School and Community Sport

• Continue to develop Active Schools and improve pathways between schools and community sport.
• Build and support the capacity of Scotland’s network of sports clubs and support other community organisations to deliver quality sporting opportunities for everyone in our communities.

Priority outcomes sought for Scottish sport

• More children participating in sport.
• More people participating in sport through sports clubs and community organisations.

sportscotland priority outcomes for 2009 to 2011

• A strong, sustainable and supported network of well-trained, qualified Active Schools staff and volunteers in place.
• Increased percentage of children progressing from school-based programmes to community clubs.
• Increased proportion of hard-to-reach groups benefiting from Active Schools (including girls, disabled and inactive children).
• Increased capacity in clubs and community sports organisations as a result of our investment and support.

sportscotland activities for 2009 to 2011

• Provide strategic support and advocacy for the development of school and community sport at local, regional and national levels.
• Invest in local authority Active Schools partnership agreements and annual action plans linked to local sport plans. Provide appropriate training and support to the Active Schools Network to deliver priority outcomes.
• Develop relationships with partners to maximise the impact of investment and support in clubs and community sport organisations and highlight good practice.
• Support the development of the Scottish Government’s legacy proposals for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in order to develop local community sports hubs.
• Provide direct investment and support to community clubs including Awards for All, Sportsmatch and the Help for Clubs website.