1. Board Skills for Sport Session 3

2. Sports Development

4. Aims What is meant by “sports development” Link between grass roots and elite performance Talent pathways

5. “Sport is increasingly recognized as an important tool in helping the United Nations achieve its objectives, in particular the Millennium Development Goals. By including sport in development and peace programmes in a more systematic way, the United nations can make full use of this cost-efficient tool to help us create a better world.” Ban Ki-moon United Nations Secretary-General

6. What is sports development? The development of sport for sports sake and equally the use of sport and physical activity opportunities for the development of society – sport as a social instrument Degree courses Local authority departments NGB development directors

7. Role of the board Decide purpose Determine goals Adopt unified approach Understand Government policy

8. Topics to consider Teaching Performance Health Clubs Volunteers & Officials Diversity Clubs Coaching Schools Participation Regeneration Social Inclusion Age Innovation

9. Growth Keep the Passion alive Become a Strategist Know where you’re going Stick to the knitting Know your competition

10. Growth Know your numbers Grow up! Develop a great team Learn to balance Love your customer

11. Initiatives: Past, Present & Future UK School Games Hockey – Rush Hockey Swimming – Mixed relays Women’s Sport & Fitness Foundation Gay Games 2018