Board Briefing

Board Briefing

Strategic orientation, governance questions and assurance — typically 60–90 minutes. Not legal advice, an audit opinion or an implementation programme.

60–90 minutes · Typically up to 20 participants

Overview

Overview

This executive briefing helps sporting bodies, leagues and clubs understand the governance questions created by eligibility decisions after For Women Scotland. It considers competitive categories alongside recreational participation, safeguarding, privacy, facilities and the organisation’s responsibilities after a participant is moved out of an existing category.

Choose this briefing when senior decision-makers need a shared strategic baseline before policy review, an applied clinic or wider implementation.

What we cover

What we cover

  • The changed landscape — why sporting bodies are revisiting eligibility and participation.
  • Competitive sport — the distinct statutory and regulatory questions.
  • Wider participation — training, recreation, social sport and community programmes.
  • Decision ownership — board, executive, competition, legal, safeguarding and participation roles.
  • Participant consequences — dignity, continued participation, privacy and practical support.
  • Operational impacts — facilities, travel, accommodation, teams and events.
  • Assurance — evidence, records, appeals, communications and review.

Briefing outputs

Briefing outputs

The session can conclude with an agreed set of governance questions and a recommendation for the appropriate next intervention. It is not sport-specific legal advice or approval of an eligibility policy.

Practical

Practical

Duration
60–90 minutes
Format
Online, In person
Pathway
Sport, eligibility and participation
Group size
Typically up to 20 participants
Audience
Boards, HR & People, Legal & Risk
Delivery
In-house, on request
Pricing
POA — quoted on your group, format, and tailoring

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