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The Rising Popularity of Pickleball
Combining elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong, pickleball is a sport rising in popularity across the RAF. With its unique blend of accessibility, fun and competitiveness, pickleball offers a great opportunity for people of all ages and fitness levels to get involved in sport, from avid athletes to beginners looking for a new physical activity.
27th November 2024
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RAF Central Fund Study Reveals £6.5 Million Social Value of Sport and Physical Activity
A new report commissioned by the RAF Central Fund has revealed the profound impact of sport and physical activity on both the wellbeing of personnel and the overall social value created within the service.
15th November 2024
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Top Table Tennis Talent Headlines 2024 RAF Sport Awards
Among the impressive line-up of winners, a special highlight was AS1 Darcie Muggeson Proud, who was awarded RAF Sportswoman of the Year. She has achieved remarkable success in her first year of service.
14th November 2024
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RAF Archery Success at UK National County Champs
Nine archers from across the RAF recently participated in the 2024 UK National County Championships at the Lilleshall National Sports & Conferencing Centre. The team achieved their best ever result in the competition, collecting a bronze medal in the Mixed Barebow event. We caught up with Sergeant Ellie Spinks and Flying Officer Ryan Elkes to hear all about the event and their success.
31st October 2024
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RAF Myzone National Fitness Day Challenge 2024
Our annual RAF Myzone Inter-Facility Challenge is back for National Fitness Day 2024!
30th August 2024
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Building for success with MuscleFood
Through the ‘Build with MuscleFood’ programme, purchases made on MuscleFood’s various platforms will see the RAF Central Fund receive a 10% contribution from online sales as a donation made to our charity to benefit sport in the RAF.
31st July 2024
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Table Tennis Triumph – Jonny’s Story
His table tennis story may have started many years ago, having been a keen player from a young age and competing nationally throughout the UK, however, RAF newcomer Jonny Heslop recently took the RAF Table Tennis Championships by storm when he scooped an outstanding number of prizes at his first event with the association.
29th July 2024
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RAF Central Fund commended in 2024 King’s Birthday Honours
The RAF Central Fund has received a Team Commendation in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours list in recognition of their dedication to delivering sport and physical activities within the RAF.
17th June 2024
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Eight teams of six people took on the challenge of pulling the BBMF Dakota, which weighs over 17,000 lbs, over a distance of 92m – that’s the sum of the wingspans of each of the five aircraft types in service with the BBMF.