For those working in policy-making roles, StreetGames has compiled a resources section which focuses on community sport within disadvantaged communities.

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For those working in policy-making roles, StreetGames has compiled a resources section which focuses on community sport within disadvantaged communities.

YouTube StreetGames project profile - Wigan

PUBLISHED 8th March 2012

StreetGames project YouTube profile

The StreetGames project in Wigan offers a number of sports to young people aged between eight and 21 years of age in nearby communities. The project tackles the blight of anti-social behaviour by working in partnership with local youth services and Greater Manchester Police to help break down barriers. This allows the organisations to engage and interact with the young people. 

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Us Girls Ealing - Badminton tournament

PUBLISHED 9th December 2011

Us Girls case study

The Ealing Us Girls project has been providing a regular multi-sport session at Southall Sports centre on a Wednesday morning from 10-11am since September 2011. The sessions are delivered by a female coach from the Muslim Women’s Sports Foundation (MWSF) and the sports on offer vary on bi-weekly basis.

The project held its first tournament on 4th December 2011 and chose badminton as the sport following feedback from participants.

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Dancing for the Games – West Midlands: Increasing participation in StreetDance in the West Midlands – Inspired by the London 2012 Games

PUBLISHED 19th September 2011

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Developing fencing in Newham, East London – Newham Swords Fencing Club

PUBLISHED 14th September 2011

StreetGames case study

This paper profiles the Newham Swords Fencing Club and highlights its success factors. The club grew out of a successful summer holiday pilot programme in 2005 and now provides residents of all ages and abilities with opportunities to take part in the Olympic sport of fencing.

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Run! London Athletics Activators project – Developing community athletics in London

PUBLISHED 17th August 2011

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Developing badminton in disadvantaged communities – Badminton England

PUBLISHED 14th August 2011

StreetGames case study

StreetGames has worked with Badminton England to provide a series of 10–week pilot interventions across the StreetGames network, aimed at attracting participants aged 16-19 years living in disadvantaged areas. This paper highlights the key success factors and lessons learnt by the programme.

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Engaging young males in table tennis - Table tennis in Poplar, Tower Hamlets London

PUBLISHED 1st August 2011

StreetGames case study

The Poplar Harca (Housing and Regeneration Community Association) holds weekly table tennis sessions in neighbourhood and youth centres attract up to 40 young people - mainly males aged 15-19 years of age. Participants at the sessions play informal table tennis, although there are opportunities for coaching via a youth worker who is also a table tennis coach.

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Tackling anti-social behaviour through rugby league, North Wales

PUBLISHED 31st July 2011

StreetGames project case study

This is a case study of a StreetGames project in the Crusaders Rugby League Club which runs a community programme aimed at promoting youth activity and tackling problems of anti-social behaviour in North Wales. The programme began in 2010 and is in partnership with North Wales Police, the Wrexham Community Safety Partnership and Community First.

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Tennis for a new audience, Bristol

PUBLISHED 3rd July 2011

StreetGames project case study

This case study is of a StreetGames project in Bristol that aims to reach non-traditional tennis players by providing them with a programme of tennis opportunities in the style appropriate to them. The method was devised in collaboration with the LTA.

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Engaging disadvantaged young people in rugby - Developing doorstep sport rugby in Creswell, Derbyshire

PUBLISHED 21st June 2011

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