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21-Nov 1919

Legendary canoeist Gert Fredriksson is born. The Swede won a record six Olympic gold medals between 1948 and 1960.

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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sportscotland invests in the future of Scottish rugby

On the hallowed turf of Murrayfield, with only hours to go before the Scottish national team faces their first Autumn Test against the All Blacks, sportscotland announced an £835,074 investment in the sport of rugby to support the next generation of Bravehearts to play and develop within rugby.

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McRae honoured in Scottish Sports Hall Of Fame

Today, one of motor rallying’s greatest ever talents, the late Colin McRae MBE was honoured as one of four new inductees into the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame at the National Museum of Scotland. Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon presided over the occasion, that also saw rugby legend David Sole OBE, Olympic swimmer Catherine Brown (nee Gibson) and disability sportswoman Isabel Newstead MBE recognised for their outstanding sporting achievements.

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Warning: Fraudulent lottery email scam

It has recently been brought to the attention of sportscotland that there may be an email circulating under the heading of 'The sportscotland Lottery Option'.

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Cashback for Sports Facilities

Scottish Government in partnership with the Scottish Football Association and sportscotland have launched a new fund for the development of football pitches and facilities. This resource includes further information on the new fund and how to apply. All completed and signed application forms must be returned to sportscotland in a printed format by no later than Monday 24 November 2008. All application forms will be considered by the partners and an announcement will be made in January 2009 on which applications have been successful. Should you have any difficulties downloading these forms or if you require any specific guidance or advice, please contact cashback@sportscotland.org.uk

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Kinnaird to lead the way at Glenmore Lodge

sportscotland announced today that Bob Kinnaird has been appointed as the new principal of Scotland’s National Outdoor Training Centre, Glenmore Lodge. Bob, who has been chief executive of CairnGorm Mountain Ltd. for the last eight years will take up his new role in December 2008.

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