Steve Grainger

Chief Executive, Youth Sport Trust

Steve welcomes delegates to the Sport Colleges Conference 2007

Li Cunxin

Keynote speaker

Cunxin captivates the audience with his life story.

Cunxin addresses a packed auditorium for his keynote speech.

Prime Minister, Tony Blair

Walks in flanked by National School Sport Champion, Dame Kelly Holmes.

The Prime Minister was joined on stage by Secretary of State for Education and Skills, Alan Johnson MP, and Secretary of State for Culture, Media & Sport, Tessa Jowell MP.

The Prime Minister addressing his audience

Dame Kelly Holmes joined the Prime Minister on the stage to present framed photographs to both Secretaries of State and the Prime Minister himself.

Innovation Awards

Winner of The Norwich Union Award for improving participation in PE and sport - St Aidan’s County High School Specialist Sports College, Carlisle, Cumbria

Winner of The PGL Award for improving achievement through PE and sport - Corpus Christi Catholic Sports College, Preston, Lancashire

Winner of The BSkyB video Award – using the power and inspiration of sport to ensure every child matters – Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School – A Specialist Sports College, Liverpool, Merseyside

Winner of The School Trends Award for engaging young people through Information Technology - Perins School – A Community Sports College, New Alresford, Hampshire

Winner of The Sainsbury’s Award for improving and enhancing the health of your young people - The Manor School, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Winner of The Minister for Sport Award for communication - Budehaven Community School, Bude, Cornwall

Marc Woods

The Paralympic medallist, spoke of overcoming disability to achieve goals.

Dame Kelly Holmes MBE

Kelly, helped by a number of school children, set the stage on fire with an energetic dance routine.

In full swing!

Justin King

The Chief Executive of Sainsbury’s closed the Sports Colleges Conference, with his ten tips for success and spoke of his passion for sport.