Written question asked by Baroness Hoey (Labour) on Monday, 3 July 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 July 2006. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Monday, 10 July 2006 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Youth School Games
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what consideration was given to involving the (a) British Paralympic Association, (b) British Olympic Association and (c) national governing bodies for (i) athletics, (ii) table tennis, (iii) swimming, (iv) gymnastics and (v) fencing in the running of the 2006 Youth School Games.
- Answer
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The Youth Sport Trust has held discussions with the British Olympic Foundation, the charitable arm of the British Olympic Association and the British Paralympic Association to integrate and embed the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games’ ideals and values into the UK School Games (UKSG).The National Governing Bodies (Swimming, Fencing, Athletics, Table Tennis and Gymnastics) have all been involved in the arrangements for the Games from the outset. They are responsible for the competition format, team selection and technical requirements of their sport in this event, as well as assuming responsibility for the developmental work around the National Competition Framework and engaging the National School Sport Associations in that process.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 82804; 448 c1474W
- Session
- 2005-06
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- Subjects
- Schools Sports
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