ATSA Sports Council

In April 2015, I was asked for my ideas for a local community project – when I was asked my opinion, I replied by saying,

“It’s no use asking me – I will not be using the facility, why don’t you ask the children?”

From this, the idea of a Sports Council was born! The idea became reality in June 2015 as children from different schools attended St. George’s Central for a ‘launch’ event. Schools had selected one boy and one girl to represent their school at meetings and events. Councillor Jo Platt and Trevor Barton MBE were present for the ‘launch’ of the council and, from this first short meeting, both were suitably impressed with the ideas and attitudes of the children.

ATSA Sports Council 2015/16

The council meet each half term to discuss ideas and future projects. Some of the key tasks/activities that the ATSA Sports Council were involved with this year include:

*Setting up our ‘Code of Conduct’ for ATSA Sports Council members in our initial meeting – something we will be continuing to use this year and with all future councils;

*Thinking of ideas to support the building development of the Pelican Centre;

*Using their journalistic skills to interview Micky Higham, Cory Paterson and Harrison Hansen at a special event at Try Fitness;

*Attending the opening of the World Short Mat Bowling Championships in Leigh.

ATSA Sports Council 2016/17

 ATSA Sports Council Interviews and presentations

Successful candidates – well done Oliver and Heidi

ATSA Sports Council 2017/18

Our new sports council members are very keen to contribute to physical education and sport both within the school and the local area. Recently, they met with sports council members from other schools to discuss projects for this year