Sport

Last weekend, Accelerate Trampoline and Gymnastics competed in the Southwest Championships; a competition that celebrates all levels and ages of the talent we have in the region, from Plymouth to Poole to Gloucester and Bristol.

It was a wonderful day combining Olympian Kirsty Way performing, with young gymnasts who were competing for the first time.

A team of nineteen Accelerate athletes travelled to Bath to take part and returned with a haul of medals and personal bests including four SW Champions, two silver medals and two bronze medals.

Head coach Jacob...

Basketball, with its dynamic gameplay and high-flying action, has become one of the most popular sports globally. From its roots in a small gymnasium in Springfield, Massachusetts, to being played in massive arenas and outdoor courts worldwide, basketball has grown into a cultural phenomenon that captivates millions of fans. Its blend of athleticism, strategy, and showmanship makes it an exciting sport to watch and play, attracting a diverse audience of all ages.

The sport’s rise to fame can be attributed to its fast-paced nature and thrilling spectacle. Games are often decided...

Exeter City FC manager Gary Caldwell has spoken negatively about League One matches continuing to be played during the international break. He said he didn't understand why, if matches without three players can't be played, they can't be cancelled without two players. “Why don't we just do away with them altogether?” - reasoned Caldwell, whose soccer club is without a striker and a winger for a while.

There are a lot of international players playing in League One, and because of this, many teams are canceling their matches. According to Gary Caldwell, this state of affairs...

A generous donation from the Exeter Chiefs Foundation has enabled Westbank Community Health and Care to kit out its accessible gym in Exminster with a fantastic new piece of equipment, offering the same functionality for both disabled and able-bodied users.

The compact Equalizer 6000 is one of the most effective multi-gyms in the world. Designed by a paraplegic and fully adaptive for wheelchair users, it allows people of all abilities to perform an extensive range of exercises, from rowing and bench presses to vertical butterflies and lat pulldowns.

The Exeter Chiefs...