Sussex Sports Awards 2010 – call for nominations

Active Sussex is delighted to announce nominations for the Sussex Sports Awards 2010 will open on Thursday 12 August.

It's your chance to put the spotlight on the individuals, clubs and players that have made award-winning contributions to Sussex sport over the last 12 months.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the awards ceremony at the Hilton Brighton Metropole on Friday 12 November, jointly hosted by BBC commentator and Olympic medalist Katharine Merry, and BBC Radio Sussex broadcaster Danny Pike.

Nominations open on Thursday 12 August and run until 12 October. A full list of the 14 categories, criteria and nomination pack will be available on the Active Sussex website from 12 August.

For further details and a nomination pack, visit activesussex.org

England blind cricket series

Two Sussex-based players have been selected for the England blind cricket squad to take on India in a series of one-day internationals.

Dan Field (pictured) and Joe Harrison, who both play for Sussex Sharks Visually Impaired team, will join the 13-man England squad under the stewardship of newly appointed coach Chris Porter.

The series, which takes place from 10-14 August in the West Midlands, will see the two teams fighting it out for the number two slot behind the world’s leading team Pakistan.
For more details, visit www.ecb.co.uk

Chichester Ronin Judo Club secure £450,000 grant

Chichester Ronin Judo Club have received £450,000 funding from Sport England towards building a new multi-use dojo at the New Park Centre.

The application was made to Sport England’s £10 million Rural Communities Fund. The new multi-use dojo is part of the first phase of the ambitious project to refurbish and extend the New Park Centre.

With significant funding already secured from Chichester District Council and The Woodger Trust, the Sport England award brings the club's fundraising target to within 90% of the figure required to complete the project. The aim is to begin building work early in 2011 and be complete by the end of next year.

Chichester’s new dojo will enable martial arts groups to host training sessions and regional competitions at New Park for the first time. It will also be finished in time for Olympic teams to use in the build up to the 2012 Olympics.

For more information on Chichester Judo, visit www.chichesterjudoclub.co.uk

For Sport England funding opportunities, go to www.sportengland.org/funding

Lewes Cycle Challenge

The Lewes Cycle Challenge is a fun and free workplace based challenge that encourages people to give cycling a go.

Organisations in Lewes will compete from 6-26 September 2010 to see who can get the most staff to ride a bike for just 10 minutes or more.

www.lewescyclechallenge.org.uk

Yellowave Volleyball Beach Fest

Brighton's Yellowave Beach Sports is hosting a two-day competition as part of the Volleyball England Beach Fest series on 21-22 August. Teams entering play in two tournaments – a doubles single-sex tournament on the Saturday followed by a mixed fours on the Sunday. Teams enter as a pair and can either organise who they wish to play in the fours with in advance or get allocated into a mixed fours team on the Saturday draw. Teams must be able to play in both events. Fours teams must be made up of two teams who have played on the Saturday. Entry is now full. To add your name to the reserves list call Yellowave on 01273 672222.

www.yellowave.co.uk/WhatsOn

Funding for Innovative Sports Projects

Sport England has announced that its Sustainable Facilities Fund will re-open for applications on 26 October until 21 December 2010.

The fund will be available to organisations such as sports clubs, voluntary or community organisations, local authorities, and education establishments to invest in innovative projects capable of transforming the places where we play or take part in sport. Priority will be given to proposals that draw in funding from other sources. Priority will also be given to projects with a collaborative or consortia approach which can demonstrate the potential to grow and sustain participation in community sport. The funding is for the development of the capital infrastructure, this can include contributions to the costs of new build; modernisation; and major fixed equipment where it is an integral part of a project.

For more details visit www.sportengland.org/funding

Future Jobs Fund

The Future Jobs Fund (FJF) is a government programme funded by the Department of Work and Pensions and delivered through Jobcentre Plus. It is primarily aimed at 18-24 year olds who have been claiming Jobseekers Allowance for around six to 12 months.

The National Skills Academy have completed two successful bids creating over 5,500 jobs in sport and active leisure.

What does the fund pay for? Employment costs for 6 months employment (based on 25 hours per week), at the National Minimum Wage, plus an allowance to train each employee.

Why may this benefit you? The programme offers Sport and Active Leisure employers an unrivalled opportunity to access funding to support the development of their organisation. Often, the cost of training new staff and employing them through their initial probationary period can be prohibitive.

Want to find out more?

Contact nicola.smith@sportactivensa.co.uk

Youth Capital Fund – update

There is now a revised grant limits announced for the Youth Capital Fund of £1,500 up to £12,500. Therefore, please be aware that all application forms with previous grant limits of £3,000 up to £25,000 will be invalid!

These lower grant limits reflect the recent announcement from central government that the budget for the Youth Capital Fund across the country has been cut by 50%. All criteria and closing dates remain the same at 15 October 2010. Applications warmly welcomed from all groups and organisations working with young people.

If you have any questions or would like any more information please contact Tracey Johnson the YouthBank Coordinator Tel: 01424 726086 or Mob: 0777 540 6718 or tracey.johnson@eastsussex.gov.uk

Awards for charities working in heath

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) IMPACT Awards are offering cash prizes to charities that work in the fields of health and social care. The deadline for applications for the 2011 awards is 5pm on Friday 24 September 2010.

www.kingsfund.org.uk

Co-op Community Fund

The Co-operative Membership Community Fund is a grants scheme which helps local communities throughout the UK.

Grants of between £100 and £2,000 are awarded to community, voluntary or self-help groups to run projects that meet the following criteria:

carry out positive work in the community
address a community issue
provide a good long-term benefit to the community
support co-operative values

To find out more or apply visit:

www.co-operative.coop

Chelwood Gate upgrade

Chelwood Gate Badminton Club have moved to their first multi-court premises, following a marked increase in members.

With a current membership of over 50 seniors and 30 juniors, the club had outgrown the single court in a village hall where they were previously based.

They now run 20 senior teams across three leagues from their new multi-court premises at Michael Hall School in Forest Row.

Level 2 coaches Tony Willmott and Jo Meacher also provide coaching to juniors every Tuesday evening throughout the season. In addition, for the last two years the club has run a Mid Sussex junior restricted tournament, which attracts nearly 300 competitors annually.

For more details visit chelwoodgatebc.co.uk

Junior Netball now includes U11

The Sussex Junior Netball League will be opened up to U11 for the new season, incorporating High Fives. The League's U12, U13, U14 and U16's continue as usual.

The league is open to all netball clubs in Sussex with a Junior section. Deadline for entry is 8 September.

For further details and entry forms, visit www.sussexnetball.com

New CRB form goes live

The new CRB application form went live on 26 July 2010. This change is as a result of Registered Body feedback and the CRB have clarified its approach when an applicant is unable to produce the passport / driving licence. The Top Tips include revised guidance regarding this particular element

Read on

Volunteers needed for badminton Youth Forum

Calling all 16-21 year olds: Like to join a high-profile, fun team? Interested in web design or marketing? The South East Regional Youth Forum is looking for volunteers (no experience necessary) to fill a number of roles – from chair to website designer. This opportunity offers a brilliant insight into potential careers in sport, community cohesion, digital/offline media, teaching and events. For more information or to apply contact Sophie Jackson on 01962 845021 or 07725413548, or email at

sophiejackson@badmintonengland.co.uk

Volunteer recognition scheme 2010

Nominations have openeded for the Sports Leaders UK volunteer recognition scheme. The awards acknowledge those sports leaders who have used their sports leadership skills to make a contribution to their local communities, demonstrating that sports leadership and volunteering really does make a difference.

For more details and a nomination form visit www.sportsleaders.org/news

Basketball Development Clinic

The first technical development clinic hosted by Basketball Sussex takes place on 19 September at the University of Brighton's Denton Road Sports Centre, Eastbourne. The clinic is open to any coaches, referees and technical staff and will cover new developments in coaching and player pathways as well as practical sessions.

For more details visit www.basketballsussex.co.uk

Football Development Officer

Sussex County Football Association is seeking to recruit a Football Development Officer to implement a strategic development programme within the county. £21,742-£22,949 p.a. Closing date: 12pm noon, Friday 13 August

Apply here

Community Development Coordinator

Inspire Leisure are looking for a Community Development Coordinator. Working as part of the Community Development Team you will help implement our development plan which includes partnership working, sourcing funding, trend analysis, promoting inclusion and providing support to our volunteers.

This is an exciting position that will suit an experienced sports development (or health development) officer who has experience working with partners, is creative, hard working and has the ambition to achieve.

Full-time permanent post. From £19,578 to £21,473 p.a. Closing date: Friday 27 August

For further information contact Carrie Reynolds, Community Development Manager on 01903 725451 or

email carrie.reynolds@inspireleisure.co.uk

August

Learn 2 row!

Worthing Rowing Club are running a learn to row course on Thursdays during August for 12-16 year olds.
Cost £30. For details visit www.worthingrowingclub.com or call Marin Holden on 07904 183284.

Brighton Galaxy six-a-side football tournament

Saturday 14 August. Cost £50 per team, with all proceeds going to 'Right to Play'. Find out more at brightongalaxy@gmail.com

Free golf tasters

Sessions for adults, parents and children, and U12s at Pyecombe Golf Club. 14 August-4 September. Call 01273 845372 for details

Activities for disabled young people

Active 4 All are offering a series of free activities for disabled young people aged 7-18 at Freedom Leisure Uckfield. Sessions are every Wednesday from
11 August to 1 September. Parents, guardians and siblings are welcome to join in. Call 0845 803 5515 to book or email Louise.Clark@wealden.gov.uk for more info

Steet Games in Worthing

Adur and Worthing Street Games Basketball takes place at the Dominion Recreation Ground, Worthing throughout August. Ages 11-18. For more details contact Mike Fisher at mike.fisher@adur.gov.uk

Cougars Basketball Camp

Brighton Cougars Basketball Camp 2010 at Portslade Sports Centre 24, 26 and 27 August, for 8-13 year olds. Three day pass £36. For more details contact BAV@dorothy-stringer.co.uk

Equity in Your Coaching workshop, Hastings

Sports Coach UK Equity in Your Coaching workshop at William Parker Sixth Form Centre, Hastings. Thursday 26 August. To book call Michelle Collier on 01273 643869 or email mcollier@activesussex.org

Cyclo-Sportive

A non-competitive cycling event with a rolling start. You can choose from the shorter 40-mile route or challenge yourself to the full 80 miles! Held in Bexhill on Monday 30 August. To register your interest, visit www.cyclosport.org

September

Argus Achievement Awards

The annual Argus Achievement Awards have added two new catagories covering both sports and volunteering – 'Contribution to Sussex Sport' and 'Volunteer of the Year'. Nominations close on 3 September and the awards take place on October 10. www.theargus.co.uk

Netball coach training

Day-long coaching course Getting Physical: Strength and Conditioning for Netball runs at Downlands College, Hassocks on 5 September. 10.30am-2.30pm. £35/£45. www.sussexnetball.com

Safeguarding Children training in Littlehampton

Sports Coach UK Safeguarding and Protecting Children workshop running on: 8 Septmber at Littlehampton Sports Centre and 28 September at Hailsham Community College. To book, contact Michelle Collier on 01273 643869 or email mcollier@activesussex.org
 

Advanced Fitness Instructing
Level 3

Earn Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Fitness Instructing at East Grinstead Sports Club. Starts 11 September. Call 01403 266000 or email training@emdp.org

Bognor Birdman returns

International Bognor Birdman competition returns on 11-12 September. For more information and an entry form, visit www.birdman.org.uk

Level 1 Aquatics training

Gain an ASA/UKCC Level 1 in teaching Aquatics at Bluecoats Leisure Centre, Horsham. 18, 19, 25 and 26 Sept. £370. Call 01509 640469 to book or email marie.gouldby@swimming.org

Junior Badminton Trials meet

East Sussex Junior Badminton Trials take place at Heathfield Leisure Centre on Saturday 25 September. Trials are open to children born or attending school in East Sussex. For details visit www.esjba.co.uk

National Day of Walking

Walk England are launching the ‘Walk4Life Miles’ project in mid-September to coincide with a large media campaign being run by ITV and culminating in a national day of walking on the 26 September. For more details visit  www.walkengland.org.uk or email Caroline.markham@walkengland.org.uk

Sussex County Road Championship 10k

Bexhill Runners are hosting this event on 26 September. More information and entry details are available from www.bexhillrunners.co.uk

October

Table Tennis coaching in Crawley

Table tennis coaching Level 1 training is being held at Holy Trinity School Crawley. Runs on 3 October and 21 November. For more information visit etta.tv/coaching/

Sports and Physical Activity Awards

Brighton & Hove Council's third annual Sport and Physical Activity Awards take place on Thursday 7 October. For more information call 01273 2929532 or visit

www.brighton-hove.gov.uk

Swimming training in Adult and Child Swimming, Crawley

Gain your ASA/UKCC certificate Level 1 in teaching adult and child swimming. Venue: K2, Crawley. Dates are 1, 8 and 14 October. For more information call 01509 640469 or email marie.gouldby@swimming.org

Coaching Disabled Performers workshop, Littlehampton

Sports Coach UK Coaching Disabled Performers workshops at Littlehampton Swimming and Sport Centre, dates to be confirmed in October. To book and for more information contact Michelle Collier on 01273 643869 or email mcollier@activesussex.org

Cricket Without Boundaries fifth anniversary charity event

Charity Cricket Without Boundaries, which was set up by Sussex Cricket Board's Andy Hobbs and two friends, is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a charity dinner at Lord's Cricket Ground on 12 October. Entertainment will include an acoustic performance by Keane and presentation by Brighton-based writer Simon Fanshawe. For more details, visit www.cricketwithoutboundaries.com

Sports Coach UK Safeguarding and Protecting Children workshop

Safeguarding and Protecting Children workshop, 21 October at William Parker Sports College, Hastings. For more details contact Mark Horseman on 01424 720747 or email mhorseman@hastings.gov.uk

November

Trampolining coaching course

Trampoline training for Level 1 and 2 coaches at University of Brighton's Denton Road Sports Centre, Eastbourne. 20, 21 and 27 November. To book contact 01273 643706 or email k.l.shore@brighton.ac.uk

UKCC Level 2 Cricket Coaching course

UKCC Level 2 cricket coaching course at University of Brighton's Denton Road Sports Centre, Eastbourne. 1, 5 and
12 November. To book contact 01273 643706 or email k.l.shore@brighton.ac.uk

December

First Aid at Work training for coaches, Easbourne

First Aid at Work training for sports trainers and coaches, 13-15 December at University of Brighton's Denton Road Sports Centre, Eastbourne. Call 01273 643706 to book or email k.l.shore@brighton.ac.uk

Canoe England conference for coaches

Canoe England Coach conference will explore maximising 2012's paddlesport legacy. 4-5 December at Liddington near Swindon. Registration opens on
1 September.

www.canoe-england.org.uk/coaching/

John Hyland flies off

It is with great regret that John Hyland had announced his departure from Sussex County FA, where he was Football Development Officer. John is emigrating to Canada with his fiancee and is looking forward to married life and new opportunities across the Atlantic.

Andy Duck joins Active Sussex

Andy Duck has joined the Active Sussex team as Communications Officer. He is now responsible for Enews and would welcome any news for inclusion in September's issue. Call 01273 644153 or email

aduck@activesussex.org

Jim Cowan – Sussex Sports Awards

Active Sussex's Marketing and Business Development Manager Geraldine Bloomfield is now on maternity leave. For all Sussex Sports Awards queries, contact Jim Cowan on 07802 817796 or

j.r.cowan@brighton.ac.uk