Scotland’s Sporting Chance-Scottish Orienteering

Scotland’s Sporting Chance

Today sees the launch of Active Nation, a public engagement programme designed to inspire the people of Scotland to be more active in their everyday lives. This closely follows the publication of a Manifesto for Sport in Scotland which seeks commitment from all political parties to endorse and invest in sport.

There is little doubt that over the last few years sport has moved up the political agenda and keeping pace with, and prioritising, opportunities for orienteering is becoming increasingly difficult. Brief descriptions and links to some recent initiatives are given below:

Active Nation, launched 1st March 2010, is a public engagement programme designed to inspire the people of Scotland to be more active in their everyday lives in the run up to the 2014 Commonwealth Games and beyond. Mainly, but not exclusively, targets people not sufficiently active to maintain healthy lives

http://www.ouractivenation.co.uk/

Scotland’s Sporting Chance – A Manifesto for Sport on Scotland was published in February 2010 by the Scottish Sports Alliance and seeks commitment from political parties to endorse and invest in sport should they be elected to form the next Scottish Government in 2011. Summary of key commitments sought are:

to deliver a minimum of 2 hours quality PE per week in schools
to strengthen the Active Schools network and introduce Active Students in the tertiary sector
to look into the feasibility of Physical Activity Reports for all primary 7 pupils
to develop an Independent Sports Learning Account to assist coaches and volunteers to gain sports qualifications
to develop a flexible working initiative for those who regularly coach and volunteer in sport
to ensure schools are open for community use outside school hours
to promote affordable prices and accessible facilities that reward the contribution sport clubs make to local communities
to support Local Authorities in producing and implementing a sport strategy that recognises the value of sport to local communities
to demonstrate commitment to all of the above by considering bringing forward appropriate legislation that safeguards the provision of opportunities for sport and physical activity in Scotland

Since its launch, representatives of all the political parties have had discussions with the Scottish Sports Alliance, the collective voice of the Scottish Sports Association, Scottish Universities Sport and Scottish Association of Local Sports Councils.

http://www.scottishsportsassociation.org.uk/images/stories/pdf/sporting%20manifesto.pdf (0.5MB)

on your marks... A Games Legacy for Scotland; published in September 2009, this sets out the Scottish Government’s initial plans for building a lasting and positive legacy from Glasgow 2014 and other major events, such as the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Ryder Cup in 2014. Main themes are:

An Active Scotland - to get Scotland more active with people from all backgrounds living long, healthy lives
A Connected Scotland - promoting learning and culture and creating strong international links
A Sustainable Scotland - encouraging greener, sustainable lifestyles
A Flourishing Scotland - developing business, skills and employment, tourism and promoting a positive image of Scotland as a place to live, visit, work, learn, invest and do business.

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/282449/0085405.pdf (note 5.5MB)

Photo of author Posted on 01st Mar 10
by Ian Pyrah - Ex Partnership Director (2008-2010)