Trampoline club helped by Sport England funds
27/08/2009 A north-east trampoline club is celebrating becoming the largest in the region after it strengthened its coaching team through the Sports Club Benefit Package.
Billingham Trampoline Club now has a team of more than 20 coaches making it the biggest trampoline club coaching squad in the north-east, reports the Hartlepool Mail.
The group's growth is thanks to Tees Valley Sport, whose funding to the club has helped them increase their coaching staff thanks to funding from Sport England over the last 15 months.
Head coach Jo Emmerson told the news provider: "Thanks to the funding provided through the Tees Valley Sport Benefits Package, we have been able to support coaches and show young people that sport can last beyond their school years and lead to a lifelong commitment."
The funding has also helped train officials, umpires and referees to improve the capacity of sports clubs and encourage more people to play sport.
Martin Jenkins, of Tees Valley Sport, said that the volunteer input was really important in the creation of a Tees Valley sporting culture as it helped to encourage more young people to take part in sport, and build healthier lifestyles.
Just last week, the Billingham team were being taught some circus skills on the trampoline in Middlesbrough town centre, reported the Middlesbrough Gazette.
Billingham Trampoline Club now has a team of more than 20 coaches making it the biggest trampoline club coaching squad in the north-east, reports the Hartlepool Mail.
The group's growth is thanks to Tees Valley Sport, whose funding to the club has helped them increase their coaching staff thanks to funding from Sport England over the last 15 months.
Head coach Jo Emmerson told the news provider: "Thanks to the funding provided through the Tees Valley Sport Benefits Package, we have been able to support coaches and show young people that sport can last beyond their school years and lead to a lifelong commitment."
The funding has also helped train officials, umpires and referees to improve the capacity of sports clubs and encourage more people to play sport.
Martin Jenkins, of Tees Valley Sport, said that the volunteer input was really important in the creation of a Tees Valley sporting culture as it helped to encourage more young people to take part in sport, and build healthier lifestyles.
Just last week, the Billingham team were being taught some circus skills on the trampoline in Middlesbrough town centre, reported the Middlesbrough Gazette.
