Sports development

About Bury Sport and Physical Activity Service

Bury Sport and Physical Activity Service (formerly Bury Sports Development) is rated as one of the best in England by the country-wide quality scheme for sport and leisure, 'Quest'. Quest is the national standard in continuous improvement for sport and leisure service providers and the team first achieved the award in 2004. Reassessment takes place every two years.

Bury Sport and Physical Activity Service can give you advice on:

• where you can take part in a particular activity;
• local sports clubs and community groups;
• how to start your own sports club;
• funding opportunities; and
• development opportunities such as coaching and volunteering.

Use the links on the left for information about the Bury Sport and Physical Activity Service and how they can help you be more active.

The team's main themes

Between 2009 and 2013 the Bury Sport and Physical Activity Service will focus its efforts on five main themes which are:

1. be active - better coaches and better volunteers;
2. be active - better clubs;
3. be active - physical activity pathways;
4. be active - communities;
5. be proactive - planning for performance.

For each of these main themes key priorities are being established.

The team's main values

The team has identified the main values that underpin the work of the team, these are as follows.

Professional

The team will provide a professional outlook when representing the service.

Approachable

The team will be approachable at all times.

Trust

The team are trusted to deliver services to a high standard.

Understanding

The team understand the needs of the community and will strive to meet the demands of the community.

Quality

The team will provide quality services and advice at all times.

Respect

The team will respect each other and all other key partners they engage with.

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