Sports Network logo winner

 

The newly formed Tamworth Community Sports Network asked all residents of Tamworth to design their future logo. Entrants were encouraged to develop a design that will represent the visions and aspirations of the Sports Network. After many entries from all areas of the community the winner, Rebecca Standton, was chosen by the Sports Network Committee. Rebecca is 22 and from Wilnecote in Tamworth, she is currently attending Derby University studying Graphic Design.

“I wanted the design to be simple and friendly logo that will appeal to all and contain various sports. The green element of the logo represents good health.”

“I entered this competition as I recognised it was a good initiative to be involved with and to have on my portfolio. I’m absolutely delighted to have won, never thought I would.”

As a prize for winning the competition Rebecca has won £150, her winning logo will be used in the branding for initiatives that will be taking place over the coming years.

To recognise this achievement the Mayor of Tamworth, Councillor Mick Oakes congratulated Rebecca, also in attendance was Brian Broughton, MBE Events Co-ordinator for ASDA and member of the Community Sports Network group.

Pictured above: Mayor of Tamworth, Councillor Mick Oakes, Rebecca Standton and Brian Broughton, MBE

Background

The National framework for Sport identified that at a local level there was a need for all clubs and local partnerships to ‘take the lead’ in overseeing the strategic planning for structured sport, physical education, lifelong learning through sport, and informal recreation activities. The Borough of Tamworth now has in place an executive board to deliver this plan with other local interest parties, this executive board is committed to driving the sport and physical activity agenda forward in the Tamworth. It is envisaged that the Community Sports Network Board will enable sport and leisure activities in Tamworth to develop whilst supporting all local clubs and groups ensuring that leisure is accessible to all in Tamworth.

The board, currently working together with Sport Across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent County Sport Partnership consists of:-

• Tamworth Borough Council
• Volunteer Centre Tamworth
• ASDA
• South Staffordshire Primary Care Trust
• Sporting Club Tamworth
• Extended Schools / Community and Learning Partnership
• Staffordshire County Council
• Staffordshire Police
• School Sports Partnerships
• Age Concern South Staffordshire

Neil Mason
Facilities Manager
Tel: 01827 709568
Email: neil-mason@tamworth.gov.uk