Zambia IDEALS Project
The Department of Sports Development & Recreation is an active participant in a Sports Leadership Project which takes place in Zambia each year.
Students who are selected to participate work in a sports development and coaching capacity in the heart of local communities in the Zambian capital of Lusaka.
International Development Through Excellence and Leadership in Sport or IDEALS is a UK Sport initiative which aims to establish a high quality, progressive and co-ordinated sports leadership development exchange programme for young people aged 20-35 between the UK and partner countries.
In 2011 the Wallace Group (Universities of Bath, Durham, Loughborough, Nothumbria, St Andrews, Stirling and UWIC) sent over 30 students and six staff members on professionals placements working with two Non Government Organisations based in Lusaka, Zambia, Sport in Action and Edusport as part of the IDEALS programme.
Thanks to Jess Garland Head of Netball at Team Bath who donated kit to the Fountain of Hope netball club at Zambia.
IDEALS volunteers for 2012 are
- Emily Nicholls, final year BA Coach Education & Sports Development
- Tom Browne, final year BA Coach Education & Sports Development
- Steph Gubas, final year BSc Biology
- Ibrahim Abouelfadl, 2nd year Foundation Degree Sports Coaching
- Megan Kelland, Final year BA Creative Writing, Bath Spa University
Zambia IDEALS latest updates
Zambia IDEALS Project update 4 [PDF]
2011 IDEALS student survey [PDF]
Overseas sport and development volunteer programme develops ideal graduates (story featured on the UK Sport website)
Zambia IDEALS Project update 2 – November 2011 [PDF]
Jordan Kenny reports on Zambia IDEALS 2011 experience [PDF]
Apply now
We are currently looking for student volunteers to lead on next years project. If you are interested in participating in 2012-2013 please contact Sarah or complete the application form below.
Zambia IDEALS Project application form 2012
Zambia Contact
Sarah McMillan, S.Mcmillan@bath.ac.uk
Go Sisters World Series
Go Sisters World Series [PDF]
Friend of EduSport are looking for 25 ambassadors to deliver the English leg of the Go Sisters World Series to advocate for equality and more girls in sport at the same time as sports leaders from countries around the world.
The Go Sisters World Series has two objectives, firstly to increase physical activity of girls and to raise funds and awareness for equality in some of the world’s poorest communities.
Deadline for summer 2012 now closed, applicants interested for 2013 are encouraged to register their interest or apply early.
Go Sisters World Series Contact
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