Welcome to Perth and Kinross Sports Council Website.   

Perth and Kinross Sports Council was formed in 1975 and our Mission Statement is; “To promote interest and participation in sport throughout Perth and Kinross.” We have a Service Level Agreement with Perth and Kinross Council to carry out this function and in return we receive an annual grant. Constitution

The Executive within the Sports Council is made up of Volunteer members who all have the knowledge and skills to take our Mission Statement forward.  We have Administration support from Live Active Leisure and Financial support from Perth and Kinross Council.

Minutes of meetings are published on this website on a regular basis.  Annual Report 2018-2019

We also, under different headings lead by Sub-Committee Chairpersons discuss and give out numerous types of Grants and discuss events that are pertinent to the functions of the Sports Council.

We have adopted the Scottish Information Commissioner's Model Publication Scheme. Under the freedom of information law you can request any information that we hold. Please write to us at the address below.  Or call 01738 454600 or email pkscadmin@liveactive.co.uk for more information

       David Taylor Chairman of Perth and Kinross Sports Council 

News and upcoming events 

The Spirit of Sport Must Go On

Live Active Leisure has announced the Spirit of Sport Awards in recognition of the efforts made and achievements gained by sports clubs, groups, organisations, athletes, volunteers, and coaches during lockdown 2020.

Sponsored by Perth and Kinross Sports Council, the one-off celebration will replace this year’s Sports Personality of the Year Awards ceremony, and instead is open to nominations for those clubs and individuals who made an impact on their community and members through their creativity and determination.

Phil Coleman, Community Sport and Partnership Manager for Live Active Leisure commented, “With such huge disruption to sport in 2020 we knew that we couldn't go ahead with our usual Sports Personality of the Year Awards.

“However, through our club contacts we’ve heard countless stories of volunteers keeping their members and communities engaged through various activities, as well as delivering non-sporting, additional support to the most vulnerable people in our communities.

“We knew we had to find a way to recognise those efforts formally and we’re delighted that Perth and Kinross Sports Council has agreed to sponsor our Spirit of Sport Awards. I would encourage everyone to send their nominations to us by 8th March 2021.”

The Award ceremony will take place virtually in late March and will see volunteers, athletes, coaches, clubs and other local sporting organisations celebrated in five different categories.

David Taylor, Chairperson of Perth and Kinross Sports Council commented, “PKSC has supported the annual Sports Personality of the Year Awards in Perth and Kinross for many years now, and we are delighted that our long-standing partnership with Live Active Leisure is in a position to recognise the individuals and clubs who have gone over and above to keep the spirit of sport alive during what is undoubtedly one of the most challenging times any of us has ever faced.

“I hope people get behind this brilliant idea and nominate the worthy clubs and individuals of our local sporting community.”

Award categories for clubs, groups and other sporting organisations include:

The Creative Award: For sporting organisations that kept members and participants engaged at a time when normal sessions could not take place. Judges are looking for evidence of ways in which the club or group supported members’ wellbeing whilst motivating them to keep fit and healthy in safe ways.

The Community Support Award; For sporting organisations that utilised their existing position in the community to go above and beyond, reaching out to those needing help and providing services for the vulnerable.

Award categories for individuals include:

The Inspirational Volunteer Award; For a volunteer who contributed both time and creativity to their sporting organisation, and who worked hard to facilitate a return to activity for members and participants.

The Community Inspiration Award; For any individual who proved to be an inspiration to their community. This may have been by encouraging people to keep active, by completing a lockdown fundraiser, or by overcoming significant challenges to deliver a programme that benefitted many.

The Inspirational Athlete Award; For an athlete who, despite the significant challenges of Covid-19 and the lack of competitions, performed to a high level in their sport. Alternatively, they may have successfully modified their training and set new goals to achieve their ambitions.

Anyone can nominate an individual or a group by visiting liveactive.co.uk. The deadline for nominations is 8th March 2021.

Winners will be decided by a select panel of judges and announced in April/May

Coronavirus

Due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus P&KSC will be suspending their regular meetings until further notice. The Committee are aiming to hold meetings via zoom and are still able to receive Grant forms through email or post.  The Executive Committee will discuss with each other all Grant Applications received.  Grants can still be applied for during this time of uncertainty.

Perth & Kinross Council’s Community Environment Challenge Fund

Match-funding of between £2,500 and £10,000 can be awarded to Groups through the Community Environment Challenge Fund for improvements to sports pitches and sports ground pavilions across Perth and Kinross. Applications must be submitted by local or national constituted groups (including those acting on behalf of others) and must be developed by community or voluntary organisations.  For an application form and more details of the Fund, please visitwww.pkc.gov.uk/cecf