General Sports Development enquiries.
Address: Sports Development, Eastbourne Sports Complex, Bourne Avenue, Darlington, DL1 1LJ
Telephone: 01325 254370 Fax: 01325 245575 E-mail: SDT@darlington.gov.uk
EMMA REAH
Sport & Physical Activity Development Manager
E-mail: emma.reah@darlington.gov.uk
"My role is to manage the planning & implementation of all the Sports Development services. My work is strategic in nature ensuring that the Sports Development service links to other council departments & works in partnership with the local community & sporting organisations"
PAUL FOREMAN
Sport & Physical Activity Development Officer
E-mail: paul.foreman@darlington.gov.uk
"I am responsible for planning events & festivals in Darlington & to ensure they are delivered to a high standard. I also work closely with the Partnership Development Manager & other key partners to develop Sport & Physical Activity in Darlington".
REBECCA MORGAN
Physical Activity Development Officer
E-mail: rebecca.morgan@darlington.gov.uk
"My role is to increase participation in physical activity throughout Darlington. As well as highlighting the health and social benefits of being more physically active, my role is to work with partners such as Change4Life, the PCT, charities and private organisations, to develop and promote opportunities for everyone to find something they doing - from sport and aerobic sessions to walking and dancing - so that more people can be more active, more often".
GARY ADEY
Club & Equity Development Officer
E-mail: gary.adey@darlington.gov.uk
"I support local sport & physical activity groups in & around Darlington. This includes assisting clubs with accreditation, developing coaches & volunteers & generally looking to increase membership at the club. I am also responsible for increasing participation levels of those who traditionally find it difficult to access sport & physical activity."
TOM HUGHES
Physical Activity Officer
E-mail: thomas.hughes@darlington.gov.uk
"I am responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of the Family Initiative Supporting Childrens Health (FISCH) programme, delivery physical activity and theory-based sessions around healthy lifestyles within schools across Darlington. These sessions are part of assisting children attend the recommended government guidelines for 30 minutes of exercise five times a week.
RACHAEL PRINGLE
Outdoor Activities Co-ordinator
E-mail: rachael.pringle@darlington.gov.uk
"I am responsible for increasing participation on the climbing boulder at Eastbourne Sports Complex & the 4X bike track at West Park. I am also involved in increasing participation in local walking opportunities & developing the outdoor element of Darlington One Life".
KATIE BALL
Get Everyone Motivated (GEM) Co-ordinator
E-mail: katie.ball@darlington.gov.uk
"GEM is a low-level exercise class and i am responsible for the planning and delivery of the project across Darlington. I work with various partners and the community to develop new classes, increase participation at current classes as well as increasing the number of GEM leaders and much more".
CHRIS PARKINSON
Zone Active Co-ordinator
E-mail: chris.parkinson@darlington.gov.uk
"My role is to increase the number of people participating in sport & physical activity within Darlington, through a framework of effective partnership working, multi activity environments & a wide range of new participation opportunities. I am currently developing projects such as Sports Ability, Easy Line Junior Gym, Street Soccer & the GEM programme".