Christchurch and District Sports Council
Christchurch and District Sports Council is a federation of local sports clubs, Christchurch Borough Council and other interested parties such as Active Dorset.
Role and aims
The sports council meets regularly to exchange good practice, develop professionalism, drive local sports policy and consider funding applications from both clubs and individuals.
Two of the key aims are to:
- encourage and promote increased physical activity
- assess present and future sport and recreation needs
The role of the sports council is outlined in its Christchurch and District Sports Council Constitution.
Christchurch and District Sports Council's policy for safeguarding children details the procedures to ensure safety and welfare of all young people, coaches and volunteers taking part in sport.
Join the sports council
Local sports clubs can have a direct input into the future of physical activity in the Christchurch area. It is free to join the sports council. Contact us if your club is interested in joining.
Sports achievement awards
The sports council coordinates the Physical Activity Network for Christchurch and also holds sports achievement awards at its annual awards ceremony, to celebrate local people and their achievements in sport.
There are five different awards that can be won, which are:
- bronze award for county or regional success
- silver award for national success
- gold award for international success
- dedication to sport award which recognises the contribution of an individual to a particular club or to a particular sport
- John Moss Sports Coaches award for an individual's contribution to coaching
Nominate someone for an award
Anyone can nominate an individual for an award. If you know a sports star, young or old, who has achieved success this year, or a particularly dedicated coach or volunteer then nominate them:
The nomination process is now open. The closing date for nominations this year is Midnight on Wednesday 31st October 2018
Start now
You can also download the nomination form.
Apply for a grant
You can apply for funding through the sports council for equipment, special events and coaching costs: