Be Moved - Chelmsford Borough Council

“I train at Chelmsford Sport and Athletics Centre. Iam currently Essex and Eastern indoor Championand ranked 3rd in the UK for 60m hurdles and 7thfor 60m Sprint and I am also proud to be aTorchbearer representing Chelmsford in theOlympic Torch Relay this year”Moesha Howard, aged 15Chelmsford Sports AmbassadorBuilding an Olympic Legacy - what does it mean for Chelmsford?As part of the London 2012 Games, Chelmsford will ensure that we contribute to the Olympic Legacythrough a variety of Olympic inspired activities and opportunities before, during and after the Games.Build New Facilities - In spring/summer 2012, Chelmsford's parks will benefit from two new facilitiescalled Adizones, high quality urban community sports areas. The Adizone scheme equates to £100,000 ofOlympic Legacy benefit for the people of Chelmsford.Increase Volunteering Opportunities - According to the most recent Active Peoples Survey 6.2% ofpeople volunteer for at least an hour a week. More volunteering opportunities will be created by linking withnational initiatives, such as Sport England's Sportsmakers. We will continue to work closely with key partners,such as Chelmsford CVS, and to develop our own training programmes for young people in areas such asevent management.Take Advantage of National Initiatives and Opportunities for Funding - The Council aims to makethe most of the range of initiatives and opportunities linked to the London 2012 Olympic and ParalympicGames. These include Places People Play, Sportivate and the School Games.Continue to Increase Participation in Sport and Art - In part, this will be achieved by promoting andsupporting local sports and arts clubs by showcasing talent at Council events. Hugely successful sportsprogrammes that originated in Chelmsford have since been rolled out nationally, such as 'Mud, Sweat andGears,' will continue to be supported. The Council will also continue to invest in a wide range of activitiesfor young and old alike to ensure that people continue to stay active long after London 2012 has passed.Increase Chelmsford's Profile - 'Sparks will Fly: Essex Finale & Chelmsford Welcomes the London 2012Olympic Torch Relay' will provide (inter)national media coverage and promote the importance of outdoorevents in the borough to ensure Chelmsford City is recognised on the International stage.14Be Moved