“Bringing local communities together through a sporting chance!”
“Sport for all”
What is Kirriemuir Community Sport Hub?
The Kirriemuir Community Sport Hub (CSH) is a voluntary organisation made up of 7 sport clubs; Kirriemuir Youth Football Club, Kirriemuir Bowling Club, Kirriemuir Tennis Club, Kirriemuir Golf Club, Strathmore Rugby Club, Strathmore Cricket Club, Angus Axis Gymnastics Club who aim to work together to promote sporting opportunities to all in Kirriemuir and the surrounding areas. The hub was established in October 2015.
The Sport Hub works in partnership with the ANGUSalive Sports Development team, the Forfar and Kirriemuir Communities Team and other local community organisations.
What are our aims?
Purpose/Objects:
The object of the Hub is to encourage participation of the people of Brechin, and the surrounding area, in a variety of sporting activities in a variety of venues; through:-
- Promoting sporting activity for all ages and ability in Kirriemuir.
- Identifying needs and options for improving use and access to sporting opportunities in Kirriemuir.
- Assisting hub clubs with safeguarding existing facilities used by the clubs in Kirriemuir.
- Working with local partners in and around Kirriemuir to provide positive experiences for all in sports or hub activities.
- Supporting the individual development of sport clubs in Kirriemuir.
- Help raise awareness of all the Sports clubs involved within Kirriemuir CSH
Progress so far
The Kirriemuir Community Sports Hub has its official launch on Saturday April 16, when local clubs will be offering free taster sessions to residents. Based at Webster’s Sports Centre, there will be sports on offer for all ages to try, including bowling, golf, tennis, rugby, cricket, football, gymnastics and combat sports.
Contact
For more information about the work the community sport hub or to join please email scott.nicoll@angusalive.scot or telephone 01307 492340.