News · 23 March 2023
Half marathon taking place through city on Sunday 26 March
More than 5,000 runners will be taking part in a half-marathon through the streets of Liverpool on Sunday 26 March.
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News · 7 November 2022
Liverpool 2022 starts the new world gymnastics scene
THE Liverpool-hosted World Gymnastics Championships has been hailed a massive success as nine days of competition came to a close yesterday (Sunday 6 November). Over 35,000 tickets were sold for the event which was held at the M&S Bank Arena and saw the final weekend sold out. It was the first time that spectators had
News · 21 October 2022
BLOG: We want the legacy of the event to last much longer than just nine days
As the world’s best gymnasts compete at the World Gymnastics Championship, Matt Ashton, Director of Public Health for Liverpool, reflects on what it means for the city and the legacy it could leave behind...
News · 19 October 2022
Kids swim free this October half term
After a ‘splashing’ summer holiday success, free swimming for kids is back for the October half term. From Monday 24 to Sunday 30 October, children aged 16 and under will be able to swim for free at all seven Lifestyles pool, which are: Alsop Aquatics at Wavertree Austin Rawlinson Ellergreen Everton Park Garston Park Road
Civic · 13 October 2022
Civic reception for Italy’s national rugby squad
A civic reception is being held at Liverpool Town Hall on Monday 17 October for Italy’s Rugby League World Cup squad, who are staying in the city during the tournament.
News · 13 October 2022
Interactive Fan Zone for World Gymnastics Championships
The World Gymnastics Championships Liverpool 2022 has announced a free, interactive Fan Zone to be hosted in the Exhibition Centre Liverpool (Hall A) at the M&S Bank Arena for the duration of the Championships, which begin on 29 October and run until 6 November. The Fan Zone, which is open to both ticket holders and
Education · 30 September 2022
World Gymnastics Championships develops education programme for schools
The World Gymnastics Championships Liverpool 2022, which takes place from 29 October - 6 November, has developed an online education resource pack.
News · 29 September 2022
Medal design for World Gymnastics Championships Liverpool 2022 unveiled
The World Gymnastics Championships Liverpool 2022 (WGC2022) has today revealed the medals to be presented in next month’s World Gymnastics Championships, designed close to home by Wirral-based designer, Amy Flynn.
Health · 16 August 2022
Get active your way! (This Girl Can)
Liverpool is now set to reach out to local women who want to be more physically active – but who may find it difficult because of work or family commitments. The “This Girl Can Liverpool” campaign is set to inspire and motivate women to get physically active and find the activities which are right for
News · 21 July 2022
Winning artwork marks 100 days to World Gymnastics Championships
A 22-year-old student, Megan Allan, has been announced as the winner of The World Gymnastics Championships Liverpool 2022 (WGC2022) ‘Worldpool’ artwork competition – with her work to go on display at the M&S Bank Arena during the event, which begins in 100 days-time. Having loved art at school, but putting her hobby on pause for
News · 29 June 2022
Medals designer announced for World Gymnastics Championships
The World Gymnastics Championships Liverpool 2022 (WGC2022) has announced that Wirral-based designer, Amy Flynn, will design the medals for the upcoming Championships. The medals, which take inspiration from the streets of the city and Liverpool’s rich cultural heritage, will be awarded to the world’s best artistic gymnasts from this October. Liverpool based Bluecoat Display Centre,
sport · 27 June 2022
You Said… We Did… Lifestyles
A key part of Liverpool City Council’s improvement journey is reaching out and listening to our residents; as part of that initiative we have had some great feedback which has led to some changes which will hopefully raise fitness levels, without putting an extra squeeze on finances. Residents told us they can’t afford gym membership
Liverpool · 6 May 2022
Plans in place for potential LFC victory parade
The Mayor of Liverpool has invited Liverpool Football Club to take part in a victory parade in preparation of the potential outcome of the season.
News · 16 March 2022
Joe Fraser announced as gymnastics championships ambassador
Joe Fraser has joined fellow Olympians Beth Tweddle MBE and Max Whitlock OBE as an official ambassador for the FIG 51st World Gymnastics Championships Liverpool 2022. Following his Olympic debut in Tokyo, the 23-year-old is looking forward to a packed home crowd when the World Championships are staged in Liverpool this year – the first
News · 7 March 2022
City on the hunt for experts to attract major sporting events
Liverpool City Council is looking to appoint experts who can play a pivotal role in bringing major sporting events to the city. Following in the footsteps of hosting the Netball World Cup in 2019, the BISFED Boccia World Championships in 2018 and of course the World Gymnastics Championships 2022 later this year, Liverpool is on
News · 7 February 2022
Education programme for World Gymnastics Championships launched
The World Gymnastics Championships Liverpool 2022 (WGC2022) has today launched its education programme with the aim of inspiring and raising aspirations of young people throughout Merseyside and across the UK. The programme provides an opportunity to educate and engage children from early years through to Key Stage 3 with an Education Resource Pack available to
News · 24 January 2022
Volunteer to be part of the World Gymnastics Championships Liverpool 2022
The World Gymnastics Championships Liverpool 2022 has announced the opening of its exciting and expansive volunteering programme, with up to 600 roles being created to support the delivery of the world-class event. The event will take place at the M&S Bank Arena from 29 October – 06 November and there are a variety of volunteering
Blog · 17 January 2022
Blog: Game – Set – Vax!
With multiple twists and turns throughout the Novak Djokovic story – Director of Public Health, Matt Ashton shares his thoughts on the importance of elite sports stars promoting vaccine confidence and why there are no real winners in this situation. “I’ve been following the Djokovic story not only with my public health hat on, but
News · 5 November 2021
Talented tennis youngsters head to the city
The tournament which set the US Open Champion on her winning path will take place in Liverpool once again this weekend. The ITF Under-18 event is taking place at Liverpool Tennis Centre this weekend and is the same competition which saw Emma Raducanu become the youngest-ever winner of back in 2015 – aged just 13.
News · 29 October 2021
One year to go until World Gymnastics Championships come to Liverpool
The World Gymnastics Championships Liverpool 2022 (WGC2022) is celebrating one year to go until the city hosts one of the largest international sporting events in its history. The championships will see over 500 of the world’s greatest gymnasts descend upon the city of Liverpool going head-to-head over nine action-packed days. Liverpool, a city renowned for
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