County Sports Partnership Update – June 2016
Annual Report
SASSOT’s Annual Report for 2015/16 has just been published and is available to view.
The report sets out the achievements and future plans of the Partnership and contains many examples of joint working making a real impact on increasing participation in sport, PE and physical activity.
Many thanks to all Partners who contributed to the Annual Report and in making 2015/16 a year of working in partnership and celebrating local success. The SASSOT team look forward to working with Partners in the future.
Mark Thornewill
Director
T: 01785 619896
E: mthornewill@staffordbc.gov.uk
Active People Survey 10 (Quarter 2) Results
New figures from the Active People Survey show that 15.83 million people over the age of 16 played sport in the last year. That’s a return to the level seen after the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. And it equates to 1.75 million more than when London won the right to host the Games.
While 81,900 more men are playing sport, the overall increase is largely because more women are getting active, accounting for over 75 per cent of the increase. The gender gap in sport has therefore reduced slightly, to 1.6 million.
Keep fit and going to the gym remain hugely popular, with the number of people doing them every week breaking the seven million mark for the first time. Exercise classes, like spinning and boxercise, continue to attract large numbers of people, especially women.
“These figures are encouraging, especially the significant increase in the number of women playing sport and being active every week,” says chief executive Jennie Price. “Sport England has worked particularly hard to get more women active, and it’s good to see this is having an impact. “The sports sector needs to rethink how it supports disabled people, and in particular we all need to recognise that most disabled people are over 50 and that 75 per cent have more than one impairment”
Local District & County Results:
SASSOT along with a number of local districts experienced a positive direction of travel. SASSOT saw a 1.8% increase in 1 x 30 minutes a week participation in sport and a 2% increase in 3 x 30 minutes a week participation in sport and active recreation. Seven of the nine local authorities have experience increases in 1 x 30 minutes sport and seven have experienced increases in 3 x 30 minutes sport and active recreation. The full Active People Sport Survey 10 results will be published in December 2016.
1 x 30 Minutes Sport Participation
3 x 30 Sport & Active Recreation Participation (NI8)
Full details of the survey can be found on the Sport England website
For more information contact:
Naomi Bird
Knowledge, Communications & Equalities Manager
T: 01785 619585
E: nbird@staffordbc.gov.uk
Education and Training Programme
Sports Coach UK Safeguarding and Protecting Children
Wednesday 6th July 2016
Meadowside Leisure Centre, Burton-On-Trent from 18:30 – 21:30.
Cost is £35 per person and you can book your place here.
Thursday 14th July 2016
Newcastle Under Lyme College from 18:00 – 21:00.
Cost is £38 per person and you can book your place here.
Tuesday 19th July 2016
Chase Golf Club, Penkridge from 18:30 – 21:30
Cost is £35 per person and you can book your place here.
Community Life Support (First Aid)
Tuesday 9th August 2016
Stafford Borough Council Civic Offices from 18:30 – 21:30.
Cost is £25 per person and you can book your place here.
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.ukor 01785 619726