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Gleneagles Ryder Cup volunteer plan 'unacceptable' Gleneagles Ryder Cup volunteer plan 'unacceptable'
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Plans to recruit 1,800 volunteers to work at the Ryder Cup have been branded "unacceptable" by the Scottish TUC.Plans to recruit 1,800 volunteers to work at the Ryder Cup have been branded "unacceptable" by the Scottish TUC.
Volunteers are expected to pay a £75 "registration fee" to work as scoreboard carriers and merchandise pavilion assistants.Volunteers are expected to pay a £75 "registration fee" to work as scoreboard carriers and merchandise pavilion assistants.
Stephen Boyd, from the STUC, said the plan was not "spreading the supposedly massive economic benefits throughout the population".Stephen Boyd, from the STUC, said the plan was not "spreading the supposedly massive economic benefits throughout the population".
The event takes place at Gleneagles in Perthshire in September 2014.The event takes place at Gleneagles in Perthshire in September 2014.
Mr Boyd said: "When I heard the news this morning, I couldn't quite believe what I was hearing."Mr Boyd said: "When I heard the news this morning, I couldn't quite believe what I was hearing."
Estimates by the Scottish government suggest the event will bring in around £100m to the local economy. About 45,000 spectators are expected to attend each day of the six-day challenge.Estimates by the Scottish government suggest the event will bring in around £100m to the local economy. About 45,000 spectators are expected to attend each day of the six-day challenge.
"I'm quite sceptical about the figures which have been suggested for the economic benefits," continued Mr Boyd."I'm quite sceptical about the figures which have been suggested for the economic benefits," continued Mr Boyd.
"You'd have thought this was a good chance to give young people a bit of work, especially given the current economic climate. Clearly these jobs are open to middle-class people who are interested in golf, and have the money to spend on the registration fee."You'd have thought this was a good chance to give young people a bit of work, especially given the current economic climate. Clearly these jobs are open to middle-class people who are interested in golf, and have the money to spend on the registration fee.
"It's really quite unacceptable, and no-doubt against the vision of what the Scottish government had for this event.""It's really quite unacceptable, and no-doubt against the vision of what the Scottish government had for this event."
'Support golf' 'Perplexed'
Volunteers have been asked to visit the Ryder Cup website to register their interest.Volunteers have been asked to visit the Ryder Cup website to register their interest.
European captain Paul McGinley said: "We are always appreciative of anyone who gives their time to volunteer and support golf and there are not many countries in the world better than Scotland for producing volunteers and marshals whose golf knowledge is second to none. Hamish Gray, chief executive of the Scottish Golf Union - which works closely with event organisers European Tour - told the BBC: "The event brings in a huge amount to the Scottish economy in its own right, and that includes a lot of contractors and local people who will be working at the event.
"We will be looking for volunteers who have a knowledge of the game but also people who will enjoy the experience and help to make The Ryder Cup an unforgettable event for the fans who will have a vital role to play in trying to help The European Team retain the trophy at Gleneagles." "That said, I'm perplexed by the STUC comment because any sporting event - and the Ryder Cup is no different - relies on volunteer effort as well to augment those who are paid to be there, and it just simply wouldn't go ahead without that."
Edward Kitson, the match director for the 2014 Ryder Cup, said: "The volunteers at The 2014 Ryder Cup will be the public face of the match: they will be the first and last people our spectators see.Edward Kitson, the match director for the 2014 Ryder Cup, said: "The volunteers at The 2014 Ryder Cup will be the public face of the match: they will be the first and last people our spectators see.
"Naturally some of the roles require specialist experience, and while some knowledge of golf would help, in most cases the main criteria is a positive attitude and genuine desire to be involved in one of the world's great sporting events."Naturally some of the roles require specialist experience, and while some knowledge of golf would help, in most cases the main criteria is a positive attitude and genuine desire to be involved in one of the world's great sporting events.
"Ideally our volunteers will be friendly, out-going, good-humoured and will enjoy helping others.""Ideally our volunteers will be friendly, out-going, good-humoured and will enjoy helping others."