GIRLS ON THE MOVE
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THE MAGAZINE OF YOUTH SCOTLAND’S NETWORK
New Leadership developments… Sports Leadership course for BME young women Girls on the Move is a programme designed to increase physical activity levels among girls and young women in Scotland. The project is run by Youth Scotland and funded by The Robertson Trust and Health Scotland.
Leadership Girls on the Move leadership courses provide opportunities for young women aged 16-24 to gain leadership skills. They range from 1-day introductions to 5-day residentials and take place across Scotland.
Participation Grants of up to £2,000 for projects and initiatives that aim to increase physical activity levels among girls and young women aged 12 –18.
Move It Essentials Essential training for workers Youth Scotland has recently developed a new series of training focusing on skilling up workers to deliver physical activity with young women. Successful events have already been held in both Edinburgh and Glasgow, with youth workers reporting that the events have given them plenty of ideas to take back to their work with young women. See page 12 for more info.
Girls on the Move is continuing to develop opportunities for young women from black and minority ethnic communities to take on leadership roles. Working in partnership with the Scottish Ethnic Minority Sports Association (SEMSA), Girls on the Move recently ran the first Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership. This non-residential course gave participants the opportunity to develop skills in delivering a range of sport and physical activity programmes. Visit www.youthscotland.org.uk/GirlsontheMove to find out about future leadership courses.
Launch of Level 2 Award in Dance Leadership Girls on the Move, in partnership with Sports Leaders UK, is delivering the first national Sports Leaders UK Level 2 Award in Dance Leadership course. This residential course is open to Girls on the Move participants (aged 16 – 24) who have completed a Level 1 Award in either Sport or Dance leadership. The five day course will build upon the generic leadership skills that were developed in Level 1 and provide more specific training and practical experience. Date: 2nd - 6th April (five day residential course) Venue: Kilgraston School, Bridge of Earn, Perthshire, PH2 9BQ For further information about the Level 2 course, please contact Rebecca Simpson, Youth Active Manager on 0131 554 2561 or email rebecca.simpson@youthscotland.org.uk
Participation – be inspired Some of the Girls on the Move projects that have recently received funding include: • Tweedale Youth Action is running sessions on street dance, cheer leading and Zumba following a consultation with young people attending the group. • The Muslim Women’s Association of Edinburgh is offering badminton and martial arts sessions. The girls will also hold a fund raising event and visit local sports facilities available in the community. • Edinburgh Leisure, in partnership with Active Schools, Muirhouse Youth Development Group and Pilton Youth and Children’s Project have developed a programme of coached trampoline sessions at a reduced cost, as well as supporting young women to attend sessions on the teenage Energize programme and Open all Hours. • Moray Art Centre. Following a short pilot project of street dance classes, the Art Centre is now looking to develop a 5 month project. • Dumfries and Galloway Council Community Learning and Development Service is providing structured activities focusing on physical and mental health, including aqua zumba, gym induction, smoking cessation and healthy eating sessions. • Ayrshire Communities Education and Sport is establishing a girls’ physical activity group, street dance and cheer group, which will also cover health issues and drug and alcohol education. The project will offer free sessions in street dance and cheerleading, as well as zumba and boxercise.