Observatory for Sport in Scotland
@ObsSportScot
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The OSS is an independent think-and-do tank sharing research & evidence to shape policy & practice that makes sport activity open to all ages and abilities.
Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined January 2019
OSS news. The OSS Board would like to thank our departing CEO David Ferguson & Research Manager Ryan Brown for their tremendous work to develop the OSS into a strong, respected research think tank. We wish both good luck in their future endeavours. Full story @www.oss.scot.
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@BBCRadioScot @AbertayUni @dataforchildren @ObsSportScot Parents or guardians of children (5-18 years old) in Scotland completing an online survey focused on experiences of physical activity and sport before, during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. To access the survey online please go to:
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Get involved and share your thoughts on how we help children to be more active. Project will collate nationwide (and global) thinking, and children's views, to share with @scotgov @scotgovhealth @ActiveScotGov @MareeToddMSP @sportscotland
๐ Our new research project with @dataforchildren and @ObsSportScot investigates the impact of Covid-19 on children's sport and exercise. The findings will help inform policies that address participation drop-offs in sport at national and local levels ๐ฝ https://t.co/xqRaYcgEiO
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*Featured on @BBCRadioScot* @AbertayUni in partnership with @dataforchildren, @ObsSportScot and data companies are researching childrenโs and young peopleโs sport activity levels in Scotland and the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. To participate:
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Today, on #IDAHOBIT2023 we stand against LGBTIQ-phobia, reject hate & instead celebrate our LGBTIQ+ athletes, colleagues, teammates and friends. We stand united to support the inclusion of LGBTIQ+ athletes in sport and physical activity. We hope that you'll join us #DiverseSport
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๐ขCall for participants to take part in PhD research exploring gender and sexuality in UK women's sport๐ณ๏ธโ๐ If you are interested in participating or would like to know more info, please get in touch #PhD #LGBT #LGBTSport #LGBTQSport #LGBTLeeds #QueerLeeds #ThisGirlCan
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๐ More behind the scenes progress from the home of MTB Cross-country and MTB Cross-country Marathon World Champs this August...!๐ ๐ค Want to know a little more about #Glentress Forest? Check out our venue info on the website โคต ๐ https://t.co/elAo9XES1P
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With @SSS_SarahR the laughs ARE guaranteed. ๐๐๐๐
Ladies please come along and join us and see for yourself what Street 45 has to offer you, no experience required, taster sessions will allow you to try out our different sessions, boxercise, Zumba, football, fun games and get a laugh guaranteed ๐๐ฅณ
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Ladies please come along and join us and see for yourself what Street 45 has to offer you, no experience required, taster sessions will allow you to try out our different sessions, boxercise, Zumba, football, fun games and get a laugh guaranteed ๐๐ฅณ
We're hosting a #Street45 open day in Glasgow on Friday May 19th ๐ Starting at 11am, our open day will feature multi-sport activities and will allow all women to find out more about the impact of our programmes across Scotland. Contact @SSS_SarahR to learn more ๐ฒ
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Great number of Scots selected and good luck to OSS Ambassador @meryl_cooper!
PICKED FOR WORLD CHAMPS #SALtogether Superb to see eight Scots selected World Mountain and Trail Champs in Austria ๐ฌ๐ง๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Congrats @jacob_adkin @ScoutAdkin Alice Goodall Holly Page @andoug_run @Alex_Chepelin @meryl_cooper @JasminKParis + coaches
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Launching the @in_miys youth sport coaching resource in Edinburgh today! Thanks to the coach team @AccessParkour for their input! @pedagogypaul @MorayHouse
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We're hosting a #Street45 open day in Glasgow on Friday May 19th ๐ Starting at 11am, our open day will feature multi-sport activities and will allow all women to find out more about the impact of our programmes across Scotland. Contact @SSS_SarahR to learn more ๐ฒ
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PhD Studentship - An Investigation into Womenโs and Girlsโ Cricket: Evaluating the Participation and Performance Barriers in British South Asian Communities at Birmingham City University https://t.co/BPO3iiNrY2
#jobsacuk
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๐ฃ The Scottish National Boccia Championships are taking place this Saturday at Inverclyde NSTC in Largs. All spectators are welcome and the event is free to attend. This is a great opportunity to see the best boccia players in Scotland showcase their skills on the court! ๐ด๐ต
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"Changing the lighting in parks isn't going to smash the patriarchy overnight... but it's a start."๐ก We're at the Women & Girls Safety in Parks conference, sharing our findings on making parks safe from harassment & judgement https://t.co/GPzchYzwY0
#saferparks @YorkshireSport
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Living in Broxburn, Uphall or close by? Why not pop along to your local club on a Wednesday @BroxburnUnited Sports Club. It's perfect for those aged 50+ living with dementia and other long-term conditions who enjoy talking sport with fun and inclusive activities.
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The value of research is shown here in identifying the challenges, and explaining how to change and what new paths to take to increase participation๐. The OSS is here to help anyone in Scotland looking to do the same. #InspiringChange #SportForAll
Inspiring change ๐ซถ๐ผ Inspired by the research of Women in Sport, Sport Ireland has launched 'Her Moves', a campaign to encourage teenage girls into sport and exercise. Sport Ireland is piloting programmes such as Skate Squad, a free roller-skating session for girls.
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PICKLEBALL ANNOUNCEMENT! Pls RT The world's fastest growing sport #pickleball is in Perth and looking for new players! Starting Saturday 14 May 4-6pm at @ASWUHIPerth. ยฃ5pp Sign up by emailing perthpickleballclub@gmail.com
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Big shout to the 110 players and volunteers who attended โฆ@streetsoccerSCOโฉ today on a wet day in Porty and Leith and great to welcome visitors from โฆ@YounitedBelgiumโฉ and the Richmond Fellowship
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Today is the day, book launch. One ๐ 3 Women shaking up the coaching world to support girls and women by changing the system. When people talk about the movement, you want to be able to say I had this book from day one ๐๐ผ https://t.co/u9xr3CfDnW
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