SDS welcomes Kirsty Ewen to the organisation as part- time regional manager for Highlands and Islands. Kirsty was a member of sportscotland’s Young People’s Sport Panel 2016 – 2018 and is currently a member of the Women and Girls in Sport Advisory Board to the Scottish Government.
As well as the above roles Kirsty brings a wealth of experience from many volunteering roles including Open Water Domestic Events Co-ordinator, volunteering at IPC World Championships, London 2012, Glasgow 2014 Queens Baton Relay and Glasgow 2018 European Championships.
On a weekly basis Kirsty coaches with Inverness Swimming Club and Highland Swim Team. Gavin Macleod, CEO, said: “I am delighted to have Kirsty in our Regional Team, she brings great enthusiasm, experience and has a clear passion for the development of disability sport.”
Kirsty replaces Charlie Forbes who has semi – retired. Kirsty is really excited to be joining the team and looking forward to working with partners across the Highland and Islands to provide more opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in and progress in sport.