Resources by year

Making an impact - Annual review 2006|2007

This Annual Review marks the end of a four year corporate plan. The Annual Review highlights success stories from the year, in Active Schools, Club Development, Coaching, Volunteering, Player Improvement, Organisational Development, Medal Success, Facilities, National Centres, Equity and the Environment.

Equalities legislation - Guidance for governing bodies of sport

This guide contains a clear and simple explanation of the legal duties and requirements for Governing Bodies of sport under the six major equality strands

Equalities legislation

This guide contains a clear and simple explanation of the legal duties and requirements for Governing Bodies of sport under the six major equality strands

Strategic environmental assessment of the sportscotland Corporate Plan for 2007-2011

sportscotland is committed to reducing its environmental impact and aspires to be an exemplar of environmental best practice. The Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005 requires public agencies to strategically assess the effects of plans, policies and programmes on the environment. sportscotland corporate plan is the main strategic document which shapes the priorities for our organisation. Therefore, sportscotland felt it was essential to fully assess the environmental impact. This section contains the documents relating to the strategic environmental assessment, consultation and post-adoption statement

sportscotland lottery strategy 2007/2011

This is our lottery strategy for 2007 to 2011. Developed following public consultation and aligned to our corporate plan, it sets out plans for investing National Lottery resources

Energy-saving and access systems in community sports facilities

Summary This report has been produced by sportscotland to present the findings of external consultants Hummocky Moraine, who were commissioned to evaluate the benefits of installing energy-saving and access systems to a community sports facility at Guildtown, Perthshire. The document is one of a series of reports published by sportscotland's Facilities Team to provide specific information and guidance, and examples of best practice, to owners, operators and managers of sports facilities in Scotland.

Scottish mountaineering incidents (1996 – 2005)

This report provides an analysis of mountain accidents in Scotland over a ten year period and gives an objective basis for looking at risks and hazards in the mountains

Active Schools Network evaluation year two 2005|2006

Active Schools Network Evaluation Year 2 - Loughborough summary report and sportscotland's response. At the outset of the Active Schools Network, sportscotland commissioned a consortium of researchers to carry out an evaluation of our investment in the Network over the three year period 2004-2007. This report covers the school year 2005-2006 and includes a response from sportscotland on the main themes highlighted.

Arena magazine - Summer 2007

Whether on land, on water or on a bike, as the national agency for sport we are committed to encouraging everyone in Scotland to develop their own sporting experience. Our three National Centres are an integral part of that work.

The economic importance of sport in Scotland 2004

This research digest provides an update of information on the economic impact of sport in Scotland. Data is provided on consumer expenditure, employment and value added. It is based on 2004 data and makes comparisons with 2001, 1998 and 1995.

Our plan 2007 to 2011

This is our corporate plan for 2007 to 2011. Agreed by Scottish Ministers, Our plan summarises our role in delivering "Reaching Higher" the Scottish Executive's National Strategy for Sport, and includes our plans for investing Scottish Executive and National Lottery funds.

Synthetic turf pitch study

Sport England and sportscotland undertook a joint survey of synthetic turf pitch facilities in 2005/2006. The main objective of the research was to help inform the Facility Planning Model (FPM) which is used to assist decisions relating to the strategic provision of sports facilities. However the findings raise a number of issues which will also be of interest to a wider audience including local authorities, facility providers, governing bodies and other sport-related bodies.

Developing the potential of young people in sport

The Developing the Potential of Young People in Sport programme ran as a pilot in Scotland from 2002-2003. The programme provided pupils in two areas of Scotland with the psycho-behavioural characteristics of excellence and the enhancement of psychomotor capacity. This report provides a wealth of feedback from those involved in the programme as well as results of its impact.

Active Schools Network year two progress report

This short document summarises the key areas of progress made by the Active Schools Network over the last two years.

School playing fields planning and design guidance

This document provides a useful tool to help education authorities make proper provision for outdoor PE and sport at primary and secondary schools. It sets out a model for calculating the playing fields required for a range of school sizes, and gives technical advice on dimensions, layout, construction and maintenance.