Welcome to our July newsletter.
It is now less than two years to go to the opening of the London Olympics on the evening of the 27th July 2012 and the big push for volunteers has started. You can find out more about the programme and how to become a 2012 volunteer in this edition.
Whilst we can all look forward to and eagerly anticipate the Games we cannot escape the current reality facing the many local partners and organisations providing sport and physical activity facilities, opportunities and programmes. Financial cuts on local authorities and changing political priorities make it even more important that we all work together to use resources wisely and, perhaps differently to, achieve best effect.
Active Gloucestershire is not immune to this and our Board has decided that we will separate from the University, which has generously hosted and subsidised us for several years, and become a social enterprise. From 1st November this year we will operate as a company limited by guarantee with charitable status. The Board believes that this will place the organisation in the best possible position to weather the adverse conditions that we are all about to experience when the results of the spending review are announced in the autumn.
We will communicate more about these changes and any implications later in the year but, fundamentally, you should not notice any significant change in how we operate.
In the meantime life goes on and you will find articles on a range of activities and events that are coming up in the weeks ahead as well as announcements about a number of forthcoming annual awards. If you think that you know someone whose contributions and achievements should be recognised why not take the next step and nominate them for consideration?
Best wishes for the rest of the summer
John Stevens
Chief Executive Officer
Within this eNewsletter the following areas are covered;
48,000 young people in the South West who don’t normally play sport outside of school lessons have made a change and completed 10-week sports courses in their own time as part of the Sport Unlmited programme.
Participation in Sport and Active Recreation in Gloucestershire - a summary
The Active People Survey 1 (APS 1) has established evidence concerning the levels of participation in sport and physical activity across England. The Active People Survey 3 (APS 3) provides the first annual update since the baseline for measurement of the one million target was set (based on Active People Survey 2 data). Click here to download the summary.
U19 National Floorball Enter the World Cup Qualifying Tournament
On the 8th - 12th September 2010 the GB U19 National Floorball Team will be taking part for the first time in the world cup qualifying tournament. Local Gloucestershire players will be competing on this date which they have been training for three years and we wish them all the best of luck.
For more information on Floorball click here.
FREE class visits to Indoor Play Centres this September!
The Play Providers Association (PPA) is pleased to be supporting the Department of Health’s Change4Life campaign by inviting Primary Schools to enter the Play4Life Schools Challenge taking place at selected Play Centres across the UK this September.
Each FREE visit will start with children being given a pedometer. This will enable them to measure the distance they cover having fun running, jumping, climbing and sliding on the fantastic play equipment. Click here for more details.
Gloucester Aikido Club seeks new training facilities
Gloucester Aikido Club, a long established martial arts club, is seeking new premises for its Tuesday evening training sessions.
The club currently uses the sports hall at the University of Gloucestershire’s Oxstalls Campus but this will become unavailable at the end of September. This means that the club is now looking to rent or hire a new training venue, ideally every Tuesday evening, although Thursday evenings could also be a possibility.
The club has its own training mats so they also require a small storage area and the usual changing facilities.
For further information, please contact Dennis Cantillion on 01453 755551 or Philip Cooke on 01452 500663.
Honour Gloucestershire's sporting heroes with the Citizen and Echo sports awards
The search is on to recognise the sporting greats of the county in the Gloucestershire Media Sports Awards 2010. During the next three months, they want to hear from you about the people in the sporting community of Gloucestershire who are really making a difference.
They could be athletes making big impressions on the track, footballers who are putting the ball where it counts, tennis players who are real aces, or rugby players who try, try and try again in the quest for victory.
We also want to hear about officials, coaches and teachers who week in and week out dedicate themselves to providing sporting opportunities in the county. For more details on the Sports Awards and how to nominate click here.
UK Coaching Awards 2010
The UK Coaching Awards recognise and reward the dedication and successes of sports coaches and coaching organisations.
This year's ceremony will be hosted by Rob Bonnet, who has worked with the BBC for over 30 years. It will be held at The Brewery in the heart of London and, once again, promises to be a glittering occasion and a highlight of the coaching calendar.
For more information on table sales and sponsorship opportunities, email events@sportscoachuk.org
Young Person of the Year Award
The purpose of this award is to give recognition to a young person that has been outstanding in their community. Nominations are invited for young people that have been outstanding for any reason i.e. bravery, achievement, the care and support of others etc.
Any Gloucestershire residents can nominate a young person (under the age of 18) to receive the award before 13th September 2010. Click here for more details.
Ben Jeffrey Award Scheme
The Ben Jeffrey Award Scheme is an award scheme administered by the Gloucestershire Playing Fields Association (GPFA) on behalf of local businessman and councillor Ben Jeffrey. Successful applicants are given a grant from the scheme to help meet their training and equipment costs.
Click here for details of the Award Scheme and the closing date
Safer Gloucester Partnership's Gloucester Youth's Got Talent Competition
Young People are welcomed to enter the Safer Gloucester Partnership's Gloucester Youth's Got Talent competition. Click here for more details.
Active Gloucestershire Launch the new 'Training Development and Education Programme 2010 - 2011'.
The new Course Programme has now been confirmed. The programme includes courses such as;
- A Club For All
- Safeguarding and Protecting Children
- Safeguarding and Protecting Children2: Reflecting on Practise
- Equity in your Coaching
- Introduction to the Autism Spectrum
- Autism and Communication
- Autism and Sensory Considerations
Click here for details on the courses, dates and how to book on. There are also more course dates due to be confirmed soon!! If there are courses that are not detailed within the programme that you would like to see as part of the programme please complete the online 'Course Request Form' by clicking here and we will endeavour to arrange this course for you.
Amateur Swimming Association South West Learning Week
On Sunday 12th - Sunday 19th September the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) will be running a South West leanring week. Whether you are a swimming teacher in as leisure centre or a school, as swimming coach in a club or a volunteers and a club officer they will be running a workshop fopr you. Click here for more details. Click here for a booking form.
Do you need more volunteers?
Volunteering Gloucestershire can help you write role descriptions (from anything from someone to help with refreshments, to events stewards or someone to coordinate your volunteers!). They will then advertise for you on www.do-it.org.uk (absolutely free) and direct interested parties to you for your club to select in your usual way. We are contacted by hundreds of potential volunteers who seek opportunities either as a regular commitment, a one-off such as an event or a project (perhaps over a holiday period or gap in employment).
For more information call Gina or Charlee on 01452 509707 or 332424 or email volunteering@gavca.org.uk or visit our website by clicking here.
Be a Games Maker
As a London 2012 Games Maker you will be one of the faces of London 2012, with the chance to show what the UK is all about: excellence, passion and positivity. Set against this truly inspirational backdrop you will build new friendships, develop skills and play an integral role at the heart of the largest event ever staged in the UK. To find out more click here.
Cotswold Hills Thornbury Summer Golf 2010
Cotswold Hills and Thornbury Golf Club are running junior coaching sessions. Click on the golf club for more details on these sessions.
Netball Fun Leagues
Netball Fun League is expanding its leagues to accommodate players of all levels; and therefore from September 2010, will be running 5 mid-week netball divisions in and around Cheltenham. Our leagues are run with you, the teams, in mind. We are a local company, which also offers the following:
- Start times rotating between 7:30pm – 9:15pm;
- Help finding emergency players if you are short;
- A representative of Netball Fun League at each venue
- Coaching on the side-line, if desired, by qualified Level 2 coaches;
- Free T-shirts and medals for prizes!
- Consistent Umpires;
- Finally we will ensure that teams are in the correct division for their standard. There is nothing worse than losing every week, or winning without trying. It does need to be competitive though, at whatever level you are playing.
For further information click here or click here for the Netball Fun League website.
Sailing and Windsurfing
Sailing and windsurfing are two great sports for getting you active and out into the fresh air. It’s also more than just a sport- it’s a lifestyle offering you long term involvement and fulfilment, encompassing people from all ages and walks of life. With the right tuition you’ll have great fun. For more details on how to get involved in Sailing and windsurfing click here.
Put your Best Foot Forward
Click here for details on the new Health Walks schedule for August, September and October 2010.
Children and Young Peoples Action Group Run a summer holiday activities programme
The Children and Young Peoples Action Group (CYPAG) for Gloucester are running a summer holiday activities programme. Click here for details of the programme. This brochure contains details of different providers across the city offering a range of different activities over the school summer holidays 2010.
Swashbuckling Summer Holiday Ideas
Are you looking for a new way to keep the children entertained this summer? And on a budget? Treasure Trails Gloucestershire has the perfect solution. They have created 14 treasure hunt adventures in local towns and villages which will give you a fun and exciting day out, without the theme park price tag.
The Trails are completed in your own time and are Treasure Hunt, Murder Mystery and Spy Mission themed walks. An easy to follow route will take you to the most beautiful and interesting places in that area and answers to the clues are located on existing monuments and buildings.
Click herefor the Treasure Trail Website.
Gloucestershire Youth Games
The Gloucestershire Youth Games will be taking place on Wednesday 29th September. The day is set to be inspirational with over 200 young people already registered to take part. Activities such as Judo, Tennis, Cricket Tri-Golf and many more. For more details on the Gloucestershire Youth Games and how you can be inspired contact Anne Andersen on 01242 715201 or aandersen@glos.ac.uk
British Blind Sport Summer Activities
British Blind Sport Healthy Futures project are running summer activities for anyone with a visual impairment aged 11-25. Click here for more deatils.
National 5-A-Side Football Championships
Entries are open for the annual National 5-a-side Football Championships.The champiornships are running at; The Goals Centre, Redcote Lane, Leeds, LS4 2AW on Saturday 10 October 2010. Click here for more details.
Disability Sports Event National Junior Boccia Championships 2010
The Disabilty Sports Event (DSE) National Junior Boccia Championships 2010 will be taking place at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield on the 4th and 5th December 2010. For more details click here.
