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Regional Sports Funding & Administration. “Working Together”. Matt Newman CEO Welsh Athletics Dec 2008. Athletics Funding in the UK – a federal structure. Working Together – Guiding Principles. Accept the dual nature of Welsh Athletics
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Regional Sports Funding & Administration “Working Together” Matt Newman CEO Welsh Athletics Dec 2008
Working Together – Guiding Principles • Accept the dual nature of Welsh Athletics • One of twelve UK Regions within UK Athletics (London 2012) • One of four home country nations (Delhi 2010) • Manage the expectations of stakeholders • Recognise that a healthy relationship is good for Wales • A UK High Performance Athletics Centre in Cardiff • Improves the chances of progression for Welsh athletes • Recognise that a strong UKA is good for Welsh Athletics • Commercial income through UK sponsorship rights • Define the respective roles & be clear in your purpose
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