2013
Scroll down to have a look over ClubSport Stirling's news stories of 2013.
Help for Clubs
A revitalised ‘Help for Clubs’ online resource has been developed by sportscotland to further support for sports clubs. If your club needs information, tools or resources on anything from club governance to
safeguarding visit www.sportscotland.org.uk/helpforclubs and explore a variety of content designed to help clubs improve their practice.
safeguarding visit www.sportscotland.org.uk/helpforclubs and explore a variety of content designed to help clubs improve their practice.
ClubSport Stirling Members 2013 Survey Results
The results of the first ever ClubSport Stirling online survey are now available. Many thanks to all of you who took part. There were 88 replies. There is a lot of information in the survey and the next stage is for the ClubSport Stirling Survey Group to review the answers, create an action plan to address points raised and review all the written comments submitted. Can I ask that if you are an Active Stirling Development Officer, Club Secretary, Coach or on any Club Management Committee that the results are made available to any of your members.
The results can be viewed here. Please note this is a large document if you are printing.
The results will be discussed at your upcoming Community meetings and of course you can always contact your Club Development
Officer to discuss any of the report.
Thanks again to those that took part.
Fraser Renwick
Chair
ClubSport Stirling
The results can be viewed here. Please note this is a large document if you are printing.
The results will be discussed at your upcoming Community meetings and of course you can always contact your Club Development
Officer to discuss any of the report.
Thanks again to those that took part.
Fraser Renwick
Chair
ClubSport Stirling
Queens Baton Relay
70 Nations and Territories - 190,000KM. 288 Days.
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Olympic Torch Bearer Julie Russell past ClubSport Stirling Chair
Being a torch bearer for London 2012 was undoubtedly one of the proudest and most memorable moments in my life!
I was so honoured to be nominated by ClubSport Stirling, privileged to be selected by the organising committee and overwhelmed by the magic of the “Moment to Shine”.
The historic site of Scone Palace was my designated leg of the relay and I revelled in the ambience and legacy of the occasion. I was fascinated by the other torch bearers and their inspiring stories. I
was ecstatic that my family and friends travelled to share in the splendour of the day. I was jubilant that the kids with me, including my 5 year old son Mark, were afforded the opportunity to run the relay with me, down the Palace driveway. All in all, a very special day and an extra special memory.
Special thanks to ClubSport Stirling for making this possible.
Julie Russell
Former sports enthusiast, coach, volunteer, committee member and
Chairperson.
More pictures of Julie and her family are below
I was so honoured to be nominated by ClubSport Stirling, privileged to be selected by the organising committee and overwhelmed by the magic of the “Moment to Shine”.
The historic site of Scone Palace was my designated leg of the relay and I revelled in the ambience and legacy of the occasion. I was fascinated by the other torch bearers and their inspiring stories. I
was ecstatic that my family and friends travelled to share in the splendour of the day. I was jubilant that the kids with me, including my 5 year old son Mark, were afforded the opportunity to run the relay with me, down the Palace driveway. All in all, a very special day and an extra special memory.
Special thanks to ClubSport Stirling for making this possible.
Julie Russell
Former sports enthusiast, coach, volunteer, committee member and
Chairperson.
More pictures of Julie and her family are below
An Olympic experience-Dougie Porteous Club & Sports Development Manager Active Stirling
On Thursday 16 August I was lucky enough to experience London 2012 and the inspiration of the Olympics. I had secured tickets for the evening track and field programme which would encompass the Woman’s 1500m Semi Finals, Woman’s Javelin Final, Men’s Decathlon Final Events, Men’s Triple Jump, Men’s 800m final and Men’s 200m final……a feast of athletic activity.
Before the main event I had time to take in London and one of the free events running across London, the Women’s Open Water Swimming in Hyde Park with Keri Anne Payne racing for Team GB. Huge crowds filled the park up to 20 people deep around the paths and grass banking’s of the Serpentine. 2 hours and 10 kilometres of swimming later the crowd were still as loud as they had been at the start and although Keri Anne didn’t secure a medal I knew my experience at the Olympics was going to be something special.
Onto the Olympic Park through London’s exceptionally efficient transport network and within half an hour we were making our way out into the crowds at Stratford Station. A short time later after making our way through the airport style security checks, largely staffed by military personnel with big smiles on their faces, and we were finally in the Olympic Park. I have never experienced such large numbers of people with 80,000 people arriving for the events in the Olympic Stadium as 80,000 people were leaving the afternoon session, not to mention the tens of thousands of people that were at other venues in the park. A quick rehydration and refuel sharing a table and a chat with an athletics coach from Puerto Rico and we were off into the stadium.
Our seats were above the start of the 100m straight, ideal viewing for the events of the evening although I’m sure it wouldn’t matter where you were
given the layout and structure of the stadium. Having been at a range of large sports events from football and rugby internationals to marathons and athletics meetings I can honestly say I’ve never experienced an atmosphere like it.
Every throw was cheered in the javelin as was every jump in the triple jump but the noise for the track events was phenomenal. Silence as
the athletes came under Starter’s orders to wild cheering and jumping up and down as they took off into their races.
In between the decathlon events and semi-finals the two main events of the night were the Men’s 800 metres final and Men’s 200 metres final.
First up the 800 metres final and what an amazing race with Team GB representation from Andrew Osagie. It wasn’t to be for Andrew and Team GB
on this occasion but the Kenyan athlete David Rudisha decided to just go for it and stormed to the Olympic Gold Medal in a World Record time, a huge privilege to witness!
With the crowd buzzing having just witnessed a 15 year old World Record being smashed the scene was set for the Showmen of World Athletics to take the stage. Out came Usain Bolt and company to limber up for the 200 metres final. Usain was in his usual relaxed mode playing up to the crowd and flirting with the Games Maker who was collecting his tracksuit and it felt like the only question was who would be picking up the places after 1st.
Silence met the athletes as they settled into their blocks followed by the most amazing noise I’ve ever heard, 80,000 people screaming and cheering in support of the 8 athletes and urging them onto the finish line. In under 20 seconds the question was answered, Usain Bolt was Olympic Champion and supported at the top by his countrymen Yohan Blake and Warren Weir. A Jamaican 1, 2, 3…….spectacular!
In reflection London 2012, Olympic and Paralympic Games, were spectacular and I feel very honoured to have been able to witness it and be part of the amazing atmosphere that every athlete seems to have thrived on. The legacy is the value of sport and the understanding of how it can impact on day to day lives, but most importantly the value of volunteers and the role that volunteers play in sport every day, something that every local sports club volunteer knows only too well!
Before the main event I had time to take in London and one of the free events running across London, the Women’s Open Water Swimming in Hyde Park with Keri Anne Payne racing for Team GB. Huge crowds filled the park up to 20 people deep around the paths and grass banking’s of the Serpentine. 2 hours and 10 kilometres of swimming later the crowd were still as loud as they had been at the start and although Keri Anne didn’t secure a medal I knew my experience at the Olympics was going to be something special.
Onto the Olympic Park through London’s exceptionally efficient transport network and within half an hour we were making our way out into the crowds at Stratford Station. A short time later after making our way through the airport style security checks, largely staffed by military personnel with big smiles on their faces, and we were finally in the Olympic Park. I have never experienced such large numbers of people with 80,000 people arriving for the events in the Olympic Stadium as 80,000 people were leaving the afternoon session, not to mention the tens of thousands of people that were at other venues in the park. A quick rehydration and refuel sharing a table and a chat with an athletics coach from Puerto Rico and we were off into the stadium.
Our seats were above the start of the 100m straight, ideal viewing for the events of the evening although I’m sure it wouldn’t matter where you were
given the layout and structure of the stadium. Having been at a range of large sports events from football and rugby internationals to marathons and athletics meetings I can honestly say I’ve never experienced an atmosphere like it.
Every throw was cheered in the javelin as was every jump in the triple jump but the noise for the track events was phenomenal. Silence as
the athletes came under Starter’s orders to wild cheering and jumping up and down as they took off into their races.
In between the decathlon events and semi-finals the two main events of the night were the Men’s 800 metres final and Men’s 200 metres final.
First up the 800 metres final and what an amazing race with Team GB representation from Andrew Osagie. It wasn’t to be for Andrew and Team GB
on this occasion but the Kenyan athlete David Rudisha decided to just go for it and stormed to the Olympic Gold Medal in a World Record time, a huge privilege to witness!
With the crowd buzzing having just witnessed a 15 year old World Record being smashed the scene was set for the Showmen of World Athletics to take the stage. Out came Usain Bolt and company to limber up for the 200 metres final. Usain was in his usual relaxed mode playing up to the crowd and flirting with the Games Maker who was collecting his tracksuit and it felt like the only question was who would be picking up the places after 1st.
Silence met the athletes as they settled into their blocks followed by the most amazing noise I’ve ever heard, 80,000 people screaming and cheering in support of the 8 athletes and urging them onto the finish line. In under 20 seconds the question was answered, Usain Bolt was Olympic Champion and supported at the top by his countrymen Yohan Blake and Warren Weir. A Jamaican 1, 2, 3…….spectacular!
In reflection London 2012, Olympic and Paralympic Games, were spectacular and I feel very honoured to have been able to witness it and be part of the amazing atmosphere that every athlete seems to have thrived on. The legacy is the value of sport and the understanding of how it can impact on day to day lives, but most importantly the value of volunteers and the role that volunteers play in sport every day, something that every local sports club volunteer knows only too well!
ClubSport Stirling Members 2013 Survey Results
The results of the first ever ClubSport Stirling online survey are now available. Many thanks to all of you who took part. There were 88 replies. There is a lot of information in the survey and the next stage is for the ClubSport Stirling Survey Group to review the answers, create an action plan to address points raised and review all the written comments submitted. Can I ask that if you are an Active Stirling Development Officer, Club Secretary, Coach or on any Club Management Committee that the results are made available to any of your members.
The results can be viewed here. Please note this is a large document if you are printing.
The results will be discussed at your upcoming Community meetings and of course you can always contact your Club Development
Officer to discuss any of the report.
Thanks again to those that took part.
Fraser Renwick
Chair
ClubSport Stirling
The results can be viewed here. Please note this is a large document if you are printing.
The results will be discussed at your upcoming Community meetings and of course you can always contact your Club Development
Officer to discuss any of the report.
Thanks again to those that took part.
Fraser Renwick
Chair
ClubSport Stirling
ClubSport Stirling AGM 2013
The AGM will take place in Forthbank Stadium on Monday 29th April at 7.30pm. All affiliated clubs are invited to attend.
1 Apologies
2 Minutes of the 2012 Annual General Meeting
3 Matters Arising from the Previous Meeting
4 Chair’s Report
5 Financial Report
6 Election of Office Bearers – Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Committee Member (1)
7 Nominations from clubs to join Management Committee
8 What’s happening in Sport in Stirling (News from Clubs/CSS/AS)
9 Any Other Competent Business
REFRESHMENTS
1 Apologies
2 Minutes of the 2012 Annual General Meeting
3 Matters Arising from the Previous Meeting
4 Chair’s Report
5 Financial Report
6 Election of Office Bearers – Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Committee Member (1)
7 Nominations from clubs to join Management Committee
8 What’s happening in Sport in Stirling (News from Clubs/CSS/AS)
9 Any Other Competent Business
REFRESHMENTS
ClubSport Stirling 2012/13 Annual Handbook/ AGM update
At a very well attended AGM, re-elected Chairman Fraser Renwick advised this year's handbook was available now.
This can be downloaded(6.75mb) from here.
Along with Chairman committee members Carol Anderson, Iain Cuthbertson, Blair Prentice were re-elected at the AGM. Alasdair Gammack retains his place on the committee. Fraser invited any clubs to nominate anyone to join the management committee, anyone interested in the first instance should contact Angie Speed.
A record year of investing in clubs and the introduction of our Club Survey were the highlights. The full survey results will be made available shortly.
This can be downloaded(6.75mb) from here.
Along with Chairman committee members Carol Anderson, Iain Cuthbertson, Blair Prentice were re-elected at the AGM. Alasdair Gammack retains his place on the committee. Fraser invited any clubs to nominate anyone to join the management committee, anyone interested in the first instance should contact Angie Speed.
A record year of investing in clubs and the introduction of our Club Survey were the highlights. The full survey results will be made available shortly.
Stirling's Coaching Conference 2013
Coaching for success: developing a learning environment. How do you develop performance
athletes? Create an atmosphere where your athletes can flourish? After the success of our first coaching conference please join us to explore some of these topics and how top coaches and players create this environment.
If you would like to know more about the coaching conference please visit http://www.activestirling.org.uk/or email coaching@activestirling.org.uk. If you coach for a club affiliated to ClubSport Stirling you are entitled to a 75% discount, please book early to avoid
disappointment.
Stirling Canoe Club - Double and Team Event
14 & 15 September 2013
Alva division 3 / 4 double and team event (team event: Saturday afternoon)
For further information please email: alva@stirlingcanoeclub.info
Entries to: SCC Slalom Entries, 1 Stevenson Avenue. Polmont. Falkirk. FK2 0GU
Alva division 3 / 4 double and team event (team event: Saturday afternoon)
For further information please email: alva@stirlingcanoeclub.info
Entries to: SCC Slalom Entries, 1 Stevenson Avenue. Polmont. Falkirk. FK2 0GU
Stirling Sports Awards 2013
It’s that time of year again, the time for Stirling’s Sports Community to recognise the achievements, hard work and dedication of its coaches, volunteers, athletes, teams and clubs through the 2013 Stirling Sports Awards. Nominations are being sought across a wide range of categories and all ClubSport Stirling Clubs can nominate individuals and teams and say thank you and well done to them for all their hard work over the last year. We look forward to seeing you on the night of the Awards, 19 November, and to hearing about the great sporting success in Stirling!
Nomination forms can be downloaded here
Nomination forms can be downloaded here
ClubSport Stirling Survey 2013
All clubs, coaches and memebrs of clubs affiliated to ClubSport Stirling are invited to take part in our 2013 survey.
To access the survey please follow the following link
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ClubSportStirlingSurvey2013
To access the survey please follow the following link
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ClubSportStirlingSurvey2013