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Why should clubs develop links with schools
Establishing School Club links gives young people the opportunity to continue participating in worthwhile sporting and physical activity throughout their lives. It allows youngsters to make the most of their experiences in both settings, to try out new sports, feel comfortable in a club setting and as a result makes them more likely to continue participating once they leave school.
Schools and clubs can work together to promote local sporting opportunities much more effectively. Most communities do not know what clubs are in their area personal contact is the best ways to promote your club. Posters are not enough. Also, youngsters are more likely to get involved if they know what they're dealing with if they have already seen club coaches in the familiar surrounding of their school they are more likely to attend the club as they already know the coach
The benefits of developing a school club link
Creating partnerships between schools and clubs helps to create continuity between school sports and sport in the wider community. The hope is that they will now become increasingly more common.
Benefits for the school:
Specialist coaching to complement and support the teaching programme
Clear pathways/ exit routes for children to continue participating in sport outside of school
Wider range of sports available for pupils
Improved performance and sporting success
Access to better facilities
Increased potential for accessing other funding opportunities
Increase in the number of school children keeping active, fit and healthy
Contribute to a young person's social and personal development
Raise the school profile
Positive sporting and community image
Teacher support and mentoring.
Benefits for the club:
Raise the club profile
Boost junior membership
Potential new income
New opportunities for children to develop through your sport
Potential to share resources; equipment, facilities, coaching expertise
Access to additional facilities
Coach and Volunteer Development.