County Sports Partnership Update – April 2016
All Change on the SASSOT Team and the Athletics Network
SASSOT recently said a sad “Goodbye” to Chloe Groves, our Satellite Club Links Officer. Chloe joined us in 2012 when were awarded funding from Sport England to deliver the Satellite Clubs programme across the sub-region. Thanks to Chloe’s hard work and dedication over the past three and a half years, all 91 of our secondary schools and colleges have been engaged in the programme, and 158 community clubs have been involved. So far, 161 satellite clubs have been established, and an average of 25% of these participants have transitioned into community clubs to continue participating in their new sport. One of the highlights of Chloe’s time with us was Roundhouse Boxing Club being announced as runner up in the National Satellite Club of the Year awards. Chloe, a keen football coach, player and fan, has moved on to the position of Football Foundation Projects Officer with Wolves Community Trust, and we wish her all the best in her exciting new role.
We are pleased to announce the Satellite Club Links Officer role will be taken on by Cath Pendlebury, who starts in post on 3rd May. Cath has been a longstanding member of our team, starting as Athletics Development Officer on the Active Sports programme back in 2004. Since 2009, we have employed her as Athletics Network Co-ordinator on behalf of the Staffordshire Athletics Network, and she has overseen a hugely successful beginner running programme which has seen over 100 beginner running courses taking place, with upwards of 2000 participants. We would like to thank Cath for all the work she has done on behalf of SASSOT and the Network to support the county’s clubs and volunteers, and to increase participation in the sport.
Cath can be contacted regarding the satellite clubs programme on 01785 619177 / 07814 131074 / cpendlebury@staffordbc.gov.uk. She will continue to work for the Athletics Network on a freelance basis, and can be contacted regarding athletics via Catherine@thesan.org.uk. John Finney, the longstanding Network Chair, can be contacted via johnfinney26@btinternet.com
Education and Training programme
A number of workshops and courses are coming up over the next few months. Places are running out quickly so book your place now!
Community Life Support (First Aid)
Thursday 5th May 2016
Chase Golf Club, Penkridge from 18:30 – 21:30.
Cost is £25 per person and you can book your place here.
Further workshops programme will be announced over the year. In the meantime if you would like to request a specific closed workshop in Newcastle, Stoke or Staffordshire Moorlands then please contact John Prescott, Assistant Principle at Newcastle Under Lyme College, at john.prescott@nulc.ac.uk or Ben Sproston, Curriculum Manager for Public Services and Sport at ben.sproston@nulc.ac.uk . For closed workshop requests for all other areas of Staffordshire please contact Katherine Robinson, Sports Structures Education Manager at KatherineR@sportstructures.com.
For further information, please contact Lee Booth, Workforce and Coaching Development Manager on lbooth@staffordbc.gov.uk or 01785 619730.
Sports Coach UK Safeguarding and Protecting Children
Tuesday 10th May 2016
Staffordshire Cricket offices, Staffordshire Technology Park, Stafford from 18:30 – 21:30.
Cost is £35 per person and you can book your place here.
Club Matters – Club Marketing Strategy
Tuesday 24th May 2016
Trentham High School, Allerton Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8PQ
FREE with a limited number of places available. Book your place here
With so many marketing options out there it can leave you in a muddle. This seminar will guide you through the marketing minefield and help you attract new members, raise funds or enhance your club’s profile. Launch your marketing mission today.
This workshop covers:
Shaping up your marketing strategy- what to consider
Fit to follow framework – to develop your club’s strategy
Methods to motivate – considering different marketing options
Evaluating your efforts – focus your energy effectively
For further information contact Nadine Barnard, School Games Coordinator and Club Development Manager on nbarnard@staffordbc.gov.uk or 01785 619726
Club Matters – Understanding your Club Finances
Monday 6th June 2016
Stafford Leisure Centre, Lammascote Rd, Stafford, ST16 3TA
FREE with a limited number of places available. Book your place here
Are you baffled by balance sheets or afraid of your accounts? This seminar will give you the tools to tackle your clubs finances and help you make better decisions. Get your finances fit for the future.
This workshop covers:
Exercises to help you easily review and understand your club accounts
Demystifying accounting concepts
Ideas to help you improve your clubs finances
Methods to help you to communicate your clubs finances effectively
For further information contact Nadine Barnard, School Games Coordinator and Club Development Manager on mailto:nbarnard@staffordbc.gov.uk or 01785 619726
Club Matters – Developing a Business Plan
Tuesday 28th June 2016
Trentham High School, Allerton Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8PQ
FREE with a limited number of places available. Book your place here
Do you have a dream for your club but struggle to make progress? This seminar will help you put together a simple yet effective business plan for your club to help you plan a brighter future and take real steps to reach your goals. Stop dreaming, start doing.
This workshop covers:
What a business plan can do for your club
Key players in developing a business plan
A simple framework to support your planning
Top tips of what to include in your plan and common pitfalls to watch out for
For further information contact Nadine Barnard, School Games Coordinator and Club Development Manager on mailto:nbarnard@staffordbc.gov.uk or 01785 619726
Club Matters – Understanding the Options for Club Structures
Monday 11th July 2016
Stafford Leisure Centre, Lammascote Rd, Stafford, ST16 3TA
FREE with a limited number of places available. Book your place here.
It is important that sports clubs take the time to explore different club structures. By attending this workshop you will gain an understanding of what structure is right for your club to enable success and stability.
This workshop covers:
The importance of your club structure
An overview of different legal structures
Top tips for becoming incorporated
Selecting the best status for your club, including CASC, charities and CIO’s
Getting to grips with gift aid
For further information contact Nadine Barnard, School Games Coordinator and Club Development Manager on mailto:nbarnard@staffordbc.gov.uk or 01785 619726
Club Matters – Understanding the Tax Requirements for your Club People
Tuesday 19th July 2016
Trentham High School, Allerton Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8PQ
FREE with a limited number of places available. Book your place here.
Tax can be taxing but knowing your obligations is vital to avoid any nasty surprises. This seminar will help you understand more about the main PAYE and employment status issues affecting sports clubs and put you on track to take the pain out of PAYE.
This workshop covers:
Know your team – volunteer, worker or employee benefits & risks of each?
Employment status – tests, guides & examples
Juggling expenses – employees, clubs, individuals
Staying out in front – recent developments (RTI & AE)
For further information contact Nadine Barnard, School Games Coordinator and Club Development Manager on nbarnard@staffordbc.gov.uk or 01785 619726