spORt Robertson outlines Olympic legacy
Sport and Olympics minister Hugh Robertson has outlined how the 2012 Games will pro- vide a catalyst for a sporting “revolution” across all levels of sport over the next decade. Speaking at the official
launch of the Europa Centre in London, Robertson set out 10 components that will com- prise the lasting sports legacy from this summer’s event. Robertson said elite and
community sports will ben- efit from an increased share of Lottery revenue, while new “world-class facilities” will be made available to athletes at all levels. Meanwhile, Sport England’s £135m Places
Robertson said the Games will spark a sporting “revolution” in the UK
People Play programme will provide new- look facilities and participation opportunities, along with London’s Sport Legacy fund. Sport England is also leading the Inspire programme to encourage projects ahead of the Games, with
the £1bn Youth and Community Strategy set to inspire a new generation through sport. Robertson said: “We are doing all we can to
put the building blocks in place so that sport is ready to capitalise in the days, months and years that follow London 2012.” Read more:
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Te landmark Pods leisure centre in Scunthorpe Bristol Rovers submit stadium proposals
Plans for Bristol Rovers Football Club’s (BRFC) new stadium to be built on land adjacent to the University of West England’s Frenchay cam- pus have been submitted. South Gloucestershire
Council (SGC) will decide the fate of the npower League Two club’s proposed development, which has been designed by Arturus Architects. Gleeds, Pegasus Planning
Consultants and transport adviser TPA have also helped in drawing up proposals for the new stadium, which will provide a home for Bristol Rugby Club in addition to BRFC. Te 21,700-seat stadium will comprise a bowl
design and will meet all FIFA and International Rugby Union standards, with proposed facili- ties including a gym and a jogging track.
Arturus Architects are behind the design of Bristol Rovers’ new ground BRFC chair Nick Higgs said: “We would like
to emulate the success of clubs like Reading, Swansea and Brighton, who started with a similar fanbase to us and have achieved great things since moving to a new stadium.” Details:
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New £10m Wakefield leisure complex topped out
Sun Lane Leisure, a new £10m swimming pool and fitness centre being built in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, is now at its highest point aſter the project reached the topping out stage. Due for completion this summer, the NPS North East-designed complex is being
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delivered by Willmott Dixon Construction and will include a six-lane, 25m swimming pool. Other facilities will include a 13m x 7m
learner pool; a 100-station fitness suite; and a multi-activity studio, as well as a café. Details:
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Funding boost for British Ski and Snowboarding
UK Sport has confirmed that British Ski and Snowboarding is to receive £348,350 of funding to support athletes’ preparations for the Sochi 2014 Winter Games. UK Sport had been unable to invest
in snowsports following the collapse of SnowsportGB ahead of the 2010 Games until a new body had been formed. Te agency said it is now confident a per-
formance programme to support the most talented winter sports athletes can start to support medal aspirations at Sochi 2014. Details:
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The Pods shortlisted in this year’s Sustain Awards
Te Pods, a £21m facility opened last sum- mer in Scunthorpe has been shortlisted for the public building of the year accolade at this year’s Sustain Awards. Andrew Wright Associates were behind
the concept design of the leisure complex, which was taken forward by S&P Architects and is comprised of five timber and glazed geodesic dome structures. Facilities include an 85-station, split-level
fitness suite; an eight-lane swimming pool and a learner pool; two exercise studios; and a six-court sports hall. Read more:
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Alex Salmond launches Scottish grassroots fund
Scottish groups are being invited to create new and improved facilities with the help of a new £10m fund announced by First Minister Alex Salmond. Grants worth up to £250,000 will be
made available to organisations and clubs over a three-year period, ending in 2014- 15, and will help to establish a legacy from the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Te fund will be administered by sports-
cotland and is based on the model from the Cashback for Communities programme. Read more:
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