Active Schools & Community Sport

Dumfries and Galloway Council currently have a team of Active Schools and Community Sport Officers that cover all 16 learning communities in Dumfries & Galloway.

Each officer works in partnership with primary and secondary schools, sports clubs and community organisations, and the wider community to develop sport and increase levels of physical activity.

 

The vision for Active Schools & Community Sport is to: -

 

Increase participation in sports and physical activity in Dumfries and Galloway in order to improve health, communities and creating higher levels of performance

Increase the number of children and young people participating in school and community sport

Increased capacity through the recruitment, retention and development of a network of volunteers to deliver sport in schools and the wider community

 

The role of the local Active Schools & Community Sport Officer is to: -

 

Increase the quality and range of opportunities, programmes and events offered through school and community sport

Increase participation amongst under-represented groups across all sectors of the community including disadvantaged groups.

Recruit, retain and develop a network of volunteers, coaches & sport leaders

Develop a network of sustainable clubs and supporting pathways for coaches and athletes.

Increase the number of young people engaging in volunteering as sport leaders and coaches in both school and community settings

Develop school/club links and effective pathways between school and sport clubs to support the transition from school to community sport

 

Contact Active Schools:

Annandale & Eskdale Active School & Community Sport
6 Council Offices, High Street, Annan DG12 6AQ

r 01461 207046

h AEASCS@dumgal.gov.uk

l www.facebook.com/annandaleeskdale.activeschools.communitysport