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From: Kevin Lowe <kevin.lowe@curved-logic.com>
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Subject: Sports Council.
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>Do we really want "recognition" from these stodgy old farts?
Unfortunately, yes we do. In the last couple of years, we could have
applied for (and probably got) National Lottery funding for 3 full time youth
developers for Ultimate. It would have meant the BUF could employ people
to start up junior teams in specific areas. We'd have met the criteria set
by the board (community based, co-ed, etc.) and been able to employ
players to really promote the sport at a junior level (It would be an ideal job
for anyone having just done a PGCE but wanting a year out before starting
teaching). the funding could have been for five years.
Why did this idea not get off the ground? You can't apply for National
Lottery funding if you're not recognised by the Sport's Council. End of
story.
I'm a youth group leader in an 'alternative' youth organisation. Because it's
recognised by the Department of Education as an educational charity, we
can apply for funding. There are many leaders that do not agree with the
lottery, but if we don't apply for it, it will go to the 'undeserving causes' that
they are complaining about. As a result, we got 66,000 pounds do develop
peer led education in Brighton, 150,000 to buy and do up a camping barn,
etc.
The money is there, but if we can't even get in through the front door, we
haven't a hope of seeing any money. Many organisations cannot exist
(well, certainly can't grow) relying solely on money raised internally. Look
at how much funding Swedish Ultimate gets from its Government. Think
what we could do for the sport in this country if we had a fraction of that
money.
We have to get recognition! If disc sports are not unique enough, then
perhaps Disc golf and Ultimate are. There is the option of applying
separately.
We should hassle Tony Banks (Minister of Sport) emphasizing the
elements of Ultimate that will appeal to him (cheapness, co-educational,
spirit of the game, not Win at all costs, onus of fair play on individuals,
etc.) He actually stood up in the House of Commons and said some good
words about our 'alternative' youth organisation when the Government was
ranting on about Combined Cadet Forces in comprehensives (I think the
quote in Hansard was "Would not it be better, if we have that debate, to
encourage our children to join the Woodcraft Folk, so that they can learn
to love their fellow creatures rather than how to shoot them? ")
Just my tuppence worth.
Kevin.
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