Better connected clubs
We know that the bulk of Scotland’s sport clubs are volunteer led and run. We also underestimate the role clubs play in delivering sporting opportunities within local communities.
The volunteer nature of clubs needs to be acknowledged by sport professionals and must not be a barrier to establishing partnerships which improve quality and build capacity.
Conversely, clubs must want to improve and become stronger organisations.
The collective challenge
Working to achieve the following aims will ensure that clubs are better connected and supported locally:
The collective challenge
- Ensure that sport clubs are social places that bring communities together
- Sport clubs should be valued by their communities
- Professional officers in sport are focused on supporting the development of clubs
- Professional officers in sport work when volunteers are active – including evenings and weekends
- Professional officers listen, understand and provide what clubs need
- Sport clubs are better connected to the business sector
- Where appropriate, clubs are linked to their local schools
- Where appropriate, clubs develop talent and are linked to performance opportunities
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Partnership working
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Communications
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School club links
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Membership