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Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games - the whole nation inspired!
The 22nd Games saw 6,500 athletes competing across 19 sports, with Harrod Sport proudly supplying equipment for Hockey, Netball, and Rugby Sevens. Harrod Sport has a proud history of supplying sporting equipment to Commonwealth Games, previously supplying Manchester 2002, Delhi 2010, and Glasgow 2014, and Director of Sport Kevin Utton said they are "delighted to be able to add Birmingham 2022 to the collection."
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Harrod Sport supply Wembley goals that secured historic victory for the Lionesses with England Euro 2022 win!
Suffolk based and market leading manufacturer of sports equipment, Harrod Sport, first supplied goals to the UEFA Euro at Wembley Stadium in 1996. Since then, the company has gone on to build a 20-year relationship with the stadium and has supplied a plethora of equipment throughout that time. Most recently, their FIFA Approved Stadium Pro Goals were used throughout UEFA Women’s EURO’s 2022. From MK Dons to Sheffield United, their goals were at the forefront of every stage of this much anticipated tournament.
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Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
With 2022 already proving an action-packed year for Harrod Sport, we are delighted to announce that we have been chosen as the equipment suppliers to Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games across multiple events.
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Sportitudes: What motivates people to get involved in sports?
Taking part in sport is something that brings with it an incredible variety of benefits. Improved physical and mental health, developing skills and making new friends are just the start of it. But while 40% of people exercise regularly, just 10.6% participate in sport once a week or more.
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Football Ground Gradings for the National League system
The FA has a set criteria for football ground grading requirements which covers the Conference League and below. Working alongside all of the leagues in the National League, a standardised 'National Ground Grading Document' has been produced to assist clubs with meeting the grading requirements as they progress through the National League system.
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The winners of the 2022 Ron Harrod Foundation have been selected!
For four years, we have been sponsoring athletes through the Ron Harrod Foundation, an initiative created in the name of our founder to help young, local athletes to continue their dreams without the financial worry which comes with competing.
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Harrod Sport wins 2022 SAPCA Award for Export!
2021 saw a difficult year for most, with further lockdowns, Brexit and raw material shortages hampering production at various stages throughout the year. Thankfully, despite these difficulties, our Export department has gone from strength to strength which has now been recognised by SAPCA after winning their 2022 award for Export.
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Harrod Sport introduces the world’s first FIFA Quality certified goal
Harrod Sport is proud to introduce the world’s first FIFA Quality approved goal post’s – the 4G Stadium Pro and the 4G Stadium Goal.
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How to pick the perfect field hockey stick
One of the most important parts about field hockey is players choosing the right stick, however, there are an array of sticks available and some of the terminology can be confusing to a newcomer. In this article, we'll be covering the basic anatomy of field hockey sticks and how to choose the right one for you.
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Ensuring the highest possible standards are always met
Harrod Sport is pleased to announce that the Aluminium Indoor Hockey Pitch Sideboards have been approved by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Quality Programme, ensuring the highest performance and durability standards in field equipment for hockey.
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How to Coach Teenagers in Football
Coaching youth football (ages 11-18) requires a different approach compared to younger players. A key thing to remember when coaching teenage players is that they are very susceptible to tone, language and mood, and so it's important to portray activities and training sessions in a way that appeals to them.
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How to Coach Children in Football
As a coach, you need to be aware that the needs and development of each child will be very different – coaching children is not the same as coaching teenagers or adults. Patience and understanding are necessary skills to have when coaching children of a young age.