{"id":242,"date":"2021-02-07T15:52:11","date_gmt":"2021-02-07T15:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/directory.ukactive.com\/?page_id=242"},"modified":"2021-02-10T12:36:34","modified_gmt":"2021-02-10T12:36:34","slug":"national-governing-bodies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/directory.ukactive.com\/?page_id=242","title":{"rendered":"National Governing Bodies"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; bg_image=&#8221;194&#8243; bg_position=&#8221;center top&#8221; bg_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;10%&#8221; constrain_group_1=&#8221;yes&#8221; 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name='name-directory-search-value' id='name-directory-search-input-box' placeholder='Search for...' \/><input type='hidden' name='dir' value='12' \/><input type='submit' id='name-directory-search-input-button' value='Search' \/><\/form><\/div><div class=\"name_directory_total\">There are currently 4 National Governing Bodies in this directory<\/div><div class=\"name_directory_names\"><div class=\"name_directory_column name_directory_nr1\"><div class=\"name_directory_name_box\"><a name=\"namedirectory_ActiveCheshire\"><\/a><strong>Active Cheshire<\/strong><br \/><div><img class=\"directory-logos-ukasize\" src=\"https:\/\/directory.ukactive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/active-cheshire-1.png\" \/><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.activecheshire.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.activecheshire.org<\/a><br \/>\r\nActive Cheshire, the Lead Body for Physical Activity & Sport in Cheshire & Warrington, embedding physical activity into all aspects of everyday life.<\/div><\/div><hr \/><div class=\"name_directory_name_box\"><a name=\"namedirectory_BritishWeightLifting\"><\/a><strong>British Weight Lifting<\/strong><br \/><div><img class=\"directory-logos-ukasize\" src=\"https:\/\/directory.ukactive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/british-weightlifting.png\" \/><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.britishweightlifting.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.britishweightlifting.org<\/a><br \/>\r\nAs the UK's recognised Governing Body for weightlifting, our role is to inspire a nation of weightlifters through exceptional leadership and expertise.<\/div><\/div><hr \/><div class=\"name_directory_name_box\"><a name=\"namedirectory_LTAOperationsLtd\"><\/a><strong>LTA Operations Ltd<\/strong><br \/><div><img class=\"directory-logos-ukasize\" src=\"https:\/\/directory.ukactive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lta-logo-landscape.png\" \/><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lta.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.lta.org.uk<\/a><br \/>\r\nThe LTA is the national governing body for tennis in Great Britain. We\u2019re here to govern and grow tennis in Britain, from grassroots participation through to the professional game. Our vision is tennis opened up; we\u2019re working towards a future where tennis is truly a sport for anyone.<\/div><\/div><hr \/><div class=\"name_directory_name_box\"><a name=\"namedirectory_SwimmingTeachersAssociationSTA\"><\/a><strong>Swimming Teachers' Association (STA)<\/strong><br \/><div><img class=\"directory-logos-ukasize\" src=\"https:\/\/directory.ukactive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sta_logo.png\" \/><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sta.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.sta.co.uk<\/a><br \/>\r\nSTA is a registered international charity and national governing body in swimming and lifesaving. The award-winning organisation is dedicated to saving lives through the teaching of swimming, lifesaving, and survival techniques. 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