What is ClubSportEdinburgh?

Membership in the first year will be free and it is hoped that clubs in the city will register as members.

Aims and Objectives

·         To liaise with and lobby City of Edinburgh Council and Edinburgh Leisure on all relevant matters relating to the development of sport and recreation in Edinburgh

·         To promote interest and participation in sport and physical recreation in the City of Edinburgh

·         To co-ordinate and promote the work of the various sports clubs in the City of Edinburgh

·         To promote and support competitions, championships other sports events as considered desirable

·         To encourage good management and an awareness of health and safety in sports clubs within the City of Edinburgh by arranging training courses to provide committees and coaches with the skill sets recognised as necessary to perform the duties required for coaching, running a sports club or organising a sporting event

·         To assist in the formation of sports clubs where none exist and where there is demand, or where the existing clubs are unable to fulfil current needs

·         To encourage young people to become involved in sporting and recreational activities and to develop their abilities at an appropriate level

·         To receive reports and recommendations from sports clubs within Edinburgh on all matters concerning sport and to take appropriate action

·         To publish and maintain a website with up-to-date information on the work of ClubSportEdinburgh and its members    

·         To foster, in all matters connected with sport and physical recreation, links between ClubSportEdinburgh and any other recognised body expressing a similar interest in developing club sport

Possible longer term benefits for Affiliated Clubs

• Coach / Volunteer training and funding

   

• Access to grant funding and advice

   

• Inclusion in Activcity event programme

   

• Introduction of club accreditation scheme

   

• Coaching workshops/seminars