership, Food & Beverage and Operational roles such as a Lifeguard there are many different options for young people looking to work in the industry. There are also some fantastic job opportunities in management for those who want a longer term career at David Lloyd Leisure.  

If you would like to attend Careers in Sport + Leisure and meet leading organisations from the sport and leisure industry like David Lloyd Leisure then book your place here.

02.03.10College and University Supporter tickets go on sale

Tickets for colleges and universities wishing to bring students to Careers in Sport + Leisure in November 2010 are now available!

Educational institutions can book their tickets via the colleges and universities supporter programme which provides a number of benefits, including a massive 50% off the standard price for entry when purchasing a minimum of just 25 tickets for their students.

Click here for further details of how to book your place, either online or by post, at the biggest national careers event for the sport and leisure industry.

CSL 2009 saw over 75 colleges and universities become part of the programme for the first ever event and with interest already high, make sure you book your place now!

With recently confirmed sponsors SkillsActive and ISPAL joining Olympic Medalist Steve Parry, Careers in Sport + Leisure 2010 is gathering pace and looks set to be an event not to be missed once again!

As the event draws closer and the good news keeps coming, we’ll make sure we let you know but remember to check back at here for the latest.

16.02.10ISPAL to support Careers in Sport + Leisure 2010

The team at CSL are excited to let you know that ISPAL, the Institute for Sport, Parks and Leisure, are the second confirmed sponsor for CSL 2010.

Having been involved at the inaugural event back in 2009 in which 4,500 young people with a passion for sport and leisure descended on the Sheffield Arena, ISPAL have renewed their support for the event which will take place at the International Centre in Telford on 24/25 November.

As the professional membership body for sport, parks and leisure, ISPAL provides a number of benefits to its members including support and professional development in the form of world leading information, learning and development courses, seminars, workshops and national conferences and regular updates on the key developments affecting the sectors supported by the institute.

If you want to stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs, learn all about the latest trends in sport and leisure, access industry leading information then you can join ISPAL today. Joining the professional institute also provides significant career enhancement as a key role of the institute is to offer members training and development in the key areas demanded by the industry while also helping members to grow their networks and contacts, all of which provides support through every stage of our members careers in the sport and leisure industries.

Student membership costs just £25 per year. To find out more and become a member simply visit www.ispal.org.uk

01.02.10Olympic medalist Steve Parry to speak at CSL 2010

Winner of an Olympic bronze medal at the Athens games in 2004, Steve Parry is no stranger to success and is set to share his experiences and knowledge with attendees at Careers in Sport + Leisure 2010.

Parry won Great Britain's first Olympic swimming medal for eight years when he came third in the final of the 200m butterfly with American Michael Phelps taking the gold.

Having left the UK aged 18, to attend Florida State University where he studied marketing and finance alongside his swimming and with experience outside the pool in the media with the BBC and business world with his own company, Total Swimming, Steve Parry is an exceptional addition to what is sure to be a superb line up speakers for the 2010 event.  

Keep checking back or register your interest to make sure that you hear about the latest news first.

25.01.10SkillsActive become the first sponsor of CSL 2010

SkillsActive, supporting sponsors from Careers in Sport + Leisure 2009 have renewed their partnership for the return of the event in November.

Following the success of the event in its debut year and the move to the centre of the country for 2010, with the event being held in Telford, we are delighted to be able to bring you this news.

As the sector skills council for active leisure and learning, SkillsActive works within its five sub-sectors (Sport and Recreation, Health and Fitness, Playwork, The Outdoors and Caravans) to increase the demand for the quality and the supply of skills provision, to bring all areas together in collaboration and to lobby funding agencies and policy makers for improvements to the sector.

19.11.09Careers in Sport + Leisure Returns

The date and venue for the second instalment of Careers in Sport + Leisure have now been finalised.

Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th will see The International Centre in Telford host the event following it's successful debut last year in Sheffield.

The new venue in the centre of the country will provide easier access for delegates wanting to attend from all corners of the UK and with The International Centre boasting increased floor space the event will provide young people looking to work in the sport and leisure industry the ultimate opportunity to get the advice they need.

13.07.09CSL 09 A Review

Following a successful debut year plans for Careers in Sport + Leisure 2010 are now being put into place. We hope to be able to announce to you the date and venue of the event, which will take place in the first quarter of next year, in the coming months. CSL 2010 promises to be an even bigger and better event for all involved.

In the meantime please take a look at our review of the 2009 event!