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Election Day is coming in BC on October 19th and we need your vote! Over 815,000 British Columbians participate in amateur sport, but we haven’t seen an increase to core funding sport since 2010. Add your voice @SportBC’s campaign for health, connection and community and let’s work together to close the funding gap for sport. In addition to physical and other health and wellness benefits, participation in support also supports our province’s economic growth. In fact, some of these benefits include: ● Contributions to domestic and international #tourism (sport activirty drives $1.2B in GDP!) ● Creates job opportunities (there will be >9,200 job openings in sport by 2032) ● Improves employee productivity and reduces absenteeism Share Sport BC’s campaign and add your voice today: https://lnkd.in/g9GRcYkj #SportBC #PoweringSport

Election Day is coming in BC on October 19th and we need your vote! Over 815,000 British Columbians participate in amateur sport, but we haven’t seen an increase to core funding sport since 2010. Add your voice @SportBC’s campaign for health, connection and community and let’s work together to close the funding gap for sport. In addition to physical and other health and wellness benefits, participation in support also supports our province’s economic growth. In fact, some of these benefits include: ● Contributions to domestic and international #tourism (sport activirty drives $1.2B in GDP!) ● Creates job opportunities (there will be >9,200 job openings in sport by 2032) ● Improves employee productivity and reduces absenteeism Share Sport BC’s campaign and add your voice today: https://lnkd.in/g9GRcYkj #SportBC #PoweringSport

The unique PBS industry-event is surely going to be a night to remember. Have you and your team purchased your tickets? In addition to PBS related trivia rounds, there will also be amazing PBS-related prizes available. Some of the winnings up for grabs include: -A Behaviour Support Practitioner Hamper - A Specialist Behaviour All-Access Pass - A Sensory Hamper - An Educational Hamper - An Art Hamper - A Therapeutic Hamper - A Choca-Block Hamper And much more! Most importantly, don't miss this opportunity to spend some time coming together with your colleagues and other like-minded professionals in celebrating the enjoyment in positive behaviour support and what this industry has to offer. #professionaldevelopment #traininganddevelopment #trivianight #community #staffsupport #ndisproviders #bcba #ndis #education #disability #agedcare

When you meet new WOOW Woman at our community gatherings, I encourage you to consider how you can each lift one another up as you continue to climb towards your next destination! I love this example of Simone Biles living our community value - Lift as you climb. Do you have any other examples to share?! Leave them below in the comments!

This was an important webinar I enjoyed chairing for SPORTING HERITAGE ! We discussed where heritage fits in the world of sport, and what needs to happen to properly protect, share and celebrate it going forward. It's important to understand this, and spend time thinking about it, because sometimes sport doesn't see the value in its own heritage, and when it does, often doesn't know where to look for help. I still have frequent conversations with heads of National Governing Bodies of Sport who've only just found out about us. This webinar helped to explore some of the reasons why we are where we are and what to do next. The tensions which prevent the history and heritage of sport being properly understood are really complex. They are rooted in everything from social structures to funding and policy formations. But ultimately, that means that many many collections, memorabilia, items, stories, and archives are lost or destroyed before they're even given a chance at making the public record. This is a travesty. Because this heritage speaks to our communities, to individuals, and to society as a whole, in a way many other heritage themes do not. It's diverse, and often ignored, and inspiring, and traumatic, and speaks of not just elite sport but of the volunteers who make sport happen, the place of sport in a local environment, community sport, and its impact on family...... The heritage of a sport, club, individual is crucial to any business plan, resilience plan, or sustainability programme. And yet it is still overlooked. Sporting Heritage exists specifically because of the significance of these collections and this webinar was crucial in formulating how we better involve sport in protecting its own heritage. Scottish Sports Association Welsh Sports Association Sport England

Today, Ace Battle Association President Yurii Podnebesnyi met with representatives from European Athletics to discuss potential collaboration. Our aim is to foster international partnerships and strengthen sporting values focused on supporting community health and unity. Significant joint initiatives lie ahead, with important work for the benefit of the sports industry. #AceBattleAssociation #EuropeanAthletics #SportsLeadership #InternationalCollaboration #CommunityHealth #SportsForUnity #GlobalImpact

"Moving to action" the phrase that sprung to mind when I was reflecting on the "Time for Action on Racism in Sport" event. Over 150 people shared one space and came together to support this agenda 👏 . The day was filled with reflection, emotion and lived experiences. The room was buzzing with conversation, involved a lot of networking and connections, but most of all the day began and ended with great speakers. Speakers that helped us to discuss and unpick the racism experienced by black and brown people in the arena of sport and physical activity. For some of us in the room it came as no surprise! However I think I can say with confidence, that for others it was a surprise to hear, that black and brown people are still experiencing racism in sport and physical activity in 2024! My personal 🗝️ takeaways: Chris Grant OBE - Racism needs weeding out, roots that have been deeply imbedded within society and institutions for decades! ( 🚫 not verbatim). Claire Graham - Power in numbers - bring everyone along! ( 🚫 not verbatim). Wayne Niles - The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing! There was much more that I took from the day, I could write a 📓. Mr Lutel James - "We don't need talk, we need action"! 🪑 Remember if your not invited to the table, it usually means your on the menu! What we - (Yorkshire and Humber Anti-Racism In Sport Group) have done: 🔠 We have already debriefed and started to plan our next move, watch this space... 💻 Launched the "Bystander training" free training delivered by the Sport Welfare Officer's and sports colleagues. Training to give people the confidence and tools to respond to abuse within sport. Become an active bystander, let's root out racism in sport together! https://lnkd.in/e_pPZnFX ✍ Tackle Racism - We are asking the community sport community to sign up to this commitment pledge; https://lnkd.in/ecTFvN7E What next? Ask yourself, if you are in a position to make a change in sport and physical activity, and you wasn't at the event. Why? Let us know, what would enable you to be more present on this topic? I am really looking forward to sharing this journey and can see more than some, the importance of the agenda. I for one will keep pushing for action! Katy Bowden Neil Jones Megan Greaves Jay Minott Kathy Williams MBE, OLY John Ebo Jane Walne Steve Baker Nigel Harrison Nicola Holmes Halima Khan

I could be accused of being biased but I genuinely believe this is a great piece of research, on so many levels. Here are just a few thoughts from me as to why: 1. As you would expect from Access Sport, the presentation and format is clear and easy understand. 2. The final product also contains a playbook, which goes beyond the research and is an attempt to bridge that gap and help support organisations and clubs to actually embed the findings. 3. Research is not my specialist area but this is one of my (if not the) first experiences of reading research that talks to the things that we 'sports for change' professionals have known and understood for a very long time. The fact is though that sport still has a huge way to go to fully achieve it's potential around social impact, and for that to happen, perceptions around what sport is and what sport can do, is pivotal. This research, which is evidenced based, supports that by highlighting the things that are often overlooked. Well worth a look.

The last two Fridays saw two webinar panels each for the event I organised with Luiz Guilherme Burlamaqui on Sporting and bodily practice encounters between Latin America and Europe. We had a total of 15 presentations over the four panels, with presenters from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Spain, the UK and Uruguay. Topics ranged from exploring various football tours to Latin America and Europe, the experiences and impact of male and female athletes travelling between continents, transnational fan experiences and identity linkages, press narratives of sport and physical exercise, and the impact of P.E instructors, referees and other intermediaries on developing sport and networks. Various key issues emerged across the four panels such as the demythologisation, challenging and embedding of stereotypes, the importance of the intermediaries and facilitators at the core of the networks and flows of exchange, the importance of examining other sporting and physical experiences to move away from a football-centric focus, and the use of comparative work between countries and nations. Many thanks to all who presented, namely Alejo Levoratti, Alex Jackson, Alberto Mallada, Andrés Felipe Hernández Acosta, Cesar Andrés Casas Murillo, Fernanda Ribeiro Haag, Paola Dogliotti, Juan Antonio Simón, Kevin Rozo Rondón, Luis Rojo, Rodrigo Koch, José Carlos Marques, Marcelo Viana, Fernando Lourenço Filho, Sebastián Cerrillo, Vitória Lima Nascimento, as well as those who attended. We will be considering building on this webinar with either a special edition for a journal or perhaps an edited volume. Please do get in contact with me if you would be interested in joining such a project on the same topic as the webinar.

Karim Adeyemi Watch Party: A Masterclass in Community Building? We all know that feeling of wanting to cheer on someone who's absolutely crushing it. Here at Karim Adeyemi Foundation, that's exactly what happened when our founder, Karim Adeyemi, reached the Champions League Final with Borussia Dortmund! We knew we had to celebrate in a way that reflected our passion and his incredible journey. Building a Bigger Stage... We organized a massive watch party at the Racecourse Amphitheatre in Adamasingba, drawing over 5,000 people – a testament to the incredible support Karim has garnered. The atmosphere was electric, showcasing the power of a united community cheering on one of its own. We also had an epic viewing event at the Ibadan Recreation centre. We went all out. Beyond the Final Whistle... This message isn't just about the game. It's about community and genuinely supporting those we claim to love. We believe that growth is fueled by a strong sense of community. When we stand together, we push each other further and celebrate each other's victories. There's such a thing as the power of community. The Power of "We" Karim's journey is a perfect example. His dedication and talent are undeniable, but the unwavering support he receives from his fans, family, and colleagues cannot be downplayed How Can You Apply This? Think about your own network. Whether it's a professional organization, a local sports team, or even a book club – fostering a strong sense of community can be incredibly rewarding. Ready to Take Action? Head over to the comments below and share your best tips for building a supportive community! Follow for more! #CommunityMatters #SupportSystem #GrowthMindset #UCL #KarimAdeyemi #BVB #CommunityBuilding #SupportSystem #GrowTogether #UCL #KarimAdeyemi #BVB