Clubs & Volunteers
Life Leisure works in partnership with Sport Stockport (LINK TO WEBSITE) to support sports clubs within Stockport. The Life Leisure Partnership Manager offers advice and guidance to clubs on:
- Funding and application processes
- Club Accreditation
- Coach Education
- Coaching Bursaries
- Volunteer Opportunities
- CRB Advice
- Support for sport development groups
- Annual Sports Awards
A benefits package is available to clubs who have achieved Clubmark or those actively working towards accreditation, and support is available to help clubs through this process. Sport Stockport administers ‘Get Coaching Stockport’ and the Club Development Fund. Get Coaching Stockport offers a 50% refund to coaches who attend level 1 and level 2 coaching courses and also provides free places on CPD courses such as Safeguarding, First Aid & Equity workshops. The Club Development fund provides grants of up to £400 for clubs who hold accreditation or are currently working towards. Membership to Sport Stockport is just £10 a year to all local clubs.
The Sports Development team also run a number of workshops which are essential for club and coach development. For more information, please see our training page.
What is Clubmark?
For more information on Club Accreditation please see www.clubmark.org.uk or contact your sports governing body.
For advice on Clubmark or on completing your application, please contact Ian Dixon.
T: 0161 482 0920
E: ian.dixon@lifeleisure.net
Volunteers are a crucial part of sport and are an essential element of the development and running of sports clubs and events. Stockport has a proud tradition of volunteering across a wide range of sport, undertaking a variety of roles.
Volunteering
Life Leisure Sport Development run a Volunteering inclusion project (VIP) in sport and are always looking for new people to join the scheme. Opportunities range from club placements in the volunteers chosen sport to multi sport activity camps and a range of community events where a mixture of structured and ad hoc sporting activities are delivered.
The VIP scheme also supports individuals to develop a personal portfolio, where volunteering experience, skills and qualifications can be collated, aiding you in future opportunities and interviews.
Download: Volunteer Information Sheet
For further information on the scheme please contact Sam Barton.
T: 0161 482 0921
E: Samantha.barton@lifeleisure.net