More research needed on hypoxic chambers

More research needed on hypoxic chambers@UK SportThe paper concluded that whilst the issue of health risk was inconclusive, there was evidence of the performance enhancement from using such methods and that their use does violate the spirit of sport.

NZ High Performance Strategy 2006-2012

SPARC Releases High Performance Strategy 2006-2012@SPARCSport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC) released the findings and recommendations of its High Performance Strategy 2006-2012, a blueprint for its approach to investing in high performance sport in New Zealand in the coming years.

UK's performance assessment

Sport England response to the Comprehensive Performance Assessment framework announced by the Audit Commission@Sport EnglandNew sports indicators developed by Sport England, with the Audit Commission, are included in the new CPA framework for 2006.The indicators are:Participation – the percentage of adults participating in at least 30 minutes moderate intensity sports and active recreation (

2012 UK talent search

Hunt launched for 2012 medallists@Yahoo UKThe 500,000 pound ($920,460) talent search dubbed 20-4-2012 is targeting 11-16 year-olds around Britain to see who might have the raw natural talent to reach the Olympic podium in six years.Through youth clubs, schools and national sports bodies, the project leaders hope to sift through the hopefuls before finally picking 1,000 children to attend 100

ASPIRE + Singapore Sports School

The ASPIRE family continues to grow@AMEInfoASPIRE, the Academy for Sports Excellence, Doha, has announced the creation of a formal partnership with the Singapore Sports School to 'explore the possibility of collaborating in the fields of Academic Studies, Sports and Sports Science to achieve mutually beneficial objectives.'

compression garments for rapid recovery

Tights tested for rapid recovery@Massey newsSport scientists are testing the effects of compression garments on blood flow and recovery time among top rugby players.

Get Active Queensland Schools Program

ELITE ATHLETES INSPIRE SCHOOL KIDS TO GET ACTIVE@Queensland GovermentThrowing, catching, jumping and running will be the highlight of the day for hundreds of students across the eastern and bayside suburbs of Brisbane this month as they get the chance to share their playgrounds with elite athletes from the Queensland Academy of Sport.