Antigua & Barbuda by Rachel Tidy https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda Benefits and disadvantages of being a small island en-us 2019-02-04 10:48:40 UTC 2019-02-05 16:22:32 UTC hello@padlet.com How does the climate affect sport & PE? racheltidy92 https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327227834 2019-02-04 10:54:16 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327227834 What additional support could the government provide to increase sports participation? racheltidy92 https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327228346 2019-02-04 10:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327228346 Enhancing facilities https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327834079 Funding is low 
Poor access to clean water and toilets
Little funding for facility development  ]]> 2019-02-05 15:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327834079 https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327834373 With a lack of clean and running water, it would be unsafe for participants to engage in sporting activities, as it would be a serious health risk.]]> 2019-02-05 15:41:20 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327834373 Due to the hot climate, dehydration and fatigue will occur much sooner than in colder/cooler countries. This acts as a disadvantage as multiple water breaks and stoppages may be needed to ensure athlete's aren't under any health risks. https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327834838
Shaded but not indoor facilities, as indoor will be too hot and may cause difficulty when participating in sport. Whereas shaded pitches will ensure the athlete's are protected from the blazing heat.

Frequent water breaks will also allow the athlete's the chance to remain hydrated.]]> 2019-02-05 15:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327834838 Tropical climate leads to unpredictable weather. Alternating between heat and tropical storms. https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327835038 Along with natural disasters putting further demands upon the countries economy, leading to sport becoming less of a priority.]]> 2019-02-05 15:42:18 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327835038 https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327835393 Lack of rain results in the need for irrigation which would require additional funding for playing fields ]]> 2019-02-05 15:42:48 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327835393 racheltidy92 https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327835761 shorter school day 

]]> 2019-02-05 15:43:24 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327835761 racheltidy92 https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327836766 prime time / summer is too hot. ]]> 2019-02-05 15:44:57 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327836766 How could the government promote participation in sport? https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327837186 Beginning with a focus in school, that participation and a younger age perpetuates into adulthood]]> 2019-02-05 15:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327837186 racheltidy92 https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327838162 lack of funding for shelter and good facilities. ]]> 2019-02-05 15:46:49 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327838162 https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327838173 The implementation of schemes that encourage physical activity in and out of schools. Enforcing the substantial benefits that come with sport.]]> 2019-02-05 15:46:49 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327838173 Government funding to improve facilities for both schools and the wider population to increase participation and potentially develop elite athletes. https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327838206 2019-02-05 15:46:54 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327838206 racheltidy92 https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327838609 invite outside investment in the country to build sports facilities ]]> 2019-02-05 15:47:32 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327838609 budget allocation https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327839370 To make suitable changes in order to promote sporting opportunities to elite sport ]]> 2019-02-05 15:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327839370 Due to the poor allocation of governmental funding, the sporting teams are often neglected and suffer big losses regarding opportunities and sporting resources when both increasing participation and elite level sport is concerned. https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327839528 2019-02-05 15:48:51 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327839528 Participation levels are a cyclical concern https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327839643 Young people are the future decision makers, so changing their attitudes towards sport in a positive manner would help change the focus in years to come. ]]> 2019-02-05 15:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327839643 racheltidy92 https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327840325 invest in floodlights for night time physical activities ]]> 2019-02-05 15:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327840325 https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327843530 Tourists coming in bring money to local areas, through trade. However, this is very rarely reinvested into sport.]]> 2019-02-05 15:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327843530 Tourism https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327843788 The government should focus on sports that tourists focus on, due to the availability of such locations and facilities.

The government could advertise to foreign sports coaches for sporting courses e.g 4-6 week coaching sessions for local children ran by foreign coaches. Incentive with holiday periods alongside coaching sessions.]]> 2019-02-05 15:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327843788 racheltidy92 https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327844041 the effects of tourism on sports participation]]> 2019-02-05 15:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327844041 How does tourism affect participation? https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327844133 Brining in more tourism into the country would potentially open up funds for more sport participation. ]]> 2019-02-05 15:55:37 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327844133 Tourism will bring additional revenue to the country which can therefore go towards investing in schemes/strategies to increase participation levels amongst children. https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327844143 2019-02-05 15:55:39 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327844143 racheltidy92 https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327844474 money generated from tourism participating in sport could be used to build participation levels for the locals. ]]> 2019-02-05 15:56:04 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327844474 the government could put more funding into sports to provide more oppurtunities fo grass root sports. https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327856262 2019-02-05 16:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327856262 Money racheltidy92 https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327856280 due to the lack of funds, if the government built sports halls with air conditioning more people would be more inclined to get involved as they would have shelter and be in a more comfortable environment to play sport in.]]> 2019-02-05 16:12:37 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327856280 https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327856578 Building indoor sports facilities with air conditioning, as air conditioning isn't common. Also, funding clean running water and access to toilets to make participation more appealing. Also, cut grass and mark boundaries instead of relying completely on volunteers to do this. In addition, make facilities safer - for example safer surfaces. ]]> 2019-02-05 16:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327856578 https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327856585 Every gets too hot and so cant play sport. Tropical climate. They cant play cricket becuase of the climate all year round. ]]> 2019-02-05 16:13:10 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327856585 provide better facilities to allow sports to be played in doors e.g. air conditions sports halls. therefore the hot climate wouldn't be a obstacle for participation rates. https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327857577 2019-02-05 16:14:37 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327857577 racheltidy92 https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327858328 Upgrade sports facilities to a safe level and investing in accessible water pumps, toilets and showers people would be more inclined to participate ]]> 2019-02-05 16:15:38 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327858328 https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327858336 Because of the low government funding, they are very limited to resources and sports that they do. It is harder for them to do wider ranges of sports because they can't build ice rinks or sports centres so are therefore very limited. 

]]> 2019-02-05 16:15:39 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327858336 https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327858415 England playing cricket there now ]]> 2019-02-05 16:15:47 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327858415 https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327858907 small country might make it easier to identify talented players ]]> 2019-02-05 16:16:34 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327858907 increase of money and income from tourism to help fund sports equipment, products and increase opportunities. https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327859888 2019-02-05 16:17:56 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327859888 https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327860323 The increase in tourism levels, will increase economy and they could spend this money on safer, more hygienic facilities. This should increase sports participation levels. ]]> 2019-02-05 16:18:35 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327860323 the effects of tourism will improve thee country economy as tourism will bring in money where they are able to use this within sports at a low level as well as schools. https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327860659 2019-02-05 16:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327860659 Tourism could act as a hinderance in this situation as the oney they receive from tourism, https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327861867 2019-02-05 16:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/racheltidy92/Antigua_Barbuda/wish/327861867