Sports administration
Sports Development
The section aims to provide quality opportunities at all levels of sport, promoting sport as an activity that enables individuals to develop their own performances to their maximum potential, whilst highlighting the personal and social benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Sports development is concerned with increasing sporting opportunities for ALL members of the community.
Temporary Staff
5 hour offer Extending Activity Application forms and information
 | 5hr Offer Project Summary Template - DOWNLOAD |
| 5hr Offer Project Summary Template - DOWNLOAD |
Summer Play and Games Schemes 2008
The playscheme programme caters for approximately 8,000 visits during the summer holidays. The playschemes shows to be a major help in terms of entertainment, childcare, and crime reduction, during the summer holidays.
The schemes run at parks and villages across the borough of Bedford, and create a high profile 'shop window' for the community work of the section. Activities include football, athletics, rounders, day trips, bouncy castle and various sports and arts/craft activities.
The section ran an extensive programme of play/games schemes during the School Summer holiday period. The schemes offer exciting play opportunities for 5 - 8 year olds (playschemes) and 9 - 13 year olds (games schemes). Each session is a "pay and play" scheme and costs only £1 per session (am or pm).
Re-Active 8
Re-Active 8 is a new and exciting programme of sporting activities aimed at adults aged between 30 - 50 years old who would like to try something new in a relaxed, informal enviroment with other like minded people.
This is the second time we have run a course like this, feedback from previous participants:
Very enjoyable course. Good to be able to try Ju-jitsu and Tai Chi. Instructors very encouraging and enthusiastic. Participant on Martial Arts
Just a note to say thank you very much. The scheme is inspired - just what I needed to make me do something that Ihave been talking about for years. The tutors are excellent and I appreciate being a cohort of my own age group - much less intimidating. Participant of Water Sports
We have running a new course which starts mid September - please download the flier and booking form, we would advise phoning before booking just to make sure that there are places left. 01234 221700
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Dance 4 All
For more information please view our other website www.bedford.gov.uk/dance4all
If you are interested in taking part, or have any ideas you would like to put forward please contact Amy Rance on 01234 221700 or email
arance@bedford.gov.uk Summer Sports Courses
Wide range of summers sports courses for young people between the ages of 9 - 15.
All of the Summer Sports Courses are designed for beginners but are suitable for those who have perivous experience. The provision of equipment is included within the cost and Instructors are all experienced, qualified through their National Govering Body and have an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check. The age range of some courses may vary, so please check the age range of each courses before booking a place.
This is a first come first served booking system you must send the booking form in attached to the pdf below - you cannot reserve places over the phone.
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For more information please phone Jason Foster on 01234 227413
Badminton
Tuesday 22nd April
The sessons detailed are designed to provide top quality Sports Coaching for 10-14 year old children in local Bedford Schools. They are
not aimed at children who are already receiving high-level coaching, but hope to offer coaching opportunities to those with an interest and enthusiasm to develop. All individuals who apply will be able to attend a FREE selection evening.
If you have any questions please dont hesitate to contact Amy Rance on 01234 221700
Aquathlon
The 6th Junior Bedford Aquathlon
4th May 2008
Results
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Please have your say and tell us what you think of the Junior Aquathlon -
Please click here to comment on the Aquathlon Event, we welcome your feedbackPHOTOS
If you wish to see photos of yourself or others in the race the photographers website is
www.primephotography.co.uk The photos should be on soon.
Past results
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| Aquathlon Results 30th April 2006 ( 132 Kb ) - DOWNLOAD |
For more information about Aquathlons
please contact Amy Rance on 01234 221700
You will require Adobe Acrobat Reader 7 or above to access the documents on this page, if you are having problems opening these files,
please click here to download an update. Alternatively, please ring 01234 221700 to request a hard copy.
Sports Development Unit
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Sports Development has a real impact on the agendas of other agencies with initiatives that support health, crime reduction, social inclusion and physical education.
The current work of the Section has been shaped by the Council's Community Plan and the Sports Development Strategy (2005 - 2007), which produce real initiatives that result in long term enhanced quality of life for individuals within the local community The various Council targets outline the corporate aims and objectives. These are all met by Sports Development work.
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You will require Adobe Acrobat Reader 7 or above to access these documents, if you are having problems opening these files,
please click here to download an update. Alternatively, please ring 01234 221700 to request a hard copy.
Team Beds & Luton
Team BEDS&LUTON has become one of 49 County Sports Partnerships (CSPs) to emerge across England, born out of the Active Sports initiative. All CSPs will actively contribute to increasing participation and widening access to sport, physical activity and the achievement of sporting success for all age groups, and will be pivotal in delivering the 1% increase per year participation target set by government.
For more information www.teambedsandluton.co.uk
Sport Bedford
If you would like to know more about SPORT BEDFORD - your local Community Sports Network - please call 01234 221700 for details. New members are always encouraged!
The group is a voluntary organisation made up representatives from a wide range of clubs, groups and agencies with a common interest in promoting, supporting and delivering physical activities fro the community.
The group is involved with the development of local facilities, advising the Borough Council on Sports related issues, running training programmes and events.
The group meets regularly on a monthy basis, has a clear action plan and a desire to improve sporting opportunities for all.
Child Protection
Children’s University
The section has been supporting the Bedfordshire Business Education Partnership since this initiative started in 1999, and has advised on the planning and co-ordination of the sports element of the University. The section has been working with local schools and clubs to ensure that the children who take part in the University sports element have somewhere to move onto once the University is finished.
The University places are for young people who would not normally get the opportunity to take part in structured sports coaching. For further information contact 01234 221753.
Coaching Academy (various sports)
This programme will continue to deliver sports coaching courses. The programme is established with all local middle and upper schools. The programme is also recognised as an initiative that offers good coaching and continuation opportunities for participants. The Champion Coaching programme is open to children from all middle and upper schools in the Borough. There is a fee for the courses, for further information contact 01234 221753.
Coach Education/Club Development
In partnership with Team Beds&Luton the Borough Council Sports Development Unit are co-ordinating an exciting new programme of sports courses. The courses are designed for ANYONE with an interest in sport and are for newcomers to sports coaching (interested parents thinking of getting involved) as well as people who may already be involved in helping run clubs or coaching sessions.
The course programme includes some essential subject areas for those working with young people and those wishing to raise money and develop their clubs. For more information, please telephone 01234 221700 or visit www.teambedsandluton.co.uk
Physical Activity and Health Co-Ordinator
A new partnership between Bedford Borough Council, Sport England, Bedford PCT, The Harpur Trust and other local organisations has been set up to employ a project worker. The postholder will be supported by a steering group, and will assist groups in specified areas of Bedford. The post holder will be based within, and managed by, the Sports Development Unit, to help ensure that the project links into other initiatives and work programmes being delivered. For further information please telephone 01234 227490.
Grants
All the Borough Council's Sports Grants are co-ordinated through the section and advice is given to a range of different organisations. The section also advises on other sources of external funding for voluntary groups, in particular Lottery and Sports Match. Contact 01234 221753.
Bedfordshire Youth Games
This is a multi sport county event for young people who do not normally take part in competitive sport. Liaison with schools and clubs is essential, so that all competitors can continue with the sport after the games are finished. The 2007 games will take place on Sunday 17th June.
Other
As well as direct initiatives, which have been outlined above, the Section also sit on a number of different groups in order to represent sport at a Borough level. We receive feedback on various other initiatives, including: Sport Bedford -Town Twinning Group -Playing for Success Bedford-Get Active - Health Promotion-Information Service - Planning advice.
A-Z of Local Sports Clubs
The section holds a directory of local clubs and organisations for the Bedford area. If you are looking for a sports group for yourself or your children and are unsure of where they might be please contact the section who will be happy to help using the information contained in this directory. Contact 01234 221700.
Sports Zone
Sports Zone is a disability club that meets on a monthly basis at various leisure facilities in and around Bedford. The club is aimed at children aged 8 - 16 years old, with moderate learning difficulties and/or slight physical difficulties.
Play Partnership
Bedford Borough Council Sports Development Unit is part of the North Beds Play Partnership. Currently the partnership is compiling a play strategy that is hoped to be adopted by all partners.
Summer Youth Activity Schemes
A new programme of activities for 13 - 16 year olds focussed on four key areas of the Borough. Please contact us for more information on 01234 221700.
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