Olympic inspiration and funding for local
organisations
Local sports clubs, gyms and leisure centres
are being urged to get inspired by the 2012 Olympics by using a
brand new physical activity toolkit and applying for a grant to get
the ball rolling.
The 'Inspired?' guide to running Olympic and
Paralympic Games-themed events and sports programmes has been
produced by the Worcestershire Partnership, which is also offering
grants of up to £500 to help fund suitable events.
Any organisation that organises physical
activities can get involved by checking out the toolkit online or
requesting a printed version. Schools, play providers and employers
are also being encouraged to embrace the Olympic values by using
the 'Inspired?' toolkit.
The toolkit includes examples of initiatives
from all around the country and handy top tips for organising local
versions. Grants of between £200 and £500 to support 'Inspired?'
events can be applied for from September 2010.
Peter Turvey, Worcestershire Olympics
Coordinator 21012 Games for the Worcestershire Partnership,
said: "This toolkit and grants scheme will help to create
a countywide '2012 festival', inspiring local people from all
backgrounds and locations to celebrate the Olympic and Paralympic
Games through mass participation in sport and physical
activity.
"The toolkit and grants seek to engage a broad
spectrum of organisations contributing to the sporting, recreation
and physical activity agendas to ensure the Olympic and Paralympic
message is coordinated across Worcestershire. A special focus is
placed on using the inspiration of this once in a lifetime
opportunity to engage with people who aren't undertaking
recommended levels of physical activity, helping to change
attitudes and motivate people towards a more active lifestyle.
"The Olympic values of friendship, respect and
excellence, along with the Paralympic values of determination,
courage, inspiration and equality, underpin the toolkit, so it's
not just limited to sport but encompasses the broader cultural
opportunities. People of all ages can be inspired to make the most
of their own abilities and be the best that they can be in whatever
direction they're inspired by."
Any clubs, societies or organisations that are
inspired to get involved with the 2012 Olympic Games can visit
www.raisingourgame2012.org.uk
Alternatively, copies of the toolkit can be
requested from Peter Turvey at pturvey@worcestershire.gov.uk
Toolkit Partners: The Worcestershire
Partnership, Sports Partnership Herefordshire and Worcestershire,
NHS Worcestershire, Worcester City Council, Herefordshire Council,
Leisure Centres, Bromsgrove District Council, Worcestershire and
Herefordshire Partnership Development Managers, Herefordshire Sport
and the Worcestershire and Herefordshire 2012 Olympic Opportunities
Coordinators.
