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There are several reasons why What types of activities can be UK Sport works with National Governing an NGB may want to engage supported by the IPP? in this type of activity: Bodies (NGBs) to ensure they play — Scoping out the sporting landscape in target country, identifying critical an influential and supportive role in Enhance the NGB’s reputation — gaps and areas of mutual interest within its International Federation (IF) . and collaboration international sport by demonstrating its commitment to ‘give back’ and contribute to the growth of the sport worldwide — Coordinating the NGB, partner body and the IF to identify and The International Partnerships Programme — In partnership with the IF and/or (IPP) extends the support we provide to Continental Federation (CF), develop the target appropriate coach education sport in key regions/continents to help programme delivery, resource NGBs through their International Relations achieve greater universality and support allocation, and/or system building its long-term position on the Olympic/ in-country Investment Strategies by helping them Paralympic programme build closer strategic relations with targeted — Enhance its position within the IF — Introducing, utilising and adapting by building partnerships with targeted resources and training of UK national federations around the world member federations through projects NGBs and IFs in the context of the that address issues affecting the overseas Federation through collaborative partnerships. development of the sport in-country and globally — Facilitating international exchanges — Strengthen a NGB’s bid to host between the UK and partner UK Sport has long-standing experience a Major Sporting Event in the UK countries offering opportunities of engaging in sport projects, exchanges by committing to help develop the for leadership or professional sport in countries overseas development and relationships with national sport — Increase learning and develop the capacity of the NGB through — Introducing international safeguards agencies, governments and relevant international exchanges for children and young people in bodies worldwide. NGBs can therefore sport, as well as wider governance issues in the sport access specialist support from UK Sport — Assisting with the kit and equipment in designing and delivering bespoke collection (new and second hand) initiatives that will help them enhance their as part of a wider programme to relationships with national, continental and support programme implementation international federations, whilst contributing to the development of their sport globally. IPP | International Partnerships Programme

International Disability Leadership and Excellence in Athletics Gymnastics Development Programme: LEAP 2017

The UK’s successful bid to host the This project was a key part of IAAF World Athletics Championships the bid to host the IAAF World 2017 incorporated a bespoke Championships London 2017 and legacy programme (Leadership and will ensure that people are inspired Excellence in Athletics Programme: “ to help the sport of athletics to LEAP 2017), developed by UK Sport grow across the world. LEAP in partnership with UK Athletics ensures that athletics will develop (UKA) and endorsed by the IAAF’s as a direct result of the IAAF World ‘Athletics for a Better World’ initiative. Championships London 2017 and I’m excited about seeing The programme commenced in May the impact it can have. 2014 and aims to work with ten countries worldwide to inspire children Ed Warner to choose athletics as their sport. A key Chair, UK Athletics focus is the long-term impact of the programme as LEAP trains Athletics Federation staff, school teachers and young leaders, to ensure that capacity is built within the participating countries to enable athletics activities to continue In June 2014, in partnership with UK Sport long after LEAP has finished. and in consultation with the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), British Gymnastics (BG) led the hosting and delivery of a Symposium on Disability Gymnastics which was attended by 10 countries. The following February, BG undertook an education training programme with the South African Gymnastics Federation (SAGF) benefitting 209 coaches, teachers and tutors.

The enhanced capacity of the SAGF has resulted in the development of a comprehensive disability gymnastics programme in South Africa. As a result of this project, FIG has made several commitments to the future of Disability Gymnastics on a global scale. In the meantime, BG’s support has enhanced its reputation amongst other national federations and further strengthened the relationship between BG and FIG. IPP | International Partnerships Programme

Making Boccia Accessible (MBA) Targeted Assistance Programme (TAP) West Africa

As a result of the relationship between BISFed has sourced over 400 sets of boccia England Hockey’s bid to host the Women’s The lack of playing equipment within the GB Boccia and the Boccia International balls and will distribute them free to 20 World Cup in 2018 incorporated a region has been a significant challenge to Sports Federation (BISFed), the ‘Making countries around the world, with the aim of development strand to support the FIH’s the growth of the sport and a co-ordinated Boccia Accessible’ project, supported introducing boccia to 10,000 new players. work in raising the status and popularity kit collection by England Hockey, has by the IPC’s AGITOS Foundation and UK With UK Sport’s support, BISFed will identify of the sport within Africa. With assistance been an integral part of the programme. Sport, was initiated in 2013. The project and train ‘Boccia Ambassadors,’ from NPCs, from UK Sport, the project partners have Alongside this is the ambition to increase aims to promote boccia in parts of the schools and community groups in each developed a programme that seeks to the opportunities for regional competitions world where the game is underdeveloped country, who will train other ‘Ambassadors’ strengthen the Ghana women’s national team within West Africa and with the support of or not played at all, helping to ensure to teach disabled young people to play through player and workforce development the project partners to facilitate the delivery greater universality of the sport and its boccia. BISFed launched the project both within Ghana and West Africa. of events to an FIH approved standard. future in the Paralympic programme. in Johannesburg in March 2015, when Boccia Ambassadors from seven African countries attended a training workshop. The UK is committed to playing its role as a strong and supportive member of the international sporting community through wonderful initiatives like “Hockey TAP. Providing this kind of international development opportunity is now a key consideration for UK Sport when bidding for major sporting events and I am particularly pleased one of the key beneficiaries of this programme will be women’s hockey in Ghana.

Liz Nicholl CEO, UK Sport IPP | International Partnerships Programme

Did you know?

The following NGBs and IFs have already benefited from this programme;

– British Wheelchair Basketball – British Rowing – British Triathlon – British Cycling – British Swimming – Volleyball England – Rugby Football Union – British Gymnastics – UK Athletics – International Netball Federation – Rugby League European Federation – England Hockey – GB Boccia – Boccia International Sports Federation

For more information about the IPP contact:

Clare Barrell - International Development Adviser [email protected]

Catherine Sweet - International Development Adviser [email protected] www.uksport.gov.uk/our-work/international-relations