East Ayrshire Sports Council
Steven.mair@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/CommunityLifeAndLeisure/SportsClubs/SportsClubs.aspx
East Ayrshire Sports Council was formed in 1996 and is funded by East Ayrshire Council. It promotes the development of sport by supporting and advising local voluntary sports clubs, promoting joint work between member clubs and organisations and ensuring best practice and standards.
The Sports Council aims to:
* promote and develop interest and participation in sport
* co-ordinate the work of clubs and organisations
* promote/support competitions, championships and social events
* assist clubs, organisations or individuals to arrange courses for the improvement of personal performance or training of coaches/referees
* assist in formation of sports clubs/organisations
* distribute information on local sports clubs, organisations, activities and facilities
* foster sports for people with special needs by promoting equality of opportunity