Scottish Leisure Network Group

Happy New Year from Scottish Leisure Network Group committee, to close a great year, and in anticipation of a brilliant 2025 here are some wise words from our chair Vicki Kennedy. “This year been one of growth and achievement for the committee. As Chair of our group, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside an exceptional team of volunteers culminating in our most successful conference to date-a true testament to our collective vision and dedication and commitment from our members to continue to learn and grow. The conference showcased groundbreaking ideas, fostered valuable connections, and solidified our organisation’s reputation for being at the heart of the Scottish leisure industry. It was fantastic for us to recognise this some 21 years on with a ‘Special Achievement Award’ to the group’s founder and President Bobby Kerr as he retired from West Dumbartonshire Leisure Trust. Personally, this year also brought change as I transitioned to a new role, marking an exciting new chapter in my career. Reflecting on these milestones fills me with gratitude and pride, as well as excitement for the future of our group and my own journey”. Nichola Mclachlan Bobby Kerr Jonny Curley Hilda R. Stuart Biggar Karen Wernham Jo Cameron Hilda R. Susie Benson MCIMSPA CMgr Megan Richardson Iain Houston CMgr MCMI Elaine Donaldson

Scottish Leisure Network Group committee wish all our members and partners a very Merry Christmas, we hope you all have a great time with your family and friends. See you all on 27 February 2025 at our Winter Meet for more sharing and networking! Vicki Kennedy Nichola Mclachlan Bobby Kerr Jonny Curley Iain Houston CMgr MCMI Hilda R. Stuart Biggar Susie Benson MCIMSPA CMgr Megan Richardson Jo Cameron Elaine Donaldson Karen Wernham

Exciting news for our industry to enhance our standards then benefitting both our customers and staff. Great work ukactive!

Working in partnership with Proinsight Mystery Shopping this year for our awards at our annual conference was amazing. All our nominations and winners were outstanding! Great to celebrate excellence in our industry 👏👏

Scottish Leisure Network Group are thrilled to announce that one of our newest members University of Edinburgh Sport are welcoming us for our Winter Meet 2025 on 27 February at The University of Edinburgh, Pleasance Sports Complex & Gym. This venue boasts some of the finest sports and fitness facilities in the country. As well as one of the country’s leading gym facilities the Pleasance also houses two multi-purpose sports halls, catering for a diverse range of indoor sports - everything from badminton to ultimate frisbee. There are also a number of sports-specific areas including dance studios, squash courts, boxing and martial arts areas, archery and rifle ranges and climbing/bouldering walls. Perfect venue for our next networking session and it is the first conference we have hosted at an university 👏👏. Building partnerships. Booking information to follow. Watch this space! Vicki Kennedy Nichola Mclachlan Jonny Curley Hilda R. Iain Houston CMgr MCMI Susie Benson MCIMSPA CMgr Megan Richardson Stuart Biggar Jo Cameron Elaine Donaldson Karen Wernham

Well it’s been three weeks since our fantastic annual conference! Lindsey Cleland did an amazing job capturing what our event was all about. Lots of great pictures for you to view. Thanks again to everyone who attended, our key speakers, panels, business and strategic partners and event sponsors. We have received great feedback to share: ❇️Fantastic event guys, well done. A credit to you all for pulling it together. ❇️ I’d just like to thank you and the team for an excellent event, very well organised and it was clear how hard you all must have worked putting this together. I really enjoyed myself and I hope I get the opportunity to attend again next year. ❇️ What another great event and it was great to be there. ❇️ Thank you to you and your team for the amazing work in organizing such an incredible event. Honestly, there’s nothing I would change—it was truly one of the best I’ve ever attended. The event was flawlessly planned, impeccably managed, and the camaraderie between attendees was both inspiring and energising. I’m sure all the participants deeply appreciate your hard work and dedication in making it such a success. Our feedback form has now closed and we will be analysing the data received for next year. ✅Save the date 20 November! Scottish Leisure Network Group Alliance Leisure Ethics Leisure Gladstone Software Orbit4 Group Limited IndigoFitness Technogym Les Mills UK (LMUK) Proinsight Mystery Shopping Active Insight Stable Events Integratis Consulting Collab Apparel Sports Labs BOX12 Sportmax Community Leisure UK CIMSPA ukactive sportscotland Alan Leach Helen Macfarlane Ben Lamb Julie Gillespie Ed Clancy OBE Vicki Kennedy Nichola Mclachlan Bobby Kerr Jonny Curley Susie Benson MCIMSPA CMgr Megan Richardson Iain Houston CMgr MCMI Hilda R. Jo Cameron Elaine Donaldson Stuart Biggar Karen Wernham https://lnkd.in/eFjMMP5c

Well done to West Lothian Leisure on winning our Impact and Innovation sponsored by Integratis Consulting presented by Neil Ross Drawing on expert guidance and insights from our in-house team and ukactive, West Lothian Leisure designed and developed a pioneering and distinctive programme tailored for young people aged 12 to 15 focusing on strength training, with an emphasis on technique and best practices. This approach moved away from traditional cardio and bodyweight only training responding to the needs of members, current trends and sports development for this age group. Xcite Fitness Factory is meticulously designed for 12 to 15 year olds to elevate individual fitness experiences through a structured, three-stage induction process ensuring members are well-educated, competent, and confident in their use of equipment and training. Delivering on key competencies whilst allowing flexibility and builds in ongoing support for members. The approach taken focuses on three areas: ✅Cardio and Functional Training ✅Resistance Training and Flexibility ✅Core and Comprehensive Training The success of Xcite Fitness Factory is not only evident from parent/carer and participants feedback, but through an increase in demand with 3,500+ additional induction sessions delivered for 12-15 years old year on year. Congratulations again! Amazing work! 👏👏 Scottish Leisure Network Group Proinsight Mystery Shopping

The "What’s Your Why" campaign for Inverclyde Leisure just keeps on winning awards for the best campaign👏👏. Scottish Leisure Network Group award sponsored by Les Mills UK (LMUK) presented by Ian McGregor can now be added to the collection! This campaign is truly innoative with persona marketing, utilising data-driven insights to craft detailed customer personas representing diverse community segments. This approach tailors messaging to address the specific needs and motivations of each persona, ensuring content is both relevant and compelling. By combining these authentic stories with targeted video content and interactive digital platforms, Inverclyde Leisure reached a broad and diverse audience effectively, maximising impact. The campaign was crafted not just to promote our services but to ignite a movement for positive change. Congratulations Inverclyde Leisure!

We were delighted to see Fife Sports and Leisure Trust win not one but two awards at our annual conference! Amazing work! Facility of the Year: Kirkcaldy Leisure Centre sponsored by Orbit4 Group Limited and presented by Kev Forester And…. Team of the Year: Sales & Commercial Development Team sponsored by Sportmax presented on behalf of Ross Black, our own Vicki Kennedy Jennifer Shields has kindly shared their press release. A very proud team indeed! It’s great to celebrate excellence 👏👏 https://lnkd.in/eAfN57wA

Ed Clancy OBE was one of our key speakers at our annual conference. So inspiring to listen to his journey. Here are some great photographs highlighting the atmosphere and interaction 👏👏 Big thank you to Technogym for sponsoring! Scottish Leisure Network Group