As the Beijing Olympics draws to a close, Labour Leadership contender Cathy Jamieson praised Team GB and the contribution made by Scotland's Olympians.
She said that the most fitting tribute to their Beijing glory would be to ensure that there is 'a revolution in sport for Scotland's youngsters'.
Ms Jamieson outlined a series of measures that she said would get sport back into schools and also make Scotland fitter, healthier and more successful in sport.
The measures include:
• A 'Scotland's sports ambassadors fund' to help young sportspeople to
represent Scots abroad whether it's the Special Olympics or young golfers
moving onto the pro circuit.
• The Scottish government sponsoring school sport competitions in sports such
as football, athletics, swimming and basketball. This would promote both
participation and competition.
• Expanding the professional coaching structure learning from the successes in
cycling and swimming.
• A 10-years investment programme to renew our football infrastructure and
the creation of a national development fund to support new national football
facilities - including 1500 grass pitch upgrades, refurbishing 500 changing
facilities, and providing 200 new synthetic pitches
• A delegated budget to each school to buy in the expertise needed to develop
the sporting potential of our young people.
• Every child in Scotland having the opportunity of free swimming lessons and
developing their talents
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