Network Name

Start Date

Clubs in Network
(currently engaged)
 

Clubs in Network (future engaged)

Other partners

South Yorkshire posterSouth Yorkshire Athletics Network

April 2010

  • Rotherham Harriers AC
  • Doncaster AC
  • City of Sheffield
  • Hallamshire Harriers
  • Barnsley AC
  • Wombwell  SAC
     
  • All clubs affiliated to SYCAA
     
     
  • South Yorkshire County Sports Partnership
  • Local Authorities:
    Sheffield City Council
    Rotherham MBC
    Barnsley MBC
    Doncaster MBC
  • FE/HE:
    Sheffield Universities
    School Sports Partnerships
Network Chair/ Contact Chair - Steve Gaines: SandJGAINES@aol.com
CCSO - Heidi Bradley: hbradley@englandathletics.org 
Aims

The network will link the key clubs, the school sports partnerships, the schools competition managers, the CSP, the FDSO area lead, the area CCSO and will enable:

  • An overarching strategic direction & approach to Coach and club development for all SY clubs affiliated to EA.
  • A consistent framework for competition pathways, new initiatives and improved or new competition formats for schools and athletes in the 4 boroughs and South Yorks.
  • The introduction and funding of a dedicated Network Development Officer to lead planning and deployment of the agreed plan.
  • The development of  other local funding partners or sponsors to sustain the network beyond the 3 year current funded programme