The Partnership

Sport Cheshire

The organisation tasked with leading the Partnership , one of 49 County Sports Partnerships operating across England.

Sport England

Invest in many of the organisations that operate in Cheshire & Warrington - including Sport Cheshire and the National Governing Bodies. This is part of their strategy to create a world-leading community sport environment of clubs, coaches, facilities and volunteers.

Cheshire West and Chester

One of our 3 local authorities, providing a range of sports development services to ensure their residents have even opportunity to get active. They also host a wide range of exciting sports events.

Warrington Borough Council

The Council's arts and sports engagement team (ASET) work with a range of partners and groups to develop active, entertaining and creative programmes and opportunities for local people of all ages.

Cheshire East Council

Operate directly a wide range of leisure facilities including swimming pools, sports halls, health and fitness suites and outdoor facilities.

University of Chester

Run a range of sports courses, and also provide facilities, activities and sporting opportunities for all staff, students and guests on both their Chester and Warrington campuses.

MMU Cheshire

Provide fantastic sporting facilities at their Crew campus and have also teamed up with Cheshire East Council to host athletes from the Republic of Vanuatu for their pre Games training camps in the build up to London 2012.

Youth Sport Trust

Currently fund our 8 local School Sports Partnerships as part of their drive to create a world-leading PE and sport system that inspires and engages all young people - whatever their age or ability.

Warrington School Sports Partnership

In Warrington there are two School Sport Partnerships, involving every school in the Authority. These two networks collaborate closely in order to realise a shared vision for School Sport across the town.

England Basketball

Currently fund the work of the Cheshire Basketball Development Officer in order to encourage and enable people to participate in Basketball.

Badminton England

Work with key organisations across Cheshire & Warrington to successfully implement community badminton networks and schemes such as No Strings Badminton in order to increase participation.

England Athletics

Fund the work of the Cheshire Athletics Network in order to increase participation and improve the quality of experience in Athletics and running.

British Equestrian Federation

An umbrella organisation representing the interests of riders, vaulters and carriage drivers across Cheshire & Warrington via 18 independent member bodies.

British Rowing

The Governing body working with Cheshire and Warrington's clubs to ensure increased participation and the development of rowing from the grass roots right up to the Olympic Games.

Hoof Cheshire

Created to inspire the equine industry to develop, innovate and promote riding and other equestrian sports across Cheshire & Warrington.

Champs Public Health Network

Working collaboratively and providing expertise, the organisation aims to improve public health and wellbeing by reducing health inequalities.

NHS Western Cheshire

Work in partnership with organisations such as local councils and the voluntary sector to improve the health and wellbeing of the residents of Western Cheshire.

NHS Warrington

Aims to improve the health and wellbeing of the people living in Warrington by delivering the best possible health care service.

Age UK

Provides a diverse range of Care and Support Services to promote the wellbeing of all older people in Cheshire and to make later life a fulfilling experience.

Voluntary Action Vale Royal

Just one of local volunteers centres where you can go to find out how you can help make a difference - from helping run your local sports club to marshalling at a sports event.

Warrington Wolves

More than just a rugby league club! They provide an extensive range of sport initiatives, programmes and events in the Warrington area.

Cheshire Jets

The Jets are not only one of only twelve professional basketball teams in the UK but have an extensive community outreach sport programme covering all of Cheshire.

Cycling Projects

Bring cycling to disabled people and others with poor health across Cheshire and Warrington.

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Cheshire & Warrington Sports Partnership is a local network of agencies and organisations committed to working together to increase participation in sport and physical activity

Sport in Cheshire

Rowers

We have produced great Olympic and Paralympic athletes Including: Tom James (Rowing), Beth Tweddle (Gymnastics), Shanaze Reade (Cycling, BMX), Adrian Derbyshire (Wheelchair Fencing)

Warrington Wolves

We have top class professional sports clubs including Warrington Wolves (Rugby League) and Cheshire Jets, (British Basketball League)

Ben Foden

Ben Foden the current England Rugby Union Full Back grew up in Malpas and played for Chester RUFC as a boy.

2010 UK Children's Coach of the Year

Gary Kelsall a Handball coach from Cheshire, won the 2010 UK Children's Coach of the Year at the Sports Coach UK awards, and the 2011 Grass Roots Coach of the Year at the MBNA Northern Sports Awards.

2012 Pre-Games Training Camp

MMU Cheshire East (MMUCE) is an approved 2012 Pre-Games Training Camp and will host Vanuatu, one of 15 Pacific Island nations.

Money

Cheshire contains 1,385 sports businesses, which provide 21,180 jobs and generates an annual turnover of £1.7 billion.

Chester Triathlon club

Our community clubs are competing at the highest levels. Chester Triathlon club is the leading club in the North West, Warrington Handball Club has produced England players and Wilmslow Lacrosse club has 10 international players.

2013 Rugby League World Cup

Warrington are bidding to host the 2013 Rugby League World Cup, if you want to back their bid visit the website

Inspired by London 2012

There have been a total of 15 Inspire Mark projects run across Cheshire & Warrington with many more on the way.

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News & Features

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Active Warrington Consultation
Posted on: 19th January 2012
The Active Warrington Strategy is currently out for consultation. The strategy details the ambition of the local area to development a thriving ...
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Community Asset Transfer Workshops - Warrington
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Warrington Borough Council to delivering a series of Community Asset Transfer workshops to aid people's understanding of the process and ...
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Sportivate Funding Applications - January Deadline
Posted on: 11th January 2012
Sportivate is heading into its second year and the funding application process is now open, with the first application round closing on Friday ...
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Expression of Interest - Hosting of Cheshire and Warrington Level 3 School Games
Posted on: 9th January 2012
Sport Cheshire in partnership with the School Games Local Organising Committee (LOC) for Cheshire and Warrington would like to invite Expression ...
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Other websites

Sport Cheshire

Sport Cheshire

Sport Cheshire is an independent body that works proactively with a range of partners to improve the offer for Cheshire & Warrington residents to play more sport and become more physically active.

Embrace the Games

Embrace the Games

The Cheshire & Warrington response to the "golden decade" of sport which includes the build up and legacy of London 2012.

Coaching CW

Coaching CW

Cheshire & Warrington Sports Partnership is fully committed to ensuring new & existing coaches working in the county, whether paid or volunteering, are supported to develop their coaching knowledge and skills in order for them to provide high quality coaching opportunities in their coaching environments.

CWSP Network

CWSP Network

A members only information and discussion forum for the Cheshire & Warrington Sports Partnership.