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1 Community Football a sportscotland perspective Stewart Harris Chief Executive

2 Sport – Never a better time!! Once in a lifetime opportunity to make a step change in the development of Scottish sport Common goal uniting the Nation! Strong partnership approach

3 Scotland needs a sport legacy From a sportscotland perspective this is the most important legacy This will help contribute to making Scotland a better place, and improve people’s quality of lives Community Football – Lead Role?

4 Government Objectives – Reality! Healthier Smarter Safer & Stronger Wealthier & Fairer Greener

5 Government Policy Direction ‘Reaching Higher’ Participation/Performance Key Delivery Agencies Clear Roles and Responsibilites Partnership

6 Local Authority/Partners Support and develop local partners, particularly clubs Support pathways from participation to performance Support capacity building in clubs Inclusion

7 Sport & The Community Physical & Mental Wellbeing/Health Self Esteem Confidence Building Strong Communities Diversionary activity Opportunities for Volunteers Identity (local and national) Inclusion of disadvantaged groups Opportunity for regeneration

8 The Big Idea! Legacy Community Clubs Football Rugby Golf Bowls Tennis Action – Influence Govt. Access to Facilities Developing People Whole Community!!

9 Involving the People “The people who are the intended beneficiaries of any regeneration effort must be meaningfully involved in the process if it is to be successful in planning, implementation and maintenance” SURF Principle Community Football/Sports Clubs -Coaches Leaders Administrators -Facility Support/Access - Spartans Kilwinning et al!

10 sportscotland support To the Scottish club/community organisations Facilities – Cashback Scheme Youth Action Plan SPORTSMATCH Awards for All Help for Clubs Website Ambition to do more!

11 When everyone is moving forward together, success takes care of itself “If we are together nothing is impossible If we are divided all will fail” Winston Churchill


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