Glasgow 2014 and the Student Legacy Neil Park, Scottish Government Stew Fowlie, Scottish Universities Sport
Glasgow 2014 in numbers 20th Commonwealth Games 17 Sports 11 days of world class sporting events 1 outstanding host city 1.75m Scots backed the bid 71 countries and territories competing Over 6,500 athletes and officials taking part
Games Legacy in Scotland 5 underpinning principles; partnership, engagement, equality, diversity and sustainability. International Children’s Games 2011 London 2012 Glasgow 2014 Ryder Cup 2014 Long-term approach - build on 2012 investment
“The power of the 2014 Commonwealth Games, the 2012 Olympics and other major sporting events will help create positive lasting benefits for Scotland by making the whole of Scotland fitter for the future- physically, culturally, economically and socially. ”
Legacy - Our aims for Scotland Making faster progress towards a fitter Scotland Accelerating what is already happening and using the Games to make it better Inspiring and enabling people of all ages and abilities to be more active Bringing communities together through series of local celebratory events
People, Places and Communities Impact on all people and communities and provide a legacy for all of Scotland Enable people to get more physically active Give opportunities for hardest to reach and most vulnerable Enhance understanding of our heritage Create spaces for communities to congregate Showcase the work of our young people Build tolerance and respect between communities
ACTIVE SCOTLAND Develop Active Nation Community Sports Hubs Develop the Places and Facilities Workforce Development Support Elite Performance Pathways
The Launch
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Dundee
Inverness
MSP Mile
Coverage highlights…
THE STUDENT LEGACY Sport fully engaging with tertiary education Capacity building within College sector Enhanced profile for student sport in national plans and priorities Closer working between tertiary education and other agencies
THE STUDENT LEGACY Sport fully engaging with tertiary education Local, regional and national structures Exploring areas of mutual interest
THE STUDENT LEGACY Capacity building within College sector New programmes at National level Improved infrastructure within institutions Genesis of Scottish Student Sport
THE STUDENT LEGACY Enhanced profile for student sport in national plans and priorities Greater visibility and understanding Acknowledgement of various contributions of student sport
THE STUDENT LEGACY Closer working between tertiary education and other agencies Better relationships & awareness Workforce From curriculum to continuum
CLOSING THOUGHTS Where will Student Sport be in 2014?