County Sports Partnership Update

 

 

SASSOT Sports Club Accreditation Funding - 4th Round Open

 

The SASSOT Sports Club Accreditation funding scheme was launched in September 2009 with the aim to increase the number of sports clubs being accredited or re-accredited with Clubmark, NGB Accreditation or the SASSOT QualityMark.   

 

 

 

Evidence collected suggests that accredited clubs have, over the past two years, increased junior participation, raised the number of active, qualified coaches and improved levels of coach qualification, thus making them more effective and sustainable community sports clubs.

 

So far £12,256.50 has been distributed to help over 44 sports clubs achieve club accreditation/re-accreditation. (Please click on the ‘how to apply’ web-link below to see which clubs have been awarded funding).

 

The 4^th Round is now open and funding is available to sports clubs who require financial assistance to achieve and pass their accreditation criteria although the funding cannot be used for NGB coaching qualifications.

 

All sports clubs benefiting from this funding must be based within Staffordshire or Stoke on Trent to qualify and commit to achieving accreditation within 6 months. Applications can only be received from sports clubs, NGBs, Local Authority or SSP partners. NGB, LA and SSP partners can submit applications for more than one sports club. All applications will be assessed by the SASSOT Workforce Steering Group.

 

Cottage Farm Rangers FC, Leek Hockey Club, Newcastle (Staffs) ASC, Uttoxeter Uxbridge TTC and Yoxall CC were all successful in securing funding in Round 3 for club accreditation or re-accreditation.

 

How to Apply

 

Applications can only be submitted electronically and the 4^th round of applications must be submitted by Wednesday 7^th July 2010.

 

Chris Turner
Club Development Manager
T: 01785 619681

M: 07800 619681

E: cturner@staffordbc.gov.uk

 

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Sports Grants and Funding Workshop

 

Sport Across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are running a new Sports and Grants Funding workshop to help to improve sports clubs/organisations chances of securing funds.

 

Sports Grants and Funding Workshop
(rms sports consultants)

Cost: £15.00

 

Every sports club could use better publicity, more money and this workshop will help to improve your chances of securing funds.    

 

It is a practical workshop on grants and funding aimed at Sports Club personnel who process grant applications for the development of the Club and its members.

 

The workshop lasts 3 hours and covers the following topics: 

• An overview of different sports grant aid opportunities
• Hint and tips on how to prepare a high quality funding/grant application
• Advice given on the supporting information required in the application
• How to build a strong case for funding sports related projects and evidencing need
• Use of model applications and successful case studies

Tasks will also include areas where individuals can work on their own project ideas.

 

There may be some scope for one to one advice given to each club, but this will depend on the numbers attending the workshop. 

 

(1) Thursday 3^rd June 2010
6.30pm - 9.30pm

STAFFORD  

       

(2) Tuesday 5^th October 2010
6.30pm - 9.30pm
DUDSON, STOKE

 

To book a place on a workshop please contact Kam Webster, Education & Training Officer on 01785 619695.

 

Kam Webster
Education & Training Officer
T: 01785 619695
E: kwebster@staffordbc.gov.uk

 

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Aiming High: Disability Sport and Physical Activity

 

This month Sport Across Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent are proud to announce the launch of a new newsletter focused on disability sport and activity. Disabilit-e News provides information about what is happening within the county, nationally and in the elite world of disability sport. It will also advertises courses, clubs, events and success stories to motivate and inspire. There is also a dedicated section on Aiming High and the good work it is doing to promote activity based short breaks for disabled children and families.

 

This publication will be produced twice a month and you can see previous editions and subscribe to receive Disabilit-e News directly at http://www.sportacrossstaffordshire.co.uk/DisabilitySport/Disabilit-eNews

 

If you would rather wait, both publications will be linked to this newsletter each month for you to view.

 

Mark Fosbrook
T: 01785 619398
M: 07800 619683
E: mfosbrook@staffordbc.gov.uk

 

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Opportunity for FREE Workshops!!!!

All new dates on workshops are now available to book and can be viewed on the website. 

We are offering 1 in 3 free places for every booking made on the following workshops-

• Positive Management of Behaviour in Sport
  Thursday 27 May, Stoke

• Reflect and Practice
  Tuesday 29 June, Cannock  

Most workshops are at a cost of £25.00 each. Please check when booking, but the following workshops are subsidised and both held at Stafford Borough Council Offices.

• Sports Grants and Funding
  Thursday 3 June               
  Cost £15.00 per person

• Role of Volunteer Coordinator
  Thursday 10 June            
  Cost £FREE 

 

Coaches need to keep up to date with the way they coach. We offer all coaches the opportunity to access a whole range of general coaching workshops. Unless stated otherwise, each workshop is suitable for all sporting activities and the tutor will tailor the course, wherever possible, according to the delegate’s needs.

 

For clubs aiming to achieve Clubmark, it is essential for their members to attend the following workshops: Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Equity in Your Coaching, A Club For All and a relevant First Aid qualification.

 

All workshops are valid for 3 years and certificated to reflect this. All attendees will receive up to date knowledge surrounding the topic area, as well as receiving a handbook, resources and the chance to express any concerns/issues they may have.

 

CANCELLATION TERMS - Please note that delegates must give 5 working days notice prior to the workshop in order to receive a refund. If less notice is given, a refund is not normally granted but an alternative date is offered for the workshop. Alternatively, delegates may transfer their place to another member as long as SASSOT is contacted on the number below prior to the change.

 

As always, please contact me if you have any questions regarding the Workshop Programme.

 

Kam Webster
Education and Training Officer
T: 01785 619695
E: kwebster@staffordbc.gov.uk