Netherhall community sports development
Community Sports Development Worker
The post was established in Jan 2004 in a
partnership between Netherhall School Specialist Sports College and
Allerdale Borough Council. The role continually evolves but
has the main aim of increasing physical activity among all
community members in Maryport and surrounding areas. The
role looks to create links between schools, clubs, Allerdale
Borough Council, Cumbria Sport and other public and private sectors
to ensure the sports college continues to impact on the community
of Maryport. The role is currently managed by Jenna
Pooley.
“A key part of our philosophy
is to do with the building of partnerships; with our students, with
their families and with the wider community. As a Specialist
Sports College and an Extended School, our role at the hub of
community activity is very important”.
David Sibbit
Head
Teacher of Netherhall School Specialist Sports College.
Many of the activities are based from the
Netherhall Community Sports Centre using the excellent facilities
they have and making activities and clubs accessible for the
community, we also base activities at Silloth in their fantastic
Sports Hall, it is brilliant for any activity we are providing.
Through the partnership of the Allerdale
Sports Development Officer, Community Sports Development Worker,
Coaches and Facility Providers there are plenty of activities
coming up for everyone, if you haven’t already been taking
part!
Whats going on?
FOOTBALL
We have run a programme covering the
multi-skills of football as an introductory to the basic skills for
4 to 8 year olds. This course has run for 6 weeks and the
same children attend for the whole of the course. The long
term aim is to build up different age groups and bring them through
the ranks of Football and the local Leagues and work on Football
development in the area with the facilities we have. This is
also looking to expand on older children from ages 8-12 open to
everyone but with an aim to target children who do not already play
for clubs but want to play football.
HALF TERM AND HOLIDAY
CAMPS
So far we have ran two half term activity
camps : The camps run for four days and involve physical activity
and fun for 4-7 year olds (1st two days) and 8-11 year
olds (2nd two days). Overall we had 28 kids
participating, doing activities over the October half term week and
in the February half term there was a massive increase in the
number of children participating to 45! The feedback from the kids
and parents was fantastic and fun was everywhere, it’s a really
good way to keep active and not get board through half term!
The next one will be run in the Easter Holidays for further
information please ring Netherhall Community Sports Centre on 01900
813434 option 3!
BURN AND TONE
The Community Sports Development Worker and
Netherhall Community Sports Centre have worked together to create a
brilliant session for anyone who wants to get fit and tone up
whilst having a really good time. The session includes
various fitness regimes including different Exercise to Music
sessions, a mix of Cardio Vascular exercises, light Toning and
Abdominal workouts, which will have you looking & feeling great
in no time! This class is on Thursday evenings from 6pm -7pm and
costs only £3! For more information please call Ryan on 01900
813434 (option 3) or Jenna on 07706 741 248.
Any ideas?
If you have any ideas that you think the
community of Maryport and North Allerdale are looking for in terms
of physical activity and sport, please do not hesitate to get in
touch with Jenna (e-mail: j.pooley@netherhall.cumbria.sch.uk)
the more we know the more we can provide for the
community.