Rural Isolation

Workshop Outcomes Understand what the concept of Rural means to the StreetGames network; Identify the challenges and opportunities of working in a rural setting; Share practice from within and external to the StreetGames network; Give the network the confidence to address the issues of rural isolation through StreetGames delivery.

R Rural – What is it? U Understanding R Reflect the national picture A Accessing the opportunities L Legacy

R – What is Rural? In small groups discuss your experiences and understanding of Rural List the key word and phrases

“In, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town” (Oxford English Dictionary Wherever possible, the Rural-Urban Classification is used to distinguish rural and urban areas. The Classification defines areas as rural if they fall outside of settlements with more than 10,000 resident population. (DEFRA) Rural isolation is the feelings of powerlessness and disconnection experienced by individuals or groups as a consequence of living in a rural area.

U – Understanding the Barriers

R – Reflecting the national picture Too much school work Too busy seeing friends Too far away I’m unfit Too expensive No-one to go with Nothing on at right time Not confident enough I don’t think I’m sporty I don’t know where to go I don’t like what’s on offer StreetGames research with young people

A – Accessing the opportunities Examples from Around the StreetGames Network: Chorley Cumbria 3 Villages - Cornwall

L – Legacy!!! STREETGAMES’ SERVICES Doorstep Sport Clubs Infrastructure of clubs, coaches, and participants who have developed a sporting habit for life Us Girls Providing doorstep sport for young women in disadvantaged communities StreetGames Events The events programme provides doorstep sport projects access to high quality events and competitions building backed by our corporate partners Training Academy Low cost, high quality learning opportunities for coaches, leaders and volunteers Cooperative StreetGames Young Volunteers Providing volunteering and community leadership opportunities to disadvantaged youth. Partners In public and private sector to grow sport in disadvantaged areas