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COV Awards nominations 2022
sportscotland Coaching, Volunteering and Officiating Awards nominations now open
A life in sport
After nearly five decades, Richard Brickley calls time on a glittering career
Go the distance
Terry Bruton gives everything for his club and his boxers
Playing our part: Wilson Dallas
Cricket helped Wilson’s family find their feet in a new country
Sharing memories
Football fan continues to change people’s lives and reconnect those in need
COV Champions one and all
Meet the community heroes who've gone above and beyond in 2020
UK Coaching winner-Donald Park
Coaching legend Donald Park wins lifetime achievement award
Leading the dance
Academy programme develops next generation of dance leaders
Skills for life
How coaching and volunteering can lead to a career in sport
Helping hands
SSF Youth Panel help other young people stay active
Focus on... Athletics (COV)
COV Champion Stevie Cullen's 50 years of dedication to Garscube Harriers
COV Champion: Alex Soaris
Volunteer helps shape the future of additional support schools in Aberdeen
Introducing COV Champions
Who's inspired you with their contribution to community sport this year?
Sport for life: Dorian Marshall
Retired police officer benefits from involvement in community sport hub
Recognising success
Discover who picked up the prizes at the SSF Awards 2020
Next generation's an inspiration
Dedicated volunteers make shortlist for national awards
Sport for all 2019
Celebration of inclusion brings out the best in Scottish sport
COV Awards - Coaching Chain
Coaches recognised for propelling GB hockey star to the top
Focus on ... Equestrian
horsescotland recognises local heroes for 470 years' combined service
COV winner: Care About Walking
Find out more about the 2019 Coaching For An Active Life winners
COV winner: Jack Calder
Find out more about the 2019 Lifetime Achievement in Volunteering winner
COV winners 2019
Meet the winners of the 2019 Coaching, Officiating & Volunteering Awards
COV winner: Thomas Buik
Find out more about the 2019 Volunteer of the Year 2019
COV winner: Mhairi Guthrie
Find out more about the 2019 Young Persons’ Coach of the Year
COV winner: Sheila Swan
Find out more about the 2019 High Performance Coach of the Year
COV winner: Mark Stringer
Find out more about the 2019 Technical Official of the Year
COV winner: Danielle Brayson
Meet the 2019 Performance Development Coach of the Year
COV Winner: Majella Kerr
Find out more about the 2019 Disability Coach of the Year
COV winner: Kieran McMaster
Find out more about the 2019 Young Coach of the Year
COV winner: Doug MacDonald
Find out more about the 2019 Coach Developer of the Year
COV winner: Anne Glass
Find out more about the 2019 Community Coach of the Year
Kick start
How a Falkirk football project helps young people reach their goals
Sporting heroes
Help recognise shining stars in sport at the 2019 Scottish Sports Awards
Playing our part 2019 Erin Gillen
Being a Young Ambassador taught Erin Gillen to lead by example
Playing our part 2019 WDGC
Progressive gymnastics club uses National Lottery funding to flourish
My sporting life: Chanelle Gallagher
Chanelle Gallagher on the joy of jumping on opportunities
Focus on ... Snowsport
How Mark Vinter gets the balance right as a parent and coach
My sporting life: Kerry Ann Grant
Meet Kerry Ann, a girl who fell in love with volunteering
That winning feeling
Find out who was recognised at the SSF Awards 2019
Twilight's bright star
Basketball changed my life, says award nominee Declan
Inspiring the next generation
Young basketball coach named as Role Model of the Year finalist
Our 2018 highlights
Sport is changing lives right across Scotland
Award winner: Team United
Club recognised for providing sport to young people with autism
Award winner: Arthur Smith
Athletics coaching stalwart, 84, recognised for years of service
Sport panel focus - recognition
Panel members recognise the unsung heroes of sport
COV Winner: Gemma Lumsdaine
Find out more about the 2018 Young Coach of the Year
COV winner - Alex Jackson MBE
Find out more about the Lifetime Achievement in Volunteering winner
COV winner: Jennifer Scally
Find out more about the 2018 Performance Development Coach of the Year
COV winner: Darren Thomson
Find out more about the 2018 Volunteer of the Year
COV winner: Greg Broadbent
Find out more about the 2018 Young Person's Coach of the Year
COV winner: David Gourlay
Find out more about the High-Performance Coach of the Year
COV winner: Gregor McMillan
Find out more about the 2018 Disability Coach of the Year
COV Awards 2018: Sporting superheroes
COV Awards recognise stars of Scotland's sporting system in 2018
Young Leaders - Vikki Allan
How Vikki Allan got on top of the world
Young Leaders - Craig Gordon
Coach, intern and footballer - Craig Gordon, 23, on combining education, work and volunteering.
Playing our part 2018 Gaelic
Mar a tha siostam spòrs aig ìre chruinneil a’ cuideachadh dhaoine gu bhith a’ gabhail pàirt agus ag adhartachadh
Focus on ... Golf
In the home of golf there is a wide variety of opportunities to volunteer
Centre stage
Nominate your heroes for the 2018 Scottish Sports Awards
Playing our part 2018
How a world class sporting system helps people participate and progress
Volunteer cheer
#SportPanel members Holly and Sara shine on big stage at Glasgow 2018
Royal approval
Dedicated volunteer Kirsty Letton still in love with curling after 40 years
Building for the future
Year of Young People celebrated with National Lottery windfall
Impact of Inclusive Inch Park
How a community club in Edinburgh is changing lives through sport
A system for all of Scotland
Even in places where travel is challenging, sport is thriving
The lifeblood of sport
Minister marks Volunteers' Week with Glasgow's young sports leaders
Young Leaders - Craig
How sport enabled Craig to tackle his mental health problems
An academy for all
How Gartcairn Football Academy became a truly progressive sports club
No rest for the committed
Having four jobs didn't stop Craig pursuing his coaching dream
Creating pathways
Meet the coach who drives 650 miles a week to start girls on a judo journey
A night of shooting stars
Find out who was recognised at the Year of Young People Awards
Active Schools in action: Catherine and John
Follow Catherine and John on their pathway from volunteer to coach
The future is bright
Year of Young People 2018 to kick off with night of recognition
Chain reaction
Meet the coaches who propelled Stuart Hogg to stardom
In pictures: COV Awards 2017
Have a look inside this year's Coaching, Officiating & Volunteering Awards
COV winner: Brandon Donnelly
Find out more about the 2017 Young Volunteer of the Year, Brandon Donnelly
COV winner: Kevin O'Neil
Find out more about the 2017 Community Coach of the Year
COV winner: Steven Tigg
Find out more about the 2017 High Performance Coach of the Year
COV winner: Phil Potter
Find out more about the 2017 Performance Development Coach of the Year
COV winner: Kirsty Letton
Find out more about the 2017 winner of Lifetime Achievement in Volunteering
COV winner: Robert Dick
Find out more about the winner of 2017's Lifetime Achievement in Coaching award
National heroes
Recognition for the stars of Scotland's sporting system
Anyone can #BeTheCoach
Parents and riders alike are finding a pathway as cycling coaches
Direct route: Falkirk Fury
Falkirk Fury scale heights thanks to Direct Club Investment
Active Schools in action
Discover how coordinator Laura Somerville makes an impact in schools
Liam's sporting life
Find out how Liam's life has changed through volunteering
Everyday heroes
Volunteers give so much to sport, but what do they get out of it?
Our 2016 highlights
A year of groundbreaking achievements and inspirational success
It's your turn to take a bow
Inspirational coaches, officials and volunteers recognised for their dedication
Follow the leader
Ramblers launch new scheme aimed at developing skills
Coach class
Emirates conference will go beyond athletics and transcend sport coaching
Name your inspiration
How you can provide recognition for those who give their time to enriching sport
How I got here: Chris Sellar
Developing local sport at the helm of a community sport hub in Edinburgh