The East Midlands is the most successful sporting region in England
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The Regional Sports Board identified a focus on performance sport in the region – to build upon the particular strengths of the region in coaching facilities and support services. The announcement of the Olympic and Paralympic Games for London 2012 provided a particular impetus for this area of work in 2005/2006
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Key highlights
•Report and audit on investigations into the future of Performance Sport in Region by Genesis launched on 6th July to coincide with 2012 Games announcement.
•The Performance Sport research and audit recommendations are agreed by the Regional Sports Board, including action plan for the Performance Action Group, with the ambition to be the most successful sporting region in the world by 2012.
•NGB Forum action plan prepared in conjunction with regional governing body representitives.
•Host agreed for National Governing Bodies and Talent Development Manager posts to take forward Regional Action Plan.
•Performance coach programme launched for 24 top regional coaches and Regional Coaching conference planning successfully delivered, both in partnership with Sportscoach uk.
•EM Sporting Advocates scheme launched at Harlem Globetrotters event. £17k external investment.
•National Talent Development Programme building on principles of East Midlands programme in development for National roll out.
•Over 50 athletes, either from or based in the East Midlands, were selected by Team England to compete at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, winning a total of 41 medals either individually or in team events
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