East Ayrshire Sports Council

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The East Ayrshire Sports Council (EASC) 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 East Ayrshire 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 additional support needs by promoting equality of opportunity for all


Sports council affiliation

Sports clubs and organisations can affiliate to the Sports Council for a period of a year for £40 (eligible for grant aid funding) and £25 (ineligible for grant aid funding).

Only voluntary run sports clubs with a sport specific focus and involvement in sports participation and competition are eligible for grant aid and 30% facility discounts. However, all other sports-minded organisations are welcome to affiliate so they can benefit from updates and training and forge links with the sporting community.


Benefits of affiliation

The Sports Council supports clubs with a range of opportunities and initiatives including:

  • grant funding
  • external funding opportunities
  • training for club volunteers
  • coach education courses and development
  • support to develop/implement policies and procedures
  • child protection guidelines
  • representation at national forums
  • newsletters and other updates
  • nomination of club members for Sports Council awards
  • advertising in our sports directory

The East Ayrshire Sports Council (EASC) 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 East Ayrshire 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 additional support needs by promoting equality of opportunity for all


Sports council affiliation

Sports clubs and organisations can affiliate to the Sports Council for a period of a year for £40 (eligible for grant aid funding) and £25 (ineligible for grant aid funding).

Only voluntary run sports clubs with a sport specific focus and involvement in sports participation and competition are eligible for grant aid and 30% facility discounts. However, all other sports-minded organisations are welcome to affiliate so they can benefit from updates and training and forge links with the sporting community.


Benefits of affiliation

The Sports Council supports clubs with a range of opportunities and initiatives including:

  • grant funding
  • external funding opportunities
  • training for club volunteers
  • coach education courses and development
  • support to develop/implement policies and procedures
  • child protection guidelines
  • representation at national forums
  • newsletters and other updates
  • nomination of club members for Sports Council awards
  • advertising in our sports directory

  • East Ayrshire Sports Council Awards 2024 Nominations

    Is there a young person, volunteer, coach or athlete that has excelled this year from your club in your chosen sport?

    Has your club itself excelled and deserves to be recognised for this?

    Now is your chance to nominate that young person, coach, athlete or club for the recognition they deserve.

    Nominations

    Nominations are welcome from any individual or organisation as long as they are members of an East Ayrshire Sports Council affiliated club.

    These awards recognise excellence, achievement and development by East Ayrshire sportsmen, sportswomen and sports organisations.

    The closing date is Thursday 31 October 2024 with the awards evening taking place on Thursday 28th November 2024.

    Award categories

    Disabled Sportsperson of the Year
    The award is made to a disabled person who has exhibited one or more of the following qualities or attributes in connection with their sport:-
    • Dedication
    • Effort
    • Fair Play
    • Determination
    • Performance / improvement
    • Popularity


    Jim Higgins Youth Sports Personality of the Year
    The award is made to a young person aged eighteen or under who has exhibited one or more of the following qualities or attributes in connection with their sport:-
    • Dedication
    • Effort
    • Fair Play
    • Determination
    • Performance / improvement
    • Popularity


    SALSC Service to Sport
    The award is made to a person who has shown out-standing commitment, dedication and enthusiasm in their support over a considerable period. Nominees could be one of or a combination of the following:-
    • Coach
    • Committee member
    • Volunteer 
    • Fundraiser


    Individual Performance of the Year
    This award is for an individual who has had significant achievements in their sport and nominees must be able to demonstrate at least one of the following:-
    • A high level of performance throughout the year
    • Significant successes in competition
    • Notable step up in development as a player or athlete


    Team Performance of the Year
    This award is for a team which has had significant achievements in their sport and nominees must be able to demonstrate at least one of the following:-
    • A high level of performance throughout the year
    • Significant successes in competition
    • A notable step up in development as a team


    Inspiring Females in Sport Award
    The award is made to an individual who has used their influence to raise the visibility and increase the impact of female sport and is seen as a positive role model in East Ayrshire. More people value, participate in, re-main in, watch and support female sport because of them.
    Preference will be given to individuals who meet at least two of the three criteria listed below:-
    • Athlete
    • Coach
    • Committee member


    Club of the Year— Sponsored by the East Ayrshire Child Protection Committee

    These clubs have either:-
    • Attracted new members by using innovative methods of marketing and promotion
    • Club involvement with communities such as come and try events, assisting community groups
    • Strong links between schools and clubs
    • Commitment to developing coaches and volunteers
    • Structured pathways for players to develop through to elite level
    • Access to structured competitions, leagues
    • Developed partnership working with National Governing Bodies, Local Authorities and other clubs
    • Club member success at Regional, Scottish, UK or International events
    • Continue to promote and raise awareness of child protection issues within the club environment by displaying East Ayrshire Child Protection Committee
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  • EASC Affiliation 2025/26 - non sports club

    East Ayrshire Sports Council affiliation

    Sports clubs and organisations can affiliate to the Sports Council for a period of a year for £35.

    The East Ayrshire Sports Council aims to promote and develop amateur sports clubs and organisations across East Ayrshire for people of all ability levels. Please take time to complete this affiliation form.

    The 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 East Ayrshire 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 additional support needs by promoting equality of opportunity for all


    Benefits of affiliation

    The Sports Council supports clubs with a range of opportunities and initiatives including:

    • Facility discount
    • Training for club volunteers
    • Coach education courses and development
    • Child protection guidelines


    Complete the form below to apply for East Ayrshire Sports Council affiliation:

    Complete Form
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  • EASC Affiliation 2025/26

    East Ayrshire Sports Council affiliation

    Sports clubs and organisations can affiliate to the Sports Council for a period of a year for £40.

    The East Ayrshire Sports Council aims to promote and develop amateur sports clubs and organisations across East Ayrshire for people of all ability levels. Please take time to complete this affiliation form.

    The 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 East Ayrshire 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 additional support needs by promoting equality of opportunity for all


    Benefits of affiliation

    The Sports Council supports clubs with a range of opportunities and initiatives including:

    • grant funding
    • external funding opportunities
    • training for club volunteers
    • coach education courses and development
    • support to develop/implement policies and procedures
    • child protection guidelines
    • representation at national forums
    • newsletters and other updates
    • nomination of club members for Sports Council awards
    • promotion through the East Ayrshire Leisure Active Schools and Community Sport Hubs networks


    Complete the form below to apply for East Ayrshire Sports Council affiliation:

    Complete Form
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  • EASC Grant Application 2025/26

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