NEW DEVELOPMENT PLAN UNVEILED - posted 5 December 2009
British Cycling's Cycle Speedway Commission has unveiled its plans for the sport's future.
Following on from the achievements of its previous development plans, Project 2000 and Project 2010, the Commission has launched Project 2015, primarily designed to increase participation at all levels of the sport.
Plans are at an early stage but a full Project Initiation Document is being worked on with a view to launching the project early in 2010. It is expected that Project 2015 will see a cycle speedway programme for schools, inclusion of cycle speedway in the UK Corporate Games and UK Schools Games, develop opportunities to introduce the sport to Scout and Guide groups, stage a Festival of Cycle Speedway in 2012 to coincide with the Olympics, explore other promotional opportunities such as including the sport in cycle shows, Pro Tour events, Cardiff Speedway Grand Prix and so on.
Each of the four geographical regions will be expected to play a pro-active part by developing one new local league and two new clubs over the next five years. There will be more emphasis on coaching including setting up an annual coaches conference, club development and funding, including attracting sponsorship for major events.
Architect behind the ambitious programme, Tim Metcalfe, plans to hold a launch meeting early in the New Year and is looking to British Cycling for support in chairing the meeting and appointing a project manager to communicate progress and flag up any issues with British Cycling's Board of Directors.
We hope to bring you more news of Project 2015 as this exciting initiative develops. We also plan a review of Project 2010, its successes and disappointments.
