Succinct presentation of the outcome of my piece of small scale research which focused on a work related management issue / problem or a key management principle / theme.

1. By Carl Page

2. Introduction
Review of Literature
Methodology
Findings & Results
Discussion
Conclusion
Thank you
Bibliography

3. This presentation explores whether or not Corby Borough Council
Sports Development Department provision of sport meets the needs
of the local community.
As using my knowledge of specific management principles to critically
evaluate Corby Borough Council Sports Development as a sports
business provider.
Through assessing the effectiveness and contribution of delivering
sport to all levels in sports pathway continuum.

4. Is Corby Borough Council
strategic management for
the provision of sport
meeting the needs of the
local community?

5. Examine the number of participants from the different age brackets.
Research the various partners of the borough council.
Compare the money spent on sports development in different councils of the
county.
See if there are enough facilities for the different areas of Corby and
surrounding villages.
Test peoples satisfaction with the services being provided.
Check to see if there are enough opportunities to use the facilities in their
local area.

6. Primary
Secondary
Qualitative
Quantitative

7. Eady (1993) describes sports development as “the process which
enhances opportunities for people of all ages, degrees of interest and
levels of ability to take part, get better and excel in their chosen sport
activities”.
Sports development is a process whereby effective opportunities,
process, systems and structures are set up to enable and encourage
people in all or particular groups and areas to take part in sport and
recreation or to improve their performance to whatever level they
desire. (Dr Ian Thomson, 1992 )

8. The total population within the Borough
of Corby was just over 53,000 as at the
2001 census.
The breakdown of gender is 48.7%
females and 51.3% males, which is close
to the national average.
Although the age structure in Corby
closely reflects the national figures,
there are higher proportions of young
people in Corby aged between 0 and 19
(28%).

9. All people who were
resident in the Corby
borough at the time of
the 2001 Census.
Description Value
Any other religion 94
Buddhist 43
Christian 36,899
Hindu 93
Jewish 25
Muslim 103
No religion 11,355
Religion not stated 4,470
Sikh 92

10. Corby Borough Council works in partnership with
other agencies and the local community to build a
stronger, healthier and more active community.
Sports Development aims to offer improved access
and increased opportunities in Sport and Physical
Activity to the whole community.

11. Sports
Development
Officer
Football
Development
Officer
West Glebe Staff
Sports
Development
Assistant
Activity Co-ordinator
Community
Sport Coaches
2X Tennis
Coaches
2X Athletics
Coaches
Multi Skilled
Coaches
Casual Sport
Coaches
Corby Borough Council Sports Development Team Structure (Sports Development Strategy 2007 – 2010)

12. 1. Sport in the Community
2. Communication and
Partnerships
3. Coach and Volunteer
Education
4. Facility Development
5. Performance and Excellence

13. Corby Borough Council also is aiming to increase
the proportion of the population taking part in
sport, physical activity and active recreation,
achieving a year on year increase in participation
of 1%.

14. Over the last 3 years Corby has
seen a huge development in
provision for sport in the town.
Corby Borough Council has
funded the construction a £20
million International swimming
pool with additional diving
provision, health suite and Gym.

15. The borough council has also
supported Corby Town F.C. with
the construction of their brand
new football stadium Steel Park
and continued to development
existing facilities, such as Lodge
Park Sport Centre, Rockingham
Triangle Sports Stadium, Priors
Hall Golf Course and West Glebe
Park.

16. £34,058,207 Spent in 7
months since April 2010
£4,865,458 Spent per
month
519 Suppliers
6,308 Financial
Transactions
http://openlylocal.com/councils/232-Corby-Borough-
Council/spending

17. £285,000 £308,000
£13,000
£132,000 £100,000
£977,000
£246,000
£1,200,000
£1,000,000
£800,000
£600,000
£400,000
£200,000
£0
Local Spending Report England 2006-07

18. £1,910,000
£774,000 £578,000 £557,000 £580,000
£4,358,000
£1,388,000
£5,000,000
£4,500,000
£4,000,000
£3,500,000
£3,000,000
£2,500,000
£2,000,000
£1,500,000
£1,000,000
£500,000
£0
Local Spending Report England 2006-07

21. Corby Borough Council
will also act as a catalyst
to bring other agencies
together and form
partnerships to deliver
sporting opportunities
within the Borough.

22. The Sports Forum is designed to act as the communities voice
for sport.
Youth Games: The aim of the event is to provide progressive
sporting opportunities for the Borough’s young people and let
them experience a quality competition.
S.H.A.P.E stands for Sport, Health, Arts, Play, Education &
Environment. Sessions are aimed at 5 –13yrs covering 17
different venues in total.

23. Last year Corby scored 22.9% participation levels of
people taking part in moderate sports activity, 3 times
a week, this was higher than the average score county,
regional and national average.
Corby also scored 77.8% satisfaction with sports
provision in the town, which again was higher than the
county, regional and national average.

24. Lodge Park Sports Centre
Corby East Midlands
International Pool
Corby Tennis Centre
Prior Hall Golf Course
West Glebe Pavilion
Rockingham Triangle

25. Arran Way Community Centre
Autumn Centre
Beanfield Community Centre
Danesholme Communicare Centre
Ennerdale Community Association
Hazelwood Neighbourhood Centre
Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre
Oakley Vale Community Centre
Old Village Community Centre
Stephenson Way Community Centre

26. East Carlton Countryside
Park
Boating Lake
Weldon Woodland Park
Coronation Park
Playground & Play Areas
Friends of Groups

27. Their sports development strategy reflects the
tendencies by putting the importance on youths
and elderly groups from the community through
being dependable for available sporting chances
on the neighbourhood’s doorstep.

28. Feel free to ask any
questions!

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