The Sports Development Team delivers on the objectives set out within the Milton Keynes Sports Strategy (2003-2008) Developing Sport and Physical Education, Promoting Health and Well Being.
The Sports Development Teams vision is: To ensure that every individual has the opportunity to participate in the activity of their choice, at the level of their choice.
We work with schools, community organisations and other partners to improve and create opportunities to take part and raise the standard of sport and physical activity inMilton Keynes. Our team also offers support to clubs voluntary organisations, schools and professional sports bodies to help develop programmes of activity by providing:
- Advice and templates on the establishment of a club/organisation.
- Support to access funds through Awards for All (Sport England Lottery Fund) and other sources.
- Advice and running courses on child protection, first aid and working with children.
- Police screening of volunteers/coaches/leaders.
- Advice regarding volunteer recruitment and retention.
- Guidance on Sports Development planning.
- Development of school-club links.
- Talent identification and development programmes.
- National Governing Body liaison.
- Support to Milton Keynes (voluntary, independent Sports Council).
To find further information on the work of the team and its partners visit www.mkweb.co.uk/sportsdev.
Contacts
Richard Davis-Boreham
Sports Development Officer
Richard.Davis[at]Milton-keynes.gov.uk
01908 253500
Lisa Carvell
Sports Development Co-ordinator
Lisa.Green[at]Milton-keynes.gov.uk
01908 253619
Dennis Woolford
Football First Co-ordinator
Dennis.Woolford[at]Milton-Keynes.gov.uk
01908 253336
Kirsty Heath
Everyday Activity Co-ordinator
Kirsty.Heath[at]Milton-Keynes.gov.uk
07932453759
