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BUILDING CONNECTIONS Working Towards a Bright Future the magazine for sportscotland stakeholders Issue 15 Spring 2015 BUILDING CONNECTIONS Working towards a bright future SS-32215-Sport-First-Edition-15-40ppA4-Aw-DI.indd 1 07/04/2015 12:06 4 20 strengthened Scotland’s sporting structure authorities which have more than 800 clubs as we move into our new 2015-19 Corporate affiliated to them with over 85,000 individual Plan and there are a number of indications members, and almost 60 per cent of hubs 10 that the collective work we have undertaken are based in schools. is having a positive impact. There have also been encouraging Local authorities’ funding, supported increases, overall, in memberships of by sportscotland’s investment, has Scottish governing bodies of sport (SGBs). vastly improved our facilities across None of these achievements would be Scotland, which are being well used by the communities they serve and provide possible without the strong partnerships we excellent bases for our performance have with local authorities, SGBs and clubs. athletes. If we keep collaborating in Scottish sport 12 then capacity will continue to grow. There has been a terrific increase in the number of United Kingdom Coaching Over the next four years, we will continue Certificate (UKCC) Awards over the last five to build a world class sporting system for eflecting upon the past years with Level One coaches rising from everyone in Scotland, linking schools and other educational institutions with clubs and four years encompassing 4,808 to 16,489 and Level Two coaches growing from 764 to 4,202. communities, which will help to maintain Rour 2011-15 Corporate Plan, success on the global stage in performance We are connecting those improved places it has clearly been an incredibly sport. and greater numbers of coaches to the exciting time for everyone schools and clubs in our communities, Our vision is for sport to be a way of life involved in Scottish sport. which is helping to grow capacity in Scottish in Scotland, right at the heart of Scottish The stunning success of Team Scotland at sport. society which positively impacts on our Glasgow helped raise sport’s profile, but as Active Schools figures are at record- people and communities, and our data soon as Glasgow was chosen to host last breaking levels of participant sessions, suggests that we are heading in the right year’s Commonwealth Games in November distinct deliverers and activity sessions. direction. Photography: Alan Richardson Photography, JSH Pix, Rob Eyton-Jones Photography, Alistair Devine/ JSH Pix, Rob Eyton-Jones Photography, Photography, Photography: Alan Richardson Graeme MacDonald and Getty Images Winning Students, Kenny Smith, Stuart Nicol Photography, 2007, we began working closely with our The Active Schools Network has also 30 partners in local authorities, sports, and established a record 21,000 links between the Scottish Government to put in place the schools and clubs. a strategy to capitalise on hosting a major Community sport hubs are supporting and Games. CONTENTS strengthening those connections. There Stewart Harris That collaboration has significantly are 137 hubs across Scotland’s 32 local Chief Executive of sportscotland 2 A word class sporting 16 A springboard to success 30 Pulling in the same system for everyone Scottish Gymnastics is on the up direction Strengthening Scotland’s sporting structure JudoScotland’s unique approach to 18 A pathway to excellence disability sport Developing the next generation of SOCIAL 4 Looking to the future Netball’s Lesley MacDonald talks snowsport stars 32 Active Schools’ about her coaching goals volunteer heroes ROUND-UP P34 20 Top of the class The selfless individuals who make sport 6 Off to the World Cup Creating a world class sporting happen Cumbrae staff get ready for environment in schools international event 34 Social round-up @sportscotland www.instagram.com/sportscotland_/ www.facebook.com/nationalagencyforsport 22 The power of the plan What’s been happening on social? Educating young athletes about how to 8 From Monifieth improve at sport to The Masters 36 In a class of its own The remarkable rise of How the class of 2014 has helped sportscotland documents are available in a range of formats and languages. 24 Outdoor sport in the city increase coaching capacity golfer Bradley Neil Getting active in the outdoors is more Contact us for more information: accessible than you might think Tel: 0141 534 6500 Fax: 0141 534 6501 Web: www.sportscotland.org.uk 10 Home sweet home The influence of the crowd Address: Doges, Templeton on the Green, 62 Templeton Street, Glasgow G40 1DA at home soil events 26 The stage is set Major sporting events head for Scotland 12 Teamwork pays off The sportscotland group is made up of sportscotland and the sportscotland Trust Company (national centres). Swimmer Ross Murdoch praises the team behind the team 28 Powering to the podium Excercise Physiologist Kim Murray prepares for a skeleton adventure 14 Battling back to fitness Skier Charlie Guest defies the odds after injury www.nationalcentrecumbrae.org.uk www.glenmorelodge.org.uk www.nationalcentreinverclyde.org.uk www.sisport.com | 01 © sportscotland 2015. Published by sportscotland. ISSN: 2047-9549-SF 04 15 3M SS-32215-Sport-First-Edition-15-40ppA4-Aw-DI.indd 2-1 07/04/2015 12:06 for life, becomes possible. collaboratively to improve connections in Our new Corporate Plan will have much the system and better support people’s clearer measures of the difference we To drive improvement in the system wish to make. These ‘impact measures’ journeys in sport. Finally, we will focus on A WORLD CLASS over the next four years, we will focus are currently under development. We on achieving greater diversity and developing the capability and leadership expect the final version of the plan to be SPORTING SYSTEM inclusion in sport. We will also work more of people working in sport. published in May 2015. out in our Programme for Government. sportscotland’s Equality Advisory FOR EVERYONE A WORD FROM Our new Active Scotland Outcomes Group will have an important role to play THE MINISTER Framework will drive and focus the in advising on equality, inclusion and efforts of a wide range of organisations access in sport. I want to ensure that Jamie Hepburn to make Scotland a more active those currently excluded from sport for Minister for Sport, Health Improvement nation. I am excited by the contribution whatever reason are enabled to take Stewart Harris between school, club and performance Over the next four years, we will work and Mental Health Chief Executive of sportscotland sport. This has been supported by collaboratively to continue building sportscotland plans to make to this part. I am confident sportscotland, with a high quality sporting estate, better this sporting system and aligning our Scotland’s sporting profile has never aspiration with its new Corporate Plan its partners, can help people achieve resources with the people, places for 2015-19, with equal access and their full potential. he last four years have engagement and use of data, and better been higher the Glasgow Commonwealth planning and management within sports and profile that are needed to deliver Games in particular – the best in the opportunity for all central to its approach. been exciting for Scottish I am determined to ensure that sport organisations. opportunities for participation and history of the Games – must be a catalyst sportscotland has already developed plays a positive impact on closing the Tsport and we have much progression in sport. for increasing participation in sport and Our new Corporate Plan builds on these a world class system for sport, working gaps between different parts of society to celebrate. We’ve progressed physical activity. strong foundations, and has people and In schools and education, clubs and our goal to develop and support a with partners to support and improve in health outcomes. Seeing such communities at its heart. communities and in high performance Providing more and better opportunities school, club and performance sport improvements will require the best efforts world class sporting system at all sport, we know that people, places and for people of all ages and backgrounds across the whole of Scotland. Now is of Government and its agencies, and I Through consultation, we know partners profile are what enable great sporting levels. to enjoy active and healthy lives is a the time to widen and deepen the world am sure that sportscotland stands ready are committed to the idea of a system opportunities. When opportunities are significant aspiration and is clearly set class system. to play its part. Across Scotland people are working for sport and want it to guide the sports high quality, we know that sporting together to improve the connections sector in Scotland. pathways and a journey through sport, A WORLD CLASS SPORTING SYSTEM FOR EVERYONE IN SCOTLAND MAXIMISE AND SUPPORT AND IMPROVE PHYSICAL STRENGTHEN ENVIRONMENTS FOR ACHIEVE OUTCOMES FOR ALIGN RESOURCES PEOPLE IN SCOTLAND ACTIVITY FROM ALL PARTNERS ENABLERS SPORT PEOPLE PARTICIPATION SPORT LOCAL, REGIONAL You will be supported by quality people who You will have the opportunity to AND NATIONAL PARTNERS work together to help you achieve your goals. CLUBS & SCHOOLS & get involved and participate in COMMUNITIES EDUCATION sport and stay involved RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY PLACES throughout your life. You will have access to a network of quality places where you can get involved in sport. PROGRESSION ACTIVE LIVING EXPERTISE TIME You will have the opportunity PROFILE PERFORMANCE to develop, progress and You will see and hear about a range of sport achieve success at your INVESTMENT INFORMATION DANCE opportunities and be inspired by the success of chosen level in sport. Scottish sport. PLAY PRIORITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT 2015/2019 EXERCISE EQUALITIES AND INCLUSION PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATION AND IMPACT 02| | 03 SS-32215-Sport-First-Edition-15-40ppA4-Aw-DI.indd 2-3 07/04/2015 12:06 Following a highly successful career, Q.
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