Sports development
The Sports Development section of East Renfrewshire Council was established in 2001.
The aim of the section is to provide a wide range of sporting opportunities and support to the local community through the following:
Sports Development Pathways – Create, Develop and Sustain opportunities to all within sports/activities through sports development centres and holiday programmes.
The aim of the Sports Development Centres are to provide children and adults with the opportunity to develop skills, interact with others and have fun in a safe environment.
The Sports on offer are:
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Cheerleading
Childs Play
Football
Golf
Hockey
Jogging (Junior and Adult)
Kwik Cricket
Mini Tennis
Netball
Swimming Lessons
Walking in Rouken Glen
Club Development
Assist Clubs with own development providing advice and support on all levels. Establish new sports clubs in regeneration areas and clubs that link into Sports Development Pathways and Active Schools target sports. Implementation of Sport Specific Forums that allow community issues relating to specific sports to be discussed and resolved.
Coach Education
Development and Maintenance of Coach Education Programme to support Clubs, Coaches, Teachers and Volunteers. Joint Partnership work with Active Schools.
Coach and Volunteer Recruitment and Retention
Provide opportunities and support to be employed / volunteer within East Renfrewshire Council delivering sport and physical activity in Schools, Clubs and Sports Development Centres. Provide assistance to personal development and coaching experience.
Events
Planning, Organisation, Implementation and Evaluation of festivals and events such as Greaves Sports Running Festival which attracts 1500 – 1700 participants every year.
Contact Details
Athletics Development
Gordon Robertson
Athletics Development Officer
Tel: 0141 577 3924
E-mail: gordon.robertson@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Community Sports Development
David McLeish
Community Sports Development Officer
Tel: 0141 577 3193
E-mail: david.mcleish@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
David Fraser
Assistant Community Sports Development Officer
Tel: 0141 577 3920
E-mail: david.fraser@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Football Development
Nicola Barbour
SFA Senior Football Development Officer
Tel: 0141 577 3922
E-mail: nicola.barbour@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
John Gervaise
SFA Football Development Officer
Tel: 0141 577 8452
E-mail: john.gervaise@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Stephanie Handley
SFA Apprentice Football Development Officer
Tel: 0141 577 3928
E-mail: stephanie.handley@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Ross Paterson
Football Development Assistant
Tel: 0141 577 3923
E-mail: ross.paterson@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Swimming Development
Karen Baxter
Swimming Development Officer
Tel: 0141 577 4813
E-mail: karen.baxter@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Athletics newsletter October 2008 (PDF 144.1kb)