SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

A Strategy for the Development of Sport (pdf 234k)

This document has been prepared as a Strategy for Sport in Caerphilly County Borough. It is hoped that all those involved in sport will take ownership of the Strategy as a context for their own contributions. Accordingly 'we' refers to all those who have a part to play in sport.

The length and style is deliberately concise. The focus is on ultimate outcomes, rather than the means by which they will be achieved. This Strategy document is not an end in itself. It is only the beginning - the first step. It must be a living document, constantly revisited and updated as circumstances change.

It has been informed by the Council's key priorities, by existing local and national strategies, national governing body strategies community plans and consultation with partners.

The research conducted during the preparation period has been used to develop improved understanding of the present position of sport in the County Borough and to inform the development of a rationale to underpin identified priorities. These priorities form the basis of the work programmes, action plans and sports development balanced scorecard.

It also provides a basis for investment in sport in the county borough. The priorities determined should be an integral element in the context of attracting capital and/or revenue funding from various external sources.

The success of the Strategy depends on the co-operation amongst the many partners involved in sport and it is only by sharing a common set of goals and partnerships for action that we can bring about the vision for sport in Caerphilly County Borough advocated by this Strategy.