03/11/2025
π¨οΈ Winter is comingβ¦ is your club ready?
From insulation to emergency plans, grassroots sports clubs must prepare for rising storm and flood risks. Thatβs why Hiscox Insurance, in partnership with Praxis42 launched the Hiscox Risk Academy; a free portal packed with tools, templates, and expert advice.
Stay safe, stay covered. π‘οΈ Learn more: https://ow.ly/OE0I50X4Pqx
24/10/2025
We have a winner! π
Weβre thrilled to announce that swimming coach Kat Johnson is our 1st place winner of the final Howden Grassroots Heroes competition of the year!
Kat's nominator, Chris, had this to say about her. "Kat is always leading from the front with energy and consideration. She is a real example of what it is to be a coach."
Thanks to Kat's incredible work, Eckington Swimming Club will receive Β£500 to support their swim club πββοΈ
We have also selected our runners up... a huge congrats to:
2nd place - Gareth Potts of Stretford ASC
3rd place - Angela Black of ππ π¦π₯π βπππππ βππ₯ππππ βππ¦π
Thank you to everyone who nominated their local heroes, and to the heroes who make it happen. Volunteers are the backbone of our sports clubs and we couldn't do it without them π£ββοΈπΎβ½π§ββοΈ
Swim England England Netball
17/10/2025
A huge thanks to everyone who submitted a nomination for our final Howden Grassroots Heroes competition of the year!
π Who will take home the Β£500 grand prize? Stay tuned β winners will be announced by Friday 31st October.
16/10/2025
π¨ One last chance!
This is your final opportunity for 2025 to recognise a dedicated volunteer at your sports club and give your club the opportunity to win Β£500 or Β£250.
How to enter:
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Like Howden Grassroots Sport Insurance on Facebook
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Fill out the form: https://ow.ly/8pjU50X6bI6
Entries close at 5pm tomorrow!
Ts & Cs: https://ow.ly/soXI50X6bIw
15/10/2025
Only 48 hours leftβ¦ thereβs still time to nominate your clubβs incredible volunteers for the Howden Grassroots Heroes competition β but act fast!
π Entries close this Friday (17th October) at 5pm
To enter, simply:
1οΈβ£ Submit the details of the volunteer youβd like to nominate at https://ow.ly/pnSb50X4Pkt
2οΈβ£ Like our page
Ts & Cs: https://ow.ly/QcqA50X6bHQ
14/10/2025
Final countdown! Just three days left to nominate your sports club volunteers for the fourth Howden Grassroots Heroes competition of 2025 π
Enter today to win Β£500 for your sports club (weβre offering Β£250 for 2nd and 3rd place too!)
All you have to do is fill in the form below and make sure you or your club are following us on Facebook.
Deadline: Friday 17th October
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Winners announced by Friday 31st October
Enter at: https://ow.ly/5CWX50X4PhJ
Terms and conditions: https://ow.ly/6Bs550X6bGW
12/10/2025
β³ Weβre halfway through the fourth Howden Grassroots Heroes competition of the year β keep those nominations coming!
Prizes available for your sports club:
Β£500 β 1st place
Β£250 β 2nd and 3rd place
How to enter:
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Follow us on Facebook (your personal or club page)
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Fill out the nomination form here: https://ow.ly/lzUh50X4Pgn
π Deadline: 5pm on Friday 17th October
Ts & Cs apply: https://ow.ly/tqWS50X6bGa
06/10/2025
Competition NOW LIVE! π
The fourth Howden Grassroots Heroes competition of the year is officially open! Itβs time to shine a spotlight on the incredible volunteers who help your sports club thrive.
Nominate a standout volunteer and your club could win one of THREE fantastic prizes:
π₯ 1st place β Β£500
π₯π₯ 2nd & 3rd place β Β£250
Entering is easy:
1οΈβ£ Click the link in our post and fill out the nomination form
2οΈβ£ Follow Howden Grassroots Sport Insurance on Facebook (personal or club account)
β³ Entries close Friday 17th October
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Winners announced by Friday 31st October
Enter now: https://ow.ly/wre650X4q8i
Ts & Cs apply: https://ow.ly/hQ6L50X6bFH
06/10/2025
Competition NOW LIVE! π
The fourth Howden Grassroots Heroes competition of the year is officially open! Itβs time to shine a spotlight on the incredible volunteers who help your sports club thrive.
Nominate a standout volunteer and your club could win one of THREE fantastic prizes:
π₯ 1st place β Β£500
π₯π₯ 2nd & 3rd place β Β£250
Entering is easy:
1οΈβ£ Click the link in our post and fill out the nomination form
2οΈβ£ Follow Howden Grassroots Sport Insurance on Facebook (personal or club account)
β³ Entries close Friday 17th October
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Winners announced by Friday 31st October
Enter now: https://ow.ly/wre650X4q8i
Ts & Cs apply: https://ow.ly/hQ6L50X6bFH
04/10/2025
Did you know, Howden are an Official Partner of the LTA? πΎ We are excited to be working together to make tennis and padel more accessible in local communities, collaborating to inspire more people to pick up a racket and enjoy the game.
Read more about our shared commitment to grassroots tennis and our sponsorship here: https://ow.ly/zNWA50X4s11
LTA - Tennis For Britain
01/10/2025
π Bonfire Night, festive parties & New Yearβs Eve galas are all staples for a lot of sport clubhouses, but these also carry risk. From fireworks to icy paths, winter events can expose clubs to serious liability. At Howden, we help you stay protected with the right insurance cover, so your celebrations donβt turn into costly claims. Planning an event? Make sure youβre covered. βοΈ
π Read the full article for tips and insurance advice: https://ow.ly/F7bi50X4pZa
24/09/2025
The fourth and final Howden Grassroots Heroes competition for 2025 kicks off on Monday 6th October! πββοΈ π πΈ
From coaches and secretaries to fundraisers and treasurers, itβs nearly time to recognise the unsung heroes who make sport happen.
Start thinking about who youβll nominate ahead of entries opening at 9am on the 6th!