Who Can Help

Name

Organisation

Contact Details

What They Do

 

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@cumbria.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
Area Engagement Officer

Cumbria County Council

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

Derek helps groups to identify priorities and develop appropriate projects.

Funding assistance and advice is also given to groups and individuals

Michelle McAveeney              Sports Equity Bookings Officer

Cumbria County Council

Community Unit
Nan Tait Centre
Abbey Road
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
t: 01229 407312
e:michelle.mcaveeney@cumbria.gov.uk

Michelle deals with holiday bookings for Children with Disabilities and the Parent & Carers Support Group.  Please contact Michelle if you would like adding to the mailing list.

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

 

Barrow Borough Council

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.

 

Al Goodings
Community Rugby League Coach for Barrow and South Lakes

RFL/Barrow Raiders

Barrow RLFC
Craven Park
Duke Street
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
m: 07794914938
e: alan@barrowrlfc.com

Al's role is to engage and increase male and female participation of Rugby League at all ages and levels of skill, talent and involvement

Matt Jefferson

Rugby League Development Officer

RFL League For All Development Officer
Rugby Football League
Furness Academy, South site,
Barrow-In-Furness,
Cumbria, LA13 9AY
t: 01229 894661 - 316
m: 07775022799
e: Matt.Jefferson@rfl.uk.com
Matt's role is to increase Player Participation; increase Volunteer Participation; increase Club Mark Accredited Clubs and increase the Safety of Rugby League environments.

Alastair McDougall

Cricket Development Officer

Cumbria Cricket Board

t: 07714035613
e: amcd.ccb@hotmail.co.uk

 

Alastair supports the development of cricket in the Furness area.