HDSAA MEETING 10 December 2007 Lutterworth Sports Centre Minutes Present: Steve Conway – PE & Sports Project Officer CSP Emma Kingzett – Serco Leisure SDO Jayne Wisely – HDC Community Recreation Manager Jo Elliott – HDC Health Promotion Officer Val Dunton – Market Harborough Swimming Club / Leicestershire County Council Library Services Phil Jarvis – Chairman Andrew Watson – HDC SDO Marianne Boyle – HDC Physical Activity Co-ordinator Debbie Rich – Swift Gymnastics Mike Rickman – Medbourne Tennis / Sports Club Maureen O’Malley – VASL Mike Wood – RYA Tom Owen – RYA UKWA Edward Price – Harborough Flyers Basketball Club Jeanne Freeman – Lutterworth College SSCO / Lutterworth Ladies Hockey Club John Owen – Tom Owen’s Parent / Local Sportsperson Margaret Baldwin – LSSAU George Atkins – Merlin RT / Welland Valley Cycling Club Dean Barnett – Welland Valley Cycling Club Nick Pinnock – Dodgeball Association 1. Welcome: Phil Jarvis provided an introduction and welcome to the HDSAA. 2. Presentations: Phil Jarvis described how we are a partnership based group of local sports volunteers, clubs and employees from various organisation including Harborough District Council, Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport, Voluntary Action South Leicestershire and Serco Leisure. The HDSAA receives funding from Leicester-Shire and Rutland Sport and with contributions from partners we aim to develop and improve opportunities for sport and physical activity in the Harborough District. We work with sports clubs, facilities and a wide range of other organisations to develop sport.
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Mike Wood gave a presentation regarding his successes in sailing as the 2007 Gul Topper World Champion. Mike continues to sail with the RYA and hopes to continue successes in different classes with aspirations for future inclusion in future Olympic squads. Mike received a small grant from the HDSAA which was used to fund his trip to Lake Garda in Italy where he won the World title. Mike would like to continue to receive support from the HDSAA in terms of funding and information and advice regarding opportunities to assist him towards future successes. Marianne Boyle provided an introduction to the Active Together project. Marianne is one of 11 Physical Activity Co-ordinators who are working throughout Leicestershire to increase participation in sport and physical activity. The HDSAA has enabled Marianne to network with a range of important local partners and promote Active Together to the wider community. The Active Together project is keen to work with sports clubs and coaches to develop and extend opportunities for participation. Steve Conway is the link officer from Leicester-Shire and Rutland Sport (CSP). Steve described how the HDSAA is best placed to meet local need and deliver on the priorities for the development of sport in the District. The HDSAA works with the CSP to develop sport with our partners including schools, clubs, NGB’s and facilities. Jo Elliott is the Health Promotion Officer at Harborough District Council and links with the PCT to promote healthy lifestyles. Jo leads on the Healthy Harborough Walking initiative and is also involved in the Active Lifestyle Exercise Referral scheme. Val Dunton represents Market Harborough Swimming Club as a volunteer and also work for Leicestershire County Library Service. Val benefits from the support that the HDSAA can provide local sports clubs and the contacts from partner organisations. Dean Barnett represents Welland Valley Cycling Club as a volunteer and runs the Whizz Kids sessions at Welland Park in Market Harborough. Dean benefits from the support of the alliance in terms of contacts with Harborough District Council in terms of facilities and facilitation of the clubs activities. 3. Group Research Attendees divided into three groups and discussed how we can all work together more effectively. Each group discussed what individuals do, how the HDSAA can help / support them, what they can give the HDSAA and their limitations.
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What people do: A wide range of organisations and interests are represented by the group including, clubs, facilities, Harborough District Council, VASL, School Sports Partnership and the CSP. How the HDSAA can help: The HDSAA can support individuals and clubs by providing a network of contacts in organisations that can support the work and development of clubs and providers of sport in the District. Information, advice and financial support regarding coach education can be provided by the HDSAA. Information and links to funding, schools and sports administration are all provided by the HDSAA. Through the web site and its network of partners, promotion of sport and physical and activity can be provided by the HDSAA. The development of school / club links can be supported. The HDSAA can act as one voice and lobby for sport and physical activity in the Harborough District. What people can give the HDSAA: The groups can provide opportunities for participation and development in sport. Individuals can utilise their contacts to promote the work of HDSAA and raise awareness through providing information to the wider community. The knowledge of individuals can be utilised to ensure the HDSAA is making the best use of resources and providing a good service to the community. The group can provide their time and expertise in kind (limited). Successful athletes can act as ambassadors to promote sport and inspire other to participate and develop in their chosen sport. Access to a wide range of facilities and activities (including coaching) can be provided by the group. What people can’t give / limitations: The main limitations of the group include time, resources (people) and funding. This is due to the capacity of many groups and the fact that many people are involved with sports clubs in a voluntary capacity. 4. Action Planning: Suggestions were made under the following headings for the development of sport and physical activity in the Harborough District:Communication: - Encourage people who used to be involved in sport to assist with the administration and delivery of activities – HDSAA / VASL / SSP could support by promoting opportunities.
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Raise the profile of sports club training, recreational sessions and matches. Club to provide have a go sessions – HDSAA to promote on web, to network and in club directory. - More events and signposting for results service – HDSAA to attend community sports events. Results service to be promoted. - Raise awareness in schools and to pre school ages of benefits of sport – HDSAA to work with SSP to promote sport and active lifestyles. Young People: - Run an event using Harborough Leisure Centre and surrounding sports clubs as a fun day – HDSAA to work with leisure centre and clubs to plan event for 2008. - Fun / taster events to be organised with local sports clubs for all community and provide inclusive activities for disabled people – HDSAA to support clubs to organise events and promote to network and on web. - Links to be provided to other clubs for informal competition / friendly’s – HDSAA to promote all clubs in directory and facilitate the organisation of competitions / matches. Active Together: - Encourage parents to join in rather than spectating – HDSAA to support clubs to organise and promote family / children’s / adult’s sessions. - Classroom / theory based training – HDSAA to promote venues for class based session and provide contact details for trainers / coaches. Club & Coach Development: - Support required to run coaching courses – HDSAA to liaise with clubs, NGB’s and CSP to organise coach education as required by clubs. - Transport required for water based activities – HDSAA to assist clubs / groups to apply for funding to assist with transport for water based activities (Welland transport and accessibility fund). - Need to plan and fund coach development to meet changing need / resources of clubs – HDSAA to provide grant support and information regarding funding and coach education. - Help and encouragement for officials – HDSAA to support training of officials and provide information regarding funding for costs. - Better rewards for coaches – Coaches to be recognised for their efforts – Nominate coaches for awards and access funding to pay coaches. - Better profile for volunteer coaches – Volunteers to act as ambassadors and role of volunteers promoted / supported by VASL / HDSAA / SSP / CSP.
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Red tape in club administration – HDSAA to provide information regarding requirements of clubs and assist with club accreditation / development. VASL can support with ‘Facts and Figures’ project. Community Sports Development: - More inclusive relationship between local clubs rather than just competition – HDSAA to support local club development groups with NGB’s. Forums could be established if need established. - Venues available to club use – HDSAA promote facilities on web. Equity: - Provide inclusive sports club – HDSAA currently working to establish club at Harborough Leisure Centre for early 08. - Clubs able to offer inclusive opportunities – HDSAA to signpost and support coach education in relation to inclusive sport. 5. Celebrating Success: Local sports champions and club representatives presented regarding their achievements and how the HDSAA has provided support. George Atkins: George won a gold medal in cycling at the 2007 Youth Olympics in Belgrade. George also received recognition at the Harborough Mail Sports Awards where he won both the Sports Personality of the Year and Young Sportsman of the Year awards. George has received funding from the HDSAA which helped him to attend training and competitions. He hopes to continue training and competing for Great Britain and remains hopeful for success at a future Olympic Games. Jeanne Freeman: Jeanne is a School Sports Co-ordinator at Lutterworth College and is involved with coaching and running Lutterworth Ladies Hockey Club. Jeanne received recognition for her dedication to sport when she was awarded the Unsung Hero award at the 2007 School Sport Matters awards. Lutterworth Ladies completed a PESSCL project with 11 primary schools in the Lutterworth area. Funding was secured with the support of the HDSAA, CSP and SSP. Tom Owen: Tom trains and competes in Windsurfing in the Great Britain Regional Zone Squad and hopes to continue to be selected for the National Squad and to compete against other countries. This could provide Tom with an opportunity to compete at the Olympics. Tom requires support for his schedule of training and racing and has submitted an application to the HDSAA for support. Margaret Baldwin: Margaret is involved with running the Leicestershire Scouts Sub Aqua Unit (LSSAU) and presented
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regarding the achievements of Chris Goodfellow. Chris received a grant from the HDSAA earlier in the year which enabled him to attend a training course for dive leadership in Scotland. Chris is now continuing his training and hopes to pass on his skills and knowledge through teaching others to snorkel and dive. LSSAU run regular sessions at Lutterworth Sports Centre and have a range of equipment for teaching scouts to dive in the pool and open water. For more information visit www.scubascouts.co.uk 6. Next Meeting: We are keen to increase the number of people attending HDSAA meetings to ensure the needs of our active and sporting community are addressed. We hope that volunteers and representatives from local clubs can attend our meetings. The next HDSAA meeting is due to take place at Harborough Leisure Centre on Monday 18th February, 6.30pm at Harborough Leisure Centre. Please can you confirm if you are able to attend. We look forward to seeing you again soon and please contact me if you have any queries – a.watson@harborough.gov.uk / www.harboroughsport.co.uk / 01858 821289. Acronyms: CSP – County Sports Partnership ECB – English Cricket Board HDC - Harborough District Council HIS – Health Improvement Specialist HIT – Harborough Improvement Team HLC – Harborough Leisure Centre LAA – Local Area Agreement LCR PCT – Leicestershire County & Rutland Primary Care Trust LSSAU – Leicestershire Scouts Sub Aqua Unit NGB – National Governing Bodies PAC – Physical Activity Co-ordinator PCT – Primary Care Trust PDM – Partnership Development Manager PESSCL – PE & School Sport Club Links REPS – Register of Exercise Professionals RYA – Royal Yachting Association RYA UKWA – RYA UK Windsurfing Association SDO – Sports Development Officer SSCO – School Sports Co-ordinator SSP – School Sports Partnership TFF – Tennis For Free VASL – Voluntary Action South Leicestershire YST – Youth Sport Trust
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