Sports Club/Organisation and Coaches

The role of the Leisure and Sports Development Team is that of an enabler, to assist others in the achievement of their potential. It is by working in partnership with other agencies, such as Sport England, Youth Sports Trust, Tees Valley Sport, local sports clubs and schools that we can increase and improve the opportunites for the people of Stockton on Tees to become more active

We have a strong commitment to supporting sports clubs and organisations with in the borough to improve the provision of opportunites for young people and adults to participate in sport, physical activity or active leisure in a safe and effective environment

Some of the areas in which we can offer support and advice:

Funding Applications
Professional Development Opportunities for coaches and volunteers
Networking opportunites
Opportunities to promote your club
Accreditation
Making sport fun and safe
Access to free Safeguarding Children on-line learning
Safeguarding children policy and procedure guidance
Further developing your club or sporting organisation
Developing a new sports club
Developing a "social" session
Promoting your club
National Non-Domestic Rate Relief
How to become more inclusive
Establishing a Committee and Club Constitution

We also have a number of initiatives that help us achieve this:

Club & Coach Awards
Sports Networking Event
PE and School Sport Courses
Coachwide Boost
Programmes to provide every child with access to 2 hours of High Quality PE & School Sport
Sportsability Club
Community Sports Leadership Awards
Directory of Sports and Active Provision

"We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to reach their potential with their only constraints being interest and ability."

If your club or sporting organisation would like to receive help or advise from the team or if you require further information on any of the initiatives mentioned please contact:

Sue Marshall

01642 526694

susanne.marshall@stockton.gov.uk

The Directory of Sport and Active Provision is currently being developed and will be available to download here soon.