The aims of the Conference were to:
- Demonstrate commitment to the Delivery System for Sport
- Re-affirm roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders
- Launch the Delivery System Performance Framework
- Continue the development of positive working relationships of key stakeholders
- Develop a common sense of purpose within the Delivery System for Sport
- Help delegates to meet their own working aims and objectives
Over the two days the event was attended by more than 270 delegates and included partners from County Sports Partnerships (CSPs), National Governing Bodies (NGBs), sports coach UK (scUK), Youth Sport Trust and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Much of the success of the conference was attributed to the wide range of knowledge and experience contributed from this range of partners.
The first day of the conference one was hosted by Andy Worthington (Regional Sports Board Chair) with Jennie Price (CEO, Sport England) delivering the opening key note speech, followed by Pat Duffy (CEO, scUK).
Day two was hosted by Ged Roddy (Regional Sports Board Chair, Sport England Vice Chair) with the key note speech delivered by Sue Campbell (Chair, UKSport)
The two day program offered a range of themed sessions and technical updates such as Building Schools for the Future, Clubs, Communication, NGB Investment and the Performance Framework for the Delivery System for Sport. Each session was aimed at providing delegates with up-to-date information, giving an opportunity to explore collaborative working and developing skills and knowledge to take back to the work place.
The Conference concluded with a reception at the Houses of Parliament where the Rt Hon Richard Caborn received warm applause for his services to sport as he announced his resignation from the role of Minister for Sport. Richard thanked CSPs for their valued contribution to increasing participation in community sport and emphasised the key role CSPs will continue to play in the future.
Key Note Speeches
 Jennie Price
Pat Duffy
Sue Campbell
Speakers
Julia Middleton
Themed Sessions
These sessions comprised of the following categories:
- Coaching
- Performance Framework
- NGB Consultation
- CSN/ Local Government
- Building Schools for the Future
- Communications
- Clubs
- Volunteering
Technical Updates
The updates were divided into the following categories:
- Sport a positive activity - Young People Statutory Duty
- CSP Legal / Governance / Audit
- Work Force Development
- NGB Investment
- Coaching Update
- Knowing your market - Active People
Parliamentary Reception
"On a day of significant political change, Sport England were right in the thick of the action hosting a reception in the Houses of Parliament. The reception celebrated the work and success of the County Sports Partnerships (CSPs) and the massive contribution Richard Caborn MP made to sport in his 7 years as Sports Minister.
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Richard made an emotional and passionate speech to MPs/ Peers, members of the Sport England and CSPs, thanking the sports world for embracing him and his ideas. And in response he received rapturous applause. Derek Mapp, Chairman of Sport England, paid tribute to Richard's work and thanked CSPs for their achievements.
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| The evening was finished off by the very person Sport England and CSPs are working hard to enthuse into sport. Natasha Burleigh from Cornwall, a single mum who suffered from drug abuse and came from a broken home, presented her story and described how she used sport to get her life back on track. Natasha's speech resonated with the audience, reminding everyone of the power and importance of sport. |
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The MPs and Peers in attendance included;
- John Mann MP
- Lord Rosser
- Derek Wyatt MP
- Andy Reed MP
- Lord Pendry
- Jim Fitzpatrick MP
- Lord Addington
- Lord Davies of Oldham
- Roger Gale MP
- Don Foster MP
- Baroness Verma
- Stephen Hammond MP - Shadow Minister for Transport
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