Aviemore Sports Centre

Costcutter name us as one of their Charities

ASC — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:06:10 +0000

Costcutter has named us as one of their Charities and presented us with a cheque for £200 on 22nd November at the 1st anniversary of the shop opening.

Raymie runs again to help build the Sports Centre

ASC — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:02:40 +0000

Raymie wrote: “Not only am I running the London Marathon, it is a warm up for ‘The Wall’ ultra marathon in June, 69 miles along Hadrians wall, spread the word, let’s raise lots for ASC.”

Yes, he is doing it again, thanks Raymie.

Successful Workshop Event

ASC — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:54:11 +0000

Community Day 26th February 2012
With so much controversy around at the moment with respect to relations between MAHR and the local community, Directors of the Aviemore Sports Centre project rightly wondered how many people would turn up to their Community Consultation Day at the Peregrine Suite, MAHR. They needn’t have worried! From the moment the doors opened at 1pm there was a steady stream of people keen to find out more about the project.

Around 200 people were given an opportunity to have their say about what they would (and wouldn’t) wish to see in their local Sports Centre. With support from The Glasshouse, a national charity working to help people make better buildings, spaces, homes and neighbourhoods, everyone was able to indulge their creative side and think about how the building might look. In addition, a scale model of the site was available, allowing folks to think through the possibilities of how to fit everything into the building space. There’s nothing wrong with a bit of blue sky thinking….! The event gave everyone a unique opportunity to feel part of the proposed development.

The Board of Directors were on hand to answer the many questions posed and were delighted by the enthusiasm and support evident throughout the day. New members and volunteers were recruited. Yvonne Birnie, Vice-Chair of ASC, was quick to point out that she had never doubted the support of the local community but said “I was thrilled by the support we got on the day. Local families came along and everyone joined in enthusiastically. It was a very successful event.”

Anyone who missed out, but would like to become involved with the project, should contact Yvonne on 07711318016. email: info@aviemoresportscentre.com

The Board would like to thanks all who attended for their support.

Community Engagement Event – 26th February 2012

ASC — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:00:44 +0000

By the time we hold the above event, we hope to have signed the lease for the land on which the new Aviemore Sports Centre and Ice Rink will be built. Exciting times!

As a community we now have the opportunity to input our thoughts and wishes for the type of centre we want. On 26th February we invite everyone to come along to the Peregrine Suite at MAHR and have their say on how they want their new centre to look and feel and the types of activity you hope will be catered for in the Centre.

This will be a fun event. Bring along the kids: their input is welcome too.

The day will be guided by a team from The Glasshouse which is a national charity working to help people make better buildings, spaces, homes and neighbourhoods. They believe in the power of community led design to transform places and bring positive and lasting change to local people. In addition, the Board of Aviemore Sports Centre will be on hand to answer your questions and encourage participation.

Why not pop in anytime between 1- 8pm. We’d love to see you, hear what you think and help you to make a real contribution to moving this exciting and vital project forward.

See you on the 26^th!

Download the event flyer (Word document)

Volunteer at the event

Raymie runs again for the Sports Centre Project

ASC — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:06:14 +0000

Okay folks, next two events organised is the Inverness Half Marathon on Sunday 11th of March and then the biggy, ten day trekking the Inca trail in Peru finishing at the ancient wonder of the world, Machu Picchu, please please take two minutes and sponsor any small amount for the Aviemore Sports Centre project, the new web site address to donate is www.charitygiving.co.uk/raymackay thank you to every body for their continued support and together Badenoch and Strathspey WILL have this Sports Centre built for the community’s future…

Why not become a member of ASC?

ASCP-Admin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:16:25 +0000

We’d appreciate your support by joining ASC as a member. Check out the membership pages in the Get Involved section of the website for more information. Prices reduced!

Raymie runs twice for ASC…

ASCP-Admin — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:57:02 +0000

On 23^rd September it’s the Loch Ness Marathon and on 3^rd October, the Great North Run. Local man Raymie Mackay is tackling both events to raise funds for the Sports Centre Project. Well done Raymie! Thanks for your efforts on our behalf!

If you can support Raymie by making a donation, however small, go to www.charitygiving.co.uk/raymondmackay

Many thanks, Kelley!

ASCP-Admin — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 15:46:33 +0000

ASC Chair, Kelley Miller, stood down at the August 2011 Board meeting. Kelley has given huge amounts of support to the project and will be sadly missed for her thoughtful and informed inputs at meetings. Come back any time Kelley – you’ll be most welcome.

ASC Board welcomes new Director

ASCP-Admin — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:54:24 +0000

Jim Cornfoot of Aviemore has offered his services to the project and will join ASC as Director at our September meeting. We welcome his contribution to our work and look forward to benefitting from his experience.

Helping Without Costing

ASC — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:25:39 +0000

Caledonian 100 report in paper

A big thank you to the 15 volunteers who helped with event registration & course marshaling for the Caledonian 100 (www.caledonian100.com) on the first weekend in October.

It was a great effort by the team of volunteers, who braved some bracing weather & an early morning start on the Saturday to raise approximately £1,500. The event participants really appreciated the support & encouragement of our volunteer team.

Around 100 people, in teams of 4, walked 100km across the Cairngorms, starting in Aviemore at 8am on Sat morning and finishing in Braemar on Sunday lunchtime. There are some great photos of the event, which can be viewed at www.flickr.com/photos/caledonian100.

If you missed your chance to volunteer this year, don’t fret – the event is happening again on the last weekend in September 2011 & we hope to be involved.

Caledonian 100 Route