PRO-ACTIVE South London Newsletter - Issue 25 - September 2008

Following on from the success of Summer of Sport 2008, which has increased the number of Londoners participating in sporting activities across the capital, Winter of Sport funding is now available!

London Winter of Sport 2008/09 funding aims to help clubs and community groups to provide free sport, physical activity and coaching opportunities, for people to participate in across London in the run up to the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games and beyond.

This year's funding application process opens on 1 October 2008, so why not apply now to get involved.

Grants of up to £1,000 available for Community Groups and Sports Clubs

This year community groups and sports clubs can apply for grants of up to £1,000. Your activity will also be supported by the London Winter of Sport team through marketing and promotional opportunities. Activities must take place between December 2008 and 31 March 2009.

Funding is available for all sports and physical activities, ranging from sports coaching sessions to sports festivals and sports club open days. A key focus of the programme is to ensure participants have the opportunity and are encouraged to continue participation in sport following attending a London Winter of Sport event.

London Winter of Sport 2008/09 will be a competitive grant application process. Not all applications will be successful.

To play your part in this year's London Winter of Sport 2008/09 programme, apply today.

Please note that the application closing date is 31 October 2008.

The London Coaching Bursary scheme which ran from October 2007 - April 2008 was hailed a success after more than 800 Londoners benefited from subsidised coaching qualifications since the scheme began. Due to the success of the first round of bursaries a second round of coaching bursaries are now available up until 31st March 2009.

The bursary gives coaches the chance to improve their skills, gain valuable experience and increase employment opportunities in the sport and active leisure sector.

To be eligible for bursary candidates will need to:

• Start, or currently be taking part, on a UKCC endorsed coaching qualification before 31st March 2009.

• Cover 33% of the course fees themselves (NB. The qualification fee is payable upfront by the candidate who can redeem 66% of the fee on achievement of the qualification).

• Continue to deliver coaching within a London borough once they have passed their coaching course as either a fulltime, part time or volunteer coach.

• Agree to deliver 20 hours of voluntary coaching once qualified.

Following on from evaluation and feedback, phase two will include the following improvements:

• Improve guidance documents available for applicants

• A more streamlined application process online

• The ability for organisations to apply for a bursary online via a sponsor application on behalf of their coaches.

• Improved relationships with NGB's

• Develop a directory of training provision

Further information on the bursary scheme is available by contacting SkillsActive on 0207 632 2000 or coachingbursary@skillsactive.com

To apply for a bursary online visit www.skillsactive.com/coachingbursary

Venue - Strand House Nursery Road

Thornton Heath Surrey - CR7 8RE

Telephone 020-8683-1885 Email - croydonsog1@btinternet.com

Want to be a "Gymnastics Star" of the future?

Tumble your way to stardom!

Croydon School of Gymnastics has been established since 1967, it is a British Gymnastics Clubmark accredited, child friendly club and is acknowledged as one of London’s Top Gymnastics Clubs.

To celebrate the Olympic hand over to Great Britain for the 2012 on Saturday 4th October Croydon School of Gymnastics will be opening its doors for anyone interested in trying out a Gymnastics Class. They will be talent spotting and those children who show promise will be called back for further testing for a place in one of their competitive squads.

They are offering the opportunity for children and people with disabilities to come along and experience the freedom and enjoyment Gymnastics can offer, in a safe and secure environment with specialist equipment, training aides and trampolines. The sessions will be run under the direction of qualified coaches who all hold an enhanced CRB and are first aid qualified.

Nursery (U4's)           09.00 - 09.45

Disabilities                09.30 - 10.30

Reception(4-5yrs)      10.00 - 10.45

Year 1 (5-6yrs)          11.00 - 12.00

Year 2 (6-7yrs)         12.15 - 13.15

Year 3 (7-8yrs)          14.45 - 15.45

Year 4 (8-9yrs)          14.45 - 15.45

Year 5 (9-10yrs)        16.00 - 17.15

Year 6 (10-11yrs)      16.00 - 17.15

Year 7 (11-12yrs)      16.00 - 17.15

Kingston gets Active.

A successful partnership between Kingston Council, Fulham Football Community Sports Trust and Kingston Volunteer Centre has been awarded £357.000 to deliver a three year programme to develop opportunities for Disabled Athletes, Girls and Women and Volunteering in Sport.

To celebrate this success and formation of Kingston's CSPAN (Community Sport & Physical Activity Network) the projects was launched on the 17th September 2008 at Fulham Football Club's training ground at Motspur Park to coincide with the handover of the Olympic Torch from the Paralympics in Beijing.

This award was the result of a successful bid to Sport England's Community Investment Fund (CIF). The bid was based on excellent partnership work by the CSPAN.

Hilary Garner, Chair of Kingston's CSPAN said; "Girls just wanna ave fun, Good Sports and Positive Minds (the names of the three projects) represent an important investment into the well being of the people of Kingston. This funding is much welcomed with open arms as it will significantly improve access and widen opportunities for all".

Christine Double, Partnership Director for PRO-ACTIVE South London said, "It is great to see all of the hard work from the CSPAN members finally come to fruition. It was only a year ago that the group had their first network meeting and already they are having a huge impact on improving sport and physical activity opportunities in the borough"

Russell Findlay, Head of Fulham's Community Sports Trust said, "Fulham as a club have a strong commitment to our local community and are passionate about the benefits sport can bring to all. I am delighted that this funding from Sport England will enable us to work with The Royal Borough of Kingston to create new sporting opportunities for young people with a disability and to inspire young women to lead healthy and active lifestyles through sport. This funding forms part of nearly half a million pounds the community sports trust has sourced to support community sport in Kingston, over this and coming years".

The launch event attracted coverage from the BBC's Match of the Day. Follow the link to watch the coverage.

The presentations from the Sports Development Network meeting held on Friday 19th September are now available to download at www.pro-activesouthlondon.org/sportnetwork

The South London Sports Development Network is a sub-regional group for sports development work which will provide a mechanism for joint working / planning and provide a hub for innovation and development.

If you are interested in joining the network please contact David Gentles at David@southlondonpartnership.co.uk

Harriet Murrell joins the team of Physical Activity for Health Coordinators working for and on behalf of NHS London and Sport England across London.

Leading on the strategic development of physical activity across the London Boroughs and Primary Care Trusts.

Harriet has a background in Sports Science, recently completing an MSc in Physical Activity, Nutrition and Public Health. She has worked on a range of physical activity interventions and strategy development and comes to us from the Public Health Department at Surrey Primary Care Trust.

An interest in the wider determinants of health and their impact on physical activity levels, she looks forward to contributing to the exciting work the team has previously been involved in.

If you would like further information on her role or that of the team please contact harriet.murrell@bromleymytime.org.uk

Meeting for all parties interested in the development of dance in South London.

Discussions will focus on the development of the Dare2Dance project.

Contact Angela Brown if you are interested in joining this network.

A 2 mile walk through Croydon as part of Get Moving Week.We will be walking from East to West Croydon, following a historical route, meeting at midday outside Costa Coffee, East Croydon station. Part of Get Moving Week, which aims to bring people with experience of mental health problems together with people without experience to challenge stigma and discrimination.
www.getmovingweek.org.uk

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The aim of the Work Force Development Forum is to improve the capacity and skill of the delivers of sport and physical activity in the South London sub region.

This meeting will focus on discussions around the Workforce Development action plan for the south London sub-region.

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The Lead Partners meetings are attended by Lead Officers from the Local Authorities and the representatives from the Leisure contractors.

The meetings take place once a quarter to discuss issues at strategic level.

Topics to be discussed at this meeting include:

- Free Swimming

- The London Activity Finder

Following the success of the b.supreme festival and in collaboration with The Southbank Centre Independance will be presenting a day of youth focused Hip Hop Dance.

From the 600 young women dancers at the Dare2Dance competition at Royal Festival Hall in July 2008, now only eight finalist groups remain. After training with Nike D-Clash, they compete to be the overall winner in this special b.supreme event.

There’s also the very first all-female Eastpak Octagon Battle: legendary American breaker Alien Ness makes his way to Southbank Centre to set up a seven-foot wide octagon where the UK’s finest bgirls will attempt to throwdown without touching the cones. A wealth of DJ talent, freestyle events and workshops complete this celebration of emerging hip-hop dance talent.

Visit www.bsupreme.co.uk/byoung.htm for more information.

This short REPs endorsed CPD workshop is designed for fitness instructors and personal trainers to develop their skills and knowledge of the industry.

This course can be delivered flexibly to suit employers needs, including delivery in the workplace.This short REPs endorsed CPD workshop is designed for fitness instructors and personal trainers to develop their skills and knowledge of the industry.

This course can be delivered flexibly to suit employers needs, including delivery in the workplace.

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You will learn the basic principles of child protection, including:

- Child protection legislation
- Strategies to minimise risks of working with children

This is a compulsory part of the FA Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football, which is being offered as a separate stand alone qualification.

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You will learn the basic principles of emergency aid, including:

Dealing with injuries and medical emergencies pitch-side
Basic recovery techniques.

This is a compulsory part of the FA Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football, which is being offered as a separate stand alone qualification

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Further your career and increase your employability in the fitness industry with this development module. This module takes place over 3 Wednesdays. Additional days for assessment are 29th November and 6th December 2008. Qualifies for REPS points.Learn how to plan, teach and evaluate a group exercise session in a circuit training format using cardiovascular and muscular strength & endurance exercises, coach and correct poor technique and adapt exercises for different levels of fitness and ability.

You must be aged 18 or over, confident and with a good level of personal fitness. It is desirable to have some experience of taking part in circuit based classes. You must already hold a Level 2 qualification in Gym or Studio Instructing (CYQ, OCR or equivalent). You will need to bring 2 helpers to act as class participants on the day of your assessment.

Are you 18-25 ?
Are you planning on having a gap year?
Do you want to gain experience and sport qualifications?
Do you want a 5 week sports placement abroad?

If you have answered YES to all of these questions then we want to hear from you.

Opportunities Available include:

Sports Coaching
Events
Sports Development Administration
Youth Work Education

Special Instructions: Email volunteering@fulhamfc.com for further information

Closing Date: 04.10.2008

Contact: volunteering@fulhamfc.com

South London Storm are one of the leading amateur clubs in London and the South and have been Rugby League Conference Premier South finalists for the past four seasons. The Club also has an unrivalled record for developing junior players for Harlequins RL Reserve and Senior squads.We are seeking to recruit a Head Coach and assistant Head Coach for the 2009 season starting early February 2009.

Working closely with the Director of Rugby and General Manager the successful Candidate will be expected to build on the on and off field successes of previous years and support the coaching staff of the clubs 'A' team.

Applicants must hold a UKCC Level 2 Rugby League award. These are voluntary positions but negotiable expenses will be paid.

Special Instructions: To apply for either position please forward your CV and a covering letter to Giovanni Cinque

Closing Date: 31.12.2008

Contact: by e-mail: giovanni@stormrl.com or by

by Post

Giovanni Cinque, General Manager

South London Community Rugby League

St Joseph's College

Beulah Hill

London

SE19 3HL

The community based exercise programme needs qualified exercise instructors. In particular exercise professionals who are qualified to work with special populations, including seated aerobics and Phase IV Cardiac rehab, FALLS prevention and COPD clientsWandsworth PCT would welcome applicants from instructors with suitable qualifications and experience of working with these groups. This work will be on a casual basis for the time being.

Emily de Nobrega
Wandsworth Training PCT
1 Hartfield rd
Wimbledon
SW19 3RU

For an informal chat call Emily on 020 812 7614.

Special Instructions: Applicants should send a CV to the contact address.

Closing Date: 30.10.2008

Contact: Emily de Nobrega

Wandsworth Training PCT

1 Hartfield rd

Wimbledon

SW19 3RU



For an informal chat call Emily on 020 812 7614, or email on emily.denobrega@wpct.nhs.uk

Work for a highly rated Council in a large thriving sports development team using your sports development experience to focus on increasing sports/physical activity participation through building a better club and volunteer infrastructure.Your key challenge is to increase participation by developing a much stronger club infrastructure linked to school and community provision by involving volunteers and developing key strategic partnerships. You will also oversee London Youth Games and Step Into Sport. You will need to be motivated, focused and reliable and happy to work on your own or part of a large thriving team. You will need excellent organisational and communication skills and be proficient in managing a budget and using IT packages such as Excel, Access and Powerpoint. You will need to have previous experience in this area and be prepared to undertake some evening and weekend work due to the nature of the job.

Special Instructions: To apply go to www.westminster.gov.uk or email applications.hrdirect@westminster.gov.uk or telephone 0870 606 0505, quoting reference 3361

Closing Date: 14.10.2008

Contact: For an informal discussion please contact Jonathan Hearn, Sports Development Manager Progression on 020-7641-4810 or follow the instructions above to apply.

Richmond and Kingston
Excellent opportunity for mature, hardworking individuals. Position suits enthusiastic male or female who enjoy working with younger children. Own transport essential.Fundamentals, Multi-Skills and Multi-Sports lessons for children aged 2-9 years.

Full enhanced CRB required.

Hours are part-time and term time only. Would suit someone with flexible hours, other part-time work or mature teaching or sports student.

Special Instructions: Send CV detailing experience, qualifications and availability to playball.richmond@gmail.com

Closing Date: 20.10.2008

Contact: playball.richmond@gmail.com

Experienced sports coaches to deliver extra-curricular sports clubs in our schools.The Kingston School Sports Partnership serves all primary and secondary schools in Kingston-Upon-Thames. Hours are sporadic and part time. Good hourly rate.

Special Instructions: Enhanced CRB is ESSENTIAL.

First Aid, Equality in Coaching etc DESIRABLE but not essential.

Closing Date: 19.12.2008

Contact: Personal details, qualifications, experience to be sent to sdillo1@rbksch.org

The National Skills Academy in Sport and Active: ensuring access to the best training and development in the sport and active leisure sector

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our central London office for an individual looking to build a career in the sport and active leisure sector. Working as part of our high profile chief executive unit, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the unit’s day-to-day administration and maintain links with other regions. You will be the first point of contact for the NSA nationally and be involved in a wide range of tasks from taking minutes at senior level meetings to maintaining links with other regions and managing the databases.

This is a real opportunity for an individual with a passion for sport and active leisure, who wants to launch their career in the sector. The successful candidate will have an interest/knowledge and understanding of the sport and active leisure and sector. Ability to work on your own to tight deadlines together with excellent IT skills are essential.



This post has been created to support the development of the newly launched National Skills Academy in Sport and Active Leisure to revolutionise this sector by providing one, single coherent approach to the very best skills training in the sector.

The NSA offers employers a one stop shop for access to quality learning, support in planning and delivering relevant, cost efficient and work based training. The Business Support Executive will lead in co-ordinating the day to running of the office and maintain links with other regions and the national office.

The key focus will be to ensure the efficient running of the national business unit. Work with the regions will also be required. This role will extend itself to development of the Online Academy also.

Team
This post will be the first point of contact at the national level and will provide essential internal support to the CEO, the national director and the regional teams to of the National Skills Academy (NSA) for Sport and Active Leisure. It will also include management of the CRM database, office administration, PA work for the CEO. You will report directly to the CEO with a focused high level responsibility for the administration and information management work of the National Skills Academy in the areas identified within this job description.

Main Purpose

To provide high level PA, administration/organisational skills to ensure communications to NSA networks are timely and consistent and maximise efficiency of NSA resources

Manage efficient day to day running of the national business unit and support the NSA national team as appropriate including with admin and meeting preparations

Organise board meetings and produce minutes for board and high level meetings

Support the tendering process for the training provider network

manage office supplies for the organisation and liaise with SkillsActive Facilities Manager

Support the recruitment process with the HR department

Support the NSA national launch by working with the national marketing and communications team

Respond efficiently to NSA queries and signpost where appropriate

Ensure that the National web pages of the NSA on the Online Academy are up to date and their potential maximised

Continued improvement planning of day to day running of the office

To manage the day to day running of the national business unit, act as a main point of contact for the national team and support the implementation of national strategy.

Work with the marketing and communications team to produce and distribute marketing materials and communications work

Ensure regional teams are kept updated on progress and developments of the national office

To support the Business Development team to continually build a positive and dynamic image for the business nationally and across the regions.

Closing Date: 06.10.2008

Contact: http://www.skillsactive.com/aboutus/jobs