The Sport and Recreation Podcast

Hosted by Alex Sexton, Communications Manager, Sport and Recreation Alliance (@Alexx_Sexxton).

This episode continues our series of special weekly general election updates from the Alliance's Parliamentary Policy Officer, Ryan McCullough (@RyMcCullough21).
We sit down to discuss the launch of each Election manifesto from the Liberal Democrats and the Green Party, the ITV leaders debate and the official announcement of the sport, recreation and physical activity hustings co-hosted by the Alliance and ukactive.

Hosted by Alex Sexton, Communications Manager, Sport and Recreation Alliance (@Alexx_Sexxton).

This episode continues our series of special weekly general election updates from the Alliance's Parliamentary Policy Officer, Ryan McCullough (@RyMcCullough21).
We analyse the manifestos of the Conservatives and Labour Party, take a look at the latest polls and what their indications mean for the sector and discuss how you can get involved with the sport, recreation and physical activity hustings taking place next week.

The Sport and Recreation Podcast – Episode 2 – Brexit

Hosted by Rob Arnott, Communications and Member Engagement Manager, Sport and Recreation Alliance (@RobArnott99)

Speakers:

Leigh Thompson, Policy Manager, Sport and Recreation Alliance (@Leigh_DT) - Leigh is the Alliance’s resident expert on Brexit and its effects on the sport and recreation sector. He has produced a number of documents aimed at helping Sport and Recreation Alliance members prepare for Brexit and has been meeting with government departments and officials to discuss the importance of the sport sector in relation to the EU. Leigh has also contributed to media outlets including The Daily Telegraph, City AM and Sports Management on the topic of Brexit.

Ryan McCullough, Parliamentary and Policy Officer, Sport and Recreation Alliance (@RyMcCullough21) – Ryan is the Alliance’s Parliamentary expert. He came to the Alliance having previously worked in Parliament and has been working with Leigh to produce ‘No Deal’ Technical Notices to help Alliance members prepare for the possible effects a no deal Brexit may have on their organisations.

Summary- Leigh and Ryan discuss the latest political twists and turns with Brexit and explain what could happen now that Theresa May’s deal has been defeated. They discuss the options that are still available and look at some of the key areas where a ‘no deal’ Brexit is likely to have a big impact on the sport and recreation sector.

This episode includes discussion around:

• The latest updates from Parliament;
• The importance of Brexit on the sport and recreation sector;
• Travel and movement of people and sporting goods;
• Funding, particularly the future of the ERASMUS+ programme;
• Data Transfer and why GDPR doesn’t solve all data issues;
• The possible benefits of Brexit.

Links and Documents

A number of documents were mentioned in the podcast, many of which are the Alliance’s own work. Some have already been highlighted above but please see the full list below:

The Alliance’s ‘no-deal’ Brexit Document

The Alliance’s Six Tests for Government Document

Government’ ‘no-deal’ Brexit Technical Notices

Government’s Underwrite Scheme for Funding

Contact Us

If you have any questions about anything you heard in the podcast, then please feel free to email either Leigh or Ryan.

Leigh- [email protected]

Ryan- [email protected]

For more general questions or to suggest ideas for a future podcast episode, please contact host, Rob.

Rob- [email protected]

Alternatively, you can call the office on 020 7976 3900.

Hosted by Alex Sexton, Communications Manager, Sport and Recreation Alliance (@Alexx_Sexxton).

This episode starts a series of special weekly updates from the Alliance's Parliamentary Policy Officer, Ryan McCullough (@RyMcCullough21).
We sit down to discuss the launch of the Sport and Recreation Alliance's General Election Manifesto, how cross-party pacts may effect the outcome of the election and Brexit and a very special Election Hustings event is announced.

Hosted by Alex Sexton, Communications Manager, Sport and Recreation Alliance (@Alexx_Sexxton).

This episode we welcome three organisations who are effectively targeting hard to reach communities in order to get children and young people active.

Each has fascinating stories to share on their success, their challenges and their impact.

It is a fantastic opportunity for other sport and recreation organisations to share best practice and to learn from those making a real difference in local communities.

In an open and engaging conversation, we are joined by London Youth Rowing CEO Matt Rostron, Co-Founder of Gloves Up Knives Down, David Edgell and the Community Manager of Snow-Camp Charity, Dan Keeley.

Below you’ll also find some handy resources and further reading around the impact being made:

• Sport England resource: From education to community safety, sport has a positive social impact. https://www.sportengland.org/research/benefits-of-sport/social-value-of-sport/
• Sport and Recreation Alliance: Hidden Diamonds research on the hidden value of sport volunteers, going beyond cost to measure the true value they create – through participation, wellbeing, trust and community. https://www.sportandrecreation.org.uk/pages/volunteering-research
• Previous Alliance case study with British Equestrian Federation: https://www.sportandrecreation.org.uk/news/grassroots/british-equestrian-federation-supports-urban