Derbyshire Institute Of Sport

Congratulations Cameron!

Cameron has had a busy few weeks. First in Austria, Cameron competed in the Alpencup against athletes a few years older and narrowly missed the semifinal by 0.01s! He then competed in the Austrian SBX Junior Championships and after being the second fastest qualifier and winning his semifinal, he went on to win the final and is now the U13 Austrian Junior Champion! 🥇

Next to Switzerland. Cameron finished 4th in the Swiss SBX Junior Championships against some tough competition, however it was a close battle. Then in the Swiss U13 SBX Open Race, after another tough battle, Cameron finished 3rd and comes home with another medal! 🏂

Since joining DIS, Cameron has progressed through our Prep Squad, Development Squad and now our Performance Academy putting 100% effort into every session. The results of his hard work are on show! Well done Cameron 👏

Congratulations Izzy!

Izzy competed in her first event of the 2026 track & field season. Izzy spent little time throwing in the winter due to injury but her efforts in the gym put her in a position to PB by over a meter and further her existing Senior, U20, and U17 club records. Izzy will continue to work hard in preparation for the British University Championships in May. Well done Izzy! 🥇👏

If you would like to join our Performance Academy and improve your physical performance, please email [email protected] to enquire

Congratulations Jack & Eoghan!

Both Jack & Eoghan have been successful in the Derbyshire County Cricket trials and accepted into the Early Engagement Program. They look forward to an exciting Summer of Cricket. Well done boys! 👏🏏

Jack also won the final at the Derbyshire Indoor County Cup with Trent College! Keep up the great work🥇

If you would like to join our Performance Academy and improve your physical performance, please email [email protected] to enquire

Huge congratulations to our Performance Academy athlete Isla on being named East Staffordshire Sportsperson of the Year 🏆✨

After an incredible season of hard work, dedication, and commitment across every aspect of her sport, it’s amazing to see Isla now reaping the rewards of all that effort.

We’re all so proud of you here at DIS Isla! This is only the beginning 💪🔥
Lots more to come!

Well done Tariro!

Recently, new athlete Tariro competed in the Aspire Inter-regional Basketball tournament. Playing for East Midlands, the team came up against West Midlands, South Wales, and Wales. They made it to the finals and finished with the silver medal! Congratulations Tariro! 👏🏀

If you would like to join our Performance Academy and improve your physical performance, please email [email protected] to enquire

🚨 Applications now open for 2026 🚨

The Derbyshire Institute of Sport Postgraduate Strength & Conditioning Internship Programme is now open for applications.

This programme offers the opportunity to:

🏋️ Work with athletes across multiple sports and age groups
🤝 Collaborate within a multidisciplinary support team
📊 Build hands-on experience using VALD performance technology
🎓 Receive supported preparation for one UKSCA accreditation attempt

Designed for aspiring S&C coaches ready to develop in a high-performance, applied environment, the programme provides structured learning, mentoring, and real-world coaching experience.

📅 Application deadline: 06 February 2026
🗣 Interviews: Week commencing 16 February 2026

📩 Places are limited — don’t leave it late.
👉 Full details and application information via the link in bio.

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Last night, we had the pleasure of attending Burton Athletics Club’s annual awards evening.

It was wonderful to celebrate the achievements of both current and former DIS athletes.

A special highlight was Bekah Walton’s induction into the Burton Athletics Club Hall of Fame. Her first honour as the newest inductee was presenting Isla Rogers with the Female Athlete of the Year award — we are incredibly proud of them both!

Our very own Izzy Fellows also enjoyed a fantastic evening, collecting multiple awards, including U20 Female Athlete and the Throws Trophy.

Thank you and for inviting us. We look forward to celebrating even more athlete success in the year ahead!

Join us for our Personal Performance Days!

Personal Performance Days measure your physical performance capabilities such as strength, power, speed, change of direction, and stability through comprehensive, sport-specific testing and assessment.

Gain valuable insight into your strengths, areas for improvement, and potential injury risks while benchmarking your results against elite standards.

You’ll walk away with the data and guidance you need to prescribe your training for peak performance.

For more information or to enquire, follow the link in our instagram bio or below 🔗:
https://go.derbyshireis.co.uk/personal-performance-day

Want to enhance your physical capabilities to optimise your sporting performance?

The DIS Performance Academy provides a high-performance, training environment for athletes who are serious about their sport.

Performance Academy includes:
- 1-3x S&C sessions per week, delivered by UKSCA accredited coaches
- Individualised periodised S&C programmes
- 2x athlete testing & assessment sessions per year (using VALD Performance equipment)
- 1 Physiotherapy screening per year
- Nutrition & Psychology education workshops
- Mentoring workshops
- Access to 1-2-1 Physiotherapy, Nutrition, & Psychology at discounted rates
- Membership to Derby Arena

Sign up for a FREE taster session now using the link in our Instagram bio or below 🔗:
https://go.derbyshireis.co.uk/performance-academy