3 Sept 2024
If you're aged 14-23, living in Scotland and passionate about making a difference to sport, then sportscotland want to hear from you! You can find out more about the Young People's Sport Panel (YPSP) and the application process below.Â
What is the YPSP?Â
The Young People’s Sport Panel provides a national platform to represent the voice of young people across Scotland. The role of the panel is to help influence and shape the future of sport in Scotland and to raise the profile of sport. The programme's principle is that young people's views are heard and valued, and they have the opportunity to influence decision making and drive change.
Recruitment timeline:
The milestones of application, interviews and successful members' key work and dates.
·       Do your research - explore our website to find out more about the panel and what's involved.
·       Do you meet the key criteria? Check the FAQs section below for further details.
·       Apply online - applications open on Monday 26 August and close at midnight on Wednesday 18 September.
·       1st interview stage - successful applicants will be called for an informal interview, this will take place online and with various time slots available to book between 21 October and 15 November. You will also have the chance to attend an online information session with current panel members before your interview.
·       2nd interview stage - selected candidates will be invited to a second stage interview, in person on 2, 4, 11 December
·       Our 2025/26 panel will be selected! The new panel members will meet for an induction in January.
·       For the next two years the panel members attend monthly meetings, a residential and development days. At these meetings, panel members will be involved in a range of opportunities as well as working in project groups. They'll also have the chance to represent sportscotland at various events and opportunities throughout their time on the panel.
For more information or to apply, click here.