Barrow Borough Sports Council

Chris Athersmith
Sports Development Officer

Barrow Borough Council

Park Leisure Centre
Greengate Street                                  
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
t: 01229 845927
e: cathersmith@barrowbc.gov.uk

Chris is the Sports Development Officer for the Borough, working with clubs to increase participation and sporting provision.

Chris can help with your  Sports Development Plan and funding opportunities.

Emma Broadbent
Barrow Sports Council Secretary

Cumbria County Council

Community Unit
Nan Tait Centre
Abbey Road
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
t: 01229 407319
e: emma.broadbent@cumbriacc.gov.uk

Emma is the secretary of the Barrow Borough Sports Council.

If you would like to receive her weekly e-mail of 'whats happening' please contact her. 

Derek Brook
Community Development Officer

Cumbria County Council

Community Unit
Nan Tait Centre
Abbey Road
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
t: 01229 407575
e: derek.brook@cumbriacc.gov.uk

Derek helps groups to identify priorities and develop appropriate projects.

Funding assistance and advice is also given to groups and individuals

Lis Stephenson
Sports Equity Officer

Cumbria County Council

Community Unit
Nan Tait Centre
Abbey Road
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
t: 01229 407310
e: lis.stephenson@cumbriacc.gov.uk

Lis assists in improving access to sports and leisure opportunities for people with disabilities and the Black and Minority Ethnic community.

Lis is currently on maternity leave.  Contact Derek Brook about any of Lis's work

Stuart Meredith
Sports Hub Administrator

Furness College

Furness College
Channelside
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
t: 01229 844835
e: stuart.meredith@furness.ac.uk   

Stuart co-ordinates sports training in the Barrow area.  Contact Stuart if you have any sports training/coaching needs.

Tony Callister      

Football Development Officer
       

Lancashire F.A.

t: 07789773122
e: tony.callister@lancashirefa.com

Tony provides support with coaching courses, funding advice and other football development issues. 

Kieran Marshall

Rugby Union Development Officer

Cumbria RFU

t: 07732625835
e: kieran1301@hotmail.com  

Kieran supports the development of rugby union in the Furness area.

Craig Rutherford

Barrow AFC Community Officer

Barrow AFC

Barrow AFC                                                   
Holker Street Stadium
Wilkie Road
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
t: 01229 823061/07816163346
e: craigrutherford@barrowafc.com

Craig provides physical activities and coaching for children and young people, including streetsoccer, soccability and futsal.

For up to date info and chat, Craig has just started a facebook site at Barrow AFC Community Initiative

Dan Myles
Youth Sports Worker

Park Leisure Centre
Greengate Street                                  
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
t: 01229 845929
e: dmyles@barrowbc.gov.uk

Dan's role is to increase participation in sport and active recreation amongst young people outside of school.

Dan is in charge of the Sports Council's free Holiday Sports programme.

John Thomason

Barrow RLFC Strategic Partnerships Manager

Barrow RLFC

Barrow RLFC
Craven Park
Duke Street
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
t:: 01229 830470
m: 07800 833 678
e: john.thomason@barrowrlfc.com

John's role includes fostering a positive relationship with external partners such as the Borough and County Councils, Public Health, Education and the amateur game to help develop rugby league in Furness.

Matt Jefferson

Rugby League Development Officer

Alastair McDougall

Cricket Development Officer

Cumbria Cricket Board

e:amcd.ccb@hotmail.co.uk

 Alastair supports the development of cricket in the Furness area.