Para athletes supported by SportsAid Scotland

SportsAid Scotland

Scottish Disability Sport is pleased to announce that 21 of Scotland’s leading para athletes have been financially supported by SportsAid Scotland.  The Robertson Trust, the Stevenson Trust and Lanark Rotary are the main sponsors and have allocated funds based on performance levels and sports specific commitments this year.

The following athletes will be supported in 2018

Brad Stewart (Archery)
Gavin Drysdale (Athletics)
Sam Fernando (Athletics)
Nathan Fleetwood (Athletics)
Kayleigh Haggo (Athletics)
Alexander Thomson (Athletics)
Emma Baird (Cycling)
Laura Cluxton (Cycling)
Robert Barr (Para Lawn Bowls)
Garry Brown (Para Lawn Bowls)
Irene Edgar (Para Lawn Bowls)
Sarah Jane Ewing (Para Lawn Bowls)
Mike Nicoll (Para Lawn Bowls)
Michael Simpson (Para Lawn Bowls)
David Thomas (Para Lawn Bowls)
Ciara Roulston (Para Triathlon)
Michael Drever (Shooting)
Allan Ritchie (Shooting)
Michael Kear (Alpine Skiing)
David Hird (Wheelchair Basketball)
Gemma Lumsdaine (Wheelchair Rugby)

The financial support offered to athletes at this level is invaluable and Scottish Disability Sport wishes to thank SportsAid Scotland. 

Gary Fraser, SDS Performance Manager, said:

“It’s always difficult for athletes at this stage of the pathway, where both commitment and expense tend to be higher.  This funding will help the athlete’s to fulfil their training and competition commitments throughout the year, as some will hope to be selected for a World Class Programme.”