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Wigan’s excellent Sports Development Unit
is riding on the “Quest” of a wave.
The team, who develop and run a range of activities to encourage young
people to participate in sports and physical activity, are amongst the
best in the business – and that’s official!
The 30 strong team, part of Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust, recently
spent two days being assessed by the UK’s Sport and Leisure industry’s
quality standard award - Quest.
And with a score of 87 per cent they’re officially “excellent”.
Lynsey Randall, Principal Sports Development Manager for Wigan Leisure
and Culture Trust said: “This is a fantastic achievement for the team
and a reflection of the hard work, commitment and enthusiasm shown by
all our team members throughout the year.
“We will now strive to improve on our score to ensure we continue to
deliver the best possible service for the people of Wigan and Leigh.”
Only three teams have ever been awarded an excellent grading following
their first Quest assessment.
While their top score makes them the best in the North West for a first
time assessment and second in the UK.
The accreditation defines industry standards and good practice,
encouraging continuous improvement through strong management plans
focused on good customer service.
The report by Quest assessor Jenny Kempster, who has conducted more than
100 Quest assessments, commended the Robin Park Arena based team’s clear
strategic direction and strong corporate links.
Wigan’s Sports Development Team was described as “dynamic, committed,
friendly and professional - a team you want to be part of ”.
The report goes on to state that the team’s ethos and atmosphere is
“extremely positive” and that they are in an excellent position to
deliver physical opportunities across Wigan.
The team plays an important role in delivering Wigan Leisure and Culture
Trust’s wider vision to ‘Get Wigan Active’. They have an extensive
programme of delivery in schools and throughout the community, support
coaches, volunteers and talented athletes to reach their full potential.
Lynsey added: “This is an exciting time for sport in Wigan in the lead
up to 2012 and the team is proud to be at the heart of ensuring the
young people in Wigan receive the best possible sporting experience."
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NOTES TO EDITORS: For further information on this press release please
contact David Taylor, PR and Media Manager, on 01942 486 937 or at
D.Taylor@wlct.org
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust: Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust is a
charitable trust working on behalf of Wigan Council to manage and
support leisure and cultural facilities, initiatives and events for over
300,000 residents in the Wigan Borough. See
www.wlct.org
Cultural Olympiad: In the run up to the London Olympic Games Wigan
Leisure and Culture Trust will be holding a programme of activities
designed to involve residents of the borough in sport and cultural
activities as the 2012 games approaches.
Getting Wigan Active: Getting Wigan Active is Wigan Leisure and Culture
Trust’s vision to help people across the Wigan Borough to become more
physically, mentally and creatively active. It also aims to increase
community activity and to encourage good citizenship.
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