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This is an exciting time for Sport in Glasgow. In 2014 the Commonwealth Games will come to Glasgow. This will give the City a chance to deliver a great Games for both Glasgow and Scotland.

But crucially it gives us all an opportunity to ensure there is a lasting sporting legacy for Glasgow and its Citizens. The Sports Council for Glasgow is committed to acting as a voice for Sport to establish what we want that legacy to be and make sure that it is delivered. We can only do this as a strong voice that represents as many clubs and sports organizations as possible.

Join us and give YOUR club the opportunity to have your say on that legacy and other sporting issues within the City.

The SCG is also a member of the Scottish Association of Local Sports Councils (SALSC) where we are well represented on the respective committees

At the Sports Council for Glasgow we have the skills and experience to help your club increase its profile, attract and retain new members and volunteers, attract funding, and function more effectively. Working with the Sports Council for Glasgow we think you’ll discover a host of opportunities for your club.

The Sports Council for Glasgow works in close partnership with GlasgowLife and has the following aims and objectives:

• To represent the interests of member sports clubs and assist with the promotion of sport in Glasgow
• To operate a small grants scheme to support the activities of member clubs, and an award scheme to recognise the efforts, contributions and achievements of clubs and individuals based in Glasgow
• To advise on the formation of sports clubs in Glasgow
• To obtain and provide information on local sports clubs, organisations, activities and facilities
• To encourage by financial support, sporting events of regional, national and international significance within Glasgow
• To influence relevant policies and implement strategies concurrent with the Sports Council for Glasgow’s objectives
• To pursue additional funding / grants / awards in support of the achievement of these objectives

Affiliation Fees for May 2011 - June 2012:

The undernoted affiliation fee structure was agreed at the Sports Council for Glasgow AGM on the 3rd of May 2011:

Membership Type	Annual Fee	Benefits	Restrictions
Individuals	£5-00	Access to funding for Discounted Rates for Sports Courses (to a maximum of 2 courses per annum max £40)
Club	£20-00	Access to all Sports Council benefits: Up to £500 Club Grant per annum Access to funding for Discounted Rates for Sports Courses (as part of overall Grant award) Annual Award nominations for all categories of award	The Club training and competitive venues, or the majority of club members, must be located within Glasgow
University Affiliated Club	£10.00	Access to a restricted level of benefits: Up to £100 Club Grant per annum Access to funding for Discounted Rates for Sports Courses	Must be linked to a University or College that is affiliated to SUS (Scottish Universities Sport) that is based in Glasgow.
Regional Association or Governing Body	£25.00	Access to all Sports Council benefits: Up to £500 Club Grant per annum Annual Award nominations for all categories of award No Grants for Individuals for courses No Grants for Individual member Clubs	Any grant funding provided must be used solely for sports promotion and sports development within the City of Glasgow. No grants to individual members for course fees or equipment. If Regional Association had member clubs who wanted grants then they would need to apply for membership on their own. Regional Associations could also apply for Sports Promotion Funding.
Clubmark Clubs	£30.00	Access to all Sport Council benefits: Enhanced access to Club Grant – up to £750 per annum Access to funding for Discounted Rates for Sports Courses Annual Award nominations for all categories of award Additional Annual Award nomination potential for ‘Clubmark Club Of the Year Award’	Club must achieve and retain at least ‘Get Active’ level of Clubmark accreditation.   (Annual membership will be paid by GlasgowLife if appropriate criteria are met)   Adult and Junior Clubs eligible ~ Annual Fee the same