County Sports Partnership Update
Clubmark and SASSOT's QualityMark presentations at the Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent 2012 Conference
Four cricket clubs were awarded their Clubmark accrediation certificates and a S&H Kickboxing received the first ever SASSOT QualityMark certificate by Simon Dickie, Executive Board Member and Club Development Champion, at the 2012 Conference on 26 February.
The cricket clubs were: Audley CC, Burslem CC, Silverdale CC and Wood Lane CC.
Clubmark is the nationally recognised award for high quality clubs who can show they meet exacting operating standards. The SASSOT QualityMark uses the same standards as ClubMark.
Pictured left to right: Steve Hallam, S&H Kickboxing receives SASSOT's QualityMark certificate from Simon Dickie, Executive Board Member and Club Development Champion
All of the clubs have worked extremely hard to achieve the standards and are to be congratulated on their hard work and success.
For more information contact: Chris Turner
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Dear all
As you are no doubt aware, we have fulfilled our criteria of Sporting Champions visits for the period up to 31st March 2009. We now have a significant waiting list should any events fall through during this period, and therefore not to falsely raise hopes of a Champion appearance we will now not be processing or holding any more visits submitted. |
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With regards to the future of Sporting Champions, the scheme is currently undergoing a re-procurement process, and we are aware that there will be a shift in focus of the scheme to align with the new Sport England agenda. We are therefore also not taking nominations for visits from April 1st onwards. As soon as there is clear communication with regards to the future look and feel of the scheme we will communicate out to you again.
For those organisations that have been nominated, or have expressed an interest in receiving a visit after the 1st April will be contacted and advised of the above.
Again we would like to thank you for your hard work in making the scheme the success it has been over the past few years.
Susan Lee, Project Administrator
T: 01785 619349
E: lmorton@staffordbc.gov.uk
Workshops
Stafford Borough Council Civic Offices, will be the venue of a 6 hour workshop on Appointed Persons First Aid on Wednesday 11 March, 9am - 4pm. Please note that this is for a maximum of up to 12 candidates only – so in order not to be disappointed please contact Kam Webster to book.
As always we do advise that as some sports have more stringent First Aid requirements for Clubmark and coaching purposes, all delegates should check with their NGB before enrolling on these workshops in order to avoid disappointment after the event.
Please be advised that in cases of cancellations, a 5 working day notice period is required. Delegates can opt to change to another workshop or alternatively send another representative.
If you find that you cannot attend the workshops we have planned, contact Kam and she may be able to help you find alternatives.
Kam Webster
Education and Training Officer
Tel: 01785 619695
Email: sassotadmin@staffordbc.gov.uk
Talented young Staffordshire athletes launch new 2012 Legacy Action Plan
A group of talented young Staffordshire athletes helped to launch a new action plan on 26 February, which sets out how Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent and its communities can benefit from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Legacy Action Plan for the 2012 Games was launched at the second Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent 2012 Conference which took place at Britannia Stadium in Stoke-on-Trent.
The Plan has been developed following consultation with local and regional organisations, sports clubs, local councils and the wider community. It will provide a framework which can be used to engage people within Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent in the spirit of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and to gain the maximum economic, sporting, cultural, health and social benefits for the area from the London 2012 Games. Local business representatives were among the delegates at the Conference, which welcomed Tony Ward, official referee for the swimming competition at the Beijing Paralympics among the speakers. Alex Nelson from Birches Head, Stoke-on-Trent, one of Britain’s most promising young athletes ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games also offered his Games experience in becoming an Olympic Athlete.
Other speakers included Paul Kaynes, West Midlands Creative Programmer, who gave an overview of the Cultural Olympiad in the West Midlands, Councillor Chris Saint, Chair of the West Midlands Leadership Group for the 2012 Games, who talked about the regional plans for the 2012 Games and Jim Johnston, Business Manager 2012 Games, Advantage West Midlands, who highlighted the business opportunities from the London 2012 Games’.
The event concluded with a series of workshops focusing on local case studies inspired by the 2012 Games, including the Cultural Olympiad in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, business intelligence, young people, support for sports clubs and how to inspire our communities to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
County Councillor Maureen Compton, one of the Staffordshire representatives on the West Midlands Leadership Group for the 2012 Games said: "The 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games are a real opportunity for the whole of the UK. Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent lies in the heart of the country and is well positioned, geographically and metaphorically, to capitalise on the Games being hosted on home soil to realise a wide range of benefits for our Sub Region. We believe that a successful Games will mean sustaining a legacy, particularly in terms of inspiring people, whether that is to participate in more sport and cultural activity or encourage young people to be the best they can be”.
Mark Meredith, Elected Mayor for Stoke-on-Trent added: “The 2012 Olympics are a once-in-a-generation opportunity to improve the quality of life for people across this country. But this will only happen if councils and their partners work together at every stage and at every level to plan the Games and their legacy. I’m therefore delighted to endorse this Action Plan, which links the national vision directly to our area’s priorities and aspirations.”
Pictured: Elected Mayor Mark Meredith, Cllr Maureen Compton, Chris Kirkland, Neil Turner (centre back row) and Staffordshire's Young Athletes
Staffordshire Young Athletes who participated in the launch of the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Legacy Action Plan for the 2012 Games were:
Tom Brady from Stafford – one of the top racers in Olympic sport of white water canoe slalom.
Andrew Bridgman from Stone – Sailing – selected in 2008 for Team GBR National single-handed Topper Squad
Alice Lennox from Stafford – Multi-event athlete
Alex Nelson from Stoke-on-Trent – Currently ranked number 2 in Great Britain for the 200m. Achieved selection for Team GB for the 2008 Games in Beijing. Megan Viggars from Newcastle under Lyme – competes in both indoor and beach volleyball. Voted Most Valuable Player in National Under 16s Championships in 2008.
Jacob Eagles from Stoke-on-Trent – double national champion in gymnastics and tumbling. Member of City of Stoke Gymnastics Club.
Grace Mahony from Stoke-on-Trent – inter county 800m champion at under 14. She has achieved national standards in 6 different athletics disciplines.
Najee Fox from Stoke-on-Trent – was silver medallist at the All England Championships at under 15, county, inter-county and midland champion at under 15 and under 17. Ranked 3rd in UK at under 17.
Sophie Powell from Stoke-on-Trent – double gold medallist in the coxed fours. She is the team’s Cox and won these championship titles at Henley and Nottingham.
For further information please contact:
Chris Kirkland Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Co-ordinator for the 2012 Games Tel: 01785 854595 E-mail: chris.kirkland@staffordshire.gov.uk
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Stafford and Stone SSP win inaugural National Award
The Stafford and Stone School Sport Partnership has been recognised nationally for their work with families and the use of the Top Activity programme. The Partnership received their award on Wednesday 25th February at Sainsbury's headquarters from Dame Kelly Holmes.
Top Activity was launched in 2005 and is a programme of ‘alternative’ sport and physical activities designed for use in the informal out-of-hours club setting. It has been developed by the Youth Sport Trust, though the support of Sainsbury’s Active Kids and appeals to those young people aged 7-13 who may not currently access sport and recreational activities through the more traditional routes.
Baroness Sue Campbell and Steve Glover
The Stafford and Stone School Sport Partnership have used Top Activity in many areas including MEND, Active Plus, Active Families, Cluster festivals and primary school clubs.
Eleven various representatives from the Partnership attended an awards day at Sainsbury's headquarters, hosted by Youth Sport Trust Chair, Baroness Sue Campbell. DJ and Danielle Roberts (participants of a MEND programme) were also invited on stage to have a question and answer session with Double Olympic Champion – Dame Kelly Holmes.
Dame Kelly Holmes and DJ Roberts
This was the first year that Sainsbury's and the Youth Sport Trust have held the awards event and the Stafford and Stone School Sport Partnership beat off many competitors to claim victory in the “Families” category. The winning position sees the partnership receive 10,000 Sainsbury's Active Kids vouchers, 5 Top Activity bags and half a day’s training at a PGL Centre.
Andy Dale and Sally Ward (Partnership Ambassadors)
Steve Glover, Assistant Partnership Development Manager for Stafford and Stone, was delighted with the award. “We are so proud to receive this accolade but acknowledge it is an award that has come from strong partnership work involving schools, Staffordshire County Council, our relationship with the Primary Care Trust and other key agencies. I have been privileged to see pupils take part in Top Activity programmes through MEND and Active Plus and continue on with confidence to join new sporting clubs.”
Stafford and Stone representatives on stage with Dame Kelly Holmes
Top Activity has always been one of many tools used by the Stafford and Stone School Sport Partnership to engage pupils in sport and physical activity and this also has resulted in the partnership recently being named a “Hub of Excellence” for the programme.
For further information please contact: Steve Glover
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South Staffordshire sportshall athletics begins with success
The introduction of Sportshall Athletics Competitions in South Staffordshire has begun with a huge amount of success. 380 children took part in preliminary competitions during November and December, that qualifiied them for the County based competition. Codsall Middle School represented the district in both Year 5/6 and 7/8 with the younger age group being crowned County champions and the older age group achieving a very respectable 3rd place at Fenton Manor.
This was the first time South Staffordshire School Sport Partnership had entered the school based Sportshall Athletics Competition. The Partnership piloted the work with the district's 5 middle schools, competing in local events at Codsall and Penkridge Leisure Centres before qualifying for a district final held at Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre in January.
Additionally, as part of the Leadership Academy, 25 Leaders across the Partnership received Sportshall Athletics training and assisted with the various competitions and a further 25 Young Leaders, who had not received the training, also assisted and were integral to the smooth running of the events.
Nick Richards, Competition Manager for South Staffordshire/Stafford and Stone, commented on how well the schools in the Partnership had taken to sportshall and that plans are now in place to extend the competition to all of the district's schools.
Thanks go to all the members of staff and children who contributed to these events.
For more information contact: Nick Richards
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Tamworth's Cheerleaders pass their level 1 award
Girls from 4 high schools in Tamworth attended UKCA's level 1 Cheerleading course, hosted by the Tamworth School Sport Partnership (SSP), in January and all successfully passed the award to enter the leadership pathway as assistant coaches. Twenty-one girls from years 10 and 11 worked together and now hope to support the SSP through developing teams to enter inter-school festivals at both high school and primary school levels.
The girls are confident to continue their Cheerleading both in their own schools and through supporting level 2 coaches within local primary schools. A Cheerleading festival is being planned by the SSP for the summer term to allow the girls to showcase their skills and allow a link to Tamworth’s own Cheerleading club to be established and developed.
For more information, please contact: Ben Bulleyment
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24-hour Badminton Marathon
24 Hour Badminton MarathonOn the 14th-15th March 2009 Badminton England are helping to raise money towards Comic Relief 09. So I hear you ask, how can Badminton help raise money? Simple, take part in a 24 Hour Badminton Marathon. You can do as little as 2 hours on court or 24 hours. Throughout the 24 hours we will be having events/attractions to keep the energy levels up even if to just keep you awake.
Cheryl Whittingham
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February news from Staffordshire Cricket
Graduation to Derbyshire CCC Academy
Staffordshire Cricket Board is delighted to announce that Greg Massingham has been accepted on to the Derbyshire CCC first class academy with immediate effect.
Greg who has been in the Staffordshire Emerging Player Programme from November 2008 has progressed through the county representative system and this year will play for our county U14 squad.
Greg who plays for Little Stoke CC and attends Stafford Grammar School, is an all-rounder who bowls leg spin and last year gained regional recognition at U13 age level.
His promotion to the Derbyshire Academy will mean that six players have now made this step up in the four years that the Staffordshire Academy/EPP Programme has been running.
In addition to these players we have 8 other players involved at other first class counties.
With the continuation of the ECB Emerging Players Programme, one of whose major aims is to underpin and support the First Class Academy programme, this is excellent news and demonstrates that Staffordshire continues to be at the forefront of the game in terms of youth development.
Alan Hill, EPP Head Coach for Staffordshire commented: ‘This is tremendous news for Staffordshire cricket and well deserved by Greg who has obvious talent but has also demonstrated a first class work ethic and a real desire to improve. It should also serve as a boost to our promising young players as they can see how close they are to gaining similar recognition.’
Fearnley offer fantastic deal to Staffordshire clubs
Fearnley Cricket, official kit suppliers to Staffordshire Cricket, have written a fantastic deal for all cricket clubs in the county. The agreement will see all clubs given 40% off all teamwear deals that they undertake with Fearnley Cricket.
The reviews of the Fearnley kit (which is currently being distributed amongst the county and district players) is very good and we hope clubs will take advantage of this fantastic offer. Any deals signed will also in a small way benefit the further development of youth cricket in Staffordshire.
Should any clubs wish to see the brochure please contact Andy Grice on 07831 158522 or by email andy.grice@ecb.co.uk
Derbyshire cricket returns to Staffordshire
Derbyshire County Cricket Club are heading back to the Staffordshire Moorlands after a gap of nine years.
The club’s Second XI will take on Glamorgan at Leek Cricket Club on Tuesday 16 June in what will be Staffordshire’s first taste of Derbyshire cricket since a match at Cheadle in 2000.
The Second XI are also heading for three days in the very north of Derbyshire when they take on Scotland at the North Road Ground in Glossop, starting on Tuesday 14th July.
Derbyshire County Cricket Club’s affiliation with Leek Cricket Club dates back to 1986 when a John Player League match against Warwickshire was played at Highfield.
To read the full article within the Newsletter click here.
Sport Unlimited opportunity for your schools
Urban Cricket
The ethos of Urban Cricket is simple, get out there and play. The project aims to raise the profile of Cricket by introducing the sport to a new audience and encouraging children to actively participate in sport.
Urban Cricket Rules The rules of Urban Cricket are simple: go out and play!
The aim of Urban Cricket is to get children of all ages getting out there, play and have fun. Why not try one of these great games:
Want more information? Please contact one of our Development Team Members:
Jason Britton
Bob Askey
Alison Grimley
Lord Taverners
Staffordshire Cricket Board have supported Lord Taverner's grants for cricket equipment to the tune of :
Kwik Cricket is available free of charge. For other kit bags there is a charge for the hard ball bags at £25 each – still a bargain as actual costs are between £150 - £200 approx per bag.
A school or club can only apply for one kit back in a three year period.
Please visit The Lord’s Taverner's website for more information where application forms are available to download at www.lordstaverners.org
Calendar Goes Live After a short period of consulatation with our web designer, Bill Pettrey, and after a request by one of the development team, there is now a calendar section on the Staffordshire Cricket website: www.staffordshirecricket.co.uk
The tab for the calendar appears just under the news section on the main page. The calendar will bring you at a glance: fixtures, meetings and events in Staffordshire Cricket.
UKCC 2 Coaching course added
The course will take place at Himley Cricket Club on 21/22/28/29 July from 10am-5pm with the assessment at Stafford Grammar School on 4th September from 6pm. Candidates must be over 18 to attend.
Please cascade this information to your contacts. Places will be filled on a first come, first served basis with a completed application and a cheque for £290 payable to Staffordshire Cricket Board, or contact Stephen Walker stephen.walker@ecb.co.uk
Cheadle CC information regarding CricketForce 2009
Cheadle Cricket Club is undergoing a mass renovation over the weekend of 28th and 29th March and they are now asking for kind support from local businesses in return for lots of publicity.
Cheadle CC has been selected as the Staffordshire showcase club for NatWest CricketForce, the biggest sport volunteering event in the country. Amidst a carnival and family atmosphere over the two days, the club’s facilities will be given their biggest ever renovation.
The Club has drawn up a list of renovation projects and any businesses that can help in any way will be rewarded with the kind of publicity opportunity that money can not buy.
Businesses who agree to donate their time and expertise to the project will be welcome to promote their company over the weekend however they see fit. The ground will be crammed with volunteers, local dignitaries, sporting celebrities, members of the public, media and other business contacts.
To read the full article and for further information please click here to open up the full Newsletter.
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Virtual cycling competition
Pupils at Friary School are following in the footsteps of Sir Chris Hoy by using revolutionary Watt bikes as part of an intra-form virtual competition.
Year 11 pupils got the chance to be part of the intra-school competition as part of Friary School's Personal, Social and Health Education programme. Up to 15 pupils from each of the tutor groups cycled over a 3 minute period as fast as possible in a bid to cover the furthest distance. For added encouragement pupils were part of a larger intra-form competition to crown the fastest boy and girl within the year group.
The bikes were linked together using a laptop with an image showing real time racing being projected onto a screen, this helped to motivate pupils to pedal faster in a bid to out ride their peers.
Running the event, as a virtual competition, allowed every young person the opportunity to compete due to the fact that time and equipment restriction were not an issue. The event took place over one week and was easily delivered around the curriculum timetable. There are now plans to roll out the competition across all high schools within the Lichfield Partnership.
The virtual competition was run in conjunction with Friary Grange Manager Phil Kelley, Competition Manager Nigel Camacho and Jenny Callaway School Sport Coordinator.
For more information please contact:
Nigel Camacho
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Stoke's virtual tri-golf competition
Six schools and 90 pupils competed in the inaugural Stoke School Sports Partnership virtual tri-golf competition. Following on from an initial demonstration session for teachers and sports leaders by the Stoke Competition Manager, the schools were given six tri-golf activities to work through over a 12 week period. All key stage 2 pupils from each school were open to enter the competition which developed their putting and chipping skills in both curriculum time and after school clubs.
Utilising tri-golf equipment, available within the partnership, some of the schools were assisted by community golf coach John Kendall, who along with sports leaders, was able to take the children through the activities and score their efforts. The competition acted as both an intra and inter opportunity as the scores were compared with pupils from within the same school, as well as with the other schools competing.
After the competition manager collated the results, the top score from each year 3, 4, 5 and 6 pupil was added together to give the school an overall score. Mill Hill primary school from North Stoke and St Matthews primary school from South Stoke came out on top and will compete in a live final to be crowned Stoke’s first ever virtual tri-golf champions!
'Both the South and North Stoke School Sports Partnerships have tri-golf competitions in the summer but this competition gave pupils the opportunity to develop their skills on their own school's site during the winter months,’ said Competition Manager, Rich Adams. ‘The activities were well received and it was great that a community coach, who is based at Burslem Golf Club, was working within the schools to facilitate a club link.'
For more information contact: Rich Adams
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Praise for Swim 21 accreditation process
Parents have given their almost universal backing to Swim 21 - the asa club accreditation scheme - for maintaining ‘standards of excellence within swimming'.
In the first survey of its kind, 89% of parents said that it was important or very important for their child to be involved in a club with Swim 21 status. Two thirds of parents also said Swim 21 accreditation would influence which club they would send their child to.
Swim 21 is the asa ‘quality mark' and its way of ensuring every athlete - whatever their age or level of experience - belongs to a club that provides the best possible support and environment. Specifically it's about putting the swimmers first and ensuring young athletes are following the pathway the asa recognises for training and competition (via the principles of Long Term Athlete Development).
When asked why Swim 21 was so important one parent said it was because "I know staff are child protection aware, they are qualified, there is structure to the club for movement/ development and I get what I pay for!" While another simply added it ‘maintains standards of excellence within swimming.' Two in three parents also said they had seen improvements in their club since they had become accredited.
For further information contact:
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Skills for Sport
Cannock Chase Council’s Sports Development Team are offering free places on their well established Skills for Sport sessions.
The sessions take place at Chase Leisure Centre on a Saturday morning, 9.00am until 10.00am, and are aimed at children 4-8 years. Sessions are run by the Council’s Community Sports Coach, Gregg Allsopp and aim to develop a child’s agility, balance, co-ordination and speed through fun and games based activities, giving youngsters a head start in their chosen sport.
Youngsters on the Skills for Sport session
T: 07814 521904
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Lafarge leads the way on Moorlands sports initiative
Lafarge Cement’s Cauldon Works in the Moorlands has given its backing to a scheme which develops leadership skills through sport for 14 to 19 year-olds. As part of its programme of community support, Lafarge has committed £1000 sponsorship for a Leadership Academy which was launched, on Friday 30 January, by the Staffordshire Moorlands School Sports Partnership.
The Academy, part of a government-backed national programme, Step Into Sport, aims to provide high quality support and development for young sports leaders who are committed to actively volunteering in their schools and communities.
Zoe Harp added “The sponsorship from Lafarge will go a long way in helping these young sports leaders and will enable us to provide training and qualifications to develop their skills which will in turn be used to support community sports clubs and schools through their volunteering.”
The best 60 sports leaders who have been selected from across the Moorlands High Schools, attended an induction day on 30 January at Biddulph High School, a Specialist Sports College near Stoke on Trent. Training workshops will be held throughout the year and a one-day conference in the summer.
For more information contact:
Zoe Harp
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New funding opportunities for sports clubs
O2 ‘It’s Your Community’
O2 ‘Its your community’ offer grants of up to £1000 for ANY project that can show it is of benefit to the community!
From a sports club’s point of view this could cover, equipment or coaching costs for a new school-club link initiative, setting up a new age section or even putting a club coach on their next course!
Your project could be successful if it will...
For more information please visit www.itsyourcommunity.co.uk and download the application pack. Funding is paid out to successful applicants every month so you will find out if your project has been successful in just 28 days - very rare in the funding world!
This funding stream offers a great opportunity for sports clubs to get some help and, as they are very open minded about what they fund, you have a real chance of being successful.
B&Q ‘Better Neighbours’
Hardware and DIY giants B&Q are offering up to £500 worth of in-store products to help renovate your sports club. Any project that involves and benefits the local community will be considered. This could be a great way to help smarten up the outside of your club, redecorate the bar or give the changing rooms a make-over.
The exciting thing about this funding stream is that they DO allow you to spend the money on renovations; something many funding streams do not permit.
To qualify, you must be within 20 miles of the nearest store and you should write to the local store manager, address details can be found at www.diy.com
For more information contact: Chris Turner
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Awards for All is changing...
Awards for All is changing...
Don't miss your chance to attend the Awards For All West Midlands briefing event featuring:
This event includes:
Details:
18th March Staffordshire University - Stoke Campus 12.00 - 16.00
25th March BVSC - Birmingham 09.00 - 13.00
There are limited places available at each of the events and a high demand for places is expected. Lunch will be provided.
Please reserve your place by emailing Emily.Bridger@biglotteryfund.org.uk stating which event you would like to attend and any dietary or access requirements you might have.
Further details on the agenda and venues will be sent out to delegates attending shortly.
For more information contact:
Emily Bridger
Regional Communications Officer (West Midlands)
Big Lottery Fund
(T) 0121 345 7903
(A) Apex House, 3 Embassy Drive, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 1TR
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Sport England Update
DCMS - New Chair announced for Sport England – Friday, 20 February
Richard Lewis to Chair Sport England
Staff structure for the West Midlands office
SE announced the first ‘themed’ funding round – rural communities
Investing in sporting opportunities for rural communities 27 February 2009 Sport England today unveiled a £10 million investment fund that will create sporting opportunities for people in rural areas. The first in a series of themed funding rounds, it will open for business on 1 April 2009. Themed rounds will enable us to tackle specific challenges and opportunities that we know exist in grassroots sport as well as helping to ensure that our investment is effectively distributed across the country and across different communities………………………
Read the full release on the SE website
Active People 2 – Sports Facts sheets Many of you will have received information on these factsheets in the SE newsletter ‘The latest from the pitch’. You will see from the list on the Sport England website that there are only 35 sports covered. The reason for this is that for some sports with lower participation rates there is insufficient data from the survey i.e. the once per week participation target for the NGBs.
Where possible there is regional data included in the factsheets.
The sports are (with live links): Angling, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Baseball/softball. Basketball, Bowls, Boxing, Canoeing/kayaking, Cricket, Cycling, Fencing, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Horseriding, Judo, Mountaineering/climbing, Movement and Dance, Netball, Rounders, Rowing, Rugby league, Rugby union, Sailing, Shooting, Skiing/snowboarding, Squash, Swimming, Table tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Volleyball and Weightlifting .
Active People Survey – measurement categories extended
As a result of discussions with the Department of Health about the measurement and reporting of the ‘two million target ‘* Sport England has agreed (with DH investment) to extend the coverage of the Active People Survey to include dance and active conservation/gardening in addition to an active travel measure included in the original survey.
This started in January 2009. The Active People Survey will therefore provide the single measurement tool for the ‘two million target.’.
* Two million people to become more active by 2013, with Sport England getting one million people doing more sport. The other million being the physical activity target.
Podium – The Further and Higher Education Unit for the 2012 Games – new website
Podium has launched a bright and dynamic new website for the Further and Higher Education sectors. The user friendly site offers a plethora of original tools to help colleges and universities get the most out of the London 2012 Games. Announcing the launch Podium Chair, Professor Simon Lee said; “Working alongside Podium every college and university in the
country can make their own unique contribution to the Games.”
Cultural demand in the West Midlands
This is a research report produced by the Bostock Marketing Group (BMG) for Culture West Midlands, in conjunction with other regional partners, was commissioned to inform the review of the West Midlands Regional Spatial Strategy (RES). The report was published January 2009 – please view here. Softball makes progress towards Olympic reinstatement (Source: Gamesbids.com) 05/02/2009 Softball is one of seven sports vying for a spot on the Olympic program starting in 2016. The IOC will meet in October in Copenhagen to vote on at least two new sports to add to the Summer Games, but for the International Softball Federation (ISF) this is a reinstatement campaign since Softball was already an Olympic event over four Olympiads starting in 1996…… Read the full article here. National Lottery Awards 2009 All Lottery-funded projects - large or small – can be nominated by the public or can enter themselves. Nominations can be made by calling 0845 070 0112 or by clicking here. Entries must be received by 5pm on Friday 13 March 2009. The Awards have seven categories, each reflecting an area of Lottery funding: Sport; Heritage; Arts; Environment; Voluntary/Charity, Health and Education. For the full details of the National Lottery announcement re the 2009 Awards – visit the NL website CCPR European Update View the January 2009 edition here. RegenWM To read the February e bulletin click here. Kate Hoey, MP, interviews Jennie Price, CE SE - article View the article from the ‘House Magazine’ 2 February 2009 here. Minister announces funding to improve facilities at sport colleges 11 February 2009
List of schools receiving funding with amounts) can be found on the DCSF site - view EU Sport Future Press release: ‘Start of project EU:SPORT:FUTURE Brussels, 10 February 2009 On February 4th and 5th the kick-off meeting of the new project EU:SPORT:FUTURE took place in Brussels in the EOC EU office. This initiative is designed as a broad discussion project, collecting the opinions of both experts and citizens to provide recommendations how the future EU competence in sport should be shaped. The project receives financial support from the European Commission’s ‘Citizens for Europe Programme’…………..’ View the full release here. DoH – Physical Activity Plan
Be Active, Be Healthy: Launched on Wednesday, 11 February – download a copy (Note: the executive summary is on pages 5-7).
For the first time ever the plan publishes the NHS costs of physical inactivity for every PCT in England, averaging £5 million per PCT every year – almost 1000 hip replacements per PCT. This information is located in Annex 1 of Be active, be healthy.’
PANMWM - Strategy Seminar Friday 20thMarch 2009 at Austin Court, Birmingham.
The recent publication of the Be Active, Be Healthy Plan is the last in the series of national strategies to influence activity levels across the nation in the run up to the 2012 Olympics. The Legacy Action Plan “Before, during and after: making the most of the London 2012 Games” , Sport England Strategy and Be Active, Be Healthy all relate to how we deliver 2 million more adults active by 2012.
This seminar aims:
To register an interest or if you have any queries please e-mail Erica.rogers@pan-wm.org.uk or call 07825915068
DoH - Healthy lives, brighter futures: The strategy for children and young people’s health
This joint DH/DCSF strategy presents the Government’s vision for children and young people’s health and wellbeing. It sets out how they will build on progress through: world-class outcomes; high quality services; excellent experience in using those services; and minimising health inequalities.
SE presence and presentation at the strategy launch event Mihir Wirty, Director, Policy and Performance, Sport England presented at the launch of the strategy. Sharing his presentation with you (although, some slides now carry overlays as they were very animated in the original ‘Powerpoint’ version –the Olympic 5 rings is one such slide). View the presentation in pdf format here. ASA swimming coordinators Linked to the announcement of the Physical Activity strategy – there will be 49 ASA swimming coordinators funded, based within CSPs, to support the delivery of the swimming activity strand of the strategy – linked to the aspirations of the ‘Free swimming prgramme’ and ‘Learn to Swim’ for adults. The funding for the posts is jointly from a number of Govt Depts and the ASA. More information on this as soon as we receive updates. Building Schools for the Future –National Audit Office report, Feb 2009 The Building Schools for the Future Programme: Renewing the secondary school estate. NAO, February 2009.
2012 Annual Report London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games: Annual Report January 2009. Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Additional information re Sport England’s announcement on the NGB survey ‘Satisfaction with the quality of sporting experience (SQSE)
Following up on the information sent out in the ‘The Latest from the Pitch’ on the new survey, I asked 2 questions:
Answer: There are 46 funded sports, and we intended to do the survey amongst all these 46 sports. However, some are not able to provide us with the information on talent pool/club members and are too small to just survey general participants. Therefore, we will probably end up including 44 sports this year.
We will be surveying participants with a disability, but we are not anticipating that we will be able to analyse the results by individual sport, by those with a disability due to insufficient sample (although we probably can do this overall across all 44 sports). There are the disability sports which are going to be included in the survey also - wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby and boccia. View the information pageThere is a useful FAQ sheet – take a look Audit Commission - Comprehensive Area Assessments (CAA) View some useful extracts on CAA from Audit Commission Update edition 11 – 30 January 2009
Municipal Journal article re LA opposition to CAA West Midlands' web pages will change in March The regional section of the Sport England website will cease to exist from mid-March; this is in readiness for the development of a new website that will project the organisation’s new strategic direction. There will however, be a page on the main site where you can find key information on the regional office, including all contact details.
SE tracker The ‘Policy Trackers’ can now be viewed via a dedicated Sport England web page – please take a look. LA procurement efficiency - Roots review – published 19 February
During the 2007 Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR07) period (2008-09 to 2010-11), English councils are collectively required to achieve £4.9bn cash-releasing efficiency gains. Delivering Value for Money in Local Government set an expectation that nearly 60 per cent of this total (£2.8bn) would arise through smarter procurement.
This independent Report highlights that substantial actions are underway by the Regional Improvement and Efficiency Partnerships (RIEPs) and others to enhance procurement efficiency. But more can be done. It sets out practical recommendations that can be acted on by relevant organisations, such as the RIEPs.
Read the LGA article on this review here. Non-governmental and other Organisations’ Press Releases Tue, 17 February 2009 | Government Body Press Release The Olympic Delivery Authority has reported that London 2012 partner British Airways has launched a £500,000 fund to help talented young people achieve their dreams. The BA Great Britons programme will provide up to 180 free flights each year to help anyone over 16 years old who needs support to develop their talent in any field - including sport, music, film and more. London 2012 Organising Committee Chair Sebastian Coe said: 'We have always said the London 2012 Games would deliver for young people and the BA Great Britons launch is another great example of our partners supporting British talent and creating a lasting legacy.' The move to unitary status in Shropshire will see more than 180 jobs lost at a cost of £11.9M. WM 2012 Volunteer Coordinator in post – news release Press release issued by AWM 12 February: ‘Advantage West Midlands has teamed up with Sport England and Regional Action West Midlands to put a new high-profile job on the starting blocks with responsibility for developing sports volunteering in the West Midlands in the lead up to the 2012 Games. Matthew Kendall, aged 29 from Moseley in Birmingham has taken up the pole position of sports volunteer coordinator………………….’
Squash Eyes 2016 Olympic Dream 18/02/2009 (Source - ?)
The sport of Squash moved a step closer to its goal of becoming one of the sports included in the Summer Olympic Games, as the World Squash Federation (WSF) submitted its response to the 80–question Olympic Programme Review questionnaire. To read more click here. 2016 Olympics: All four candidate cities submit their files to the IOC 13/02/2009 (Source: IOC)
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced yesterday that it has received the Candidature Files of the four Candidate Cities bidding to host the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in 2016. Chicago (USA), Tokyo (Japan), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Madrid (Spain) [1] all delivered their files before the deadline of midnight last night.
View the article here. 2012 ‘Open weekend’ – 24-26 July Last September, all over the UK, more than 750,000 people took part in the first ‘Open Weekend’ to launch the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. More than 80% of the events were created specifically for Open Weekend and half resulted in new participants. Due to popular demand, the event will return in 2009 - it will be bigger and better, incorporating cultural, sporting and environmental initiatives. This year’s Open Weekend will take place between 24-26 July 2009 and will be part of the celebrations to mark the three year countdown to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games on 27th July 2012. Now is the time to save the date and start thinking of events that could help us celebrate. More details will be announced very soon and will be available via the London 2012 website – www.london2012.com/culture Join in and be part of this year's Open Weekend. Team GB accepts invitation to 2010 Winter Olympics Team GB press release 13 February:
Exactly one year before the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, British Olympic Association (BOA) Chairman Colin Moynihan was in Vancouver to accept the official invitation to attend the Games on behalf of Team GB………………….’
2012 Activity Calendar To view the most recent 2012 Activity Calendar click here.
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And finally....
Get Your Skates On!Roller discos are returning to Fenton Manor Sports Complex on Friday nights!
The centre will host hold two roller disco sessions in its arenas on Friday nights from 6th February. The early skate will be from 6.30pm – 8pm and the late skate will be from 8.15pm – 10pm. A DJ will be at both sessions playing the latest chart music.
The sessions are being run by Jerry McGrath, a former British speed skating champion, who has been holding roller discos at Dimensions Leisure Centre for over 15 years.
Michael Robson, Manager at Fenton Manor Sports Complex says, ‘We’re really excited for the return of the roller disco, it’s really popular at Dimensions and we’re hoping these sessions will attract people in the south of the City. ‘The roller disco will be great for kids and teenagers to come to on a Friday night, to have fun with their mates and listen to the latest music - importantly skating gives the body a great workout so it will also help keep them fit!’
The roller disco will commence on Friday 6th February. One session costs £3.50 per person or £5 for both sessions, skate hire is 50p.
For more information please contact: Fenton Manor Sports Complex
Telephone: 01782 233222
Help required!After doing so well last year, Stafford Rangers Juniors FC are collecting the Tesco schools vouchers again but could do with more this year!
Please send your vouchers to: Gordon Ward
For more information on either the campaign or Stafford Rangers Junior FC click on the links below.
Wolverhampton RhinosThe local wheelchair basketball/wheelchair rugby club - Wolverhampton Rhinos - are looking to recruit for the National League, Women’s League and Junior League. They will be holding the following trials:
1st/2nd teams - Monday nights, 8pm – 9.30pm Academy team - Wednesday night, 8pm – 9.30pm Junior Team - Saturday Mornings, 10am – 11.30am
These will all be held at: St Peters School
For information on this event, please contact Alan Caron 07879861011 email: alrhinos@aol.com.
Bupa London 10,000Bupa London 10,000 is a 10k road race on Bank Holiday Monday 25th May 2009 in London. It follows the 2012 Olympic Marathon route and is a very popular race for people of all abilities.
Livability has guaranteed places available for this 10k run and we would like to encourage any of your colleagues who might be interested in running to apply for one of our guaranteed places. Registration fee is £25 (we are offering a 50% discount of this if they mention that they saw the poster through yourselves) and minimum sponsorship is £350.
Please click here to view the attached poster advertising the event.
For more information please contact: Yvette Gillingham Events Manager – Sports and Challenges
Livability 50 Scrutton Street London EC2A 4XQ
Tel: 020 7452 2115 Fax: 020 7452 2103 Email: ygillingham@livability.org.uk
Futsal taster evenings for females 16+FUTSAL is an indoor version of football. It is essentially 5-aside but with some twists on how the game is currently played across most of England. Futsal has been designed to provide a high paced, energetic, fast flowing game for spectators at the same time as allowing players to be at their most creative by protecting those showing attacking flair. The Futsal Taster Days are being held at:
For more details and to view the attendance form please click here, or for more information you can contact Shelley Gudgeon on 07866 5011 274. Goalballactiveyes is teaming up with British Blind Sport and Wolverhampton Sport Development to give you an opportunity to try the exciting sport of Goalball. On Saturday 2nd May we shall be running a Free taster session from 11am - 3pm at Smestow School Windmill Crescent, Finchfield, Wolverhampton WV3 8HU.
There will be a member of the British Goalball team on hand to show you how to play and introduce you to the sport.
If you would like to attend or require further information about Goalball please contact Tim Jukes at Beacon Centre for the Blind on (01902) 880111.
To view the promotion flyer please click here. To learn more about Goalball click the ball below.
Autism in the Community Partnership
Delivered by the Autism in the Community Partnership
ARE YOU involved in running leisure activities or clubs? or a parent of a child with Autism or Asperger?
HAVE YOU any youngsters with Autism or Asperger in your activities/groups?
WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED in receiving training to find out more?
This FREE Training includes: Understanding Autism/Asperger syndrome Practical tips
Wednesday 4th March Cheadle Childrens Centre, Chealde Primary School,The Avenue ST10 1EN
Wednesday 11th March Codsall Community High, Elliotts Lane, Codsall, WV8 1PQ
Tuesday 17th March Dosthill Boys Club, Cadogan Road, Dosthill, Tamworth
Monday 23rd March Dove Studio, Alleynes High School, Oulton Rd, Stone ST15 8DT
Time 6.45pm-9.00pm (unless stated)
Places are limited and need to be booked in advance. For further details and to book places please ring/e-mail: Carol Walters, 07881 876749 email; carol.walters2007@virgin.net
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