What does the BWA have to change in response to the reduction in funding?
The BWA has to downsize its plans for the next quadrennial (2009-2013). For the World Class Performance Programme sponsored by UK Sport, the main effects are fewer funded athletes, fewer support staff and a reduced sports medicine programme. Examples include appointment of one coach not two and having a part-time, voluntary, Performance Director rather than a full-time paid post. For the grass roots programme sponsored by Sport England, the desired level of Development Officer support is much reduced and activities will have to be largely focused on Sport England’s main goal of an increase in the number of 16yrs-and-over people doing more sport.
