Ian Hepworth, a 54-year-old from Aberdeen, has experienced a remarkable journey through sport—one that spans volunteering and coaching across both national and international stages. Now serving as Chair of the Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) member branch, Grampian Disability Sport, Ian has gained countless opportunities through his involvement. Yet, above all, the most profound impact sport has had on his life is the positive effect on his mental health.
Having grown up in Australia, Ian became familiar with mental health challenges early in life, having personally experienced depression. From a young age, he found solace in lawn bowls—a sport he took to enthusiastically, reaping the psychological benefits that regular physical activity can offer.
However, when Ian moved over to Scotland he didn’t join a club or continue to play the sport. “The biggest mistake I made, was not joining a bowling club when I moved over to Scotland,” he said.
“I waited around four or five years before I joined a club and suddenly, I was made to feel so welcome into the club, I think the transition and moving across to Scotland would have been a lot easier.”
Throughout his life Ian has been a keen volunteer and has devoted a lot of time and effort to ensuring that individuals have as many opportunities to take part in sport as possible. Through his volunteering, Ian has found himself coaching a lot of learning disability bowls and is currently the Head Coach for Learning Disability Bowls Scotland. This work that he has done in bowls, has resulted in Ian being involved in boccia and subsequently becoming the Chair for SDS member branch Grampian Disability Sport.
Ian recognises the role that sport is playing in his life, saying: “Sport has become very important and a facet of everyday life for myself.”
Ian believes that his experiences navigating mental health, has helped him when he is in his volunteering and coaching roles. “It’s certainly something I do in a coaching environment, making it that safe space, that if someone wants to talk, they feel okay to do that.”
He continued to say, “For me, it brings a lot of understanding to the board.”
Ian has found the sport of bowls to be very mindful, saying: “For me it’s a focus. When I am on that bowling green, when I am stood on that mat, I am thinking about what I am going to do next.”
Ian recognises the positive impact getting active and playing bowls can have on his mental health and wellbeing. Furthermore, sport has helped Ian create an identity throughout his ongoing challenges with mental health. “I’ll never let it control who I am, even if it is part of who I am,” said Ian.
Furthermore, Ian enjoys the social aspects of playing bowls. “The club that I bowl at have been quite supportive, they are good at saying ‘you’re not yourself today, do you want a quick chat? How’s things?’. If it wasn’t for the friendships, the conversations that I have with people at bowling clubs and within other sports, I wouldn’t always have that focus.”
Ian is now pleased to see clubs, coaches, organisations and volunteers identifying new and creative methods to introduce individuals into sports, with a possibility for them to be impacted both psychologically and physiologically. He said, “Something I could have definitely seen helping myself, are the boccia and blether sessions.”
Ian reflected on his journey with mental health and the transformative role sport has played in his life.
He said: “Mindfulness and mindset go together. I think that can be really powerful and I think that is one of the reasons why sport brought me through depression.”
“Sport keeps me going, it gives me focus.”
If you would be interested in finding out more about SDS and how sport and physical activity can support you, sign up to attend SDS’s first ever National Exhibition Event. The event is free and is being held at the University of Stirling on Saturday 14th June. The event will allow people from all over Scotland to interact with all elements of SDS in one place.
You can also find out more about what sporting opportunities are available in your community by contacting your Regional Development Manager. To keep up-to-date on all of the ongoing work, make sure to follow Scottish Disability Sport on Facebook, X and Instagram, as well as on the SDS website.
Ian Graham has been participating and competing in visually impaired bowls for 15 years. These years hold some of Ian’s most rewarding and meaningful memories. He reflected on his experiences saying, “It’s been such a journey. I have been around the world and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it.”
Alongside all the memories that Ian has made throughout his journey, being a B2 bowler (B2 classification is where the person has the ability to recognise hand movements up to a visual acuity of 2/60), he has also experienced many of the other benefits that sport and physical activity can provide.
“When you get on to the green you are most certainly working on the physical side of things, you’re putting your all into it, you’re walking back and forth from end to end delivering balls. At the same time you are mentally aware, you’ve got to be focused and aware of what you are doing with the tactical side of things,” he explained.
Ian was skeptical when it was first suggested that he try bowls.
“When Ron McArthur came to the sensory center looking for people to play bowls, I declined.” Ian said. However, his mind was swayed when he spoke to his son, who was also starting out his own journey in Parasport.
“My youngest boy, Niall, played basketball for England All Stars. He became registered visually impaired as well and he phoned me up to tell me that he had been pre-selected for the London 2012 Paralympics in Goalball. He said, ‘what are you going to do dad’, and I said, ‘I’m going to play for Scotland son’.”
Fifteen years later, Ian wishes he took up the opportunity to play both lawn and indoor bowls a lot earlier. “The greatest regret I’ve got, is that I wish I did it so much earlier.”
Ian now plays for the Forth Valley Visually Impaired Bowlers club and one of the most rewarding elements of the sport that he finds is supporting others to try bowls and gain all the benefits.
“Yes, I have had success and it has given me a lot of pleasure, but the greatest pleasure that I get is when I am with guys and girls that we’ve recruited as players and we are on the bowling green speaking. They might not be the best bowlers in the world and they’re just attending for the social aspect but they are standing and having a blether. That is the greatest achievement because we have got them out of those dark places.”
Ian followed this up by saying: “Bowling is great for our physical health but it is also great for our mental strength and wellbeing. It’s just great seeing guys and girls come in and have a life.”
Ian talked about how the game of bowls helped him get out of a dark place. “As a person who had pretty much given up on life, thinking it has all past them by, I can tell you there is nothing better than being able to put the Scotland shirt on and stand with your teammates and represent your country.”
For Ian representing Scotland is one of the many highlights that he has felt throughout his bowls career. “With Scotland, when you walk on to the green there is always Scotland the brave playing, and that really gets the heart pumping.”
Although for Ian, playing for Scotland is important, he’s always enjoyed being able to see other people having the opportunity to represent their nation. “The year before last we had two debutants playing at a Home Nations Championships. One was 27 and the other a 81-year-old gentlemen. They led the team out carrying the Saltire and you’ve never seen an 81-year-old man look so proud, his chest was pushed right out,” recalled Ian.
Ian benefits greatly from the social elements of bowls. “The good thing about bowls is the community. It’s not the biggest sport in the world but we all meet up together and understand that we are part of the greater movement of bowls. This all adds to the stimulation, when you go to meet people.”
With Ian having an amazing journey in bowls, participating in tournaments globally, meeting new people and being rewarded with many of the psychological and physiological benefits, he would advocate that everyone gives the sport a go.
“Don’t delay, just do it. There are plenty of avenues; find your local club, there is so much you can gain from it”, said Ian.
If you would be interested in trying bowls and experiencing many of the benefits that Ian has shared, you can email your Regional Development manager who will be able to provide you with information about local opportunities.
Make sure to stay up to date on all opportunities throughout Scotland, by following Scottish Disability Sport on Facebook, Instagram and X.
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is pleased to officially confirm Glasgow as the host city of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with six Para sports included on the sport programme.
The 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games will take place in Scotland from Thursday 23 July to Sunday 2 August 2026, returning to the city 12 years after the hugely successful 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Glasgow 2026 will feature a 10-sport programme concentrated across four venues within an eight-mile corridor, ensuring an action-packed broadcast schedule across each day of competition and making the event accessible and appealing to spectators looking to enjoy the multi-sport environment and festival feel.
With over 500,000 tickets to be made available at a future date, there will be around 3,000 of the best athletes competing from up to 74 Commonwealth nations and territories that represent 2.5 billion people – one-third of the world’s population. Para sport will once again be fully integrated as a key priority and point of difference for the Games, with six Para sports included on the sport programme.
The sports programme will include Athletics and Para Athletics (Track & Field), Swimming and Para Swimming, Artistic Gymnastics, Track Cycling and Para Track Cycling, Netball, Weightlifting and Para Powerlifting, Boxing, Judo, Bowls and Para Bowls, and 3×3 Basketball and 3×3 Wheelchair Basketball.
Credit: Glasgow 2026
The Games will take place across four venues: Scotstoun Stadium, Tollcross International Swimming Centre, Emirates Arena – including the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, and the Scottish Event Campus (SEC). Athletes and support staff will be housed in hotel accommodation.
The Glasgow 2026 Games will deliver over £100 million of inward investment into the city and is projected to support over £150 million of economic value added for the region, with a model that has been specially designed to not require public funding for the delivery of the Games. An additional multi-million-pound investment has also been secured for upgrading public sporting facilities, alongside funding for city activation projects across the city.
With the confirmation that Glasgow will host one of the world’s biggest multi-sport events and the biggest sporting event in the United Kingdom in 2026, the branding for the Glasgow Games has also been released. For the first time in the Games’ history, the logo combines the Commonwealth Sport logo with the overall visual identity of the 2026 Games – emphasising the central role of the Commonwealth Games within the wider Commonwealth Sport Movement.
The Glasgow 2026 logo features Glasgow graphic elements inspired by some of the engineering, architectural and natural elements found at the heart of the city. The three elements include representations of the River Clyde, the Finnieston Crane, and the Clyde Arc, which are all centrally aligned in the Commonwealth Sport celebration mark in the colours of the waterfront – symbolising the meeting point for sport and culture at the heart of the Games.
Commonwealth Games Federation CEO Katie Sadleir NZOM said, ‘’On behalf of the entire Commonwealth Sport Movement, we are delighted to officially confirm that the 2026 Commonwealth Games will take place in the host city of Glasgow. The Games promise to be a truly immersive festival of sport and celebration of culture and diversity that inspires athletes and sports – with a fan experience more accessible than ever before.
‘’With the Commonwealth Games held in such high esteem by athletes, sports and nations across the Commonwealth, we have been working tirelessly with our fellow stakeholders to ensure a high-quality Games will take place in 2026 – securing this vital milestone in the career pathway for thousands of athletes.
‘’The 2026 Games will be a bridge to the Commonwealth Games of tomorrow – an exciting first step in our journey to reset and redefine the Games as a truly collaborative, flexible and sustainable model for the future that minimises costs, reduces the environmental footprint, and enhances social impact – in doing so increasing the scope of countries capable of hosting.
‘’With the reassuring legacy of Glasgow 2014 providing existing sporting, transport and accommodation infrastructure, and world-class venues and expertise, we look forward to working with the Glasgow team to deliver a very special Commonwealth Games in 2026.
‘’Our Movement’s commitment to sport for development and social change remains central to Glasgow 2026 and beyond – with full integration of Para sport a priority the Games will continue to be an inspiring and impactful platform.’’
Commonwealth Games Scotland Chief Executive Jon Doig OBE, said “We’re absolutely delighted to have secured Glasgow as hosts of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. When we started pulling this concept together just under a year ago, our focus was on creating a Games that was different – that could be delivered to the highest quality, in the short time frame, in a financially sustainable way.
“Glasgow 2026 will have all the drama, passion and joy that we know the Commonwealth Games delivers even if it is to be lighter and leaner than some previous editions. It will be more accessible, delivered on a smaller footprint which brings our fans closer to the sporting action.
“The Commonwealth Games has a special place in the hearts of athletes around the globe, and we’re really looking forward to welcoming them, their support staff and fans from all four corners of the Commonwealth to experience the famous Scottish and Glasgow hospitality. It is an exciting moment for the city and the country.”
First Minister John Swinney said, “The Commonwealth Games is a hugely important event for Scottish sport and an exciting opportunity for the people of Scotland.
“As well as an action-packed, inclusive sports programme that will inspire and excite audiences across the globe – Glasgow 2026 will also be a cultural celebration.
“I would like to thank Commonwealth Games Scotland for their hard work and dedication to produce a viable proposal for Glasgow 2026 – and to the Commonwealth Games Federation and Commonwealth Games Australia for their assistance in helping to secure the Games. I believe this epitomises the Commonwealth spirit and willingness to work together.
“While Glasgow 2026 will look quite different to previous Games, we can, and we must, use this as an opportunity to work collaboratively to ensure that this new concept brings a strong and sustainable future for the Games. The Scottish Government is committed to playing its part in building that new vision.”
Scottish Secretary Ian Murray said, “It’s fantastic news that the Commonwealth Games Federation has formally confirmed Glasgow as the host city of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. This is good news for the Commonwealth Games and yet another opportunity for Glasgow and Scotland to demonstrate their ability to put on world class sporting events.
“There will be a great competitive programme across 10 sports, and I for one can’t wait to see our talented Scottish athletes in action in front of a home crowd.
“The UK Government has actively supported the proposal to bring the 2026 Games to Glasgow, and is providing up to £2.3 million contingency towards security costs. This is a great example of the UK and Scottish governments working together to deliver for Scotland.”
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said, “We’re thrilled to welcome the Commonwealth Games back to Glasgow for 2026, where Scotland’s renowned hospitality and unwavering passion for sport will once again light up the city on the world stage.
“The UK Government has long supported the Games, and we’re proud to have played our part in making Glasgow 2026 a reality, backing the Scottish Government, Commonwealth Games Scotland and the Commonwealth Games Federation to deliver a world-class event.
“Together, we are dedicated to creating an unforgettable Games that will inspire athletes, fans and communities across the country for generations.”
Glasgow City Council Leader Susan Aitken said, “The 2026 Games are an opportunity to set out a new blueprint for the future of sustainable, accessible Commonwealth sport – and it should come as no surprise that the organisers believe Glasgow is the place they can make that happen.
“Our city has a track record that is second to none when it comes to staging major events – and, in particular, working with organisers to make sure new competitions and formats get off to the best possible start.
“Glasgow benefitted greatly from hosting the Games in 2014 and officials have shared expertise and experience with both Commonwealth Games Scotland and the Commonwealth Games Federation as they have developed their plans for 2026.
“These Games will be, by design, different from those the Glasgow hosted a decade ago – but the city will play its part in helping make them a success on their own terms.”
Make to follow Scottish Disability Sport on Facebook, X and Instagram, as well as on the SDS website.
East Lothian Indoor Bowling Club provided the ideal location for the recent East Para Bowls Development Day, inviting individuals to come along and try the sport of bowls under the expert eye of a number of experienced coaches.
The development day took place on Sunday 12th of February, aiming to promote disability bowls in the East of Scotland area and provide an environment where beginners could gain experience of the sport while more advanced players could benefit from the expertise from coaches present and keen to impart their knowledge. The session welcomed fifteen bowlers to East Lothian with many of that number coming from a mainstream club background, highlighting the number of players with an impairment who are actively participating in the sport.
The day was coordinated and delivered in partnership between East Lothian Indoor Bowling Club (ELIBC), Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) and Lothian Disability Sport (LDS), looking to increase the awareness of opportunities in disability bowls and ignite a longer term objective – establishing a regular ‘HUB’ session, providing the platform for players from Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Scottish Borders with an impairment to progress and develop within the sport. SDS will aim to support players from grassroots participation right through to a performance level, should they display the talent and desire to do so.
ELIBC have recently received Direct Club Investment from sportscotland, a support package which will aim to help and develop the club through increased membership, youth engagement, player retention and of course increased participation in disability bowls. LDS were also in a position to provide funding to support this Direct Club Investment, resulting in the creation of a Development Coordinator position which was filled by renowned East Lothian based bowler Billy Mellors. Billy has been instrumental in the work done thus far and will be a key figure in developing disability bowls in the East region moving forward – Billy highlighted ‘We are delighted that so many participants attended the session and encouraged that a genuine spread of experienced bowlers and new starters took part which is exactly the purpose of the Hub. Our coaches excelled on the day and look forward to the programme that will be scheduled soon.
Inclusive Bowls Performance Development Manager for Scottish Disability Sport, Ron McArthur was also present on the day to provide his experience in the world of Para bowls and provided disability specific training to ten coaches from the East and Midlothian in the lead up to the event to ensure they were comfortable and confident to work with a range of players with varying disabilities including visual impairment, cerebral palsy and learning disability. Ron added that ‘Bowls is a total inclusion sport open to everyone regardless of disability, ability or age. Whether you want to you play fun games or go onto International Level, Billy and his coaches will guide you on a pathway that will best suit your needs and help you achieve your full potential. Play well and enjoy’.
If you are keen to attend the new HUB session or looking for further information relating to disability bowls in the East of Scotland, please get in touch with Neal Herbert (Regional Manager, SDS) on neal.herbert@scottishdisabilitysport.com or 0131 625 4414 or Billy Mellors (ELIBC Development Coordinator) on development@bowlseastlothian.uk or 07930 716073.
The 37th annual Scottish Disability Sport National Carpet Bowls Championships took place at Dundee International Sports Complex (DISC) on February 4 2017.
This event traditionally is one of the first major events in the competition year and brings together many of the nation’s leading indoor and outdoor bowlers. The quality of the bowling on show was frequently of the highest level and yet again demonstrated the standard of bowler regularly playing in Scotland.
Leisure & Culture Dundee and Dundee City Disability Sport proved to be excellent hosts and DISC is a venue ideally suited to the hosting of this Championships, indeed we hope to return in 2018 to the same venue. Many thanks to all staff involved in the set-up of this event, especially Gordon Quinton, Darren Thomson, Carol Duncan and Sam Thomson.
This year saw players from Highland, Fife, Lothian, Glasgow, South Lanarkshire and host branch Dundee compete over 5 sections to determine the leading carpet para-bowlers in the country. It was gratifying to see an increase in the sections with a learning disability and to welcome back the bowlers from a branch with a strong bowling history, South Lanarkshire. More development work is required to unearth bowlers with a physical and sensory disability and SDS and Bowls Scotland will continue to identify bowlers through the grassroots programmes within schools, clubs and branches. SDS Bowls Performance Development Manager Ron McArthur is gathering a picture of provision and accessibility amongst bowling clubs in Scotland and is developing the Regional Indoor Hubs with 4 clubs evidencing progress. Allied to an extensive Coach Education programme and the comprehensive national events programme the sport is well placed to ensure existing and new para-bowlers in all classifications are well catered for in accessible sessions and competition structure.
Interestingly, none of last year’s title winners were able to retain their trophy this year, which only serves to prove the level of competition evident each year at these championships.
Team Highland were celebrating their first trophy in almost two decades with Evan MacKintosh victorious in the Wheelchair section. With previous champion Wullie Harrison in the draws it was certainly well contested. It was, however, another Fife bowler who won through to contest the final with Evan. In a group where three bowlers finished on the same points, Theresa Wyse from Central Fife progressed to the final thanks to her superior points difference, partly achieved with her victory over her stablemate Wullie, however, Evan proved too strong in the final emerging the victor by 11 shots to 4.
In the Mixed Ambulant & B3 section the clever money was on a repeat of the 2016 final between Fife’s Billy Allan – a Commonwealth Games 2014 representative and a member of the current Games squad for 2018 – against Lothian’s Jimmy Restorick. Billy won the 2016 final which brought his title tally to four and he was keen to add the fifth this time around, however the roles were to be reversed this year with Restorick, the Prestonpans bowler in scintillating form and not allowing his experienced opponent from Cowdenbeath a foothold in the final.
In the all-Fife section for restricted ambulant & B2 bowlers two former champions went head to head. Eleanor Clark from Kirkcaldy lost a narrow final to Central Fife’s Neil Laughlin
Fife’s Craig Donaldson has shown incredible consistency in the section for male bowlers with a learning disability, contesting many finals over the years and has also won titles in this section. He was beaten by Lothian’s Alan Gordon – who exited at the semi-final stage this year – in 2016 and it is worth noting that the quality of bowler in this section is remarkable. Andrew Harrison, a previous multiple winner in this section and conqueror of Alan Gordon in the semis, from South Lanarkshire was the man to defeat Craig on this occasion in an incredibly tight affair, Harrison completing the victory 21-19 in a match that kept a ferocious pace throughout.
Thanks as ever go to our Fife office – Norma Buchanan and Richard Brickley MBE who prepared the programme and draw for the event, with Norma providing crucial administration support on the day. Further thanks to Ron McArthur, Bob Christie – Director of Development at Bowls Scotland, and Gordon McCormack OBE, Chairperson of the Glasgow Disability Sport branch for their support of this event.
Officials from local Bowling Clubs all provided officials for the day and without this input the event simply would not be possible. The support was again significant with 30 officials attending on the day and SDS are indebted to all who attended.
This continues to be an incredibly exciting period for bowls in Scotland as preparations for the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast gathers momentum and on national attention turns to the new SDS National Indoor Championships in April at Falkirk IBC.
Photo Credit: James Mackie
Photo: L to R: Christine Fisher (Dundee), Evan MacKintosh (Highland), Amanda Craig (Lothian), Neil Laughlin (Fife), Andrew Harrison (S. Lanarkshire) and Jimmy Restorick (Lothian).
When: Saturday 25th March, 2017 – 1.30pm to 3.30pm Where: Garioch Indoor Bowling Club, Harlaw Business Centre, Harlaw Road, Inverurie AB51 4FR
No cost to attend.
Scottish Disability Sport are working in partnership with Garioch Indoor Bowling Club to deliver a -para-bowls “taster session” for all players with a physical, learning or sensory impairment.
Are you interested in starting a new sport or physical activity?
Are you interested in representing your country at international competitions, including the Commonwealth Games?
This may be the opportunity you have been looking for …
This event will invite players to come along and work with experienced coaches in the world of para-bowls, providing the opportunity to learn new skills. All abilities welcome!
Please note, players attending must bring appropriate footwear to access the playing surface (bowls shoes, flat soled infoor trainers, plimsoles, slippers, etc.). Please get in touch for further information.
Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) is the recognised governing body for para bowls in Scotland and is tasked with selecting a national squad capable of delivering medals at the highest levels of international competition, including the Home Nations Championships, IBD World Championships and the Commonwealth Games. Scotland is considered to be one of the leading nations within the sport and our intention is to build on this success.
With the inclusion of two events within the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games para programme – Mixed Pair B2/B3 and Open Triple B6/B7/B8 – preparations have accelerated. As a result SDS, along with the coaching staff, have been in the process of monitoring players (and Directors) within the current programme in order to select a Commonwealth Games 2018 Extended Squad to ensure that we are in the best possible position to compete on the world stage. Furthermore, the opportunity was taken to review the whole squad due to the programme being buoyed with the addition of several new players. This has improved performances across the board and increased the competition for places.
The players selected will be in contention for the Home Nations Championships in Wales in April 2017, as well as the all-important Multi Nations Event in Broadbeach, Australia in June 2017. The latter event which will contribute to the qualification of Scotland for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Commenting on the team selection, SDS Performance Manager Gary Fraser said:
“SDS are delighted to announce a strong field of players within our 2018 Commonwealth Games Extended Squad, as well as our National Squad as a whole. It is an exciting time within the sport as we head into a busy training and competition calendar next year. We will compete in the Home Nations in Wales in April, prior to selecting a team for the Multi-Nations event at the Broadbeach Bowls Club on the Gold Coast, where the 2018 Commonwealth Games will take place. We look forward to the months ahead and have every confidence in the players we have selected.”
The extended squad will be reduced to a maximum of 10 players and 4 Directors for the Multi-Nations Event at Broadbeach Bowls Club. This selection will take place towards the end of April and the final selection for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games will take place on a date to be confirmed in October 2017.
CG2018 Extended Squad
Open Triple B6/B7/B8
Player
Classification
Town
Local Authority
Billy Allan
B6
Cowdenbeath
Fife
Gary Clelland
B6
Linlithgow
West Lothian
Mike Nicoll
B6
Jedburgh
Scottish Borders
Garry Brown
B7
Kirkmuirhill
South Lanarkshire
Don Chalmers
B7
Buchlyvie
Stirling
John Hughes
B7
Stewarton
East Ayrshire
Martin Hunter
B7
Burntisland
Fife
Barbara McMillan
B7
Cowdenbeath
Fife
Michael Simpson
B7
Auchtermuchty
Fife
John Wardrope
B7
Ayr
South Ayrshire
Mixed Pair B2/B3
Player
Classification
Town
Local Authority
Robert Barr
B3
Glasgow
Glasgow
Billy Edgar
B2
Saltcoats
North Ayrshire
Irene Edgar
B2
Saltcoats
North Ayrshire
Harry Harris
B3
Larbert
Falkirk
Maria Spencer
B3
Dunfermline
Fife
Mary Stevenson
B2
Barrhead
Renfrewshire
Director
Town
Local Authority
Sarah-Jane Ewing
Dunfermline
Fife
Ron McArthur
Falkirk
Falkirk
Christine Morrow
Dalmuir
Clydebank
Doreen Strachan
Glasgow
Glasgow
David Thomas
Ardrossan
North Ayrshire
Grace Whitton
Bothwell
North Lanarkshire
National Para Bowls Squad
Player
Classification
Town
Local Authority
Eleanor Clark
B1
Kirkcaldy
Fife
Billy Edgar
B2
Saltcoats
North Ayrshire
Irene Edgar
B2
Saltcoats
North Ayrshire
Mary Stevenson
B2
Barrhead
Renfrewshire
Harry Harris
B3
Larbert
Falkirk
Maria Spencer
B3
Dunfermline
Fife
Robert Barr
B3
Glasgow
Glasgow
Billy Allan
B6
Cowdenbeath
Fife
Fraser Mathieson
B6
St. Ninians
Stirling
Gary Clelland
B6
Linlithgow
West Lothian
George Guthrie
B6
Glasgow
Glasgow
Mike Nicoll
B6
Jedburgh
Scottish Borders
Barbara McMillan
B7
Cowdenbeath
Fife
Derek Hartley
B7
Tullibody
Clackmannanshire
Don Chalmers
B7
Buchlyvie
Stirling
John Hughes
B7
Stewarton
East Ayrshire
John Wardrope
B7
Ayr
South Ayrshire
Martin Hunter
B7
Burntisland
Fife
Michael Simpson
B7
Auchtermuchty
Fife
Rosemary Lenton
B7
Dumfries
Dumfries and Galloway
Tracy Black
B7
Alloa
Clackmannanshire
Garry Brown
B7
Kirkmuirhill
South Lanarkshire
Brendan Handling
B8
Stranraer
Dumfries and Galloway
Ian Brown
B8
Kilbirnie
North Ayrshire
Coach / Assessor
Town
Local Authority
Bob Dick (Head Coach)
Cupar
Fife
Chris McGready
Perth
Perth & Kinross
Eric McMillan
Cowdenbeath
Fife
Nigel Walker
Dalgety Bay
Fife
Bob Christie
Brechin
Angus
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