Working in partnership for the people of Herefordshire
- Planning an event?
- Is there an opportunity to link it to Raising Our Game or the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games?
- Does your event share Raising Our Games commitment to the Olympic and Paralympic values?
- Could you make use of any of our publicity material?
Download the 'Call for Dates' and 'Promotional Material' below to find out how you can get involved.
Steve Ashton
Herefordshire Council
P.O. Box 4
Plough Lane
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR4 0XH
Office Tel No: +44 (0)1432 38 36 23
Email: sashton1@herefordshire.gov.uk
Herefordshire Olympic and Paralympic Group: Hereford City Partnership, Herefordshire Council, Herefordshire School's Sports Partnership, Herefordshire Sport, Herefordshire Voluntary Action, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Sports Partnership and the Royal National College for the Blind.
Affiliated Groups: Bromyard Bowmen, Bromyard Equestrian Centre and Ross Rowing Club. Any organisations wishing to affiliate to Raising our Game, whether sporting or not should contact Steve Ashton.
Raising Our Game - Olympics 2012
Herefordshire are committed to seizing opportunities arising from London 2012 in sport, grass roots participation, health and physical activity, business, tourism, volunteering, culture, skills and education.
Herefordshire and Worcestershire are part of a wider initiative to ensure the region as a whole benefits from London 2012. Expect to see developments happening in Herefordshire alone, across the two counties and also at regional and national levels.
These pages contain details on what is happening both locally and globally and how you can get involved.
What we are about
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Raising Our Game is a partnership of stakeholders committed to maximising the benefits arising out of the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games for Herefordshire and Worcestershire by:
- Creating Opportunities.
- Realising potential.
- Enhancing our reputation.
- Establishing a lasting legacy.
The aims are to:
- Business - Ensure local businesses are aware of, and have maximum opportunity to benefit from London 2012.
- Sport and Youth - Maximise the potential of promising athletes and positively impact upon grassroots level participation.
- Volunteering - Multiply the number of cultural and sporting volunteering opportunities under the Raising Our Game banner.
- Tourism - Raise the profile of Herefordshire & Worcestershire in the national and international market.
- Culture - Engage with the Cultural Olympiad programmes and encourage local events and projects to work with the Inspire Mark.
- Skills & Education - Increase opportunities to enhance skill levels through the development of 2012 related skill and educational programmes.
- Pre Games Training Camps - Promote the use of Pre Games Training Camps and other sporting facilities in the region.
- Legacy - Leave tangible benefits for the people and organisations of the two counties beyond the London 2012 Games.
Fomer GB Olympian Christina Boxer, who is currently Director of Girls Sport at Malvern College and will be the Lead Ambassador for the group said “Experiencing the Olympics as a competitor, volunteer or spectator is unforgettable and those who have witnessed its magic can do so much to inspire other people, especially young children, helping them to live their dreams."
“By having local Olympians and Paralympians involved and visiting our local schools and communities we will create a positive attitude towards sport, activity and culture and therefore I am delighted to be involved with this ambassador programme,”
Peter Turvey and Steve Ashton the 2012 Opportunities Coordinators for Worcestershire and Herefordshire respectively want to hear from any group, organisation, workplace or school that is keen to put on an Olympic and Paralympic themed event or activity and wants to enlist the support of an Olympic and/or Paralympic Ambassador.
“London 2012 presents a once in a lifetime opportunity to inspire local people to take positive action and to be the best they can be – not just in sport but health, well-being and cultural activities” said Peter. “The Ambassadors are great role models for all that is positive and we hope some of this inspiration will rub off on local people.”
Steve Ashton, said: 'I’m a great believer in the power of inspiration and I’m very proud that we have such a strong team of Ambassadors on board who share this belief with us. Our 2012 Ambassadors have the potential to connect with our people and the communities we work with, inspiring them to believe in themselves and take positive action”
To view the list of current Herefordshire and Worcestershire athletes visit http://www.worcestershirepartnership.org.uk/cms/2012/ambassadors-raising-ou/profiles.aspx
Call for Dates
Marketing and Promotional Materials
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