Sports in the South East: An overview

Sport can enrich people's quality of life, raise self-esteem and confidence levels and provide enjoyment to individuals. 

Sport also has an important role to play in building stronger, safer communities, strengthening the economy and developing the skills of local people, meeting the needs of children and improving everyone's health.

The document Mission Possible - launched in 2004 - lists the challenges for sport in the South East and the strategic direction for the partner organisations who are responsible for delivering sport.  The key goals for those working in sports development in the region are:

  • Increasing participation in sport and active recreation
  • Improving levels of performance
  • Widening access
  • Improving health and well-being
  • Creating stronger and safer communities
  • Improving education
  • Benefiting the economy

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