Suffolk Sport was formed in 1996 and, although initially a
networking forum, in the intervening period it has developed its
role and reputation as a key player in shaping the current and
future provision of sport and physical activity across the
county.
Building on its strong relationships with core partners, Suffolk
Sport has established an impressive track record built around
clarity of focus, quality delivery, strong financial control and
the achievement of key outcomes.
Our Vision is to make Suffolk a physically active and successful
sporting county through the provision of high-quality opportunities
for everyone.
We have identified 8 priority areas of work to help us achieve
this:
- Strategic Planning
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Promotion and Marketing
- Workforce Development
- Community Well-being
- Club Development
- Pathways for Young People
- Performance Measurement
Suffolk Sport will seek to achieve its objectives through active
engagement with the Local Area Agreement, Local Strategic
Partnerships and emerging Community Sports Networks, as well as
through working directly with key partners across sectors,
including local authorities, National Governing Bodies, Schools,
the Voluntary Sector and local businesses.
Achievements in Waveney
Working with Waveney District Council’s Sports Development
Team:
- 15 6th Form students placed in local sports clubs to undertake
volunteer placements - Step into Sport
- 13 sports clubs have achieved Clubmark accreditation – ensuring
they have met national standards in: duty of care and child
protection, sports equity and ethics, club management, coaching and
competition
- 2 Waveney sports clubs were runners up at the 2006 Suffolk
Sports Awards
- The Waveney Team were winners of the Suffolk Youth Games in
both 2005 and 2006
- One of a series of Sportshall Athletics Festivals was held at
the Denes High School, Lowestoft - this event was won by Waveney
and the Waveney Sportshall Athletics Team was well represented at
the regional finals in Norwich
- Suffolk Sport are working Partnership with Denes High School
and Waveney Valley Athletics Club to improve athletics facilities
in the District.
For more information about Suffolk Sport and to view the Suffolk
Sport Business Plan, visit
http://www.suffolksport.com
For further information on activity within Waveney and with Suffolk
Sport, please contact the Service Manager for Sports & Leisure
Development on 01502
523010.