The UK School Games has grown since the inaugural event in Glasgow in 2006 and increased to nine sports, integrating three disability events, in 2008. With over 1500 athletes competing this year, and exceptional sports facilities, the UK School Games in Bath and Bristol created an inspirational and motivational setting, encouraging more young people to take part and succeed in sport.
Coach Awards
Coaches play a pivotal role in the development of all young athletes, and this was recognised by the awards. Gymnastics coach Tracey Skirton and fencing coach Mike Westgate were named Individual Coach and Team Coach respectively at an awards presentation given by sports coach UK at the 2008 UK School Games. The Individual Coach category acknowledged the coaches who spend many hours preparing the athletes to qualify for the UK School Games, while the Team Coach award was in recognition of the coaches who prepare the athletes at the School Games.
Guest speaker Andy Banks, coach of Olympic diver Tom Daley, announced the winners and also shared his coaching experience, providing an interesting insight to the fellow coaches gathered at the presentation.The UK School Games has grown since the inaugural event in Glasgow in 2006 and increased to nine sports, integrating three disability events, in 2008. With over 1500 athletes competing this year, and exceptional sports facilities, the UK School Games seeks to create an inspirational and motivational setting, encouraging more young people to take part and succeed in sport.
For every athlete that competes, sports coaching is central to developing, sustaining and increasing participation in sport. Effective coaches guide children, players, athletes and disabled people to follow their dreams, have fun and fulfil their sporting potential.Responsibility for the development and organisation of the UK School Games lies with the Youth Sport Trust.
Volunteering at the Event
The whole Sport England SW Regional Office volunteered to support the Games. Gary Parsons and Laura Phelps are pictured.
The event was ably supported by volunteers from all seven of our County Sports Partnerships (Cornwall team pictured). Congratulations to Wesport for running such a fantastic event, along with the Legacy Trust and Youth Sports Trust. |
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