What are the conferences?
Young people who take part in the Lead 2014 programme will
attend one of seven regional conferences held at universities
across the country. These conferences underpin the plan to develop
a pathway for young people to volunteer in sport.
Secondary schools are invited to select a team of up to eight
young leaders to attend the conference which is focused on
developing leadership and volunteering skills.
During the conferences, university students will lead workshops
for young people who will be able to learn event management skills
- enabling them to organise and deliver Commonwealth Games themed
sport festivals within their school community.
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come,
first-served basis.
Who are the conferences for?
The conferences are for young people (14+ years) who attend a
secondary school in Scotland and the inclusion of all young people
is a priority.
The conference is closely linked to existing leadership work in
schools and helps support Sports Leaders UK Awards. It may also
help support towards the Duke of Edinburgh Award qualification and
has been designed to support outcomes of the Curriculum for
Excellence.
A parallel workshop is offered to all teachers, Active Schools
Coordinators and leaders accompanying young people to this
event.
Please select your pupils based on their leadership potential
rather than their sporting ability, although an interest in sport
and the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games is preferred.
Where and when will the conferences take place?
The venues/dates are confirmed as:
University of the Highlands and Islands
Inverness College
Longman Site, Inverness IV1 1SA
Wednesday 29 Feb 2012
Robert Gordon University
RGU Sport, Aberdeen AB10 7GE
Thursday 08 Mar 2012
University of Strathclyde
Centre for Sport and Recreation
347 Cathedral Street, Glasgow G1 2TB
Friday 09 Mar 2012
University of St Andrews
Sports Centre
St Leonard’s Road, St Andrews KY16 9DY
Tuesday 20 Mar 2012
University of Stirling
Gannochy Sports Centre, Stirling FK9 4LA
Thursday 22 Mar 2012
University of Edinburgh
St Leonard’s Land
Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8AQ
Friday 23 Mar 2012
University of West of Scotland
Thornly Park Sports Centre, Caplehill Road,
Paisley PA2 7TT
Wednesday 28 Mar 2012