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
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The competition is being run as part of the county’s celebrations around the Olympic and Paralympic Games in London and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and winners could see their work displayed in prominent places and at significant events across the county.
Organised by the Raising Our Game Partnership the competition is open to all residents of Herefordshire and those studying within the county. Individuals can choose to enter one or both themes.
For the Olympic and Paralympic theme entries should be based on a visual interpretation of one or more of the Olympic and Paralympic values which are excellence, friendship, respect, courage, determination, quality and inspiration and how they relate to Herefordshire and/or Great Britain. They can reflect any number of topics such as community spirit, culture, sport, Herefordshire icons or the Olympic Torch as it passes through Herefordshire.
The theme of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee – 1952 to 2012, is seeking to celebrate the Jubilee across Herefordshire and Great Britain.
All entries must be graphic works such as paintings, drawings, photography or computer generated and should be flat to the surface and on A3 or A4 sized paper or canvas, and should not include excessive text or replication of a recognised logo, including the London 2012 one.
Councillor Olwyn Barnett, chairman of Herefordshire Council, said: “This year is going to be one of big celebrations this year with first the Olympic Torch Relay crossing the county; followed by the Diamond Jubilee, which will be marked in Herefordshire on Wednesday July 11th at Kings George V Playing Fields, Hereford, and then the Olympic and Paralympic Games themselves in London.
“I hope as many residents as possible will enter this competition so their creativity can be showcased and the rest of the country can see what talented people we have here.
“I would particularly like to encourage schools to get involved as celebrating 60 years of the Queen’s reign and exploring the Olympic and Paralympic values can teach pupils a lot about our own society as well as all the other nations who will be taking part,” she added.
The competition will close at 4pm on Thursday 12th April 2012 to allow for judging, printing and hanging of the material prior to the summer of celebrations.
For further information, or to request an entry form, contact Steve Ashton on 01432 383623, or email sashton1@herefordshire.gov.uk. The full terms and conditions and entry form are available a the top of the right column on this page.
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.