The MOD (Mass participation, Opportunity and access, Development and growth), Programme
This project's parent organization is Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport
It operates in South Africa
It uses Multiple sports
Entered the Sport for Education Award
More about The MOD (Mass participation, Opportunity and access, Development and growth), Programme
The MOD Programme has expanded significantly since being introduced in 2010 and there are a total of 181 MOD Centres across the province, with over 600 staff running the programme. The programme was first conceived in April 2010 and introduced in disadvantaged communities, using community centres to provide sporting opportunities. However, the numbers were reasonably low and did not reflect the desire of communities to engage in sport. DCAS realized there were structural limitations to working in community centres and so moved the MOD Programme in August 2010 to willing schools.
Soon attendance had doubled, allowing learners to exercise their ‘right to play’ through the mainstream education system. MOD Centres were established first at primary schools with a target of 2 primary schools per circuit within each district. This formed part of the School Sport Mass Participation Programme (SSMPP). Following the establishment in primary schools, a neighbouring high school was identified in each circuit as part of the Siyadlala Community Mass Participation Programme (SCMPP).
Learners could thus continue with the programme into their secondary schooling. Together, the primary and high schools aligned with a relevant club(s) in the community or kick started the process of club creation with the federations.