Oliver Barsby
Administrator and
Policy Director
Princes Exchange
1 Earl Grey Street
Edinburgh
EH3 9AQ
Tel:
(07528) 719350
Email:
oliver@salsc.org.uk
 

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2008

News

(Posted : 19/12/2008)


SALSC CHRISTMAS NEWS
Its that time of year when work can be put to one side for a few days and we can enjoy the company of family and friends over a good meal and a few presents but before you do, please see below a few items of interest.
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SALSC Events - Junior Curling

(Posted : 16/12/2008)


RCCC & SALSC U13 & U15 FUNSPIEL NORTH REGIONAL QUALIFIER
The North regional qualifier for the RCCC & Scottish Association of Local Sports Councils (SALSC) Funspiel was held at Curl Aberdeen on Tuesday.
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SALSC Events - Junior Curling

(Posted : 15/12/2008)


SALSC/RCCC FUNSPIEL WEST OF SCOTLAND QUALIFIER
At Waterfront Curling Rink in Greenock on Sunday 7 December, 2008, eight junior curling clubs contested the West of Scotland qualifier for the SALSC/RCCC Championship.
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News

(Posted : 30/11/2008)


SALSC CONVENTION 2009
On Friday I sent via post initial invitations and draft programme for the forthcoming SALSC Convention on 28th February, 2009.
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News

(Posted : 28/11/2008)


GERMAN GYMNASTICS OPPORTUNITY
We have received an excellent opportunity for a Local Sports Council to send a young group to one of Europe's leading Sports Festivals in Germany.
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News

(Posted : 28/11/2008)


CONTACTING SALSC
I will be out of the UK on SALSC business from Sunday 30th November – Saturday 6th December.
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SALSC Events - Junior Curling

(Posted : 20/11/2008)


RCCC & SALSC EAST REGIONAL QUALIFIER
The East regional qualifier for the RCCC & Scottish Association of Local Sports Councils (SALSC) Funspiel was held at Dewars Centre, Perth on Sunday.
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News

(Posted : 17/11/2008)


ISCA INTERNATIONAL BADMINTON FESTIVAL
The chair of the International Working Group, Millar Stoddart, has asked me to forward to you information on this excellent ISCA International Badminton Festival for players of all ages and standards in Denmark, the home of Badminton in Europe.
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News

(Posted : 18/10/2008)


SPORT CLYDESDALE CELEBRITY-AM GOLF
Clydesdale Sports Council’s 20th Annual Celebrity-Am Golf Tournament was held at Lanark Golf Club on Monday 6th October, 2008.
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News

(Posted : 19/09/2008)


SALSC COMMUNICATIONS AND SPORTS COACH UK COURSES
I am emailing you all today with 2 very different bits of information, both of which I am sure will be of great interest to you.
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News

(Posted : 16/09/2008)


OPPORTUNITY FOR SALSC'S LEADERS OF TOMORROW
Please find attached information and application form in respect of the European Youth Sports Forum being held in Paris 30th November to 6th December 2008.

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SALSC Events - Junior Curling

(Posted : 05/09/2008)


SALSC JUNIOR CURLING 2008
Ever fancied giving curling a go? Well SALSC and the RCCC are bringing curling to you! SALSC/RCCC National Funspiel 2008-09 (U13s and U15s) – Regional Competitions.
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SALSC Events - Gents Bowls

(Posted : 01/09/2008)


SALSC GENTS BOWLS 2008
Winners (Kintore team of J. Christie, R MacKenzie, S Stuart & T Beattie) and runners up (Cumbernauld & Kilsyth Green Faulds team of S Harland, J Peters, N McKay & H Sarrison) of Saturday’s Gents Bowls competition.
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News

(Posted : 28/08/2008)


SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Please find attached a photograph of Jim Conn, Angus McConnell and the Provost for South Lanarkshire at the recent South Lanarkshire Sports Awards.
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News

(Posted : 27/08/2008)


SCOTTISH GYMNASTS HEAD FOR DENMARK
Two Scottish Gymnasts were nominated by SALSC to be considered for a scholarship at the World renowned International Academy (INTAC) The Academy of Physical Education in Ollerup, Denmark.

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SALSC Events - Ladies Bowls

(Posted : 22/08/2008)


SALSC LADIES BOWLS 2008
Hosted by Wigtownshire Sports Council
at Stranraer and West End Bowling Clubs, Stranraer
on Tuesday 19th August 2008
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News

(Posted : 21/08/2008)


32ND SALSC NATIONAL SEMINAR AND 30TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
SALSC is pleased to confirm that it will be returning to Airth Castle (near Stirling) on Friday 27th February (optional), Saturday 28th February and Sunday 1st March for the 2009 SALSC National Seminar and AGM.
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SALSC Events - Junior Bowls

(Posted : 18/08/2008)


SALSC JUNIOR BOWLS 2008
Hosted by Sport Renfrewshire
at Hawkhead Bowling Club
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SALSC Events - Boys Golf

(Posted : 15/08/2008)


SALSC BOYS GOLF 2008
The Annual National Inter District Boys Golf Tournament supported by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrew’s was held at Torrance House Golf Club, East Kilbride.
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News

(Posted : 15/08/2008)


INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S GAMES
Lanarkshire has won its bid to host the 2011 International Children’s Games [ICG].
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News

(Posted : 05/08/2008)


RNLI CHARITY GOLF
I attach some information which I have received about the Dunbar RNLI regarding a fund-raising event which the local Dunbar Branch are organising.
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SALSC Events

(Posted : 05/08/2008)


SALSC LADIES & GENTS BOWLS EVENTS
This is just a reminder and some more information for upcoming events.
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News

(Posted : 30/06/2008)


ISCA
Newsletter 66
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News

(Posted : 13/06/2008)


NEW ADMINISTRATOR AND POLICY DIRECTOR
I am writing to introduce myself, my name is Oliver Barsby and I have been appointed to the new post of Director of Policy and Administration.
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News

(Posted : 30/05/2008)


ADMINISTRATOR AND POLICY DIRECTOR
Oliver Barsby : Our New Administrator and Policy Director is in the process of setting up his new administrative arrangements.
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News

(Posted : 30/05/2008)


ROPE SKIPPING WORKSHOPS
Please find attached details of Rope Skipping Instructors Workshops which have an International flavour with the tutor a former World Champion from Belgium.
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News

(Posted : 27/05/2008)


FREE ACCESS TO SPORT SCHEME
The council has agreed to extend the initiative to include free access to indoor leisure and sports complexes for sports clubs catering once again for the under 16 years age group.
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News

(Posted : 27/05/2008)


COACHES CPD
Please find attached details of the first two events on our new Performance Coaching CPD programme.
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News

(Posted : 26/05/2008)


DUNDEE CITY HALF MARATHON AND RELAY
The highly rated Dundee City Half Marathon, organised in association with the Dundee City Council will attract some of the best runners, from home and abroad.
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News

(Posted : 24/05/2008)


SCOTTISH YOUTH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
I attach for your information an advertisement for a vacancy in the office of the Scottish Youth Football Association.
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News

(Posted : 24/05/2008)


BETTER GOVERNMENT FOR OLDER PEOPLE
A PARTY of older people from Hamilton and East Kilbride were wished “Bon Voyage” as they headed off on a walking tour of France.
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News

(Posted : 24/05/2008)


SCOTTISH DISABILITY GOLF PARTNERSHIP
Please find attached some information and an application form, about the First Scottish Pan-Disability Open Golf Championships to be held later this year near St Andrews in Fife Scotland.
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News

(Posted : 14/05/2008)


YOUTH FOR VIVICITTÁ
Steven Blackburn from SportRenfrewshire and Derek Howit from Clydesdale Sports Council have been selected to attend the “Youth for Vivicittá” training seminar in Bucharest, Romania.
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News

(Posted : 28/04/2008)


ADMINISTRATOR
This will probably be the last message which you will receive from me as Administrator of SALSC as I will be retiring on 31st April.
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SALSC Events - Ladies Bowls

(Posted : 28/04/2008)


SALSC LADIES BOWLS 2008
SALSC have pleasure in sending an invitation from Wigtownshire Sports Council who will be hosting this years SALSC Ladies Bowling Tournament.
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News

(Posted : 25/04/2008)


ISCA
Newsletter 64
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News

(Posted : 23/04/2008)


UFOLEP
SALSC have received an invitation from Jean Claude Bernard of UFOLEP and a member of the ISCA European Committee for seven delegates from the SALSC membership to participate in a Study tour in May 2008.
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News

(Posted : 21/04/2008)


SCOTTISH DISABILITY GOLF PARTNERSHIP
Golfers, associated with the Scottish Disability Golf Partnership, are invited to participate in this inaugural 3-day Pan-Disability Open Golf Championship.
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News

(Posted : 16/04/2008)


CHILDREN 1ST
We currently have a vacancy in CPS service and wonder if you could circulate this to your members in case anyone is interested?
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News

(Posted : 10/04/2008)


AFFILIATION RENEWAL
Has your Sports Council renewed its annual affiliation to SALSC? If not can you please arrange to do so as soon as possible.
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News

(Posted : 10/04/2008)


INVERNESS AREA SPORTS COUNCIL
The Glencalvie Challenge. Organised by the Rotary Club of Inverness Culloden. Are you up for a mountain challenge? Saturday 10th May 2008.
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News

(Posted : 04/04/2008)


SOUTH LANARKSHIRE LEISURE
Please find attached details of the Programme of Events for 2008 being organised by the Local Sports Councils within the South Lanarkshire area.
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News

(Posted : 04/04/2008)


UFOLEP
SALSC have received an invitation from Jean Claude Bernard of UFOLEP and a member of the ISCA European Committee for seven delegates from the SALSC membership to participate in a Study tour in May 2008.
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News

(Posted : 01/04/2008)


BBC SPORT MASTERMIND
Television’s Toughest Quiz turns its attention to the Nation’s Favourite Obsession … Sport. The same black chair, the same foreboding theme tune and the same 2 minute rounds but with a distinctly sporting flavour.
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News

(Posted : 31/03/2008)


SERVICE TO SPORT AWARDS
To confirm and update my records for Service to Sport Awards for April and May, can you please confirm arrangements for your council's Awards events if taking place during these months.
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News

(Posted : 28/03/2008)


AFFILIATION FEE - RENEWAL
Our records show that a few Councils have still to renew their annual affiliation to SALSC.
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News

(Posted : 27/03/2008)


SPORT CLYDESDALE
Friday night's Clydesdale Sports Council Awards dinner also saw the 2007 Service to Sport Award presented to John Lawrie by the Scottish Association of Local Sports Councils administrator David Arnott.
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News

(Posted : 26/03/2008)


SKILLS ACTIVE
This year's SkillsActive Scotland Conference is for all those dedicated to, and involved in, shaping the skills for the Scottish workforce across sport, fitness and the outdoors.
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News

(Posted : 26/03/2008)


PROGRAMME OF EVENTS 2008
Ladies Golf - Boys Golf - Boys Bowls - Ladies Bowls - Mens Bowls.
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SALSC Events - Ladies Golf

(Posted : 26/03/2008)


SALSC LADIES GOLF 2008
SALSC has much pleasure in forwarding your Council's invitation to take part in this years Ladies Golf competition to be organized by our friends at Clackmannanshire Sports Council. We look forward to welcoming your Team at the Muckhar & District Golf Club on 30th June, 2008.
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News

(Posted : 26/03/2008)


ISCA
Newsletter 63 - March 2008
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News

(Posted : 26/03/2008)


SCOTTISH DISABILITY GOLF PARTNERSHIP
The PGA Tuition & Golf Open Day will be held at the Wellsgreen Golf Academy, Standingstane Road, Kirkcaldy Fife on Sunday 27 April from 09:30 until 16:00.
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News

(Posted : 26/03/2008)


2ND COMMONWEALTH SPORTS DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
A practical two-day conference designed for sports practitioners of all levels and policy makers, which focuses on how sport and development projects can raise grass-roots participation and create pathways to excellence.
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News

(Posted : 14/03/2008)


AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH IN YOUR ORGANISATIONS
I am also writing to you now to inform you about an important initiative developed by ISCA and its Italian member association UISP. I would like you to consider which young people from your organisations could be interested in this offer.
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News

(Posted : 13/03/2008)


CLUB SPORT EDINBURGH
The distribution of this newsletter is increasing on a regular basis with now over 400 clubs and associations on our email list plus over 100 Leisure Managers, development officers and other partners from the Edinburgh sporting community.
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News

(Posted : 10/03/2008)


MEMBERSHIP OF BOARD'S WORKING GROUPS
You will recall that I recently invited your Council to nominate representatives to serve on the 4 Working Groups of the new SALSC Board.
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News

(Posted : 06/03/2008)


DANISH OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG SPORTS LEADERS (19-23 YEARS)
I attach details of an International opportunity for two young sports leaders involved with local Sports Councils or the SALSC Youth Committee to participate in a six/eight week sports leader position at Mr Erling Posts DGI Fuglsoe Centret near Aarhus, Denmark.
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News

(Posted : 05/03/2008)


ANNUAL AFFILIATION FEES
Has your Council forwarded to me your annual affiliation fee yet - if not can you do so as soon as possible.
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News

(Posted : 03/03/2008)


SCOTTISH ORIENTEERING ASSOCIATION
SOA are looking for a Professional Officer with specific responsibility for both major events (especially the Scottish 6 Days Event) and operations to join a small team of professional officers.
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News

(Posted : 28/02/2008)


SUPPORTING CLUBS AND ACTIVITY GROUPS IN PROTECTING CHILDREN
The link below takes you to our news article on 'Supporting Clubs and Activity Groups in Protecting Children'.
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News

(Posted : 26/02/2008)


SPORT RENFREWSHIRE
Sport Renfrewshire News Bulletin 107.
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News

(Posted : 26/02/2008)


INTERLOQ
East Coast Half Marathon Series Starts in Edinburgh
What: The Edinburgh Half Marathon and Team Relay
When: Sunday 16th March, 2008 - 9am start
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News

(Posted : 26/02/2008)


CHILD PROTECTION AND VOLUNTEERING RESEARCH
sportscotland and Children 1st have commissioned the Sport Industry Research Centre at Sheffield University to explore the opinions - be they positive, neutral or negative - of club members, parents and volunteers towards child protection legislation and disclosure checking.
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News

(Posted : 24/02/2008)


MEMBERSHIP OF SALSC WORKING GROUPS
You will recall that when I wrote to you advising of arrangements for the last Annual General Meeting of the Association I invited the submission of nominations for the appointment of members of the various Working Groups of the new Board who will be responsible for the following areas of work.
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News

(Posted : 22/02/2008)


SALSC DIRECTORY OF CLUBS
SALSC is currently considering broadening its information base by collating a Directory of Clubs affiliated to our Member Sports Councils and I wonder if you could assist in this by forwarding to me your own Council's Directory of Member Clubs.
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News

(Posted : 22/02/2008)


SUPPORTING SPORTS CLUBS AND ACTIVITY GROUPS IN PROTECTING CHILDREN
I am pleased to attach information about an additional workshop date.
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News

(Posted : 19/02/2008)


VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND
VDS News Flash - 19th February 2008
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News

(Posted : 15/02/2008)


SERVICE TO SPORT AWARDS
Can you please ensure that if you intend presenting a Service to Sport Award this year that you let me have, in plenty of time and along the lines of the Criteria for the Scheme, the relevant information.
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News

(Posted : 13/02/2008)


NETBALL SCOTLAND
The European Netball Championships are being held at the Kelvin Hall this weekend on 15-17 February – please see attached the promotional flyer.
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News

(Posted : 06/02/2008)


AFFILIATION FEES 2008/2009
I am to advise your Council/Organisation that at the recent Annual General Meeting , the Association agreed that an increase of £2 be made to each of the categories of membership for the current year.
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News

(Posted : 05/02/2008)


SALSC AGM 2008 - ELECTIONS
I have much pleasure in sending details of the results of the election of the Office Bearers, the new Board of Management, and Chairs and Vice Chairs of the 4 Working Groups all as agreed at the recent Annual General Meeting of the Association held in Airth.
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SALSC Events

(Posted : 04/02/2008)


PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
Ronnie Sim has asked that all Sports Councils speak to their committee and decide whether they would like to host a SALSC event sometime over the next 5 years.
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News

(Posted : 04/02/2008)


SALSC REVIEW COMMITTEE WORKSHOP
Please find attached the two presentations made by the SALSC Review Committee at their Workshop at this weeks National Seminar plus the questionnaire.
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News

(Posted : 31/01/2008)


VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND
VDS News Flash - 31st January 2008
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News

(Posted : 31/01/2008)


INVERNESS AREA SPORTS COUNCIL
Please find below and attached some information about an excellent fundraising event to build a multi sports court on the Black Isle which you may wish to support.
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News

(Posted : 29/01/2008)


ISCA
Newsletter 62 - January 2008
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News

(Posted : 28/01/2008)


SERVICE TO SPORT AWARDS 2008
I have pleasure in sending to you the appropriate nomination form and details of the arrangements for the operation of this years Service to Sport Award.
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News

(Posted : 27/01/2008)


SALSC SEMINAR 2008
Following up Chairman Joy's recent letter I am delighted to say that the appeal has resulted in numbers being increased and we send our thanks to those who responded we send our thanks.
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News

(Posted : 23/01/2008)


ADMINISTRATION & POLICY DIRECTOR
I attach a copy of the advertisement for the post of Administration & Policy Director which SALSC seeks to appoint.
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News

(Posted : 22/01/2008)


SALSC AGM 2008
I attach an updated Agenda for our forthcoming AGM at Airth Castle Hotel, Airth, by Falkirk on 3rd February, together with a copy of, my report on the activities of the Executive Committee as presented to sportscotland in respect of their continued financial support of the Association.
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News

(Posted : 22/01/2008)


NATIONAL SEMINAR 2008
Apologies to those who have booked , but I was truly saddened when told of the low numbers who have sent in applications to the Annual Conference and Seminar this year.
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News

(Posted : 22/01/2008)


CAMANACHD ASSOCIATION
The Camanachd Association has confirmed that following the resignation of Allan MacLeod as Competitions and Rules Manager in December 2007 the recruitment process has begun to appoint a manager to the position of Operations Manager.
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News

(Posted : 11/01/2008)


NATIONAL SEMINAR 2008 PROGRAMME
I am delighted to inform you that the Programme for this years National Seminar has now been finalised and I now attach a copy for your information.
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News

(Posted : 11/01/2008)


SALSC 2008 EXHIBITION OF LOCAL SPORTS COUNCIL'S ACTIVITIES
I am pleased to advise you tat Executive Committee Member Ron Sim as agreed to take over the organisation of this years Exhibition of Local Sports Council stands at the National Seminar.
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News

(Posted : 08/01/2008)


SALSC AGM 2008
Please find important information regarding our forthcoming AGM which should be passed to each of your delegates.
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News

(Posted : 04/01/2008)


NATIONAL SEMINAR 2008
Has your Sports Council confirmed your delegates who will be attending our National Seminar next month if not can you please do so to me as soon as possible.
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