This summer’s Active Angus holiday programme has received funding from Games for Scotland.
The programme of sports and activities runs from July 1 to August 9 at Angus Council leisure facilities across the county.
The Games for Scotland programme is inspired by the 17 sports of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, as well as the concept itself.
Angus Council leader Iain Gaul said: “As a host venue, Angus is delighted that Barry Buddon is part of next year’s games with just over a year to go to Glasgow 2014, this summer of sport is a great way to celebrate the start of that countdown.
“Once again, we’ve got a fantastic programme of sports and activities planned for the summer holidays. The variety of Active Angus activities on offer is sure to inspire children and young people particularly the Commonwealth sports the international athletes will be taking part in next year.”
The programme has been awarded £8,300 from Games for Scotland, which is managed by EventScotland and is part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to deliver a lasting legacy from the Commonwealth Games.
Minister for Commonwealth Games and Sport Shona Robison said: “The Games for Scotland programme encourages communities across Scotland to feel part of the excitement building around the Commonwealth Games in 2014.
“Thousands of people are able to join in this fantastic opportunity to celebrate our modern and vibrant culture, helping to deliver a legacy that Scots everywhere can feel proud of.”
Paul Bush, chief operating officer at EventScotland, said: “We are delighted to be working with Angus Council in the delivery of what promises to be a fantastic event.
“Active Angus epitomises what the Games for Scotland programme has been designed to accomplish; inspiring, motivating and engendering pride among the people of Scotland.
“With one year to go, the diverse programme of sport and dance events taking place across the country as part of the Games for Scotland project is undoubtedly extending the legacy of the games far beyond the host city to the benefit of communities throughout Scotland.”
The Active Angus programme features athletics, rugby and basketball camps, golf coaching, dance workshops, SFA football programmes and a host of other activities. There is also a full sport and recreation programme for people with a disability.
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