Sports Development
The Council's Community Projects Officer (Sport &
Recreation), in partnership with Active Ryedale (formerly
Ryedale Sport & Active Recreation Executive), aims to:
- promote sport and active recreation in Ryedale
- increase participation in sport & physical
activity
- widen access to opportunities
- ensure that quality sport development occurs through the
development of volunteers and coaches
- share information and provide advice to sports organisations in
Ryedale.
Club & Coach Education
A range of courses are available annually to enhance both club
and coach development by improving the running of their club or
improving the diverse range of skills and qualifications required
in today's coaching environment.
Generic courses that will be available (subject to demand)
are:
- Good Practice & Child Protection
- Equity in your Coaching
- Emergency First Aid
- How to Coach Disabled People in Sport
- An Introduction to Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD)
- An Introduction to FUNdamentals of Movement
Sport Specific courses can also be arranged subject to
demand.
Active Ryedale (formerly known as Ryedale
Sport & Active Recreation Executive)
Active Ryedale is a constituted body, run by volunteers
from the sporting community, which aims to help and develop
sporting opportunities for everyone in Ryedale.
North Yorkshire Youth Games
The Youth Games is an annual event hosted by the County Sports
Partnership, North Yorkshire Sport. Launched as the Millennium
Games in 2000, the Youth Games allows children from across the
County to come together and compete in a range of sporting
activities, in a fun-filled and exciting day.
Summer Festival of Fun
The Summer Festival of Fun, is a programme of 'play days'
delivered at a variety of venues throughout Ryedale.
Aimed at 5 - 12 year-olds, they promise to offer a series of
fun-packed days stretching over the summer holidays.
For further information please contact the Community Projects
Officer (Sport & Recreation) on 01653 600666 ext. 260 or email
sports.development@ryedale.gov.uk.
Document Links
Sport and
Recreation Strategy (PDF, 134k).
Useful Links
Active Ryedale.
North Yorkshire Youth Games.