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The community sport hub initiative, sportscotland’s contribution to the Scottish Government’s 2014 legacy plan, is an exciting and innovative approach to the development of sport in local clubs.
It is designed to increase the number of people of all ages participating in sport in communities across Scotland.
Community sport hubs are based in local places such as club pavilions, sports centres, community centres, the natural environment and/or schools. They are bringing local people together and providing a home for local clubs and sports organisations.
They are also providing information, support and advice on a wide range of sports and physical activities to make it easier for local people to get involved and engage in a more active and healthier lifestyle.
The specifics of each hub and what it offers will vary according to local need and local resource.
sportscotland is taking a long-term approach to community sport hubs and is working with partners to develop a number of different models which will meet local needs and circumstances. Working with local partners, we aim to develop community sport hubs within each of our 32 local authority areas by 2012.
sportscotland has agreed an annual budget of £1.5 million through our corporate plan cycle to 2015. This is being allocated on a geographical basis against robust plans. In addition facility budgets will be considered to further develop this area of work.
To date (January 2012) sportscotland has agreed plans for 24 local authority areas. Over the coming months and years, this will create 104 new community sport hub sites. Specific locations are detailed in the download section below.
We are working with our partners to develop these hubs and have engaged with the remaining local authorities to identify potential opportunities.
A great example of how community sport hubs can make an impact within local communities is at Tryst Community Sport Club in Larbert. Click on this link to see a short video of the hub in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NO2pK6p_dk