Welcome to the Young Ambassador and Mentors section.

The Young Ambassadors programme is funded by the National Lottery and is a key element of sportscotland’s contribution to developing young people as leaders in sport. We believe that young people make a meaningful and important contribution as leaders in sport, and that young people should have access to a range of opportunities of leadership roles which reflect their interests and abilities.

At the heart of the Young Ambassador programme is the principle that their views, and those of other young people are heard, valued and influence decision making; and that they are engaged in driving change.

In this context a Young Ambassador has two key roles:

·    to promote sport, and motivate and inspire other young people to get involved in sport in a wide range of settings within their local communities, including schools, clubs and community organisations

·    to influence six key aspects of school sport:

o  extra-curricular sport provision

o  links to community sport opportunities

o  opportunities for competition

o  celebration of pupil achievements in sport

o  leadership opportunities for young people

o  PE in schools

You will find various resources to help you deliver in your role as a YA.

As well as this page, you will also find valuable resources and ideas across our social media channels and websites linked below: