Scottish Borders Council Sports Development Team

Tweets about sports development opportunities for communities, clubs,coaches, pathways, athletes and volunteers and funding for clubs in the Scottish Borders.

[Scottish Borders Council Sports Development Team @SBCSportsDev]

We cannot wait till the 2nd July 2027 when the biggest bike race in the world comes to our region, this will be amazing and we cannot wait to see Oscar Onley back in the Borders with his new team.

[Netcompany INEOS @NetcompanyINEOS]

The First Interview 📽️ | @OscarOnley sat down to discuss what it means to become an INEOS Grenadier and what fans can expect in 2026.

Check out the full chat here ▶️: https://t.co/bmxPXp9JsY

[Scotland National Team @ScotlandNT]

IT'S FULL TIME AND WE'RE GOING TO THE WORLD CUP!

#SCODEN

[Scottish Borders Council Sports Development Team @SBCSportsDev]

Softball cricket hubs this winter to keep active and playing!
All abilities welcome – Ages 7-12
Jedburgh Grammar Campus – Wednesdays, 6–7pm (from 5 Nov)
Galashiels Academy – Girls only! Tuesdays, 6–7pm (from 4 Nov)
Only £3 per session – scan the QR code on the poster

[Scottish Borders Council Sports Development Team @SBCSportsDev]

What a fabulous event today at the Jedburgh Jed Renilson Wheelchair & Hand Cycle Race, a huge thank you to all of the volunteers and organisers from Borders Disability Sport, Jedburgh Rugby Club and Kelso Wheelers Cycling Club.

[Scottish Borders Council Sports Development Team @SBCSportsDev]

Softball cricket hubs this winter to keep active and playing!
All abilities welcome – Ages 7-12
Jedburgh Grammar Campus – Wednesdays, 6–7pm (from 5 Nov)
Galashiels Academy – Girls only! Tuesdays, 6–7pm (from 4 Nov)
Only £3 per session – scan the QR code on the poster

[Scottish Borders Council Sports Development Team @SBCSportsDev]

Not long now unit the 20th Jed Renilson Wheelchair and Hand Cycle 10K road race.
This year’s race takes place on Sunday 26th October at 10.20am.
To book please click on the link below.
https://t.co/61UdIS2eOi

[SALChiefExec @SALChiefExec]

Huge congratulations to Neil, Anne and Brenda. Three very worthy recipients of Honorary Life Membership @scotathletics

[Scottish Borders Council Sports Development Team @SBCSportsDev]

We would like to wish Oscar Onley the best of luck as he rides for Team GB this weekend, what a sensational season he is having.
You can watch the whole of the race from 08:35 on the i player / BBC Sports website or the last hour from 14:30 to 16:00 on BBC 2.

[Scottish Borders Council Sports Development Team @SBCSportsDev]

Congratulations to Oscar Onley from Kelso and Calum Thornley from
Peebles who have been selected for the GReat Britain Cycling Team to attend the World Championships in Rwanda in September, absolutely amazing news for the Scottish Borders and Team GB.

[Scottish Borders Council Sports Development Team @SBCSportsDev]

🏑Borders Hockey Festival 2025🏑
We had an action packed day of hockey at Tweedbank to kick start the new season with U10, U12, Walking Hockey and Senior Players all taking part. Huge thanks to the volunteers that helped on the day especially Darci and Iris.

[Scottish Borders Council Sports Development Team @SBCSportsDev]

Practical trial sessions for the Advanced Rider Development Squad will be held on Friday 3 October at Borders College for shortlisted riders.

To find out more, and to apply for a place, email Sports Development Officer, Chris Bryant: [email protected]

[South East Region @ScotFASouthEast]

BEST PARA FOOTBALL PROJECT

⭐️ MELROSE FUN FOOTBALL ⭐️

Well done to everyone involved @MelroseFC who put so much time, thought and care into making football accessible, welcoming and fun for neurodiverse players in their community.

#GrassrootsFootballAwards #PowerOfFootball

[Scottish Borders Council Sports Development Team @SBCSportsDev]

The 20th Jed Renilson Wheelchair and Hand Cycle 10K road race is back and open for entries!
This year’s race takes place on Sunday 26th October at 10.20am, it would be great to see everyone again this year. To book please click on the link below.
https://t.co/61UdIS2eOi

[Scottish Borders Council Sports Development Team @SBCSportsDev]

So that’s it for the BANG Summer Camp for 2025, every year this partnership with the Borders Additional Needs Group goes from strength to strength, it provides a great sporting summer for the families, we are grateful for everyone’s continued support with this truly unique event.

[Scottish Borders Council Sports Development Team @SBCSportsDev]

Our Summer of Sport so far, the Tour Of Britain Woman’s Race, The Festival of Football, Learning Disability Games Stirling, Borders Additional Needs Group Summer Camp, Future Stars Athletics, Hearts FC Summer Camp and we helped to open a new school and Stow Pump Track.

[Scottish Borders Council Sports Development Team @SBCSportsDev]

Massive medal announcements all from The Scotland National Learning Disability Games.
Let's start with the football team representing the Borders on Saturday.
The team won the bronze medal in their category after narrowly losing out to the eventual winners at the semi final.

[Scottish Borders Council Sports Development Team @SBCSportsDev]

Thanks Heart FC Community we love when you come to visit us, thanks again to all the coaches and players.

[Hearts FC Community @heartscoaching]

Well done to the 140 kids who joined us in Melrose last week

Thanks to @SBCSportsDev for their partnership

[Scottish Borders Council Sports Development Team @SBCSportsDev]

@picnicpostnl @OscarOnley @irnbru @LeTour Amazing performance Oscar, you have earned your tin of the ginger, congratulations to you and the whole team, we have loved watching you all.