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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 Development and Participation in Sports Activities.

 

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.

 

                    "Quality Club"

 

 

 

 

 

 

West Dunbartonshire Sports Show 2010!

 

Saturday 6th March 2010 

11am - 3pm at the Meadow Centre, Dumbarton.

 

Attracting over 1,000 people, this event should not be missed! Local clubs have benefitted from increased membership and volunteer support as a result of getting involved in this annual event.  To have a stall at the event and to find out how to get involved contact Sports Development ASAP! 

 

 

Sports Clubs in West Dunbartonshire Booklet

 

Autumn 2009 Sports Club Newsletter - Out Now!

  

 

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Coach and Volunteer Development

 

Main Aim:  Develop and Increase the number of active coaches and volunteers through a planned structure of coach education programmes.

 

 

  • National Governing Body courses, sportscoach UK and generic courses. 

         Coach Education Programme for March 2009- March 2010 (PDF document)

 

  • Mentoring Scheme.

 

  • Sports Leader UK training courses and mentoring schemes are well established. Please contact Sports Development for more information on volunteering opportunities in sport in West Dunbartonshire.

 

 

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