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Coach Scholarship Scheme
Sport Across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent (SASSOT) recognises that having a fit for purpose coaching workforce is central to successfully developing and delivering sport.
One of the key objectives of the SASSOT Workforce Plan is to build the capacity of the coaching workforce in the sub region.
Following a successful application to Sport England's Community Investment Fund, SASSOT is able to offer financial support through this Coach Scholarship Programme to its partners to help train and develop more coaches.
Click on the link below to find out how to apply: Coach Scholarship Scheme Application Form For more information contact: Ben Hollands
Local coaches get their hands on Olympic medalSports coaches from across Staffordshire came together on 12th October to further their dreams of becoming potential 2012 coaches and get their hands on a real Olympic Medal. Former Olympic athlete, Mark Richardson provided an inspirational talk to over 100 local sports coaches at the Sport Across Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent (SASSOT) Coaches Conference held at Staffordshire University.
Pictured left to right: Mark Thornewill, SASSOT Director, Mark Richardson and delegates Alice Lennox and Lindsey Meek The day witnessed coaches taking part in various workshops from sports nutrition and psychology, developing power and speed, mini basketball, athletics strength and conditioning and coaching disabled performers. The event provided all coaches the opportunity to gain new skills and qualifications allowing them to coach the sporting stars of the future.
Mark Richardson said: "I believe that coaching is the key to unlocking an individual’s/team’s potential. With the right balance of support and challenge and by using tools such as goal setting and feedback, horizons can be expanded and performance increased."
SASSOT who are the coordinating body for sport in the county identified the need for greater recognition of coaches and have developed this event to allow coaches to fulfil their potential. The event was a great day that supports the professional development of coaches in a fun and interactive way.
Mark Richardson For further information on the events please contact Naomi Bird at SASSOT on 01785 619585 or via e-mail at nbird@staffordbc.gov.uk. 2009 Special Schools Sports Festival
The date and venue for the 2009 Special Schools Sports Festival has been confirmed for Wednesday 1st July 2009 at Shobnall Leisure Complex, Burton upon Trent. The date was chosen so that it ties in with the Youth Sport Trust’s National School Sport week, which starts on Monday 29th June 2009.
The Special Schools Sports festival organised by Sport Across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent (SASSOT) continues to go from strength to strength and will be in its eighth year in 2009.
Last year over 220 pupils from 12 of the county’s Special Schools participated and we are hoping to build on this for the 2009 event. On the day, pupils take part in coaching sessions and mini competitions in variety of sports, which will be confirmed early in 2009.
This year we hope to be able to follow up the event with the provision of coaching in some of the special schools to build upon the interest generated at the festival and hopefully work with sports clubs to develop pathways for pupils to continue to participate in sport outside the school environment.
To aid this transition from school to community and as part of SASSOT’s Club Support plan we will also be producing a Disability Sports Club database on our website – www.sportacrossstaffordshire.co.uk
Further details will be circulated shortly but for all queries please contact: Chris Turner
Physical Education and Sport Strategy for Young People (PESSYP) eBulletin
The new PE & Sport Strategy for Young People forms part of a Public Service Agreement: 'To deliver a successful Olympic Games and Paralympic Games with a sustainable legacy and get more children and young people taking part in high quality PE and sport'.
For further information or queries please contact: Chris Turner
Executive Board member officially opens new clubhouse at Longton Rugby Club
Longton Rugby Club officially opened its doors to their brand new clubhouse on 7 September 2008, with Malcolm Duncan, SASSOT's Executive Board Member marking the occasion by cutting the yellow ribbon to a round of rapturous applause. The new clubhouse, costing £1.6m, received £200,000 from Stoke-on-Trent City Council and a £125,000 National Lottery award through Sport England's Community Investment Fund.
Executive Board Member, Malcolm Duncan, performs the official opening of the Clubhouse at Longton Rugby Club
Rauf Mirza, Chair, Regional Sports Board, said: “It is a great day for everyone at Longton RUFC as all their hard work comes to fruition and their guests join them to celebrate the official opening of these excellent new facilities.
New members and visitors are welcome: Longton Rugby Club
WorkshopsI am pleased to confirm that the following workshops have been provisionally booked at venues throughout Staffordshire. For those of you who completed the Education & Training Survey, your feedback has been taken into account and as a result the following workshops will be on offer. Emergency First Aid Tax Breaks for your Club How to Coach Children in Sport Safeguarding and Protecting Children Analyse Your Coaching A Club for All Valuing your Sports Volunteers Employing Sports Coaches Autism in Sport Long Term Athlete Development Fundamentals of Movement Multiskills in Practice Coaching Disabled Performers Appointed Persons Class Introduction to Core Stability Funding for your Club Equity for All Come into Coaching The Role of the Volunteer
All workshops have been allocated to venues with dates and times. As soon as I receive confirmation from the venue, full details on all workshops will available on the website.
Sporting Champion visits up for grabs
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| Would the young people at your organisation benefit from a visit from a world-class athlete? Sporting Champions visits are still available to be used in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. |  |
If you have an event, that will take place before March 2009, which centres on increasing participation in community sport, school & club links or leadership & volunteering, Sporting Champions want to know about it!
Sporting Champions can give the young people at your organisation the boost they need to make physical activity a regular part of their lifestyle. To find out more, click here or visit www.sportingchampions.org.uk.
To ensure the Champion's time is maximised at the event, please remember that at least one of the following core elements must be included in EVERY visit:
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Motivational talk based on the Champion's own experience and directly related to the key theme of the event.
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Question and answer session with the young people.
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Practical element e.g. workshops, demonstrations, coaching sessions.
Please remember Sporting Champions do not just attend large events, they are available to attend small grass root organisations and clubs. And, keep in mind, that Champions can attend follow-up visits to encourage sustainability.
How to apply
Simply complete the application form or contact Leigh Morton on 01785 619349 / lmorton@staffordbc.gov.uk
If your event in part of the Sport Unlimited programme, please indicate this on the application form.
New admin officer joins the SASSOT team
Nicola Hill joined the team on 20th October 2008 as a part-time admin officer to work on the Sport Unlimed programme.
| Nicola previously worked at Staffordshire University in Information Services, where she supervised and managed a small IT Call Centre, supporting staff with their IT requirements/problems across the university campuses and other partners/businesses. Her working experience is mainly in Customer Services and Office Administration. |  |
Nicola said: "I'm really looking forward to working with the SASSOT team, administering the Sport Unlimited programme and seeing more young people get involved in community sport.”
For more information contact:
Nicola Hill
Tel: 01785 619349
Email: nhill@staffordbc.gov.uk
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