Reference: GR1
Principal: GROW
Description: Sledge Hockey will increase the proportion of the adult population (16+) participating in physical activity 3 times per week as recreation or sport.
Target: 20 New Adults participating in Sledge Hockey per annum
Approach:
• The implementation of the corporate marketing strategy
• Raising awareness of BSHA nationally with County Sport Partnerships and Community Sports Networks
• Promoting the Sledge Hockey in the education and tourism and leisure sectors nationally
• The development of partnerships with ice rinks, local authority parks, and commercial roller facilities to promote recreational participation.
• Building relationships with other National Governing Bodies, in particular those sharing facilities or who utilize similar coaching methodology
• Working with Project Battle Back to provide injured service people to participate in Sledge Hockey as part of the rehabilitation process.
• Work with the forces Ice Hockey teams to promote Sledge Hockey
• Work with partners such as EFDS, ESAPLD and HE institutions to maximise accessibility to Sledge Hockey for all abilities.
• Increasing the number of Ice and Inline Clubs nationally
Timescale: 2014
Status: GREEN
Reference: XL1
Principal: EXCEL
Description: Team GB to participate in the 2014 Winter Paralympic Games
Target: Team GB to obtain a top 6 finish at 2014 Winter Paralympic Games.
Approach:
• Increase the number of players nationally who classify to participate in IPC competitions
• Implement and maintain a Sledge Hockey specific Strength and Condition programme
• Implement, develop and review domestic competition programme
• Recruit and train a medical practitioner to provide classification and medical advice and support
• Team GB participation at appropriate International Competitions
• Target specific milestones in relation to pre-determined world rankings
• Implement a robust, competitive selection policy
• Implement a comprehensive support/medical programme
Timescale: 2014
Status: GREEN
Reference: ST1
Principal: SUSTAIN
Description: To introduce a competitive domestic Ice and Inline Sledge Hockey leagues
Target: Competitive National Ice and Inline Sledge Hockey leagues comprising of at least four teams and taking place on an annual basis
Approach
• Ensure that viable teams exist by assisting clubs to sustain and grow their membership
• Develop league structure to minimise financial and logistical constraints
• Work with partners to provide suitable venues and resources
• Develop recognised officials
• Promote leagues and maximise publicity
Timescale: 2012
Status: GREEN
Reference: XL2
Principal: EXCEL
Description: Launch a national junior (under 21) programme
Target: For 20% of Team GB senior team to be made of graduates from the junior programme
Approach
• Increase the number of junior players nationally
• Implement, develop and review domestic junior competition programme
• Junior team to participate in one international tournament per year
• Develop and publish a clear pathway
• Identify and target appropriate funding (e.g. TASS, Sports Aid)
• Develop programme to promote Sledge Hockey at schools in partnership with key partners
• Work with key partners to promote Sledge Hockey at events where disabled children participate (e.g. Wheelpower Junior Camps)
Timescale: 2014
Status: GREEN
Reference: GR2
Principal: GROW
Description: Sledge Hockey will increase the number of sledge hockey clubs in the UK
Target: 1 new Ice Sledge Hockey club and 1 new Inline Sledge Hockey club per year
Approach
• Develop partnerships with existing ice and inline hockey clubs to encourage them to form Sledge Hockey teams
• Develop a club start-up support pack providing information and documents on how to start up a new Sledge Hockey club.
• Market Sledge Hockey to Sports partnerships and Sports Development Units
Timescale: 2014
Status: GREEN
Reference: ST2
Principal: SUSTAIN
Description: BSHA will offer a centralised membership scheme to clubs and participants
Target:
• For all participants and clubs to register with the BSHA
Approach
• Ensure that only registered clubs and participants participate in the relevant league
• Provide regular feedback, information and support to registered participants and clubs
• Develop a Team GB selection policy that incorporates participant registration with the BSHA
Timescale: 2014
Status: GREEN
Reference: GR3
Principal: GROW
Description: Develop and introduce an accredited coaching qualification
Target: A Sledge Hockey specific coaching qualification to be available
Approach
• Obtain recognition by Home Country’s Sports Councils
• Work with UK Coaching to develop and introduce a robust coaching programme
• Implement policy requiring all coaches to obtain the recognised BSHA Coaching qualification within a pre-determined timescale
• Project manage and deliver courses to meet demand
Timescale: 2014
Status: GREEN
Reference: GR4
Principal: GROW
Description: Women and Girls development strategy
Target: To increase female participation to 25% of all participants
Approach
• The implementation of the corporate marketing strategy
• Raising awareness of female participation
• Building partnerships with female orientation organisations and groups e.g. Guiding
• Promoting the Sledge Hockey in the education and tourism and leisure sectors nationally
• Talent transfer from sports with a high proportion of female participants
• Work with the female Ice Hockey teams to promote Sledge Hockey
• Increasing the number of Ice and Inline Clubs nationally
Timescale: 2014
Status: GREEN
Reference: GR5
Principal: GROW
Description: BME development strategy
Target: To increase BME participation to 25% of all participants
Approach
• The implementation of the corporate marketing strategy
• Promoting the Sledge Hockey in areas where the community has a high level of BME members
• Increasing the number of Ice and Inline Clubs nationally
• Engage with promoting Sledge Hockey in BME media
Timescale: 2014
Status: GREEN
