NWOA Development Grants

We take a broad definition of "Development"

Examples of what it is:

• Anything designed to attract new people to the sport and retain existing people
• Anything that makes staging events and activities easier, more efficient and less hassle
• Anything that develops the skills people need to take part in, plan & organise events, or coach people of all ages
• Anything designed to foster a feeling of being part of a thriving sport/club
• Investment in new technology

Examples of what it is not:

• Replacement of existing (standard) equipment, for example kites, SI boxes
• Regular updates to maps
• Subsidising runs for current people unless there is a development aspect to the event/activity, for example:
  • £3 off for all entering a gallopen does not count
  • £3 off for someone helping stage an event targeting new families does count

NWOA also gives 50% towards the cost of courses such as the following. Where these courses are organised and hosted by the club, then the club should apply for the funding and reduce the participant contributions accordingly (or cover the other 50% themselves and make the course free for individual). Where the courses are organised externally, then individuals attending can apply to cover 50% of their fees.

• First aid course
• Coaching course
• Planners course
• Controllers course
• Event Safety Workshop