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SPORT ECB to survey recreational cricketers


The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has launched the first ever national survey of recre- ational cricket throughout England and Wales. The survey will give club the opportu-


cricketers


nity to have their say on all aspects of the recreational game and influence its future development. Devised as part of


the


ECB’s new strategic plan, Champion Counties, the sur- vey is designed to give ECB a greater understanding of how best to serve the needs of recreational and grassroots cricket- ers at all levels. Te findings will support ECB’s plans to


Te survey will be the first of recreational cricket on a national level


invest more than £96m into community cricket over the next four years across all of its 39 County Cricket Boards in England and Wales. ECB chief executive David Collier said: “It’s


vital that our recreational game continues to grow so we can nurture the next genera- tion of potential England stars and maintain cricket’s position as the nation’s number one summer sport. There’s never been a bet- ter time to be involved in cricket with more opportunities to play the game than ever.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=T3V3V


Andy Reed re-elected as Alliance chair for two years


Andy Reed has been re-elected as the Sport and Recreation Alliance chair for the next two years up until the Alliance’s annual general meeting in 2015. Reed, who was awarded an OBE in 2012 for services to sport and the community,


said: “Te Alliance has made great strides in the past two years – introducing con- stitutional reforms, leading the sector into exciting new policy areas and providing more valuable services to our members.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=u5h1p


Schools physical activity programme launches


Sports coaching company, Premier Sport, has revealed plans for a new schools physi- cal activity programme aimed at giving more young people the chance to be active and stay active. Te Inspire pro- gramme consists of six parts, which are carried out between key stages: Inspire to Nurture; Achieve; Excel; Compete; Engage; and Feel Good. Te programme will mea-


sure pupil progress and attainment, based on agreed outcomes with each school, allowing staff to easily measure progress. By working with teachers rather than


Premier Sport are looking to increase the provision of PE in schools


replacing them, Premier Sport is looking to increase the provision of PE, physical activity and school sport. Premier Sport is a founding member of Te Compass Association (TCA), a


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trade body that supports and promotes physi- cal activity and sports providers working with schools and local communities. Te aim of the programme is to promote


sport in a fun and positive environment. Details: http://lei.sr?a=U4x7v


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