Sport and Physical Activity Networks
Sport and Physical Activity Networks are alliances of local agencies committed to working together as part of the County Sports Partnership to ensure co-ordinated delivery of sport and physical activity that prioritises and meets the needs of the local community and supports local & national Strategy.
Geography
There will be four District Sports Networks across Bucks, determined to best fit with Local Authority and other existing structures:
- Milton Keynes
- Aylesbury Vale
- Wycombe
- Chiltern & South Bucks
Purpose – Delivery System
The Sport and Physical Activity Networks will contribute to the development of a delivery system for Bucks Sport:
- Communications & Advocacy
- Strategic planning & Co-ordination
- Bring together and align partners existing priorities and targets
- Influence policy & strategy by understanding and clearly articulating the needs of the local community
- Common agreed visions for sport - Joined up thinking and integrated delivery
- Clear, accountable structures and direction
- Co-ordinated resources & planning including funding & facilities
- Effective communication mechanisms
- Effective links with non-sport agencies to maximise contribution to sporting and wider social outcomes
Outcomes
Where appropriate the Sport and Physical Activity Networks will strive towards common outcomes of the National Framework for Sport, Regional Plan and CSP Strategy:
Delivering Sporting Outcomes:
- More Physically Literate Young People
- More People Participating more often in sport and physical activity
- Widen access to opportunities for sport and physical activity
- Higher levels of Performance
Contributing to Wider Social Outcomes:
- Healthier Communities
- Improved Education & Lifelong Learning
- Safer & Stronger communities
- Vibrant Economy & Workforce
- Every Child Matters
Priorities – Participation, Pathways & performance
Where appropriate the District Sports Networks will contribute to:
- Pathways for young people – Early years & physical literacy, High Quality PE, School Sport & Club Links, Clubs, Coaching, Competition & events, Talent Identification & Development & Participation in FE/HE.
- Workforce Development – Coaches, officials, volunteers, teachers, facility staff & development practitioners
- Widening Access & Disability Sport - Women & Girls, BEM, Low Income/Deprivation, Older People, ALL Children & Young People
- Recreational & Everyday Activity – Active Communities, Active Workplaces, Active Transport, Active Recreation
Values & Principles
District Sports Networks will operate within the agreed values & principles of the CSP:
- Being athlete/Child Centred adopting the principles of Long Term Athlete Development & High Quality PE & Sport
- Equal Opportunity & Inclusion
- Integrity & Impartiality
- Shared responsibility & accountability
- Quality & improvement
- Investing in people
- Fun & Enjoyment
Membership
District Sports Networks consist of local delivery agents from a range of relevant organisations and sectors who have a role to play in the delivery of sport and physical activity in the area.
It is recommended that the core membership of each DSN should include:
- Local authority (Sports Development Officer or equivalent, and other officers as agreed)
- Sports College (Director of Specialism or equivalent)
- School Sports Partnership (Partnership Development Manager)
- Primary Care Trust (Public Health / Physical Activity Manager)
- LEA
- Higher Education / Further Education (as relevant)
- Main Leisure facilities (in-house manager or contractor)
- County Sports Partnership core team Sports Development Manager
- A voluntary sport sector rep. e.g. Local Sports Council
Other members, depending on local priorities, will also be included.
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