Proposed Oxfordshire Athletics Network update

Action Points
1. All clubs to undertake a SWOT Analysis and return completed exercise to Scott Grace by the end of July. - Clubs to keep SWOT Analysis brief using attached format (Thanks for this Paul)
We will use the SWOT Analysis information at our next meeting
It was also requested for other partners to undertake a SWOT Analysis
a. Oxfordshire Sports – Steve Kemp and Scott Grace to liaise with Rich Beer
b. School Sports Partnerships – Liz Purbrick to undertake a general SWOT for all of the SSP (Hope this is ok Liz)
c. Officials – Alan Vincent to lead on this

2. Second Oxfordshire Athletics Network meeting planned for Wednesday 6th August 7.00pm – 9.00pm (Venue TBC)
3. Paul to contact Oxford University to see if they are interested in becoming involved in the network
4. Scott to contact Oxford Brookes lecturers to see if there is a potential link with student placements and the Athletics Network.
5. Scott to circulate the new Athletics Network Application process to the group. (Please see attached)
6. Scott to circulate a copy of the Bucks Athletics Network bid to use as a reference point. (Please see attached).
7. Scott to send out a follow up email to all clubs and organisation who did not attend this meeting to confirm whether they would like to be part of the Oxfordshire Athletics Network or not.
Deadline of response with regards to the above will be set at the end of July
Where possible we should encourage all clubs (both Road Running and Track and Field) and other partners to become part of the network.
Alan Vincent to send a supporting email to emphasise the importance of this bid.

8. Scott to circulate Coach Development Meeting email to all members of the Oxfordshire Athletics Network Group (Please see original email attached).
9. Last night we agreed that Paul Kelsey would be the key driver for the Network Application.
10. We agreed that there would be a steering group to lead the application process and provide Paul with the relevant information. This group would consist of:
Colin Mitchell – Leading from a Coaching perspective
Gareth Smith – Leading from a Club / Road Running Perspective
Liz Purbrick – From a School Sports Partnership perspective. Liz has also previously submitted a bid so has a lot of experience in this area.
Rich Beer – From a Oxfordshire Sports and Local Authority perspective.
Scott Grace – Supporting the process from England Athletics

Finally thanks again for all contributions so far. This has been a really positive start to the process and one which will hopefully make a big difference in Oxfordshire.

Please let me know if you have any questions

Kind regards

Scott

Scott Grace
Club and Coach Support Officer
England Athletics

Mobile: 07912 406498
Email: sgrace@englandathletics.org
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