Clubsportedinburgh Sign the Pledge

Issue 13 Capital Clubs November 2009

The Newsletter for Edinburgh’s Sports Clubs

ClubSportEdinburgh sign the Pledge

ClubSportEdinburgh became the first Edinburgh theatrical and cultural communities across sports organisation to sign up for the new Access to Edinburgh. Sport and Culture Pledge. Councillor Deidre Brock, Culture and Leisure Chairman Douglas Adamson announced that “Sport Convenor, also added “The Pledge is an excellent way is an integral part of community spirit and its rich his- of showing our shared commitment to making sport tory is a major influence in our shared popular culture. and culture as accessible as possible for all Edinburgh By signing up to The Pledge local sports clubs will be residents. We’ve already had some very positive feed- able to contribute and make connections with other back with a number of organisations signing up and groups in ways that may never have been considered in I’m sure we’ll see even more coming on board in the the past. The Pledge is a commitment to Edinburgh and coming weeks.” sports clubs will be looking forward to working with Several city clubs including Edinburgh Wolves other groups to help improve participation and help American Football, Portobello Rugby and Polonia make everyone in Edinburgh active and involved in Phoenix Basketball have also signed up and it is their city community.” hoped many other clubs will link in to this exciting ClubSportEdinburgh pledged to encourage clubs to new initiative that already includes major arts and come together and share resources with both fellow cultural players such as The Edinburgh Partnership, sports clubs and organisations within the arts, Scottish Arts Council and Theatre Workshop.

To find out how to sign up for the Pledge go to www.clubsportedinburgh.org Creating Community Links and the associated player appearances), and they generated goodwill (with thousands of schoolchildren learning about rugby). So, as can be seen, community activation works. The key to any activity within the community is to make them all relevant to both Parties – everybody must win. A school visit that gives children an insight into life as a professional, that shows a healthy lifestyle or gives a message of how to improve quality of life – through education of alcohol or food for example – is going to mean that the message of “come to our game” is more likely to be sup- ported. A sports club has so much to offer its local community – hence why so many are successful in working within that community. In order to build a club’s support for into the com- The final piece the long term, it is important that at munities that of good news on the very least it embraces its local com- support them. community activation munity. One of Edinburgh Rugby’s is that, often, funding streams are Edinburgh Rugby undertake goals is that it becomes “important” available to the sports club or the a large number of activities designed to the local community. If this is associate partner who are undertaking to work with, for and in support of achieved, then the fans of the future, the work. Increasingly the corporate the Edinburgh community. Player the passionate supporter base, the world is using social responsibility as appearances, club allocations, school cheering crowd that follows the team a core spend (vs sponsorship of old), assemblies, hospital visits, ticket dona- over land and sea – they are all created whilst governments (local, national tions, competition judging . . . the list – meaning your long-term future is and global) set aside funds to support goes on. Edinburgh completed over bright. Community has become an a wide range of community activities. 1,000 player appearances in the 2008/9 important word in sports marketing So if you do it well – you fund your season – each of which was designed in recent times. But communities have club. to step-build the support for the club always played an important role in and to develop relationships that will If you want to see Edinburgh Rugby the development of teams – it’s just in help to sustain our long-term growth. stars in action - they take on Bath on recent times that the marketers have These visits generated good PR for the Saturday 19th December, kick off at cottoned on to it!! Now community club (a back page of the local news- 1.35pm – discounts are available if marketing is huge right across the paper with players at a local school). you buy in advance. Buy the Club’s globe with all successful clubs working They generated attendance at games AnyGame vouchers from tirelessly to deliver a huge range of (with local rugby clubs offered ticket www.edinburghrugby.org or by initiatives that “put something back” initiatives to support the relationship telephone on 0131 346 5180.

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to the Community Club with an appropriate Constitution already been drawn up and agreed. Lothian Thistle Football Club will run the Senior, Amateur, and the over 35’s teams whilst Hutchison Vale Football Club will run all the Youth sides and the women’s senior team. The existing Lothian Thistle under 19 senior team will play under the name of the new Community Club and both clubs will at all times support the other in related football matters. Lothian Thistle will have the use of Saughton Enclosure on Saturdays and midweek as and when required Following extensive discussions and football in the west of Edinburgh that and their under 19 senior team and Hutchison Vale ladies will play their negotiations, involving the Scottish will involve the local community in a games at the enclosure on Sundays. Football Association City of Edin- safe environment and offer a pathway burgh Council and other invited par- from youth to senior football. In addition to the Scottish Football As- ties, two of Edinburgh’s most respected sociation, both the City of Edinburgh and established football clubs are A Community Club Executive Com- Council and Edinburgh Leisure are in coming together to form community mittee will be formed to organise and full support of this Community Club club. Their aim is to foster and develop support the smooth transition through initiative. L’art du chi Club

“L’art du chi” under the direction of activity which combines physical Laurent Haquin, has been offering Tai discipline and mental focus to achieve Chi Chuan and Chi work in Edin- a state of well being. burgh for over twenty years. During Different people will, of course, have that time the experience gained in different needs and motivations and teaching a wide range of people, work- so the same techniques need to be ing in different settings and looking considerably adaptable to be relevant at how to address various needs, has to all these people. Tai chi, being by highlighted the unique contribution its very nature fluid and changing, these physical and energetic arts can lends itself to doing just that. People make to peoples’ lives. involved in vigorous sport routines and improving balance and mobility Whether your goal is in seeking a might, for instance, benefit from seek- alongside the actual physical training. more balanced lifestyle, improving ing to minimize the impact of their “L’art du chi” offers regular taster mental or physical performance in a activities on their musculo-skeletal sessions, or you might simply wish to professional or leisure activity, learn- system, through careful monitoring of contact us at: ing to deal with stress or engaging in their posture and fine coordination. a meaningful activity, this work can Some forms of cross-training could Tel: 0131 6691804, help. We are often told by members also include improving mental focus, Email: [email protected] how much they value practising an or developing one’s breathing capacity Web: www.art-of-chi.co.uk

Capital Clubs – The Newsletter for Edinburgh’s Sports Clubs – Capital Clubs – The Newsletter for Edinburgh’s Sports Clubs Capital Clubs – The Newsletter for Edinburgh’s Sports Clubs – Capital Clubs – The Newsletter for Edinburgh’s Sports Clubs Your team could train with the Pros Active Schools link up with Carlton Cricket Club Carlton Cricket is the latest Edinburgh club to develop links with local primary schools.

Active School coordinator Gael Logan has been working with the club and Edinburgh’s’ Cricket Development Officer Gordon Drummond over the past few terms to develop cricket in South Morningside and Sciennes primary schools and it has been really successful, so far.

Gordon, who was recently appointed captain of the Scottish National team, told Capital Clubs "Active Schools At Hearts Education and Com- services to have been very supportive in trying to munity Trust we look to provide help pass help develop junior cricket at Carlton the surrounding communities with on their assistance by allowing access to the knowledge Cricket Club. They have been involved facilities and resources we have as a and in the planning and organising of professional football club. profes- taster, after school and summer cricket sional experience programs run by the club, Our Club Development Programme to the local community. promoting the sport is designed to provide players with a of Cricket at every professional training session under Sessions with former players can opportunity. This the guidance of our Community again be booked on a regular basis or Coach Paul Greig. During the session as a single session. year our club junior we plan to communicate with section has increased We can also offer a variety of other coaching staff, so they can further its numbers in which programmes to local clubs in the develop their game and gain valuable our partnership with form of: knowledge from the session. On Active Schools is certainly a the conclusion of the programme • Match Day Experience contributing factor." coaches receive a full detailed session (your teams chance to play at planner and a two week programme Tynecastle!) to continue to develop their team / • Goalkeeping Schools (specialised club in that theme. training for your clubs GKs) Training sessions can take place at • Sports Science Testing (fitness your club’s training facilities or at testing and nutritional advice Hearts Football Academy, Riccarton from Hearts Sports Scientist) on regular basis or as a single session. In conjunction with this great pro- For further information on any of gramme we have the opportunity for the above or to book your team in your club to be coached by a former for this training please contact Paul Hearts player, such greats as John Greig, Community Coach on 0131 Robertson, Gary Locke and Gary 200 7218 or email at MacKay who have all provided their [email protected]

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If a concern is raised about the welfare individual should be held securely work, for example, when review- or protection of a child in your club, it and accessed only by those who ing an incident, information may be an issue that can be dealt with are named to deal with the • can be gleaned from the directly by the club or it may be a child concern. This should be laid out in paperwork about how effective protection concern where a the club’s policy and procedures. the child protection proceduresare referral has to be made to the statu- • Accountability should be clearly or if there is a need for training tory agencies (police or social work evidenced, including why deci- for volunteers or staff in order to services). sions were taken – who did what, implement them correctly Whatever the issue, it is vital that who was responsible and who • As a source of evidence, for relevant, accurate and concise record- ensured what steps were taken example in a child protection case following the incident. ing of the concern(s) is completed. In or a disciplinary issue. doing so, certain standards that are • All recorded information should • For example, where a coach based on legislation and government be kept for as long as the purpose demonstrates poor practice on one guidance should be met – this will requires, for example if there has or two occasions and ensure that an accurate account of been a concern raised about a what happened, when and where it child in the past and that child • this escalates into a possible child happened and who was involved can no longer attends the club, it is protection concern, proper and be easily accessed and understood. no longer appropriate to hold accurate recording What are the standards for recording that information. Indeed, if the • of previous incidents will help information? concern were of a child protection to build a picture about the • All relevant information should be nature, this information would be individual and will assist the held by the police or social work recorded and written in an open • statutory agencies to pursue the services. and transparent way. case. This would equally support • As a principle of transparency, all So why is it so important to record the disciplinary process. information? Here are some of the information recorded about an Some tips for effective recording: individual, should be accessible to reasons: • Be clear about why you are that individual and he/she should • It demonstrates accountability and recording be made aware of his/her rights to therefore helps ensure that appro- see this information. This should priate actions are being taken • Keep to the point & be concise take into account the protection • Underpins good decision making • Record as soon as possible after of third party interests and any and good practice the event particularly sensitive information. (Before sharing information with • Is a source of information for use • Avoid jargon or abbreviations a child you should seek advice by the organisation, for example, • Wherever possible, stick to the about the suitability of doing this when invoking facts i.e. is it in the child’s best interests? • disciplinary procedures or for • Separate fact from opinion and In the case of a child protection the police when conducting an explain why you have reached that concern, always seek the advice investigation opinion of the police or social work before • Demonstrates compliance with sharing information with a parent/ • Record in a way that you would legislation and regulation carer or child) be happy for the child, parents or volunteer to read • Records should have clear pur- • Ensures the safety and health of pose, be up to date, concise and those attending the club, volun- • Sign and date every entry teers and staff accurate. They should also be well If this article has raised any issue for organised so that they are easily • Assists continuity when volunteers you or your club, please contact the accessible. and staff change Child Protection in Sports Service on • All personal information about an • Provides a tool for monitoring 0141 418 5674 Capital Clubs – The Newsletter for Edinburgh’s Sports Clubs – Capital Clubs – The Newsletter for Edinburgh’s Sports Clubs Capital Clubs – The Newsletter for Edinburgh’s Sports Clubs – Capital Clubs – The Newsletter for Edinburgh’s Sports Clubs Heart of Midlothian Swim Club Heart of Midlothian ASC hosted recruited from the participants a corporate swimming at last years' Activitymix , and competition for Activitymix Hearts hope to recruit more at Ainslie Park Leisure Centre Masters from those that swam Quickdraw Climbing Club sponsored by Sykes. This is this year" the second year that Hearts Avtivitymix works with grass In celebration of their first anniversary, the has worked with Activitymix root sport clubs to deliver Quickdraw Climbing Club launched the Ltd to stage the swimming Corporate Sport Tournaments Climbing Rocks Festival of Climbing on competition and as last year, it organizing a range of Saturday 10th October at EICA Ratho. Jointly was an enormous success. 120 hosted by the Quickdraw Climbing Club and competitions that build team swimmers from ten workplace the Mountaineering Council of Scotland in spirit and involve company teams such as Edinburgh association with EICA Ratho, the Club pro- employees in healthy lifestyles. Council, Deloittes, Edinburgh vided an opportunity to experience and enjoy Activitymix Director, Rick Police and McGrigors took part, many of the activities that contribute to the Johnston, said " Thanks to with the overall winners being sport of climbing. Hearts offering training prior to Edinburgh Leisure, and second the competition and the The Quickdraw Climbing Club was formed Edinburgh Council. organisation of the competition in September 2008 to promote, cultivate and Hearts, one of Edinburgh's itself we had an exciting evening develop youth climbing across Scotland. premier swimming clubs, of swimming enjoyed by all Essentially, the club members are the youth caters for all levels of swimmer participants. As Hearts gained climbers with parents and their fellow adults from learn to swim up to members from last years event classed as affiliate members. Masters swimming for those and have had enquiries from The Club strives to encourage and support over 18. Its Masters section is participants after this years youth climbing; enabling young climbers particularly active, and several Activitymix, this proves the to develop to their maximum potential and of its members are District, success of the Activitymix format become successful, confident and responsible Scottish or British Champions. in encouraging employees to people. However, both leisure and become involved in sports and to competitive Masters swimmers adopt healthy lifestyles" Above all the Quickdraw Climbing Club ethos are catered for in three training is to encourage personal development through Information on Activitymix sessions each week, and Hearts the medium of climbing. The Club atmosphere is available at are always happy to welcome encourages its members to adopt a healthy www.Activitymix.com new members in this and other life style and make contact with a wide variety age categories. Hearts Masters For details of Hearts Masters of people of all ages, levels of experience and Representative Stuart Forbes contact Stuart Forbes on backgrounds. said "several new members were 0131 339 1491 However, Quickdraw Club meetings are also fun and this is reflected in the enthusiasm and positive image the youngsters demonstrate in all aspects of their climbing activities. The club meets on both Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings and although primarily based in Ratho, club members tackle outdoor and indoor climbing all over the country and are widely recognised as ambassadors for the sport. For further information on the club please e-mail: [email protected]

the day due to other diving or gymnastic commitments, the final number of CETC qualifiers taking part was a massive 35. As always, the competition from other Scottish trampoline clubs was fierce, but CETC competitors managed to perform to their usual high standard, which resulted in a very successful day for both competitors and Club. The final results brought home 6 Scottish National Titles & trophies, 4 second-place silver medals, and 1 third-place bronze medal. These results are outstanding for such a young Club, and all praise must go to the dedication of the Club Coaches, and to the hard work of the competitors themselves. Three members of the City of Edinburgh Britain, Aaron’s final result was 6th place Head Coach of CETC, Lauren Trampoline Club managed to qualify for overall in Britain. A fantastic achievement, Jeffrey, recently received the Scottish the British National Trampoline, Synchro, from a discipline which was only intro- Gymnastics ‘Trampoline Coach of the DMT & GMPD Championships 2009, duced at CETC in April of this year. Year ‘ award at the recent S.G. Awards which were held at the Birmingham City of Edinburgh Trampoline Club Presentation Dinner, in recognition of Indoor Arena on Saturday 18th & continued their run of success at this years’ her dedication and success in founding Sunday 19th July 09. CETC competitors Scottish National Championships, at Bells and managing the City of Edinburgh all performed brilliantly, despite the Sports Centre, Perth, on Saturday 26th Trampoline Club. understandable nerves of their first major September 2009. British competition, and one young CETC CETC are now looking forward to further competitor, Aaron Yule (10) qualified for CETC had the highest number of quali- success in 2010, as the Club continues to the finals, which were held on the Sunday. fiers from any trampoline club in Scotland go from strength to strength. The Club are Despite really tough competition from for this competition, and although several always keen to encourage new members – DMT gymnasts from Clubs from all over competitors were unable to take part on of all ages and abilities.

Further information on CETC can be found on the Club website at: www.cityofedinburghtrampolineclub.co.uk, or contact the Club Secretary at: [email protected]

Capital Projects Workshop Another Fundraising Concept ClubSportEdinburgh is also organising a Raising money for your club can be a difficult and sometimes workshop for all clubs who are considering thankless task. You are constantly looking for ways to generate more projects to improve sports facilities across income. This often means your members or supporters having to dig the city. This will be held on 2nd December in to their pockets once again, or finding new sponsors. at the Spartans Community Football Acad- emy and will include presentations from Utility Warehouse can show you a way of generating income each Fernieside FC, Lismore RFC and Spartans month, while helping your members to save between £100 and £800 FC who have all successfully delivered their per year. Think of it; you will be going to the members with a saving, own projects recently plus advice on submit- not asking them to pay out more in this harsh economic climate. ting planning and funding applications. Your club can raise money every time one of your club supporters To reserve a place for your club please makes a call, surfs the net or even switches on the kettle. See Luton email c.mackay@ Town’s website at www.hatterscfr.co.uk to see how it would work for edinburgh.gov.uk you. This is a new scheme for large and small clubs alike, able to take or phone 0131 529 hold of this great opportunity.If you are interested in more details 7860. contact John Wilkinson on 07970 693 680 or email: [email protected]

There is a number of dedicated Sports Development Football – David Sheldon Officers based within City of Edinburgh Council and Tel: 0131 550 6838 Edinburgh Leisure to help club’s develop their programmes [email protected] over a wide range of sports. Golf – Colin Hutchison If you need any advice please contact the relevant officer Tel: 0131 652 4348 and see what they can do to assist your club. [email protected] Athletics - Jane Scott Racquet Sports - Ryan Harrower Tel: 0131 652 4366 Tel: 0131 550 6838 [email protected] [email protected] Aquatics - Gillian Jones Tel: 0131 652 4335 Rugby – Ruaridh Pye [email protected] Tel: 0131 550 6838 Basketball - Stuart Craig [email protected] Tel:0131 652 2178 Sailing - Oliver Ludlow [email protected] Tel: 0131 331 3330 Bowls - Emily Neill [email protected] Tel: 0131 669 0878 Tennis – Alex Harkins [email protected] Tel: 0131 443 0101 Cricket – Gordon Drummond [email protected] Tel: 0131 550 6838 [email protected] Tennis – Anna Myatt Tel: 0131 443 0101 Cycling – Aaron Murray [email protected] Tel: 0131 551 4368 [email protected] Club Development – Colin Mackay Gymnastics – Vacant Tel: 0131 529 7860 Tel: 0131 652 4364 [email protected] Football – Chris Roberts Club Development – Kevin Fish Tel: 0131 550 6838 Tel: 0131 620 8021 [email protected] [email protected]

Forthcoming Events For further advice on club development issues please contact: 28 Nov Scotland v Argentina Rugby Murrayfield Stadium Colin Mackay 2 Dec CSE Capital Projects Workshop Spartans Football Academy City of Edinburgh Council 5 Dec Christmas Gymnastic Display Meadowbank SC Tel: 0131 529 7860 [email protected] 6 Dec Edinburgh Christmas Walk Inverleith Park www.clubsportedinburgh.org 19 Dec Edinburgh Rugby v Bath Murrayfield Stadium Kevin Fish 29 Dec The Great Capital Skate Murrayfiel Ice Rink Edinburgh Leisure Tel: 0131 652 4357 2 Jan Hibs v Hearts Easter Road [email protected] www.edinburghleisure.co.uk 9 Jan BUPA Great Winter Run