Scottish Orienteering have joined the All-Party Parliamentary
Group for Scottish Sport.
The Group, which comprises Members of both Houses of Parliament
and from all major parties, exists to discuss and advance issues
of importance to Scottish sport by complementing the work of the
Scottish government and all Scottish governing bodies.
Organisations with an interest in Scottish sport are welcome to
join the Group, take part in its conversations, and challenge
issues that face sport across Scotland.
Scottish Orienteering is the association for orienteering in
Scotland, a constituent association of the British Orienteering
Federation, and receives support from sportscotland. It becomes
the second national governing body to join the Group.
All-Party Parliamentary Group for Scottish Sport Chair and Member
of Parliament for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, , said “I am pleased to
welcome Scottish Orienteering to the All-Party Parliamentary
Group for Scottish Sport.
“The Group exists to support Scottish sport at all levels, and I
look forward to working with Scottish Orienteering, to raise and
challenge issues, and promote the good work that they and other
sports across Scotland do.”
Scottish Orienteering President, Roger Scrutton, added “Scottish
Orienteering are delighted to join the All-Party Parliamentary
Group for Scottish Sport.
“Orienteering is an exciting and challenging sport that can be
enjoyed by all, and we hope that by raising public awareness of
sporting options, through greater media coverage for minority
sports, we can increase participation and deliver improved health
and social benefits to the Scottish population.”
