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.

• Club Development and Accreditation Scheme

                    "Quality Club"

• Club and Coach Education Programme.

• West Dunbartonshire Sports Council (external site)

• Grant funding applications for sport.

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!

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.