Annual Report 2012 - 2013 Jul 2013 | Page 19

ScotlandAs1 - MakeItHappen Schools Competition 2012-2013 Arbroath High School Girls were particularly successful this year, participating in 3 out of 4 Scottish Cup Finals and winning 2 of them - a fantastic achievement. Their senior boys also reached their final and lost to James Gillespies, Edinburgh. Queen Anne, Dunfermline won the boys Under 15 Cup and their senior boys won the Fife Cup, defeating Madras College in the Final in a competition where 12 teams took part. Angus, Dundee and Perth continue to run competitions for S1 – S6 pupils, some as festivals or as leagues and cup competitions. Participation has also increased with 57 schools in the Primary sector taking part in competitions. Promotional leaflets are in place to improve links with Clubs and Council Development Groups: Tayside & Fife RDlL 2012/2013 Primary winners: - Dundee – Forthill PS, Angus – Timmergreens PS, Fife – Donibristle Primary School; Regional S1/S2 Boys winners – St Johns Academy, Perth out of 28 teams competing in festivals across T&F. Coaches/Officials/Volunteer Development Nineteen candidates passed the UKCC Level 1 course and now work with their respective clubs and Council Sports Development programmes. All candidates also completed a sportscotland CPD programme which included Positive Coaching Scotland (PCS), First Aid and Child Protection training. Bruce Todd of Kirrie Musketeers passed his UKCC Level 2 and will go on to Coach Tayside Musketeers Cadet women in Division 2 next season. The basketballscotland Regional Development Officer (RDO) worked with recently qualified coaches in Primary sessions organised by Councils in the region. These same coaches were also supported at Club sessions where they worked with young players. Twelve Level 1 and nine Level 2 Table Officials qualified this season and are now officiating games at University, National and Local league. A Getting Started Refereeing Course in conjunction with RDL Competitions was a real success and produced 11 passes. There was also a “Reffin’ Brilliant” weekend in October 2012 which had 10 participants. These candidates went on to officiate in Regional Development Leagues and Schools Festivals throughout the season, and will enhance the quality of officiating in the 2013-14 season with the experience they have gained. Support was given to HNC students on College courses who were working with primaries on their placement, and with club coaches on a volunteer basis to gain more experience. This was an invaluable group who could be club volunteers, officials and coaches of the future. Responsibility - Dedication - Teamwork - Progress 16