» Community Foundation for Merseyside - Grants Guide
Attached is a pdf document of the latest grants available from the Community Foundation for Merseyside plus some very useful contact information.

» Community Sports Coach Scheme Figures
A look so far at the Community Sports Coach Scheme in relation to Key Performance Indicators.

» Cricket Development
A Module for Change

» Every Child Matters
Sport England are looking to develop an online catalogue of all the good work that primarily aims to increase participation in sport amongst the ‘harder to reach’ young people, and work that directly supports the 5 Every Child Matters outcomes: · Be healthy · Stay safe · Enjoy and achieve · Make a positive contribution · Achieve economic well-being This supports the development of Local Borough Children and Young Peoples Plans, in particular the successful delivery of the Positive Activities for Young People. It is hoped to become a useful tool for local authorities in the development of their ‘Local Youth Offer’ response to the Section 6 Education and Inspection Act (PAYP) currently out to consultation. A form for collecting information about Every Child Matters initiatives is attached and includes details of how to back to the Sport 4 Life office. If you have any queries please contact the Sport 4 Life office and ask for Adam Smith or John Dwan on 0845 1300849 or by email to toolkit@mysportalife.co.uk

» Healthy Schools Guidance Document
A guide for schools produced by the Department of Health.

» Key Facts on Women in Sport
What follows are just some of the key research findings relating to women & girls in sport. Findings should be used to inform work in engaging more women & girls in sport and physical activity.

» Letter to Sport England regarding their 2008-2011 Strategy
Attached is Merseyside Sports Partnership's response to Sport England with regards to the development of a strategy for 2008 - 2011.

» Merseyside Basketball Development Group
Information on the benefits on joining the group and the associated fees etc.

» Physical Activity Playing its part in delivering health
The Physical Activity resource is a tool to help health partners to improve planning, strategic placement, partnerships, resource commitments and performance management of Physical Activity.

» Pre 2012 Games Training Camp Guide - Successful Merseyside Facilities
Attached is a list of the successfull Merseyside Facilities that have been included in the Pre 2012 Games Training Guide.

» Q&A – STRUCTURAL FUNDS IN ENGLAND 2007-2013
Questions and answers on the Structural Funds in England.

» Sports Networking Website - Train1on1 Connect
Train1on1 Connect is a new and innovative sports networking website and strives to bring together sports trainers, athletes, clubs and organisations from around the world across a variety of sports. Train1on1 Connect offers a free service in which members can: Produce a personal profile Create a blog Arrange sports games / meetings Find a sport / coach / partner Find local clubs and organisations Advertise / search for job vacancies Meet new people in our forum Create a personal network Share events and competitions via our calendar Advertise / sell equipment in our classified ads section www.train1on1connect.com A poster with more information is attached.

» Step Into Sport - Community Volunteering Annual Review
The County Sports Partnerships performance in Community Volunteering for 2005/06.

» Thank You from Richard Caborn
A letter from Richard Caborn to all County Sports Partnership's.

» The Honours System
The department for Culture, Media & Sport are looking to recognise the achievements of those involved in sport. Full details attached.