LEGACY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ACTIVITIES – PROGRESS
UPDATE JUNE 2008
NORTH WEST BASED PROJECTS
P
roject (A1.1) The Mini Squash
Wall Project, Primary Schools Coaching and Mini Squash
Festivals
To date, 21 schools out of the identified 45 have taken part in
the Manchester Squash Development Legacy Programme, all of whom
have received 5 weeks coaching and taken part in a schools
competition. The development activity for a further 26 schools has
started, but the majority of this will be delivered in the new
school term in September. Every one of the 45 schools have received
Mini Squash walls to facilitate long term programme delivery at
school sites. Further competitions have been scheduled to take
place week commencing 7th July with the grand finals taking place
at the National Squash Centre on 16th July.
Project (A1.2) Mini Squash Leaders courses
Two Mini Squash Leaders courses have taken place (11th and 28th
May) linking with the Manchester Squash Development programme. 19
Young Leaders have been trained and are assisting in the delivery
of the programmes that support the Mini Squash Wall project.
Project (B1) North West Secondary Schools
Championships
All planning for this event is completed and entry forms have
been distributed to schools in the North West Region. The
competition is for boys and girls in under 15 and under 19 age
groups and the event will run in September prior to the World
Squash Championships. Winners will be invited to the World Squash
Championships for presentations.
Project (C1) North West Coach Education Courses
Fully subsidised UKCC level one and level two coach education
courses have now taken place on 12th and 13th April and 7th and 8th
June, with 24 coaches attending in total. All coaches are
involved in supporting local squash programmes and all will receive
their certificates at the World Squash Championships.
NATIONAL PROJECTS
Project (A2) England Squash National Schools
Championships
The National Schools Championships have successfully taken place
with finals held at the National Squash Centre in April. Winners of
the National Schools Championships will be invited to receive award
presentations at the World Squash Championships.
Project (B2) England Squash Volunteer of the Month
Awards
The profile and good work of volunteers is being recognised with
Young Volunteer and Senior Volunteer of the month awards being
presented by England Squash Area Managers every month. All winners
will be recognised at the World Squash Championships.
Project (C2) England Squash Club of the Year
Awards
The format for England Squash Club of the Year awards has been
set and application forms distributed to all England Squash Charter
Clubs. All National Winners will receive their award at the World
Squash Championships
Project (D2) England Squash Leisure Centre Affiliation
Package
The number of leisure centres and corporate leisure groups
affiliating to and working in partnership with England Squash has
significantly increased nationwide since January 2008. In the last
6 months, North West based group, Total Fitness have affiliated as
a group (24 centres) and have received Racketball and Mini Squash
training in Warrington, further individual training programmes have
also been delivered in the South East region and London. A total of
60 new centres have affiliated to England Squash as part of this
initiative.
Project (E2) Racketball pilot projects
8 Projects have taken place across the country, with pilot
business leagues having successfully run in London. Further
projects are scheduled to take place in every England Squash region
prior to the World Squash Championships in October.
Project (F2) National Sq
uash Week and
Volunteers
Planning for National Squash Week is progressing well, with club
information packs produced and distributed and over 120 clubs
nationwide signed up to take part. The week will run between 29th
September and 5th October, with all activities used to raise funds
for the nominated charity, Wizz Kids, and also to raise the profile
of both squash in local areas and also the World Squash
Championships.
Project (G2) Referee / Marking and Young Leader
Courses
To date, a total of 5 referee courses, training 50 people and 5
Leaders courses training 56 people have taken place as part of
the World Squash Championships Legacy initiative. Again,
successful candidates will be presented with their awards at the
World Squash Championships.