Epsom & Ewell Sports and Leisure Council is a voluntary group made up of people who are actively involved in sports clubs and organisations within the Borough.
Objectives
- To promote and pursue excellence in sports and leisure facilities and sports and leisure provision in Epsom & Ewell
- To support individuals and groups to pursue higher standards in sport and leisure.
What do we do?
We hold regular meetings and discuss current activities, projects and ideas. We are regularly consulted as a ‘sounding board’ by the Council on future plans and projects. We provide grants to both individuals and clubs in order to help them achieve their sporting and leisure goals. Additionally, we offer advice on further funding opportunities and lobby the Council and other appropriate organisations on behalf of sports and leisure groups to drive forward issues and concerns.
Epsom & Ewell Sports and Leisure Council also organise the Epsom & Ewell Sports Awards. With London 2012 just around the corner, the sports awards will create a local legacy to reward and recognise the Epsom & Ewell sporting community, from talent athletes, hard-working coaches to committed volunteers and pro-active sports clubs. For more information please visit the Sports Awards webpage.
How can you get involved
You can represent your sport or leisure activity on the Sports and Leisure Council. If you are interested in being involved please contact the Chairman, Cliff Stevens, on 020 8394 2502 or email: cliff@thestevenssurrey.plus.com
Grants
Grants of up to £500 for clubs and £300 for individuals are available for:
- Individuals seeking to compete or train at a higher level in their chosen sport
- Clubs, towards the purchase of additional equipment
- Sponsorship towards the cost of competing
- Support equipment purchase and training enhancement
- Clubs, towards delivering leisure related activities with a focus on young people.
Recently awarded grants include:
- £90 for an individual to attend a gymnastics coaching award, which will allow the individual to assist in coaching at her local gymnastics club
- £300 sponsorship towards the cost for an individual to attend the World Biathlon Championships
- £150 for a karate club to acquire new mats
- £300 for a rugby club towards the costs of a junior rugby festival.
Application Forms
The application forms can be downloaded from the links below. Please read the Grant Criteria information below. For further enquiries contact the Chairman on 020 8394 2502
Other Funding Opportunities
Committee Members
The Sports Council's Executive Committee are:
- Cliff Stevens, Chairman (cricket)
- Dave Goldsmith, Treasurer (football)
- Ted Maxey, Member (gymnastics)
- Tony Marie, Member (martial arts and CRB clearance)
- Tony Macintosh, Member (football)
- Peter Beddoe (football)
- Community Sports Development Officer for EEBC
- Robin Hitchens, Minutes Secretary.