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Craig Levein signs contract extension Henrik Larsson targeted by injury-hit Everton Hearts are form team but Hibs fans can swing it Relief at Hearts as wages paid at last Hibs boss Mixu not interested in the romance of the Cup Edinburgh derby is the pick of cup draw

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02-Dec 1907

English footballers formed the Professional Footballer's Association

Women in Sport Factsheets

It is sportscotland’s mission to encourage everyone in Scotland to discover and develop their own sporting experience, helping to increase participation and improve performance. For some groups in society, including women and girls, this mission is also a challenge. In response to this sportscotland has produced the following 10 factsheets providing guidance on how women and girls can be encouraged to more actively participate in sport and physical activity at all levels.

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New sportscotland Board Members appointed

Minister for Communities and Sport Stewart Maxwell today announced the appointment of three new members to the sportscotland Board.

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sportscotland change continues at a pace

At sportscotland’s Annual Partners meeting in Edinburgh today, Chair, Louise Martin CBE confirmed that the decentralisation of the organisation is now taking shape and will be rolled out over the coming months, benefitting Scottish sport at all levels.

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Annual Review 2007|08 - Moving Forward Together

This Annual Review highlights the progress made by the sportscotland group and our partners in the year 1 April 2007 - 31 March 2008. It includes an update on our priority work areas, as outlined in the 2007-11 sportscotland corporate plan, including Active Schools, coaching, community sport, performance development, quality facilities, strong partners and a strong sportscotland. It also includes updates from the Scottish Institute of Sport, the high performance arm of sportscotland , and the National Centres at Inverclyde, Cumbrae and Glenmore Lodge.

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Leaving no stone unturned – sportscotland supports curling development

Sports Minister Stewart Maxwell and sportscotland Chief Executive Stewart Harris were in Lockerbie today (Tuesday 18 November) to officially open the upgraded Lockerbie Ice Rink, which received sportscotland funding and to announce the sportscotland annual investment in the governing body for curling, the Royal Caledonian Curling Club (RCCC).

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Employment of sports people and migration regulations

The visa requirements for entry into the UK are changing from 27th November 2008. The changes mean that any governing body who wishes to employ people from outwith the EU (or who's clubs wish to do so), need to be registered as sponsors with the Home Office. This process can take some time, so if this effects you then please sign up ASAP. For further information on the new visa system and regulations for sports people entering the UK please see the attached briefing notes and code of practice.

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Basketball scores increased sportscotland investment

sportscotland today announced an investment of over £300,000 in basketballscotland, the largest annual investment ever awarded to the sport in Scotland.

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