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NEW! Coaching Grant Scheme (Sportivate)
In order to support the development of an effective coaching workforce to support Sportivate delivery and enable more people in the local community to participate in Sport and Physical Activity, CSW Sport has launched it's new Sportivate Coaching Grant Scheme.
Clubs or organisations can apply for up to 80% (to a maximum of £500) of the cost to attend a Level 2 Coaching Qualification (or equivalent) provided the club/organisation are committed to delivering a Sportivate project.
Coaching Grant Scheme (Sportivate) Guidance Notes
Coaching Grant Scheme (Sportivate) Application Form
Sportivate Funding Boost
More young people in Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire are to benefit from the Olympic sporting legacy after Sport England announced an extra £24million to expand and extend it's successful Sportivate programme.
New figures collected in February 2013 show that so far 3,000 teenagers and young adults within Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire have already benefitted from free or discounted six week coaching courses through Sportivate. Of these, 2,500 have successfully completed their course, missing no more than one session.
For more information on the recent funding announcement visit the Sport England webpage.
What is Sportivate?
Organisations/clubs/bodies are encouraged to apply for Sportivate funding. Sportivate is a Lottery funded grants programme linked to the London 2012 Olympic Legacy Strategy ‘Places, People, Play’ and aims to get more 11-25 year olds into participating in sport on a regular basis.
Sportivate funding is available for projects to deliver six consecutive one hour weekly coaching sessions to give participants a taste of an activity they have not tried before, in order to engage them and encourage them to continue to participate in a community setting.
Delivery should be aimed at semi-sporty teenagers and young adults i.e. those who may not seek out sporting opportunities themselves and would not prioritise doing sport in their own time or those who are doing sport for a very limited amount of time.
There will be two opportunities to apply for funding each year until 2015
to watch the Sportivate video which gives you more information on the programme
Inspire Mark
CSW Sport is proud to have been awarded the Inspire Mark for the Sportivate programme within Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire.
Who Can Apply?
Organisations/clubs/bodies who are able to demonstrate that there is sufficient demand for their project and can provide or promote suitable exit routes for participants is encouraged to apply for Sportivate funding.
Any income generated as a result of Sportivate funded project(s) should be utilised to support the objectives of the Sportivate project(s) directly.
Further Information
For further information or to discuss a potential project, please contact Ruth Owen-Evans, Partnership Development Officer (Communities & Performance), Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire Sport. or
For a greater understanding of the Sportivate programme and the application process and criteria we recommend you attend an application workshop. Workshops will also provide you with the opportunity to organise a one to one session to discuss your application.
The next available Sportivate workshop is;
Tuesday 16th July 2013, University of Warwick 6.30-8pm.
For further details and to book your place on the above workshop please contact or call
Application Deadlines
The next available delivery period is 1st October 2013 to 31st March 2014 and the deadline for this is 5pm on the 19th August 2013.
For any equiries, please contact
