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In order to improve and develop their policy advice, the sports councils in the UK commissioned a review of what is known about sexual orientation in sport and to draw out implications and practical recommendations. This is a thorough analysis of a wide range of research and policy documents, summarised with a combination of academic rigour and strong advocacy for the issues raised.
This was a thorough investigation into the impact of different management regimes on the extracurricular and community use of schools for sport and cultural activities. The information identifies common elements of good practice approaches that maximise community use of school facilities for sport and cultural activities.
This guidance suggests that there is no “off the peg” solution to designing an accessible facility.
The visa requirements for entry into the UK are changing from 27th November 2008. The changes mean that any governing body who wishes to employ people from outwith the EU (or who's clubs wish to do so), need to be registered as sponsors with the Home Office. This process can take some time, so if this effects you then please sign up ASAP. For further information on the new visa system and regulations for sports people entering the UK please see the attached briefing notes and code of practice.
It is sportscotland’s mission to encourage everyone in Scotland to discover and develop their own sporting experience, helping to increase participation and improve performance. For some groups in society, including women and girls, this mission is also a challenge. In response to this sportscotland has produced the following 10 factsheets providing guidance on how women and girls can be encouraged to more actively participate in sport and physical activity at all levels.
This Annual Review highlights the progress made by the sportscotland group and our partners in the year 1 April 2007 - 31 March 2008.
This research digest presents the data collected during the three years 2004-06, with earlier trend data providing a picture of change over time.
This research digest presents the data collected during the three years 2005-07, with earlier trend data providing a picture of change over time.
Since 1987, sportscotland (previously the Scottish Sports Council) has collected data on adult (aged 16 and over) sports participation. The data has been collected by System Three as part of their omnibus household survey, the Scottish Opinion Survey. This research digest presents the data collected during 1997, 1998 and 1999.
The following are key statistics on participation in sport and physical recreation within Scotland by adults (16+) and children (8-15) living in Scotland.
This is a summary report of the evaluation commissioned by sportscotland to assess the impact and effectiveness of the work of the Volunteer Development Manager (VDM) post on volunteering within Scottish Swimming.
For background and technical information to explain the sports participation survey data, refer to the methodology paper.
This guidance report looks at the design issues of providing underfloor heating, a feature which can have environmental benefits if correctly designed and integrated with other environmental services. It also aims to provide the designer with sufficient information to help make key decisions about providing underfloor heating alongside other alternatives.
Participation profiles by sport.
As a result of the disability, gender and race equality duties, sportscotland is required to conduct equity impact assessments (EQIA) on all our policies and functions.
Medals are won by individuals. But behind every winner is a great team helping them to perform on the world stage. A sportscotland special for Beijing.
The clubgolf evaluation report provides information to support the ongoing development of the clubgolf programme and to assess progress against the 2009 targets. A full report with detailed appendices (in a separate file) and a summary report are available.
This paper reports on research commissioned by sportscotland in partnership with CHILDREN 1ST and the Scottish Sports Association to investigate the effects of child protection issues on volunteering with children and young people in sport.
This report summarises the evaluation of the third year (school year 2006/07) of the Active Schools Network.
This collection of case studies is an opportunity to share the difference that the Girls in Sport and Physical Activity programme made to girls in many of the participating schools. By sharing the work of the schools and the girls, we hope that they’ll be a source of inspiration to other schools facing similar issues!
Outline Summary of Requirements of Relevant British Standards.
We have published two progress reports on the delivery of our Single Equity Scheme. These reports summarise the work we have done to deliver the Scheme in its two years of existence. The reports can be downloaded from the links on this page. Copies of the Single Equity Scheme and the progress reports can be made available in hard copy, large print or alternative formats on request. Contact a member of sportscotland's Communications team on 0131 317 7200 for more information, or email publications.assistant@sportscotland.org.uk For more information on our Single Equity Scheme, please contact our Ethics Manager on 0131 317 7200.