Barrow Borough Sports Council

Barrow Borough Sports Council have been fortunate enough to access annual funding from Cumbria County Council and Barrow Borough Council.

This money is used to assist sports groups and individuals from Barrow Borough to:

• Increase levels of participation, especially amongst young people
• Increase and improve the use of sports facilities
• Increase opportunities for all, regardless of age, sex, ability, disability, or ethnic origin.
• Increase opportunities to improve skills and performance

The Barrow Borough Sports Council meets approximately every six weeks. These dates can be found on the About Us page. The Sports Council would appreciate applicants to submit their applications at least one week before the appropriate meeting.

Please click here for more information about applying for funding

 

Barrow Borough Sports Council awarded Gemma Marwood a £350 grant to go towards the total cost of her trip to Estonia to represent England in the Senior European Karate Championships. 

 

PC Paul McMillian accepts a cheque for £350 from Barrow Borough Sports Council's Glyn Roberts. Paul is to play in the Police Rugby League World Cup Tour in Australia at the end of October for three weeks.

Duddon Canue Club, were awarded a grant from Barrow Borough Sports Council to help towards the costs of establishing premises at the docks.

Do you want to Get Qualified?

If you're over 16, working or volunteering in sport or outdoor pursuits in Cumbria or Lancashire, you may qualify for up to £250 towards fees for coaching qualifications.

You will be required to deliver a minimum of 15 hours volunteering in return for this support.

Full details are available at www.cumbria.ac.uk/getqualified or click here