Northamptonshire Sport is a partnership is based around the county of Northamptonshire and includes: schools, sports clubs, local National Governing Bodies, Disability groups, Youth Service, the Police, the Health Authority, Sport England, Universities & Colleges, and all Local Authorities.
As a result of this partnership the Northamptonshire Sport website has been developed offering a wide range of information:
- Active Sports
- Coaching Information and Resources
- Guidance for sports clubs / organisations
- Northamptonshire Federation of Disability Sport (NFDS)
- Northamptonshire Sport Club Directory
- Sports Facilities in Northamptonshire
Active Sports
A nationwide programme funded by Sport England lottery fund. Northamptonshire Sport co-ordinate Active Sports across our county. Over the next 3 years there will be a variety of courses running across 9 different sports catering for both boys and girls in different age groups.
Coaching Information and Resources
General tips, resources, information, vacancies and links that may be of use to coaches in their particular sport.
Guidance for sports clubs / organisations
There are many sports clubs / organisations surviving by the skin of their teeth, with a handful of volunteers undertaking the majority of the work. Sporting Volunteers (Northampton Pilot) aims to bring these organisations together to ensure consistency in approach and to increase the number of volunteers entering the sports arena.
Northamptonshire Federation of Disability Sport (NFDS)
Brings together people with disabilities and voluntary organisations to overcome barriers to participation in sport across the county.
Northamptonshire Sport Club Directory
Information on sports clubs within the county and the opportunities they offer. Register your club onto the directory and receive the following benefits:
- FREE promotion
- Potential to attract new members / volunteers
- Receive FREE postal and e-mail updates and information on club development opportunities
Sports Facilities in Northamptonshire
Looking to find a local football pitch, athletics track or basketball court, why not try the Sport England Facility finder. The Sports Gateway provides a searchable database of over 6,000 sporting contacts and 4,000 sports facilities, sports club web links, forthcoming major events at home and abroad, sport-related educational courses, sports conferences & exhibitions, as well as quick web links to popular sporting websites.
For more information visit the Northamptonshire Sport website (see related links below) or use the contact details on the right hand side.