We have one of the largest memberships in Scotland (with over 250 affiliated sports clubs/organisations/individuals in 2003/2004), however there are still many clubs throughout the area who are not currently affiliated and are therefore missing out on the many benefits which Aberdeenshire Sports Council has to offer.

Benefits of Aberdeenshire Sports Council Affiliation

• Grant Aid Scheme

Provides financial assistance under the following categories:

- Talented Individuals
- Club/Forum Starter
- Hosting Events
- Coach/Administrator Education
- Travel
- Development Initiatives
(including purchase of equipment)

• Opportunities to network with other clubs/organisations - share areas of good practice and problems.
  
  
• Information and advice on a wide range of sport related topics - at local, regional and national levels.
  
  
• Inclusion in the widely distributed Aberdeenshire Sports Directory to promote your club. The Directory also includes information on grant aid and useful contacts (only affiliated clubs/organisations will be included.)
  
  
• Website with regular updates, relevant news, links to other sites and affiliated organisation pages - includes Aberdeenshire Sports Directory with club listings.
  
  
• Regular newsletter and mailings.
  
  
• To be consulted and included in decision making in relation to all kinds of sporting matters locally and nationally.
  
  
• Workshops/courses for coaches and volunteers at reduced cost for Aberdeenshire Sports Council affiliated organisations.
  
  
• Complimentary copy of ‘Club Class - A Guide To Club Development’ publication produced by Aberdeenshire Sports Council. Free workshops for clubs/organisations in relation to development planning.
  
  
• Annual Sports Awards Evening with a wide range of categories.
  
  
• Opportunities to nominate representatives for National Sports Awards.
  
  
• Aberdeenshire Sports Council supports a range of other projects/initiatives including BAA Aberdeen Youth Games; Disability Sport; Sports Medicine Centres (at Ellon & Inverurie); Schools of Sport; close links and working relationship with Chris Anderson Trust, etc.
  
  
• Opportunities to apply to take part in international exchanges/trips and education programmes. (Links through SALSC)
  
  
• VAT exemption for block booking of Aberdeenshire Council facilities.
  
  
• Involvement in generating sponsorship from local companies throughout the Aberdeenshire Sports Support Scheme to further invest in sport in Aberdeenshire.
  
  
• Direct Access to policy makers and purse holders.
  
  
• To add your voice to the lobby for local sport and the direction of sport development within Aberdeenshire.
  
  
• Lobby and represent the interests of affiliated clubs.

For further information and affiliation forms please contact us
or download the affiliation form.