Centre for Sport:
Centre for Sport West End of Newcastle
Based on a School site
Problems attracting local users
Had to be resolved
StreetGames:
StreetGames Consulted with staff, majority live in the areas identified for delivery
StreetGames met local needs
Training sessions for staff
Procedures put in place for delivery
Benefits of StreetGames:
Benefits of StreetGames Includes your local community, breaks down all barriers
Increases participation
Increase centre income
Offers the opportunity for joint working and funding bids
Staff are good role models
Enthuse staff
How Does StreetGames Work in an Operational Sports Centre:
How Does StreetGames Work in an Operational Sports Centre Change shift patterns to make staff available
Train staff new skills
Always be ready to try new ideas
Work with other local agencies
Work with local Schools
Some success stories from StreetGames:
Some success stories from StreetGames Summer 07
Youth Club and Gym
St Johns Estate
Centre feels part of the community
Trampoline
Community comes to us now
What Now for StreetGames:
What Now for StreetGames Increase sessions
Working on funding for Summer 08
It is part of the Centre programme
Increase the opportunity to represent their street/area at events
Increase the opportunity to join new clubs
Volunteer programme
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Marguerite Fisher 0191 2417701 Marguerite.fisher@newcastle.gov.uk