01743 453495 [email protected]www.energizestw.org.uk @EnergizeCSP /EnergizeSTW 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 [email protected]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 Issued 8 th July 2015
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 [email protected] 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
Energize Award! 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 Energize Awards are run by Energize Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin County Sports Partnership in conjunction with the Shropshire Star and are a fantastic opportunity for local people and organisations to be recognised and celebrated for their passion, dedication and commitment to sport and physical activity.
There are awards to celebrate top quality coaches, volunteers, community sports clubs, newcomers to sport, innovative sport and physical activity projects, and local employers who are supporting their workforce to be more active. Finally, one special person will be awarded the William Penny Brookes Trophy – the award for outstanding contribution to sport and physical activity given for exceptional dedication and commitment to community sport and helping more people to be active over a number of years.
The award categories this year are:
Coach of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
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
Chris Child, Chief Executive for Energize STW said, “Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin are home to a number of very talented sports people who deserve recognition for their achievements. However, there is also excellent work happening behind the scenes to help people to be more active, regardless of their background or ability, and the Energize Awards are an opportunity to recognise and thank the people who are contributing to this as well.”
“We know that many of these deserving people are very modest and do not seek recognition, so we rely on the families, friends, colleagues, teachers and team mates to nominate.”
If you know people, teams, clubs, organisations or businesses that deserve to be recognised for their achievements or contributions to local sport, please nominate them for an Energize Award.
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. This year’s special guest speaker will be World Cup winning former international rugby union footballer for England and the British and Irish Lions, Neil Back MBE. Neil is an ambassador for Rybrook, and Rybrook BMW Shrewsbury are pleased to have secured the services of Neil Back MBE for the 2015 Energize Awards.
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 [email protected] and the details will be sent to you.
Energize would like to thank all of this year’s sponsors. We still have two award categories available for sponsorship; Coach of the Year and Volunteer of the Year. If you would like details of how you could support either of these categories, please contact Tamsin Foster: [email protected] or call 01743 453496.
On the 30th June and 1st July 2015 1,000 young people from across the County came together in soaring temperatures to compete in the Summer Shropshire Homes School Sport Festival, as part of Sainsbury’s School Games.
Participants came from 50 primary and 22 secondary schools, taking part in 21 events with sports including; dodgeball, archery, rounders, orienteering, golf, tennis, cricket, softball, new age kurling and cycling.
Energize – the County Sports Partnership for Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin – were one of the main organisers of the games and Chris Child, chief executive, said: “We passionately believe there is an activity out there for everyone.
“Our aim is to help everyone find that activity that gets their heart beating faster – and the best time to start is when you are young. “We had a primary and secondary school day and trying new things is what it is all about. People need to be active every day so we need to try to find ways to encourage that.”
Shropshire Homes are sponsor of the Olympic style School Sport Festivals and keen supporters of competitive sport for young people.
In addition to the hundreds of participants, there were also over 90 outstanding young leaders, taking on the roles of team manager, officials and event managers. Their involvement and support during the two days are key to making the Festival run smoothly.
Also present to inspire participants were GB Paralympic archer Mel Clarke, GB Paralympic tandem cyclist Helen Scott, England high jumper Bethan Partridge and sponsored mountain sports athlete and adventurer Finn McCann.
The next Shropshire Homes School Sport Festival will be the Winter Festival in 2016.
Energize are Finalists at the Shropshire Business Awards
Energize Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin were delighted to attend the Shropshire Business Awards 2015 after being short listed for an award in the Business in the Community category. The glittering 15th annual awards ceremony took place at Telford International Centre on Friday 26th July with over 640 people attending. The Business in the Community award recognises businesses which “put something back” into their local communities, and Energize is proud to have been short listed in this category for the second year running. Although we didn’t bring home the trophy, we’re proud to have been recognised in this category and will continue our work within Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin’s communities to help everyone to find something that gets their hearts beating faster. http://energizestw.org.uk/energize-are-finalists-at-the-shropshire-
Can we compete? looks at the reaction to the latest Active People Survey and some of the lesser discussed reasons behind the participation numbers in his new blog. Discussion points were-
1. Prices for recreational and sporting services has risen by over 40% since 2005 2. Home entertainment technology (e.g. tvs, DVD players) is 14% cheaper than in 2005
View the full blog
The case for investment in community sports hubs A report has been published by the Young Foundation to provide advice to national funding bodies, national governing bodies of sport, policy-makers and social investors on how they can most effectively deploy their resources to improve the capacity, delivery and outcomes of community sports hubs. Download a copy
Social Action: Harnessing the Potential This updated discussion paper explains what social action is and how it plays an important role in helping to respond to long-standing challenges. It sets out how social action:
increases the resources available to achieve social goals
gives public services access to new expertise and knowledge
enables broader and better targeted support
empowers local groups, enabling local solutions and building resilient communities
creates new models for how society can respond to challenges
BLF: completing your application to the highest standard
The Big Lottery Fund has launched a new series of funding advice blogs.
If your organisation is considering applying for funding, BLF funding officer Richard McMullen has all the top tips you need to complete your application to the highest standard
Do you want to improve the provision of services to children with disabilities and their families?
Do you want to include children and young people with disabilities and need funding?
Telford and Wrekin Council’s Disabled Children grant funding could help!
Telford and Wrekin Council’s Short Breaks programme ican2 is currently offering the Disabled Children Small Grant Fund which is available for community and voluntary groups and clubs in Telford and Wrekin.
From £200 up to £2000 is available per project to help support organisations working with young people to include children and young people with disabilities and improve the quality and variety of mainstream leisure activities which they can enjoy.
Telford and Wrekin Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) are supporting applicants through the process. If you would like further information or support please contact the Short breaks coordinator on: 01952 567402
the coordination and delivery of support to the armed forces community
veterans in the criminal justice system.
Small and large grants will be available. Small grants up to £20,000, are primarily for community integration projects, which will be launched and open to applications in mid-August, with a deadline in mid-September. Large grants up to £500,000, are for more strategic, higher impact projects (one round this year) which will launch in mid-August with a deadline in late September.
Information on criteria and eligibility will be publicised in late July, ahead of the launch of the formal application process in mid-August.
Monday 22 June saw the launch of This Girl Can: Running, which England Athletics has worked to create with Sport England and a wide range of partners. The aim is to get more women running, whether they start off with a lap of their local park or nipping out for a short run around the block.
See the full news item here
Visit the new website- running.thisgirlcan.co.uk
More ways to play Badminton
Badminton England has formed a national partnership with Everyone Active to help get more people playing badminton. The leisure operator will roll out Badminton England’s Play Badminton framework across the 60 Everyone Active sites which have a sports hall, hoping to attract 6,000 unique visits per week from badminton players. View the full news item
New posters for Boccia clubs
Boccia England have announced the launch of a brand new club poster and flyer template available in two different colours and sizes to help the promotion and advertisement of boccia clubs. These templates are free to download - available in red or blue style and in A5 or A4 sizes,
Leisure Services have confirmed the following workshops:
Managing Challenging Behaviour FA Basic First Aid for Sport Good Nutrition for Active Children Safeguarding & Protecting Children What is Talent? How to Deliver Engaging Sessions for Adults Sports Injuries Emergency Aid Safeguarding & Protecting Children 2
Please click here for more information
More workshops will be added as and when they are confirmed, this will include workshops within the Telford and Wrekin area. Please also note that this list is not exhaustive, more workshops can be added if sufficient demand is received
Sports Coach UK have announced their talent seminars, which will be of interest to high performing coaches in talent and performance. The day will consist of two talent workshops with the addition of a guest speaker who will deliver the talent topic from their expertise, all utilising current research and applied practice. All attendees will receive a certificate that will be a recognition of attendance and commitment plus a sports coach UK gift. The Talent Seminars are targeted at Level 2 UKCC qualified coaches or those working within the talent pathway and/or identified talented performer. The seminar will start at 10.00 (with registration from 9.30) concluding at 16.00. Light refreshments and lunch will be provided during the day. >>Please click here for further information on the content, structure and speakers at the Seminars<< The cost of each seminar is £30. To book you place and make payment by debit/credit card, please ring sports coach UK Booking Centre on 0845 6013054. You will need to provide the following information; name, address, telephone number, email address, NGB Qualification(s), any special dietary needs and any additional information you feel will benefit your experience during the Talent Seminar. Dates and Locations of the Talent Seminars 25 July 2015 Shrewsbury School 26 September 2015 Loughborough 10 October 2015 Gloucester 21 November 2015 University of Hertfordshire 16 January 2016 Surrey Park
DEPARTMENT: Wolves Community Trust REPORTS TO: Health and Inclusion Manager SALARY: £19,000 - £21,000 ROLE: This is a 1 year fixed term contract (with the possibility of extension dependent on funding) that will involve working within the local community of Wolverhampton to maintain and develop provision for young people. The role will primarily involve working on the Kicks project but will also include identifying opportunities to source additional funding and increase the inclusion portfolio. The role requires an individual with experience of working in an inclusion setting and good knowledge of inclusion based project work. Closing date for applications- 13th July 2015
Energize Newsletters Energize produce a total of four newsletters – make sure you are signed up to receive the right information! This Enewsletter provides latest news in the sector locally and nationally, Energize courses, and regular funding opportunities. You might also be interested in the following newsletters:
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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 [email protected] Central telephone: 01743 453 495
