Issued 22nd July 2015
EnergizeSTW E-News
Welcome to the latest issue of EnergizeSTW E-news. This newsletter is here for you‌ to help keep you informed of opportunities and developments influencing sport and physical activity across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Got something that you would like to share? Drop us a line at enews@energizestw.org.uk with an outline of your article and associated pictures / logos. Friends and colleagues who would like to receive this e-news directly can register via our home page: ww.energizestw.org.uk
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Energize News
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Energize Festival of Rugby Over 80 people took part in a Festival of Rugby on Saturday, part of the annual TParty and Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour featuring the Webb Ellis Cup! The Festival was a celebration of rugby. Rugby legends; Fran Cotton, Graham Kitchener and Jason Leonard were in attendance, spectators took part in a traditional Haka and all players had a photograph with the Webb Ellis Cup. Workplaces from Shropshire Council, Telford and Wrekin Council, Faccenda and Shropshire Building Supplies took part in non-contact O2 Touch Rugby. Congratulations to Faccenda who were overall winners on the day and crowned Festival of Rugby Champions 2015! Many of the participants had never played rugby before, receiving coaching sessions prior to the competition and were joined by local rugby players from Shrewsbury Rugby Club, Telford Hornets Rugby Club and Church Stretton Rugby Club on the day. Keep an eye on Energize's website www.energizestw.org.uk for photographs from the Festival. The Rugby World Cup comes to England this year, starting 18th September 2015 http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/ Have you got the thirst for Touch rugby ‌. Your local O2 touch centres are as below and run fun, informal touch weekly and will be more than happy to see new players! Wednesdays : Telford Rugby club (7:00pm) Tuesdays : Shrewsbury Rugby Club (7:00pm) Click here for more info on O2 touch centres.
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Energize Awards 2015 Once again it's time to nominate your local heroes for the county's sports awards. Now in its 9th year, the Energize Awards recognise the people who are currently taking part, working or volunteering in sport or physical activity in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. The award categories this year are: Coach of the Year (Category still available for sponsorship) Volunteer of the Year (Category still available for sponsorship) Young Volunteer of the Year (Sponsored by TTC Group) Sports Performance of the Year (Sponsored by Telford College of Arts & Technology) Junior Sports Performance of the Year (Sponsored by Teme Leisure) Community Club of the Year (Sponsored by Shropshire Community Leisure Trust) Community Project of the Year (Sponsored by Pleydell Smithyman Ltd) Employer of the Year (Sponsored by University Centre Shrewsbury) Newcomer of the Year in partnership with BBC Radio Shropshire William Penny Brookes Trophy for Outstanding Contribution to Sport and Physical Activity in partnership with Wenlock Olympian Society. The deadline for nominations is 4pm on Friday 11th September and the Energize Awards 2015 will take place on Thursday 5th November at the Greenhous Meadow, home of Shrewsbury Town Football Club. To nominate, go to www.energizeawards.co.uk where you will find an online nomination form, as well as forms that can be downloaded and filled in by hand, or electronically. Alternatively you can call 01743 453495 or email info@energizestw.org.uk and the details will be sent to you.
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Inclusive Community Training First- step training to increase your skills, know-how and confidence in delivering sports based activity to disabled people. What? Three-hour practical workshop, supported by online resources, where you will: - Learn practical tools to support inclusive delivery - Explore creative ideas to support disabled people to take part in physical activity - Complete a workbook that will support your activity sessions going forward - Learn about local opportunities for participants, leaders, volunteers and coaches in sport and physical activity
When, where and how much? Tuesday 8th September 1:30-4:30pm or Tuesday 20th October 9:30-12:30pm @ Belle Vue Youth Centre ÂŁ2.50 per person (usually ÂŁ10 but subsidised through Severnside Housing Association). Who? Individuals and organisation that support disabled people of all ages, including: - Support workers, including those in day, community and faith centres - Parents - Carers - Healthcare professionals - Volunteers - Community-based groups and organisations Further information Contact Jessica: 01743 453499 | 07958 318915 Email: Jessica.lightwood@energizestw.org.uk
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Latest News
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Active Lifestyle Awards 2015 The Council’s Active Lifestyle Awards sponsored by RICOH UK Products Limited took place on 8th July with over 250 people attending to celebrate achievements in sport and physical activity in the area. England Women’s Rugby Union Team players, Amy Cokayne and Justine Lucas, were this year’s guest speakers. Vicki Archer, presenter from BBC Radio Shropshire’s Drive time show, hosted this year’s award ceremony. Councillor Liz Clare, cabinet member for Leisure Services and Culture, said: “This was a fantastic celebration of the sporting and physical achievements of so many people in the borough. “It highlighted just how hard people are working both to succeed in sport and also to make sure there is a wide range of sporting provision and physical activities on offer in the borough for people to take part in. “I want to congratulate all those who won, as well as the runners up who are all amazing ambassadors in the community. “Equally I want to acknowledge all those volunteers involved in so much of the sport and activity across the borough, a lot of which wouldn’t be able to happen without their time, dedication and support. “I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone behind the scenes who make many of our sporting provisions in the borough possible, including those who wash kit each week and get participants to venues.” For a full list of the winners and runners up visit: http://www.telford.gov.uk/news/article/3004/active_lifestyle_award_win ners_2015
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Latest News and Updates Patterns and trends in child physical activity: a presentation of the latest data on child physical activity and adult physical activity. PowerPoint slides presenting key data and information on adult and child physical activity in clear, easy to understand charts and graphics. These can be used freely with acknowledgement to Public Health England. Child Physical Activity Slides Adult Physical Activity Slides
Getting Active in Shropshire, Telford Wrekin. Some of the local opportunities available to residents in STW. • Energize Club Directory • Shropshire Council Leisure • Telford and Wrekin Leisure • Neighbourhood Life - Shropshire Community Leisure Trust's approach to helping more people get active across Shropshire through physical and social activities. To be eligible, you need to be over 18 and inactive. • Tackle Your Health - Its target is to encourage men into physical activity and raise their awareness of associated health issues. • Satellite Clubs – For 14-25 year olds, an extension of community sports clubs. Contact Joe.Lockley@energizestw.org.uk • Sportivate – For 11-25 year olds, 6-8 weeks of sports sessions, with exit routes to sustain long-term participation. Contact Ben.Harper@energizestw.org.uk • Shropshire Homes School Sport Festival, as part of Sainsbury's School Games – competitive sport opportunities for Primary and Secondary School children. • Workplace Challenge STW – for workplaces in STW, sign up for local opportunities and workplace competitions. • Be Inspired – Activity search engine. • Or contact Energize: info@energizestw.org.uk
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Latest News and Updates Generation Change report into the future of social action Service Nation 2020 is an interesting report which references several studies that show the benefits that youth social action brings to sport. The government supported #iwill campaign aims to have 60% of young people taking part in high quality social action (such as volunteering) by 2020. A recent study by Join In which shows that participants in sport volunteering programmes have 10% higher levels of self-esteem, emotional well-being and resilience than those who don’t take part. The report also identifies the possibility of volunteers giving “extra help� within the public sector in, amongst other areas, sport and leisure centres to deliver community benefits. View the full news item
Prince Harry announces Orlando to host second Invictus Games Orlando in Florida, the home of Disney World, will host the second edition of the Invictus Games, Prince Harry announced. The event, an international Paralympic-style multi-sport event in which wounded, injured or sick armed services personnel take part in sports including wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball and indoor rowing, will be held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex between May 8th and 12th 2016. View the full news item
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Sport England News and Updates Club Matters - Online Modules The Online Modules are approximately 30-40 minutes in length - there is a preview available for the following modules: VAT and sports clubs Effective facilities management Developing a marketing strategy Evaluating marketing options Good governance Simpler finance Organisational structure Budgeting, get on track, stay on track Managing capital projects Get your cash flowing
Source of information Design and costs - Pavilions and clubhouses Sport England has updated the ‘Design Guidance Note’ and developed updated costs current at 2Q 2015 (previously Summer 2012). The costed information is provided with three pdfs below. Facility plans, elevations and sections have also been further developed and the various suite of layouts are provided as pdfs below. Access the information on this page
Tadley Swimming Pool: Basingstoke. Improvement Fund Project Proposals case study. An outline of the project proposals supported through the Lottery Improvement Fund are set out below. These will be followed through to post completion to assess the benefits of the range of interventions, new products and technologies. Download a copy
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Latest News and Updates New campaign promotes ‘Active Summer Fun’ to disabled people Active Summer Fun is an exciting new campaign for 2015 that aims to support more disabled people to find fun ways to be active during the warmer months. The English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) and the National Disability Sport Organisations (NDSOs) created the campaign to support disabled people to find out and play out. Supported by Sport England, Active Summer Fun will help you to find the best information, ideal activities as well as the right people and organisations that can support you to be more active. For more information and to find a local opportunity near you, visit: http://www.efds.co.uk/activesummerfun/find_out
People with mental health problems put off of sport because they are not ‘gym body ready’ New research, released today by Mind , shows that 80 per cent of people with mental health problems who do not take part in sport, are put off because they feel selfconscious about their bodies. Nearly 70 per cent of people told Mind that they feel their mental health makes taking part too difficult. The findings come as Mind launches Get Set to Go, a new programme to support 75,000 people with mental health problems to take up sport. Get Set to Go, supported by Sport England and the National Lottery, will help people with mental health problems become more active through sports projects at eight local Minds. People taking part will receive one-to-one support from others with shared experiences, who understand the additional challenges a mental health problem presents to those who want to get active. View the full news item
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Funding
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Mars Milk Fund The Mars Milk Fund provides grants to sports individuals and clubs in need of funding – could be for a new kit, travel costs, extra pitch time, coaches, training or competition entry fees.
To apply for the fund, set up your profile on their website, with a brief description about you/your club and how you would use the money. You then rely on the votes of others, at the end of each month from May-September 2015, ten applicants are chosen to receive £300 each. The entry receiving the most support in any given month wins the People’s Choice award of £1,000. http://www.marsmilk.com/
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Paul Hamlyn Foundation The Youth Fund will provide core funding to organisations within the youth sector and outside. The Fund will be restricted to organisations which have the potential to grow their impact by: • Replicating a programme or service • Widening the reach of an idea or innovation • Spreading a technology or skill • Advancing policy or enhancing its implementation The Foundation only funds organisations whose main purpose is about helping those in the most precarious positions, where making the transition to adult independence is most challenging, and those who are most vulnerable. Click here for further info
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Wooden Spoon Wooden Spoon is The Children’s Charity of Rugby. They offer two types of funding; Capitol Project Funding • Projects must have a minimum predicted life-span of five years, be nontransferrable and of a permanent nature. • Fundable activities include extensions, equipment, activity aids, sensory rooms, playgrounds, transport • Grants will not be considered for salaries, administration costs, professional fees and on-going overheads related to a capital project. • Grants range from £10,000 to £100,000 and represent 25% - 100% of the total project costs Community Project Funding • Community projects focus on 2 areas of activity: education and disability rugby projects. • Education projects- Wooden Spoon works in partnership with professional rugby clubs and specialist education providers, this centrally delivered programme supports disenfranchised young people back into education, employment or training. • Disability Rugby projects- Wooden Spoon supports a range of disability rugby project types including: wheelchair rugby, special school tag rugby and is due to pilot a visual impairment project working with Action for Blind People. Wooden Spoon can only make grants to organisations with a legal status, such as schools, charities or private members clubs, they cannot make grants to individuals. https://www.woodenspoon.org.uk/apply-for-funds
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Growing the Game – now open Any LTA registered venue that can demonstrate sustainable growth through facility development and a tennis development plan can apply for this funding.
Awards for this fund will be allocated in funding rounds. The second round is now open and will close on the 2 September 2015. The expression of interest form below needs to be submitted by 19 August 2015 at the latest in order for the LTA to understand your request and give you time to complete the application form. Access the form on-line
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National Governing Body of Sport (NGB) Updates
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Latest News and Updates Pitch up and Play launched for Rugby Women Free taster sessions to take place over the summer “Give rugby a go regardless of age, ability or previous experience” – Natasha Hunt If you still thought rugby was just a sport for men, think again. Participation in women’s rugby has doubled in the past 10 years and, of course, England Women are 15-a-side world champions. Keen to attract even more women to the game, England Rugby have launched their new women and girls’ programme Pitch up and Play. Rugby clubs across the country will offer free sessions this summer, open to women of all abilities. Pitch up and Play sessions launch in July and run throughout the year. Head here for more information. View the full news item
The Great British RowFest The Great British RowFest is a 10 day celebration of rowing which provides an opportunity for rowing clubs and water sports centres to showcase what rowing has to offer to the local community and media. During the 10 day festival, which runs from Saturday 22nd – Monday 31st August 2015, we are supporting the promotion of clubs and their offering of activities in the form of taster sessions, fun competitions, challenges, with the aim of giving those new to the sport a great experience. If you are a club that wants to get involved or you want to find out more about the Great British Row Fest and how you can try rowing then click here. View the full news item
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Job Vacancies
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SCHOOL GAMES / EXTENDED SCHOOLS MANAGER Lakelands Academy, Oswestry Road, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0EA Tel: 01691 622543 Fax: 01691 623834 Email: admin@lakelandsacademy.org.uk The academy is seeking to fill the following post from September SCHOOL GAMES/EXTENDED SCHOOLS MANAGER Grade 9, Point 29-31 £24,892 to £26,539 per annum, full time This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, talented and skilled professional from either a sports, outdoor education or business background to join our forward thinking academy and work in collaboration with local partners and the wider community. Whilst the position is in an educational setting, it will require someone with entrepreneurial flair, who can source funding to create a sustainable role and possess the drive to organise themselves and others. Excellent communication skills are essential, as will be creativity and a commitment to working across a diverse range of organisations /providers. The opportunity to further develop this aspect of the academy’s provision and create a ‘business model’ for the future is a tremendous opportunity for a suitably experienced and qualified person. Lakelands Academy are committed to supporting those who are seeking to enhance their skills through further training and offer a number of apprenticeships to support this. Please visit our website to find out more or contact Alison Rogers on the contact number above for more details. All Application closing dates: Midday Tuesday 28th July 2015 All Interviews to be held: Week commencing Monday 10th August 2015 This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory disclosure from Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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Whizz-Kidz Trainer Whizz-Kidz are recruiting for trainers in the Midlands (both East and West Midlands). The posts are ideal for someone with youth work/sports development or teaching experience. The role of a Whizz-Kidz trainer will take the lead and facilitate innovative youth clubs, wheelchair skills training, residential camps and support our work placement programme – ensuring that young wheelchair users are empowered with the confidence to enjoy a full childhood. The post holder will have a methodical and young person-centered approach to removing barriers so that youngsters can participate fully in a programme that will put the wheels in motion for an independent future. They will have experience of leading group activities and training and may be asked to undertake face-to-face briefings. As an ad-hoc Whizz-Kidz Trainer you will be supporting a transformational programme that, thanks to new funding from the Big Lottery Fund, will offer more than 10,000 opportunities for young wheelchair users to gain essential life skills and give them the chance to fulfil their potential. For more information please click on the link http://www.whizz-kidz.org.uk/jobs/whizzkidz-trainer-1 or contact s.oktemgil@whizz-kidz.org.uk
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Events Coordinator Cambridgeshire & Peterborough’s County Sports Partnership Living Sport has a vision to inspire everyone to lead healthy lives by increasing opportunities to be active and to participate in sport. They have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join their team. Events Coordinator £20,057-£26,916 full time post Closing date 12 noon Wednesday 29th July 2015 Interviews will take place on Thursday 6th August To develop a real expertise and energy in events organisation, coordinating the delivery of the existing portfolio of events including School Games, Sports Awards, Training HQ workshops, Workplace Challenge events and SportsAid Lunches as well as actively developing new events to create surplus income for the organisation For an informal conversation about the Events Coordinator role please contact Claire Thorby, Deputy Chief Executive 01487 849923 / claire.thorby@livingsport.co.uk CV’s will not be accepted, applications should be emailed to Sarah Bateman, Finance, HR & Office Coordinator sarah.bateman@livingsport.co.uk by the dates stated Click here for more details
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Job Vacancies Job - British Blind Sport Sports Participation Delivery Officer (West Midlands) Location: Birmingham Terms: Full time – permanent Closing date: 24 July 2015 View more details Sports Participation Delivery Officer – National role Location: Leamington Spa Terms: Full time – permanent Closing date: 24 July 2015 View more details Job – Oaks Consultancy Funding Executive Officer Location: Solihull Terms: Full time – permanent Closing date: 31 July 2015 More details – email: vicky@oaksconsultancy.co.uk – for copy JD Job – The Albion Foundation One Albion Disability Coach Location: Sandwell Terms: Full time –12-month fixed term Closing date: 24 July 2015 View more details
Ethics & Welfare Coordinator Location: Lilleshall NSC Terms: Full time – permanent Closing date: 26 July 2015 View more details
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Twitter Highlights! Every fortnight Energize will pick out our favourite tweets from team members and partners, from those who’ve been helping hearts beat faster in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin through sport and physical activity! Tweet away @EnergizeCSP
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Contact Us CHRIS CHILD: Chief Executive BEN HARPER: Senior Sports Manager LAURA KERRIGAN: Senior Business Manager TAMSIN FOSTER: Marketing & Communications Manager HELEN MADDEN: Office Manager JOE LOCKLEY: Club Development Manager HARRY CADE: Youth Sport Manager GEMMA BRITTON: Coaching and Volunteering Manager HELEN WHITE: Business Development Officer JESSICA LIGHTWOOD: Shropshire Inclusion Officer firstname.surname@energizestw.org.uk Central telephone: 01743 453 495
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