Providing for Sport

In the United Kingdom

What are the sports councils?• The original Sports Council was founded in

1972.• Today we have 4 independent sports councils.• Issues to be dealt with at UK level are the

responsibility of UK Sports Council.• There are also councils in Wales, Scotland and

Northern Ireland as well as England • All home country sports councils work in a

similar way.

What does UK Sport do?• UK Sport deals with high-

performance sports at the UKThey aim to achieve sporting excellence by:1. Gives full support to our world class performer.2. Extends the UK’s international sporting

influence.3. Encourages the world’s majors sporting events

to come to the UK.4. Promotes ethical standards of behaviour &

provides an anti-doping programme.

Who pays for UK Sport?

• The government gives an annual grant.• The National Lottery

Where does our £1.00 go….

What is UKSI?

• United Kingdom Sports Institute.It provides:1. Sports Science2. Medicine3. Coaching 4. First Class FacilitiesFor elite sportspeople, teams and their coaches.

SPORT ENGLAND What do they do?

They aim to lead the development of sport in England, there 3 objectives are:

1. More people involved in sport.2. More place to play sport.3. More medals through higher standards of

performance.

Who pays for Sports England?

Sports England gets there funding from:1. The government gives a grant to each

sports council.2. Commercial activities.3. It distributes National Lottery money.

NGBs?

National Governing Bodies• What are the national governing bodies of

sports?• What do the national governing bodies

do?• Who pays for the national governing

bodies?

How is Sport England trying to involve more people in sport/

• Active Schools

• Active Sports

• Active Communities

How is your local club run?

• By a committee – elected by members to run the club

• What do the follow people do?Chairperson Vice-ChairpersonTreasurer Secretary CoachFixtures Secretary Membership Secretary

Local sports clubs are for the members

Local sports clubs deal with:

1. Administration2. Facilities3. Competition4. Coaching

What are the 3 main types of competitions

1. League

2. Knock-Out

3. Ladder