2023 JERSEY SPORT
Annual Report
Foreword from our Interim Chair, Steve Law
I take great pleasure in presenting this Annual Report as Interim Chair of Jersey Sport. Firstly, I would like to give thanks to Phil Austin MBE for all his hard work and of course time spent leading the organisation for the last six years with an additional 18 months prior to that on the shadow board. Throughout the remainder of 2023 it was my main priority and that of the Board to continue the work that Phil championed and ensure Jersey Sport remained true to its mission “To inspire, lead and enable positive wellbeing for all through lifelong engagement in Sport and Physical Activity.”
Secondly, at the end of 2023 we received the resignation of Catriona McAllister, CEO, I would like to express my gratitude to her for leading the organisation since 2017 and wish her well in her future endeavours.
Thirdly, through our Board succession planning we said a massive thanks and farewell to Ed Daubeney who again has been on the Board since its inception and welcomed four new Board members in Alex Mollin, Jamie Pestana, Kristie Potts and John Small who we know will all make valuable contributions throughout their Board membership!
2023 was a busy year for all at Jersey Sport, our engagement with sports organisations once again grew, not only through the number of organisations making contact but the range of topics sought from governance, sustainability queries to consultation work.
The Children and Schools area continued to support both primary and secondary schools through 2023. The Haute Vallee inclusion project funded by the Roar into Sport campaign was a huge success with at least two other schools wanting to trial the provision however funding still continues to remain an issue, and this will be a focus moving into 2024.
The latter part of 2023 saw disruptions to our school provision through strike action, facility issues and the storm, this meant some of the schools had less contact time, impacting their swimming in particular. However, the schools team worked tirelessly to ensure that the disruptions were kept to a minimum.
Our Walk, Cycle and Run programmes delivered by volunteers have continued to take place across the Island. I would like to express our sincere gratitude to all our volunteers as these important activities would not be able to continue without them.
In November, we welcomed the Government of Jersey’s long awaited Sport Review. The Board and all at Jersey Sport are looking forward to continuing our positive relationship with Government and the work needed to support the sporting community.
This year’s Annual Report will show many more highlights than the ones that I have already mentioned above, and I feel very proud to present the 2023 Annual Report.
Lastly, I would like to share my appreciation of all those involved at Jersey Sport who continue to inspire islanders to participate in physical activity and play sport to the extent of their ability and desire.
Steve Law
Interim Chair, Jersey Sport
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