Energize Enews 18th March 2015
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01743 453495 [email protected] www.energizestw.org.uk @EnergizeCSP /EnergizeSTW EnergizeSTW E-News Welcome to the latest issue of EnergizeSTW E-news. This newsletter is here for you… to help keep you informed of opportunities and developments influencing sport and physical activity across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Got something that you would like to share? Drop us a line at [email protected] with outline of your article and associated pictures / logos. Friends and colleagues who would like to receive this e-news directly can register via our home page: ww.energizestw.org.uk Issued 18 th March 2015
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EnergizeSTW E-News
Welcome to the latest issue of EnergizeSTW E-news. This newsletter is here for you… to help keep you informed of opportunities and developments influencing sport and physical activity across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Got something that you would like to share? Drop us a line at [email protected] with outline of your article and associated pictures / logos. Friends and colleagues who would like to receive this e-news directly can register via our home page: ww.energizestw.org.uk
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18th March 2015
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Energize welcome new Chair
David Sherratt becomes the new Chair of Energize Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin on 1st April 2015. David, who is the CEO of Archery GB (based at Lilleshall National Sports Centre) has been a board member of Energize since 2009 and was one of the Companies first Directors in 2012 when Energize was established as a Charity and Company Limited by Guarantee. During this period David has been the lead Director for Finance, which has enabled Energize to work from a secure financial base.
David replaces outgoing Chair Steve Peters, who joined Energize back in 2007 and has been Chair since 2009 leading the organisation into its current independent status. Steve (who works for British Cycling as Recreation Manager) has overseen some amazing highlights during his six year tenure, including the partnership leading on the promotion of Community Games from its roots in Much Wenlock to become a nationally funded London 2012 legacy programme which saw 4,000 events and 3 million people take part in a local sport / cultural celebration. Steve commented on his time with Energize “I have had 8 fantastic years with Energize and six as Chair, seeing the Company and brand develop into one that is recognised within the sector and has secured its place within Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin as the strategic lead for sport”. He added ‘ It’s sad to leave but I am delighted that Dave Sherratt is to continue as Chair and I’m absolutely convinced that he is the right person to take Energize to the next level, and get hearts beating faster across the area.’
Incoming Chair, David paid tribute to Steve Peters: “Steve’s passion for sport and the work of Energize is significant – he will be greatly missed. He has lead the Company through a great transition to where it is today. I would like to place on record my personal thanks to all of Steve’s hard work and endeavour over the years, Energize would not be where it is today without him.”
Commenting on his appointment as Chair, David said, “I am looking forward to taking over from Steve in April and continuing to build on the great work that has been done to date. This continues to be an exciting time for sport in England and I am looking forward to seeing Energize work with a range of partners (including NGBs and clubs, Local Authorities and the local Police and Crime Commissioners office) to drive forward sports participation across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.”
Enquiries to: Ian Duckmanton, Marketing and Communications Manager – Energize Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. M: 07891 456424. E: [email protected]
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Thousands take part in County Sport Festival On the 3rd and 4th March 2015 over 1,400 young people from across the County came together to compete in the Winter Shropshire Homes School Sport Festival, as part of Sainsbury’s School Games. Participants came from 50 primary and 37 secondary schools, taking part in 23 events with sports including; dodgeball, basketball, cross country, gymnastics, athletics, rugby, hockey, netball, indoor rowing and volleyball. The standard of competition was very high, with participants showing determination and team work. Congratulations go to East Shropshire who were winners on both the primary and secondary day. In addition to the hundreds of participants, there were also over 150 outstanding young leaders, taking on the roles of team manager, officials and event managers. Their involvement and support during the two days are key to making the Festival run smoothly. Prior to the Festival this year, young people were given the opportunity to compete in a ‘School Games Has Got Talent’ competition, with the opportunity for the winning acts to perform at the opening ceremonies. The winning acts showcased great singing and dancing talent, to get the Festival off to an inspiring start. Also present to inspire participants were Kelda Wood; part of the GB para-canoe team, Natasha Hunt; part of the England women’s Rugby World Cup winning team and Mel Clarke; GB Paralympic archer. Click here for the full results The next Shropshire Homes School Sport Festival will take place on 30th June and 1st July 2015 (Summer Festival). For more information about the Shropshire Homes School Sport Festival please contact Harry Cade, Youth Sport Manager at Energize Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin on 01743 453495 or [email protected]
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Volunteers Required
Kinnerston Road Volunteer required Energize is working with the Shropshire Youth association and are looking to recruit volunteers to support with the Kinnerston Road (nr Harlescott, Shrewsbury) youth club. There will be 2 youth leaders running the sessions, but we are looking for sports volunteers to help out with the club. The club will start up on the 20th April and run every Monday 6 – 7.30pm. The youth group is aimed at 8-11year olds. This is a great opportunity if you’re looking for a bit more regular volunteering. Please contact Gemma if this is something you are interested in or would like more information. [email protected]
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Survey Responses Needed!
The survey is the first national sport and physical activity survey and as such it is hugely important that as many people who are deaf or hard of hearing know about the survey and complete it. The survey results will benefit CSP`s, NGB`s and other service providers to map and deliver better targeted activities to the deaf community. and hopefully increase the number of deaf inclusive projects funded by both national and local funders. A copy of the Sport and Physical Activity Survey can be viewed here
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Support needed for coaches of disability sport
A report released by the English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) shows that taking part in coached sport has a positive impact on disabled people’s experiences of sport. However, worryingly disabled people, especially young disabled people, seem to have a less satisfactory experience than their non-disabled peers.
Key Findings from the Report:
Young people are less likely to agree that coached sport improved their enjoyment– seven in 10 non-disabled young people agree, and fewer young disabled people- only six in 10. Disabled people feel coaches are less likely to be able to deal with any problems that they may have, set goals or monitor progress. Young disabled people also feel that coaches are less effective at being able to communicate with them and make sessions fun. Coaching can have a positive impact on disabled people’s experiences, but coaches need further education to ensure that disabled people’s experiences are equivalent to their non-disabled peers.
View more information here
Or contact Sarah Marl, EFDS MarComms Manager- [email protected]
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Business Benchmarking Insight Report
ukactive’s report reveals critical market intelligence for gyms and leisure centres.
The report looks at the business governing trends of the health, fitness and sectors based on unique data from 600 UK fitness and leisure sites. Key findings-
On average members stay with clubs for 17 months and 24 months for private clubs Highest membership increases are enjoyed in January Highest decreases in membership occur in December Members remain with clubs for 3 months longer when group exercise classes are available Visit the ukactive website for more information
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RYA Equality Act
What is a family? Could your club be discriminating? Families come in many shapes and sizes. If your rules still say ‘husband and wife’, you could be making single-parent families, unmarried couples with children, or same-sex couples (even if they are married) feel unwelcome. You are also at risk of discriminating on the grounds of sexual orientation and/or marital status, both of which are protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. Find out more information on the Equality Act and how it applies to your club. Here are some short training videos which illustrate the potential pitfalls of failing to treat everyone equally.
Source of information
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Try for Change
The RFU have launched a new flagship social responsibility programme supported by founding partner O2. Try for Change aims to raise awareness and grow rugby as a tool for social good, by bringing together and supporting leading rugby charities and organisations. Try for Change will assist organisations in broadening and deepening their existing rugby focused programmes through opportunities such as introductions to sector leading experts. The programme will also award members with a kite mark in recognition of their commitment of using rugby for good and to raise awareness of their initiatives. Visit the RFU website for more information
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Seated Throw Resource
England Athletics have announced the launch of a new online resource to support more disabled athletes into seated throws. They have also announced the launch of the Protean STF, a seated throws frame for clubs and athletes to purchase.
Follow this link to go directly to the news article for more information-
http://www.englandathletics.org/england-athletics-news/new-resources-and-equipment-for-seated-throwers
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Sport Structures Courses
Sport Structures have courses coming up in the next 6+ weeks including-
England Korfball Level 1 Coaching- Birmingham https://www.participant.co.uk/sportstructures/participant/arrangement.aspx?id=105119
Emergency First Aid- Birmingham https://www.participant.co.uk/sportstructures/participant/arrangement.aspx?id=111388
Follow the links to book on the courses, contact [email protected] for more information
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Safeguarding Update
The Royal Yachting Association has launched a new online safeguarding course, ‘Safe and Fun'.
This new course is suitable for anyone working with children and vulnerable adults in an RYA environment. This includes those volunteering or working at recognised training centres and affiliated clubs.
It provides a basic level of knowledge and awareness, put in the context of realistic scenarios that anyone could encounter at their club or centre.
Visit the website for more information and how to sign up to the course
Clubs are also advised to review existing
safeguarding policies as per the updated RYA guidelines- follow this link for details
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Triathlon Event- GO TRI 1000
The participation weekend named the GO TRI 1000 will take place on 25/26 April, with over 30 separate venues hosting an event. Spread right across the country, the aim is to encourage 1,000 new participants to take part in their first multi-sport event. Locally, Wrekin College Triathlon Club are hosting an events at Shrewsbury Sports Village and Wrekin College for 14+ year olds who would like to experience Triathlon. Visit http://www.entrycentral.com/ to enter the Duathlon (running/cycling- Sports Village) and the Tri Aquathlon (swimming/running- Wrekin College)
The events aim to attract novice and standard performers
For more details contact- [email protected]
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Jewson Building Better Communities
Jewson is giving away £100,000 to help build better communities. If you are working on a project to improve facilities in your community, they would like to hear from you. There’s a top prize of £50,000, which can be used to pay for both materials and labour. There are other prizes of between £1,000 and £5,000 to cover the cost of building materials. Visit their website to nominate your project. You need to describe your project in 300 words, and include photos. Projects such as an improved play area or playing field facilities will be eligible. A shortlist will then be drawn up. If your project makes the shortlist then you need to get your community to vote, before a panel decides on the winners.
The closing date is 12 April 2015
View more details here
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Aviva Community Fund
The Aviva Community Fund offers support and funding for projects to help enhance local communities. You can apply for funding to support all kinds of projects, as long as it is for the greater good of the community. To qualify, your project must make a positive difference to people's lives in one of the following categories: Health, disability and wellbeing Supporting the younger generation Supporting the older generation Community support
There are four different funding levels you can apply for, ranging from £1,000 to up to £25,000. The projects will be put forward to a public vote, with the most popular going through to the Finals to be judged by the judging panel.
Submissions will open on 24th March and close on 30th April
More information can be found here
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Women’s Empowerment Fund
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) is launching a call for applications for a Women’s Empowerment Fund. The Fund is £250k in total and voluntary and community groups whose primary objective is to work with women in the community are invited to apply for funding for local community engagement projects that empower women. There will be a maximum of £20k allocated per project.
Click here for the full guidance and application form
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Comic and Sport Relief Grants
Comic and Sport Relief grants are used to support work where there is clear evidence of a sustained beneficial impact on people’s lives who are excluded or disadvantaged through low income, rural or social isolation, age, disabilities, race, sexuality or gender. Priority is given to small, locally based groups or organisations in areas of disadvantage that have a clear understanding of the needs of their community and are undertaking actions as a means of addressing these needs. ‘Projects should be run by people directly affected by the issues they are dealing with…this can also include ‘Communities of Interest’ covering a wider geographical area’.
Click here for the application form
For further information contact:
Dave Barclay
Herefordshire Community Foundation
The Fred Bulmer Centre
Wall Street
Hereford
HR4 9HP
Tel: 01432 272550
Website: www.herefordshirecf.org
Email: [email protected]
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StreetGames Phase 2
StreetGames have recently been carrying out an in depth evaluation of phase 1 of the CLUB1 programme. As a result of the evaluation, StreetGames have announced that they are looking to establish an additional 100 CLUB1s to commence delivery in June through to December 2015. Information regarding the application process for Phase 2 and accompanying guidance notes (based on learning from Phase 1) will be launched on 1st April. Organisations will have until the end of April 2015 to apply. Decisions will be made by 15 May for delivery to commence in June (by end June at the latest)
Visit
http://www.streetgames.org/www/content/club1-introducing-phase-2 for more information
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Coach Bursary from National Deaf
Children’s Society
Their Coach scheme aims to support young people (aged 16+) and adults gain formal sports qualifications and in turn support deaf people to take part in sport. Click here for more information
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Head of Sport
Head of Sport – f/t 37 hrs per week annual salary £32,000
Funded by Sport England, Sports Partnership Herefordshire and Worcestershire is part of a national family of County Sports Partnerships. Having recently established a new company we are now in a position to recruit for a Head of Sport.
As Head of Sport, working in partnership with National Governing Bodies of Sport, Sports Coach UK and Sport England, you will be key in the development and implementation of NGB Whole Sport Plans locally, have strategic oversight of the Partnership’s Sport England contracts (inc. Coaching Plans, Children and Young People programmes, Adult sport interventions) and provide relationship management functions to a range of local key stakeholders and partners.
The Head of Sport will manage and facilitate the delivery of agreed grant funded sport and physical activity programmes, effectively managing resources and budgets, and monitoring and evaluating the impact of programmes delivered across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. To do this, you will manage a team of managers and officers to deliver high quality, participant focussed and insight led sporting and physical activity opportunities.
If you are passionate about the power of sport and physical activity, highly motivated, with excellent interpersonal skills and significant experience of line managing a team, we want to hear from you. Sports Partnership Herefordshire and Worcestershire is an equal opportunities employer and so would welcome applications from all members of the community.
The deadline for applications is midday on Tuesday the 31st March. Submission by email to [email protected] clearly stating Head of Sport in the subject title, or by post to:
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 15th April at the University of Worcester, St Johns Campus (address above).
For further details please contact [email protected] or tel 01905 855498. Application is by CV and covering letter within which you should include a personal statement outlining what makes you a suitable candidate touching on relevant skills, experience and qualifications.
For an informal discussion, please call Steve Brewster (Partnership Director) on 01905 855537.
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Disability Sport Coaching Opportunities
Disability Sport Worcester are looking for lead and assistant coaches who are experienced and qualified to support the delivery of a range of disability multi-sport programmes. Information:
Casual contract (probationary period permitted) Hours week (to be confirmed, on an as and when basis) £8.50-£10/ hour (dependant on role and responsibilities) To coach for Disability Sport Worcester and our partners within Worcester Worcester city based Subject to enhanced CRB/ DBS clearance and 2 x references
To apply complete an application form available from http://www.disabilitysportworcester.org.uk/?page_id=3018
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National Sport Development Manager
Cerebral Palsy Sport are looking for a dynamic full time National Sports Development Manager to manage, develop and deliver the Sport England funded Cerebral Palsy Sport’s Partnerships Matter project.
The role focuses on developing new sporting opportunities to grow participation in sport by people with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities. The role will also manage the National Sports Development team of officers. This is a fixed term post to 2017 based in Nottingham with a starting salary of £32,000 with potential for future advancement.
Applications close on 20th March 2015
For application details contact [email protected]
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Archery GB Performance Director
Archery GB are looking for a performance director that will lead the World Class programme to medal success at the Olympics and Paralympics
Location- Lilleshall National Sports Centre
Contract type- permanent (full time)
Closing date is 27th March with Interviews taking place 21st April
Visit the UK Sport website for details of job description and person specification
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Twitter Highlights!
Every fortnight Energize will pick out our favourite tweets
from team members and partners, from those who’ve been
helping hearts beat faster in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin
through sport and physical activity!
Tweet away @EnergizeCSP
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Contact Us
CHRIS CHILD: Chief Executive
BEN HARPER: Senior Sports Manager
HELEN FREEDMAN (nee Redwood): Senior Business Manager
IAN DUCKMANTON: Marketing & Communications Manager
HELEN MADDEN: Office Manager
JOE LOCKLEY: Club Development Manager
HARRY CADE: Youth Sport Manager
GEMMA HARRISON: Coaching and Volunteering Manager
HELEN WHITE: Business Development Officer
Central telephone: 01743 453 495
