Audit of Sport Facilities

sportscotland have carried out an audit of 6000 sports facilties across Scotland.

The audit finds that a great number of the facilities are below par (but with bowling greens and tennis courts fairing better), with 74% of natural grass pitches needing replacing or substantial upgrading.

Changing accommodation for sports pitches is often too small and in very poor conditionwith inadequate showers, ventilation and heating systems; 49% of changing pavilionsrequire replacement or significant upgrading (this sounds terribly familar).

Tackling the issues identified by the audit will require the commitment of all those involved in
operating and funding sports facilities. As well as identifying the issues, this audit seeks to
stimulate and inform the debate on what needs to be done. There are a number of areas
which require close consideration and debate:
• The development of local facility strategies.
• Co-ordination of investment strategies to support local facility development.
• Supporting national governing bodies of sport and local sports clubs in quantifying and
defining future needs for access to facilities across the country.
• Developing partnerships between the public, private and voluntary sectors.
• Promoting good practice in design, maintenance and refurbishment and the management
of facilities.

Full report here .