03 Dec 2012

A summer of sport we'll never forget

by Hugh Robertson

The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games gave us a summer of world-class sport that we will never forget. It surpassed expectations - my own included - and much of its success can be put down to the fact that these were Games that put the athletes and sport at its heart from the outset. [more...]

27 Nov 2012

A trio of events to be excited about

by Ian Taylor

These past few months have been exceptionally busy. Most recently, among all the activity we have been involved in three very exciting industry events. [more...]

31 Oct 2012

Creating a skilled workforce means safeguarding growth

by Ian Taylor

The number of unemployed 16- to 24-year-olds is now under a million for the first time in a year. This is promising news. Our sector, as a big employer of young people with 30 per cent of the workforce aged 16-24 (against the national average of 13 per cent), has an important role to play. [more...]

08 Oct 2012

Member satisfaction

by Kate Cracknell

The financial value of customer satisfaction has been magnified in the digital age. Gone are the days when - whether satisfied or dissatisfied - a customer would ultimately tell just a handful of friends. Today, internet-based review sites mean customer experiences are read by hundreds, even thousands, of people. And that has a very immediate impact on the bottom line of a business. [more...]

02 Oct 2012

Entering a year of opportunities

by Phillip Villars

It's now six months since the government first set out its streamlined national planning policy and guidance in the form of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Since then, there has been much debate about how this new regime will affect leisure industry and its ability to deliver new development where it is most needed. [more...]

18 Sep 2012

A lasting legacy for disability sport

by Rhona Mennie

Over the summer we have marvelled at the achievements of Olympic and Paralympic athletes. The country has been immersed in a spectacular display of skill, determination, commitment and sheer endeavour. [more...]

13 Sep 2012

Paralympic triumph

by Liz Terry

I've never been prouder to be British than when watching the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Coming off the back of such a successful Olympics, the Paralympics has had a leg up that has propelled it from sideline to centre stage in truly spectacular style. [more...]

10 Sep 2012

The Olympic Effect

by Kate Cracknell

'Our Greatest Team' certainly lived up to its billing at what proved to be a truly remarkable Olympics for Team GB, paving the way - dare we say it - for Britain to become the first ever host nation to witness an uplift in participation off the back of the Games. [more...]

04 Sep 2012

Post-Games benefits and opportunities

by David Kerr

During this Olympic 'aftermath', it is a fitting time to reflect on what an unparalleled and unprecedented success the Games were for the UK and all connected with the Olympic movement. [more...]

07 Aug 2012

SkillsActive's Games event is a success

by Ian Taylor

On 1 August - an evening that Team GB secured its first gold medals of the London 2012 Olympics - more than 100 key players from the sector gathered at a Games celebration hosted by SkillsActive. [more...]

02 Aug 2012

Cool, but also warm

by Liz Terry

The London 2012 Olympic opening ceremony was both the coolest and the warmest ever. I hope I'm not being paritisan in saying it was the most memorable in the history of the Olympics. [more...]

26 Jul 2012

Inspired by London 2012

by Liz Terry

Our London 2012 Olympic Souvenir issue of Sports Management is now out. This entire edition is dedicated to telling the story of how you - our readers, supporters and advertisers - have created this once in a lifetime event, and to celebrating your achievements. [more...]

24 Jul 2012

Best foot forward with Springboard

by Leah De Silva

Do you fancy the thrill of a trek of a lifetime to help others get their lives back on track? Springboard's supporters are preparing to embark on the trip of a lifetime - the challenging Lares trail to Machu Picchu - in order to raise vital funds for the charity's youth programmes. [more...]

10 Jul 2012

On your marks...

by Ian Taylor

Games will see a number of our SkillsActive AASE apprentices - including Rebecca Adlington, Tom Daley and Sarah Stevenson - flying the flag. [more...]

10 Jul 2012

Come to the Games. If you can...

by Philippe Rossiter

As the UK prepares to host the world's greatest sporting event, how accessible are we as an industry? How easy will it be for people to get around the various sites? [more...]

13 Jun 2012

Continuing to build on SkillsActive's recent successes

by Ian Taylor

It gives me great pleasure to write this as the new SkillsActive CEO at what is an exciting time as Olympic fever grips us all! SkillsActive is evolving into a more tenacious and resourceful company, while remaining true to our goal of a better skilled workforce. I sincerely thank my colleagues for their sustained efforts. [more...]