Observatory for Sport in Scotland

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.

[Observatory for Sport in Scotland @ObsSportScot]

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.

[Sport and Exercise Sciences, Abertay University @SES_Abertay]

@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: https://t.co/1zLEdZYvZV

[Observatory for Sport in Scotland @ObsSportScot]

@sportscotland @SSF_2000 @SDS_sport @scotsportassoc

[Sport and Exercise Sciences, Abertay University @SES_Abertay]

@BBCRadioScot @AbertayUni @dataforchildren @ObsSportScot Scottish Sport Organizations participating in an interview exploring your role in delivering sport and physical activity before, during and after Covid-19. Please contact [email protected] if interested in participating.

[Observatory for Sport in Scotland @ObsSportScot]

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

[Abertay University @AbertayUni]

🆕 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 🔽
https://t.co/xqRaYcgEiO

[Sport and Exercise Sciences, Abertay University @SES_Abertay]

*Featured on @BBCRadioScot* @AbertayUni in partnership with @dataforchildren, @ObsSportScot and data companies are researching children’s and young people’s sport activity levels in Scotland and the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. To participate:

[Observatory for Sport in Scotland @ObsSportScot]

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

[Meggie Bielby @MeggieBielby]

📢Call for participants to take part in PhD research exploring gender and sexuality in UK women's sport🏳️‍🌈
If you are interested in participating or would like to know more info, please get in touch #PhD #LGBT #LGBTSport #LGBTQSport #LGBTLeeds #QueerLeeds #ThisGirlCan

[Haute-Savoie 2027 @hautesavoie2027]

👀 More behind the scenes progress from the home of MTB Cross-country and MTB Cross-country Marathon World Champs this August...!🌉

🤔 Want to know a little more about #Glentress Forest?

Check out our venue info on the website ⤵

🔗https://t.co/elAo9XES1P

[Observatory for Sport in Scotland @ObsSportScot]

With @SSS_SarahR the laughs ARE guaranteed. 👍👏👏😂

[Sarah Rhind @SSS_SarahR]

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 😍🥳

[Sarah Rhind @SSS_SarahR]

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 😍🥳

[Observatory for Sport in Scotland @ObsSportScot]

Great number of Scots selected and good luck to OSS Ambassador @meryl_cooper!

[scottishathletics @scotathletics]

PICKED FOR WORLD CHAMPS
#SALtogether
Superb to see eight Scots selected World Mountain and Trail Champs in Austria 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Congrats @jacob_adkin @ScoutAdkin Alice Goodall Holly Page @andoug_run @Alex_Chepelin @meryl_cooper @JasminKParis + coaches

[SERA_HREN @SERA_HREN]

Launching the @in_miys youth sport coaching resource in Edinburgh today! Thanks to the coach team @AccessParkour for their input! @pedagogypaul @MorayHouse

[Street Soccer Scotland @streetsoccerSCO]

We're hosting a #Street45 open day in Glasgow on Friday May 19th 🌞

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 📲

[DrChrisMackintosh @SportDevDebate]

PhD Studentship - An Investigation into Women’s and Girls’ Cricket: Evaluating the Participation and Performance Barriers in British South Asian Communities at Birmingham City University https://t.co/BPO3iiNrY2 #jobsacuk

[Scottish Disability Sport @SDS_sport]

📣 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! 🔴🔵

[Women in Sport @Womeninsport_uk]

"Changing the lighting in parks isn't going to smash the patriarchy overnight... but it's a start."💡

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

[Sporting Memories Scotland @SMN_Scotland]

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.

[Observatory for Sport in Scotland @ObsSportScot]

The value of research is shown here in identifying the challenges, and explaining how to change and what new paths to take to increase participation👇. The OSS is here to help anyone in Scotland looking to do the same. #InspiringChange #SportForAll

[Women in Sport @Womeninsport_uk]

Inspiring change 🫶🏼

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.

[Live Active Sport @lal_sport]

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. £5pp

Sign up by emailing [email protected]

[StreetSoccer_Robbie @SSS_Robbie]

Big shout to the 110 players and volunteers who attended ⁦@streetsoccerSCO⁩ today on a wet day in Porty and Leith and great to welcome visitors from ⁦@YounitedBelgium⁩ and the Richmond Fellowship