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Club, Coach and Volunteer Development

 

This Sports Development programme enhances and expands the network of quality sports clubs and coaches providing sport and physical activity opportunities for young people and adults. It increases community capacity, sports participation and the development of potential throughout the local authority. The main areas of development are Club Development, Coach & Volunteer Training/Development.

UKCC Funding from sportscotland
sportscotland are rolling out a new UKCC funding model to support the recruitment of new coaches in Scotland.  For further information please follow the following link; UKCC Funding.  Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria, can access funding of up to 50% or £150/person of the course fee, whichever is lower.
To apply please visit: www.sportscotland.org.uk/UKCCfunding

 

Coach Education and Training

Main Aim: Develop and increase the number of active and quality coaches and volunteers in West Dunbartonshire.

Club Development

Main Aim:  Provide support to local sports clubs in order to create a network of quality clubs that have the ability to provide sporting opportunities for more people in the community.

 

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West Dunbartonshire Annual Sports Show

West Dunbartonshire's Annual Sports Development Show is being held at the Play Drome on 12th March!  Last year's event attracted over 1,000 people and local clubs benefitted from increased membership and local awareness of their sport.  The event provides sports clubs and groups with information stalls and many deliver demonstrations and taster sessions during the day.  Click here for more information on this year's event.

 

 

 

Participation in Sport and Physical Activity

Main Aim:  Increase physical activity levels by introducing new participation centres, developing existing activities, staging sports events and indirectly by supporting local clubs.

  • Introduction of new sports participation centres in netball, gymnastics, badminton, and basketball.

  • Community sports events and new junior sections developed in local clubs.

If you would like more information on any of the above areas of development, please contact Club and Coach Development on 01389 753557.

Sports Youth Group
Picture of the Sports Youth Group Coaching in the community

 

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