Exploring Group Structures and Affiliation in the JogScotland Scotland Conference 2019

Delve into group structures and affiliation with insights from the JogScotland Scotland Conference 2019. Discussions cover existing structures, benefits, challenges, and future aspirations. Learn about the basics of data protection, group development, and the process of becoming an affiliated Scottish Athletics club.

• Group structures
• Affiliation
• JogScotland
• Conference
• Scottish Athletics

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1. jogscotland scotland Conference 2019 Group status and structures Colin Hutchison, Head of Development Lindsay McMahon, National Club Manager

2. Enquiries from groups on existing structures Management and governance of groups Background Concerns regarding management of finances Payments to Jog Leaders Groups discussing affiliation to scottishathletics

3. Discussion What is the existing structure of your group? What are the benefits of your existing structure? What are the challenges and/or risks that this structure may present?

4. Overview of structures No formal structure Informal structure Constituted group what are our options? oUnincorporated oIncorporated

5. Data protection Board/Management Committee Approved constitution (rules) General meetings Financial controls Welfare Equality Facilities Payments to jog leaders What are the basics?

6. Group Development What are the future aspirations of your group? oStatus quo oMembership growth oCompetition oAthlete Development oVolunteer Development What changes are required to fulfil these aspirations?

7. Can my running/athletics group become an affiliated scottishathletics club? Does becoming an athletics club mean changing the sessions we offer? What s the first step? How can we formalise our club and affiliate? Is there a cost to join scottishathletics as a club and what is the individual cost to join as an individual member? What would be the legal status of our club? How would we run club finances? What type of facilities do we need? Who do we contact for support? Online guidance and application form scottish scottishathletics affiliation

8. Benefits of affiliation Benefits of affiliation General benefits Entitled to attend, speak and vote at any scottishathletics General Meeting Club members can apply to become individual members of scottishathletics Insurance for affiliated clubs and their members Nationally recognised club colours Eligibility for club places at the Virgin Money London Marathon allocation based upon number of registered athletes aged over 18 Support Services National Club Manager Resources Coaching Club Visits Discount on courses Events Apply for permits and insurance cover Enter national competitions Full list of benefits:www.scottishathletics.org.uk/clubs/club-affiliation/club-benefits-services/

9. Q&A Q&A Further advice and documents. Jo Stevens jogscotland Development Officer Lindsay McMahon National Club Manager (Affiliation)