It is a year to the day that Loughborough University officially took possession of SportPark, and what a first year it has been!

SportPark has grown into much more than a building, and it is testament to you all that the environment here is so good and we continue to attract interest throughout the world of sport.

Equally it has been a challenging year for all of us in sport, and we know that some challenges lie ahead.

Here's to everyone having a fantastic Christmas, a happy new year, and we look forward to SportPark's second year!

Through Leicestershire & Rutland Sport and Charnwood's Active Together, the 17th-23rd of January will be the 'Move More 4 Less week', where a number of activities will be available at SportPark for £1 or FREE!

Ideas for the week will include:

• Launching the start of a six week beginners running club
• A lunchtime health walk
• An activity clinic prior to the week to signpost staff to local activities
• Fitness Class
• A Boot Camp type session utilising the outdoor space

A great way to kick start the new year's healthy regime!

For all the information on these activities and the week, please contact Jo Newberry from LRS.

To launch all our new tennis activities, Loughborough Tennis are holding a fun day on campus on Sunday 16th January 2011!

All the family are invited from 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm at the tennis centre, to just have a go at some fun and tennis based games.

Activities include:

Mini tennis for all ages

Beginner coaching

How fast is your serve

Competitions and prizes... and much more!

To register your interest for you or the kids, click here.

SportPark reception has a small range of Khope bead jewellery for sale, in aid of the Schoolchildren for Children charity (via Youth Sport Trust).

The charity provides educational facilities for children in highly disadvantaged areas, and profits from sales will go to Schoolchildren for Children.

For more info click here.

Our friends at Imago are offering a winter sale on conference activities over the next few months.

For all the info click here.

 Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!