Stoke-on-trent sport and physical activity strategy 2009-2016

Key Objectives up to 2016 Priorities up to 2012regeneration.Examine match funding opportunities with a wide range of prospective partners includingBuilding Schools for the Future, the private sector and any future leisure trust to assist withthe delivery of projects and programmesPolicy: Seek to support talented groups and individuals and enable them to excel.Policy: Strive to host major high-level sporting events.Ensure pathways to performance are strong. Ensure that appropriate information and support is available to individuals.Strengthen the Gifted and Talented and Long Term Athlete Development Programmes,working with Sport Across Staffordshire and <strong>Stoke</strong>-on-Trent schools, National GoverningBodies for Sport, Staffordshire University and other key partners.Improve the City’s ability to attract sporting eventsto the City.Provide support and work with National Governing Bodies for Sport and major eventorganisers. Develop an events calendar with dedicated officer support.Attract high profile events to the City for a range of sports.Capitalise on sponsorship/PR opportunities for national/international events.Maximise opportunities linked to the OlympicsBuild on the City’s pride in local athletesConsider the implications of using Fenton Manor as a Pre-Games Training Camp venuefor the 2012 Olympics.Consider how the City can capitalise on the success of its talented athletes, particularly inassociation with the “Festival of Sport”, and how it may be able to use them asAmbassadors and role models to encourage others.Nortoft Partnerships Ltd <strong>Stoke</strong>-on-Trent Page | 61Sport & Physical Activity Strategy 2009 – 2016October 2009