Did You Know – 31 Jan 2017
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Unlimited free coach and athlete reports for coaches in 2017
Thanks to a new partnership between ConnectedCoaches – Sports Coach UK’s free online community for coaches of all sports and activities – and Tandem, ConnectedCoaches members can enjoy free and unlimited coach, athlete and coach & athlete Tandem reports for all of 2017.
What is Tandem?
Tandem is a coaching software tool based on extensive sport psychology research from Loughborough University that aims to support coaches and their athletes in developing better, more effective and successful working partnerships. The tool aims to help identify vulnerabilities and challenges that may limit progress within the competitive sport context…..
How can coaches enjoy free Tandem reports?
You can find out more about Tandem by reading ConnectedCoaches member Chris Chapman’s review. Download the attachment at the end of his blog to discover how to take advantage of this great offer.
Coaches from all sports and activities can find out more about the ConnectedCoaches community and join for free here.
Ministers have confirmed that funding from a tax on sugary soft drinks will continue to be ring-fenced for school sports until 2020
The government has plans to double the value of the primary PE and sports premium to £320 million from September by using some of the funds from the new tax.
The levy, which the government has said will raise £520 million, will also pay for an extended school day at 25 per cent of secondary schools in the most disadvantaged areas of England, and fund the expansion of healthy breakfast clubs.
The move, announced in last year’s budget, was welcomed by many in the schools community, but there is disquiet among some government MPs on whether it will raise the amount ministers have promised.
Sporting Equals -This Girl Can Coach
Case studies demonstrating how women from ethnically diverse communities are breaking down barriers. View the selection of case studies in this news item
Sports Coach UK Supports NSPCC Recommendation to Government to Close Loopholes in Sport and Beyond
Sports Coach UK takes all matters of safeguarding and child protection seriously, which is why for more than 20 years, we have led the sector alongside the NSPCC and their Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU), to promote good coaching practice and raise awareness among coaches of how to recognise and respond to possible signs of child abuse.
Sports Coach UK supports the NSPCC’s recommendation to Government that safeguarding legislation is updated to include coaching as a ‘Position of Trust ‘and to ensure that all coaches working with children are eligible for an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check.
We feel these measures are vital to ensure we are doing all we can to protect children from potential harm all the way through to adulthood and that making coaching sessions as safe as possible is essential to children’s long-term participation in, and enjoyment of, sport and physical activity.
Our Minimum Standards for Active Coaches states every coach working with children must have a DBS check or Home Country equivalent. This is implemented via governing bodies and employers.
We will continue to work in partnership with the NSPCC to promote and advocate the highest of standards across physical activity and sport. Source of information
EFDS reports – Participants needed for new activity research project
Can you help the University of Birmingham? They’re looking for disabled people who are interested in becoming more physically active to take part in a new research project about sport and exercise. Led by the University of Birmingham, this project is supported by the National Disability Sports Organisations and English Federation of Disability Sport.
Who are we looking for to take part in this research project?
- People over 18 years of age
- People who are currently not doing any physical activity but would like to become active
People within the following impairment groups:
- People who are deaf or hard of hearing
- People who have cerebral palsy
- Amputees and people with a limb impairment
- People with restricted growth or dwarfism
How can I join the project?
There are a few places remaining at upcoming workshop sessions in:
- London – Saturday 4 February
If you are interested in taking part in the project and would like more details please contact Eva Jaarsma at the University of Birmingham. You can email Eva or call 0121 414 8258. View the full details
Stoke City FC open trial days for boys aged 7-12
During February Half Term Stoke City will run a host of trial days in association with the Community Trust’s Premier League Kicks project (flyer attached).
The deadline for registration is Wednesday 15th February 2017. All confirmed applicants will be sent a printable voucher which will need to be presented on the day.
For more information read the flyer, email community@stokecityfc.com or to book your place call the Community Trust on (01782) 592218
Cycle rides for all ages and abilities
The South Staffordshire Cycling Scheme aims to promote cycling as a fun and safe way to stay active and healthy. We have developed routes and rides for all ages and cycling abilities across South Staffordshire.
These rides are ideal for people who are new to cycling or those who are a bit out of practice.
Take a look at what’s on offer – download the PDF