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Background
East Ayrshire Sports Council is funded by East Ayrshire Council and was
formed on 22 April 1996. The organisation exists to promote the development
of sport in East Ayrshire by supporting and advising local voluntary sports
clubs, promoting joint work between member clubs and organisations and
ensuring best practice and standards amongst member clubs.
Member sports clubs and organisations come from a wide cross section
of the local sporting community and cover a range of different sports.
Management
The work of East Ayrshire Sports Council is overseen by a group of council
officers, elected members and volunteers from member clubs and organisations
who together form the executive committee.
The executive committee is elected each year at the Sports Council’s
Annual General Meeting. All member clubs and organisations are entitled
to nominate individuals for election to the executive committee. The executive
committee meets on a six weekly basis to discuss and progress matters
associated with the Sports Council and to consider all applications for
grant aid.
AIMS
The Sports Council aims to:
1. Promote and develop an interest and participation in sport within
the East Ayrshire Area.
2. Coordinate the work of the various sports clubs and organisations within
the area.
3. Promote or support competitions, championships or other social events.
4. Assist local clubs, organisations or individuals to arrange courses
for the improvement of personal performance or training of coaches or
referees.
5. Assist in the formation of sports clubs or organisations
6. Publish and distribute up-to-date information on local sports clubs,
organisations, activities and facilities.
7. Foster sports for people with Special Needs by promoting equality of
opportunity within all sports clubs.
For further information on East Ayrshire Sports Council contact: the Club,
Coach and Volunteer Development Officer

COMMITTEE
Office Bearers
| Chair |
David Carey |
Galleon Centre |
| Vice Chair |
Councillor Campbell |
East Ayrshire Council |
| Secretary |
Angie Bennett |
East Ayrshire Council |
| Treasurer |
Tina Rogerson |
East Ayrshire Council |
Committee Members
| Jim Longmuir |
Cluarankwai Judo Club |
| Billy Fulton |
Hurlford Badminton Club |
| William Knox |
Balmoral Boys / Girls U17s |
| John Walker |
Walkers Cycle Club |
| Alistair McCall |
Kilmarnock Football Club |
| Tracey O’Neill |
Ayrshire Gymnastics |
| Christine Orr |
Galleon Figure Skating Club |
| George Morton |
Kilmarnock Harriers |
| John Gerrard |
Howard Park Bowling Club |
| Alan Gray |
Child Protection Representative |
| Angus Rodger |
Multi Sport Representative |
| John Timpany |
Glenafton Football Club |
| Janice Miller |
327 Sqn. ATC |
| Charles Hamilton |
Kilmarnock Weightlifting Club |
| Steven Bunch |
East Ayrshire Council |
| Cheryl Brady |
East Ayrshire Council |
| Councillor Knapp |
East Ayrshire Council |
| Councillor H Ross |
East Ayrshire Council |
| Councillor McGhee |
East Ayrshire Council |
| Councillor Campbell |
East Ayrshire Council |

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Annual General Meeting of the Sports Council is held in May each
year.
At the AGM reports are received from the Chairperson, Honorary Secretary
and Honorary Treasurer.
The AGM is an opportunity for any affiliated club members to attend,
learn and question how the Sports Council is being run. They can comment
on the annual report and statement of accounts, determine any amendments
required to the constitution and rules, and elect the officers and the
committee for the coming year.
• Nominations for officers and Elected Members from East Ayrshire
Council to the Executive Committee will be sent to the secretary prior
to the AGM.
• Elections of officer bearers and committee members will take place
at the AGM.
• All affiliated members have the right to vote at the AGM.
• Notice for an AGM shall be a minimum of 21 days and will be sent
to all affiliated members, advertised in local press and displayed on
EAC website.
• The next AGM is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 28 May 2008
at Auchinleck Indoor Bowling Club

AFFILIATION
Sports Clubs and organisations can affiliate to the Sports Council for
a period of a year at the cost of £20 (eligible for grant aid funding)
and £7.50 (ineligible for grant aid funding). Only voluntary run
Sports Clubs with sport specific focus and involvement in sports participation
and competition are eligible for grant aid. However, all other sports
minded organisations are welcome to affiliate and benefit from updates,
possible training and forge links with the sporting community but are
not eligible to receive grant aid. You can download an affiliation from
below:
Benefits
The Sports Council supports clubs with a range of opportunities and initiatives
including:
• Grant Aid Funding: Starter Grant, Development Grant, Equipment
Grant and Event Sponsorship
• Fundraising Tips and Ideas
• Training for Club Volunteers
• Coach Education Courses for Club Coaches
• Coach Development through Training Workshops
• Coach Development through mentoring opportunities
• Club Development
- Support in developing and implementing policies and procedures
- Advice regarding National Strategies and Policies
- Child Protection Guidelines
- External Funding Opportunities
• Representation at National Forums to ensure sports clubs are kept
up-to-date
• Receive newsletters and other updates
• Nominate club members for East Ayrshire Sports Council Awards
• Advertise your club in our Sports Directory.
Download
an affiliation application form (177 KB)

GRANT AID
General Information and Guidance (11KB)
Download
a grant aid form (30 KB)
Application deadlines (36KB)
Download
a Funding Opportunities Booklet (1,706 KB)
sportscotland
funding website

COACH EDUCATION
Training is an integral part of the support and recognition that all
clubs should give their coaches and volunteers. East Ayrshire recognises
that quality coaching will encourage more participation and also attain
higher standards of performance in all sports. The Club, Coach and Volunteer
Development Officer organises a wide range of coach education courses
throughout the year.
• Sport Specific Coach Education Courses
• Generic Coach Education Courses such as Sports Coach UK and First
Aid
• Supporting resources like Child Protection Guidelines
Click
here for the Coach Education Calendar 2008 (3,898 KB)
For further information regarding the Coach Education Calendar please
contact the Club, Coach and
Volunteer Development Officer

AWARDS
East Ayrshire Sports Council holds their annual Award Evening in November
every year. Awards are presented to individuals and clubs for outstanding
contribution and achievements in sport. This annual event includes the
following awards:
The Jim Higgins Youth Sports Personality Award
SALSC Service to Sport Award
Performance of the Year Award: Individual
Performance of the Year Award: Team
Disabled Sportsperson of the Year
Club of the Year
Sessional Employee of the Year
Leisure Development Volunteer of the Year
Young Leader of the Year Award
Nomination Forms - available from late September
The winners of the awards for 2007 were as follows:-

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Disabled Sportsperson of the year.
Winner - David Booker, Cluarankwai Judo Club |
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Jim Higgins Youth Sport Personality of the year
Winner - Stephanie Hanlin, Westpark Gymnastics Club
Runners up - Kathryn Thomson, Ayrshire Flyers and William Rowan,
Doon Valley Crciket Club |
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SALSC Service to Sport
Winner - Alistair McCall, Kilmarnock Rugby Football Club
Runners up - John Young, Cluarankwai Judo Club and Lynsey Anne
Findlay, Aquarias Gymnastic Display team |
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Peformance of the Year - Individual
Winner - Sarah Reid, Galleon Curling Club
Runners up - Peter Kirk Bride, Kilmarnock Amateur Weighlifting
Club and William Rowan, Doon Valley Cricket Club |
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Performance of the Year - Team
Winner - Kaylin McKay and Laura Wylie, Kilmarnock Sports Acrobatics
Club
Runners up - Team Phoenix and Aquarias Gymnastic Display Team |
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Club of the Year
Winner - Cluarankwai Judo Club
Runners up - Kilmarnock Amateur Weightlifing Club and Aquarias
Gymnastics Display Team |
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Leisure Development Sessional Employee
Winner - Kara Tait
Runner up - Stephen Taylor |
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Leisure Development Young Leader of the Year
Winner - Jamie Hewitson
Runner up - Lorna Hall |
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Leisure Development Volunteer of the Year
Winner - Jim Dunlop
Runner up - Yvonne Cardinal |

CLUBS
Are you looking to find your local sports clubs? The Sports Council has
contacts for all affiliated clubs which cover a wide range of sports and
age groups.
All clubs affiliated to East Ayrshire Sports Council have coaches qualified
to National Governing Body standards and have a Child Protection Policy
in place.
Please note that despite support and advice given to local clubs from
EASC, affiliated sport clubs within East Ayrshire are voluntary organisations
that operate independently from the council.
Sports Directory - to follow

SPORTS CLUB CLINIC
The Club, Coach and Volunteer Development Officer can offer support,
advice and direction on:
• Child Protection
• Starting a New Club
• Grant Applications
• Volunteer and Coach Development in Clubs
• Organisational Structures
• Club Management Structures
• Club Development Structures
• Club Development Plans
• Constitutions
• Funding
• Any other issues concerning your Club
The Sports Club Clinic is not a drop in-service, booking is therefore
compulsory.
| DATE |
TIMES |
VENUE |
| 9 April 2008 |
6pm - 7.15pm |
Galleon Centre, Kilmarnock |
| 28 May 2008 |
6pm - 7.15pm |
Auchinleck Indoor Bowling Club |
| 26 August 2008 |
6pm - 7.15pm |
Galleon Centre, Kilmarnock |
| 2 October 2008 |
6pm - 7.15pm |
Galleon Centre, Kilmarnock |
| 12 November 2008 |
6pm - 7.15pm |
Auchinleck Indoor Bowling Club |
| 11 December 2008 |
6pm - 7.15pm |
Galleon Centre, Kilmarnock |
| 4 February 2009 |
6pm - 7.15pm |
Galleon Centre, Kilmarnock |
| 1 April 2009 |
6pm - 7.15pm |
Auchinleck Indoor Bowling Club |
For further information or to book an appointment for the Sports Club
Clinic contact the Club, Coach
and Volunteer Development Officer

CONTACT DETAILS
The Club, Coach and Volunteer
Development Officer, Evelyn Milligan is a key resource in driving
forward East Ayrshire Sports Council and supporting local sport clubs.
This officer supports sports clubs, sport coaches and volunteers by providing
advice and direction, training courses and supporting resources. The Club,
Coach and Volunteer Development Officer also sits on the Executive Committee
of East Ayrshire Sports Council, the representative body for sports clubs
in East Ayrshire.

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