Tag: Para sport

03/08/2026

Applications now open for the Scottish Disability Sport Gordon Brown Memorial Trophy (Athletes’ Athlete Award).

Scottish Disability Sport (SDS), are delighted to announce that applications are now open for the SDS Gordon Brown Memorial Trophy (Athletes’ Athlete Award).

Nominations are sought for this prestigious annual award which is presented at the SDS Annual General Meeting and Presentation of Awards. This award is voted for by Scottish Para athletes actively involved at club and international levels. The performances of the individual must have taken place between 8 September 2025 and 6 August 2026; this should be considered when submitting your vote.

The closing date for nominations is 1st September 2026.

To submit a vote for an athlete, click on the below link:

Scottish Disability Sport Gordon Brown Memorial Trophy Athletes’ Athlete of the Year Award) – Fill out form

22/07/2026

Commonwealth Games: Powered By Volunteers.

This summer, from Thursday 23^rd July to Sunday 2^nd August, the Commonwealth Games will take place. Being held in Glasgow, Scotland, the upcoming edition of the Multi Sport event, will provide the Scottish nation with a front row seat to watch some of the world’s finest athletes perform at the highest level. Taking centre stage, the athletes will prepare to represent their countries, and everyone who has supported them throughout their journeys in sport.

Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) are not only proud to play an ongoing part in Scotland’s sporting system, throughout grassroot sport and the performance pathway, supporting Scottish athletes as they make the transition from playground to podium. But to also have a committed team of staff and volunteers that will be supporting at Glasgow 2026.

SDS’s Education and Learning Manager, Alison Shaw, will be at the Games, as part of a dedicated Athletes Services team at Tollcross International Swimming Centre, covering the swimming and para swimming competitions. Alison will play a vital role in making sure that athletes have everything they need, in order to perform at the highest level.

Looking forward to the Games starting, Alison said: “I’m most looking forward to the buzz of the Games – just being part of all the excitement is such a great feeling. I’m also looking forward to meeting other volunteers and looking after the swimmers.”

“Glasgow 2026 is going to play a huge part in creating a whole host of role models. Not only will the Games feature athletes from a range of backgrounds – including different ages, abilities, impairments, sports and cultures, but the same can be said of the staff and volunteers who are just as diverse. The Glasgow 2026 team has done a lot of work to understand the needs of different groups, including working with the SDS Young Persons’ Sports Panel to make sure that the volunteering application process and opportunities was inclusive for disabled people, ensuring there’ll be a role model for everyone at the Games this year.”

Also at the Games, will be SDS’s Central Regional Manager, Mark Stevenson, who will have a busy schedule, being Head Coach for Team Scotland’s 3×3 Wheelchair Basketball squads. Through undertaking several positions in the sport, such as Great Britain’s U23 Men’s Wheelchair Basketball team’s Head Coach, Mark has made himself an integral part of Scotland’s Wheelchair Basketball network.

With Team Scotland’s Men’s and Women’s 3×3 Wheelchair Basketball squads starting their campaigns on Saturday 25^th July, Mark is excited for what is to come, he said: “I am extremely proud to be supporting the Scotland squad’s preparations. We have two great squads and are part of an absolutely amazing Basketball and Wheelchair Basketball 3×3 programme. The Commonwealth Games is the highest competition that we can compete in the Blue of Scotland, in Wheelchair Basketball, as it is TeamGB for Paralympics, European and Worlds. We cannot wait to do ourselves proud, compete with the best in the world and come home with medals.”

As Scotland’s governing body for boccia, SDS has built up an amazing network of dedicated volunteers, coaches and officials, who work to support the delivery of boccia sessions, clubs, events and competitions. One of these volunteers is Ling Man, who volunteers for Dumfries and Galloway Disability Sport, delivering boccia and swimming sessions.

At the Commonwealth Games, Ling will be part of the volunteer team at Scotstoun Athletics “As this is my first time volunteering at a major event, I am nervous at what to expect, as well as being excited to meet other volunteers and elite athletes. I do not currently know too much about what my role will be throughout the Games. However, what I do know is that Glasgow 2026 is an amazing opportunity to showcase Scotland’s passion for inclusive sport, and to demonstrate what people with disabilities can achieve at the highest level. I’m proud to be part of an event that celebrates talent, determination and community, and I’m looking forward to playing my part in making it a memorable experience.” Ling said.

Josh Thomson, SDS’s Events Manager, will also be at the Games this summer, undertaking the role of Commonwealth Games Association Assistant. Primarily providing administrative support to the Commonwealth Association of Papua New Guinea, Josh will play an important role, helping them to have a fun, successful and enjoyable experience during their time in Glasgow.

With an opportunity to have a front row seat to the sport this summer, Josh is looking forward to seeing the importance of major events in the sporting pathway “I think the Commonwealth Games is a vital sporting opportunity within the performance pathway. For young Scottish athletes in particular to see athletes in their sport competing internationally while wearing the Team Scotland jersey will be so inspiring and motivating. The chance for some athletes to get that first step onto the international stage in front of an incredible and supportive home crowd will help them so much and be a real benefit to their career development moving forward. The sharing of their knowledge and experiences from these games will undoubtedly help the next generation of athletes coming through. Overall, the games give belief to upcoming athletes that international sport can be achievable for them as well.” Josh said.

To find out how you can get started as a volunteer in sport, reach out to Scottish Disability Sport at admin@scottishdisabilitysport.com or contact your local SDS Branch.

To keep up to date with all things disability sport across Scotland, follow Scottish Disability Sport on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

22/06/2026

Nominations Open for SDS Annual Awards

Nominations are invited from those connected with Scottish Disability Sport for their annual awards ceremony, that will be presented at the Annual General Meeting on Saturday 19 September 2026. It is important that there is a clear indication why the individual/group is being nominated.

There are 12 award categories, as listed below:

- - SDS Glasgow Trophy for Service to Sport – This award recognises individuals who have played an active role in the development of SDS in any capacity whatsoever. Length of service as an SDS volunteer is an aspect that has been taken into consideration in determining appropriate recipients in the past.
SDS Fife Trophy for Coach of the Year – This award recognises coaches who have played a significant role in supporting SDS members to achieve their full potential.
Russell Hogg Trophy for Development Coach of the Year – This award recognises emerging coaches who have committed to supporting Scottish athletes and players with a disability.
Findlay Calder Trophy for Athlete of the Year – Awarded to the athlete who has contributed most to disability athletics in the past year.
Brian Dolan Memorial Trophy for Swimmer of the Year – This award is specifically for the swimmer who has contributed most to disability swimming in the past year.
Angus Trophy – Awarded to the Sportsperson of the Year (excluding athletics and swimming).
SDS Dedication to Boccia Award – A brand new award for 2026. This award is being introduced to recognise a player, coach, official or volunteer who has contributed significantly to the sport of boccia in the past year.
Elspeth Watson Trophy – Awarded to an individual out with SDS who has contributed significantly to disability sport.
Special Recognition Award – This award recognises individuals who have made a significant contribution in raising the profile of disability sport in Scotland.
John de Courcy Trophy – This award is specifically for a talented newcomer.
Janice Eaglesham Club of the Year Award – This award was introduced in 2020 and has been generously supported by Neil’s Wheels. It will be awarded to a sports club that has demonstrated a sustained commitment to the inclusion of participants and athletes with a disability.
SDS Community Champion Award – Recognising an individual or organisation who has gone above and beyond to support the development of disability sport in their local community.

All nominations should be returned in confidence, before Monday 17 August 2026.

To submit, please fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/fyf8c2xn

A list of former award winners can be seen on the website here: https://www.scottishdisabilitysport.com/sds-award-winners

01/06/2026

Impacting Lives Through Sport: John McClelland’s Story

By William Moncrieff, Communications Officer

Growing up able bodied, John McClellend didn’t expect to have his life turned upside down at the age of 43 when he was diagnosed with chronic lung condition. His treatment and high dose of steroids damaged his bones, which resulted in John ending up in a wheelchair. In 2014, John turned to disability sport to help navigate this transition; adapt to his new way of life and meet new people.

Today, aged 56, John finds himself devoting his time to ensure that others have access to the same opportunities. He said, “I really enjoy the volunteering side of it, as I get a lot out of sport, so it is good to give back.”

Having volunteered in several sports across Dumfries and Galloway, John has seen people be impacted by all the benefits sport can provide and the joy that it brings.

“I’ve been working with a young lady who is nonverbal and she has an amazing time in boccia and she is jumping about in her wheelchair. She is having a lot of fun, and that is enough for me,” said John.

Along with being a key volunteer throughout the region, John has had an incredibly impressive career when competing, becoming a National Champion in Wheelchair Curling in 2024. A moment he looks back on with immense pride.

“Yeah, it was really good. I had won the silver the year before, and the year before that. I won it just after Covid-19, so it was great to be up in that area of competition,” John said.

Just like he has seen when he is out volunteering, John gained a lot of benefits through participating. One of the elements he most enjoyed though, was getting the competitive fires roaring, saying: “As an athlete I quite enjoy the competition side of it because I’ve got quite a competitive nature.”

Following his successes on the curling rink, John was elected to Chair of the Scottish Wheelchair Curling Association. He has put his energies into growing the sport.

“One of my big things, was to raise the profile and to get it out more. I got the local TV, ITV Borders, to come along and to do a few of the games,” John said.

A recent volunteering highlight for John, was when he helped coach the Team UK in Wheelchair Curling at the Invictus Games in Canada. John helped train the team over the course of a year, passing on all the tricks of the trade.

The work that John and all of the other coaches put in paid off, with the team delivering a fantastic performance, narrowly missing out on gold.

He said: “It was really good. It was the first time it had ever been in the Invictus Games as it was the first winter sport hybrid games and to do it out in Canada in Vancouver last year was great. I felt really proud of the guys, for all of the work that they had put in. All of the training camps, they really did themselves proud.”

He continued to say: “It was good to sit there and watch them [the team] grow, to see the smiles on their faces and just to see them generally come on.”

As John continues to volunteer, he finds himself being impacted in many ways. Recently, he has found volunteering to be a great source of education: “It’s been good to give me a lot of knowledge of different types of disabilities, how people function with them and how they overcome barriers.”

To ensure longevity of sport throughout the region, John has joined the board of Scottish Disability Sport’s Member Branch, Dumfries and Galloway Disability Sport. Here, he is keen to help reach as many people as possible, saying: “I enjoy it, where we are down here in Dumfries and Galloway, it can be one of these forgotten corners, so it’s just about getting the word out there that there are things out there for people to do and we do have a lot of things running here.”

Having committed countless hours to volunteering, and seeing how sport impacts people daily, he would urge more individuals to try volunteering throughout their region.

John said: “I would recommend volunteering to anybody; you will always get some sort of enjoyment from it. I’ve never met anybody who hasn’t got anything from it.”

A group photo of people in wheelchairs and some people standing behind them, on the wheelchair curling ice sheet. They are Team UK wheelchair curling team. John McClelland is on the far left.

To keep up to date with all things disability sport across Scotland, follow Scottish Disability Sport on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

25/05/2026

Overview of the Scottish Election Results

Total MSPs: 129 (65 needed for majority). Result (seats):

SNP (Scottish National Party): 58
Labour: 17
Reform UK: 17
Scottish Greens: 15
Conservatives: 12
Liberal Democrats: 10

Key takeaways

SNP remains largest party but short of a majority.
Opposition is fragmented, with Labour and Reform tied second.
Conservatives saw a major decline, while Greens and Lib Dems made gains

Policy context: disability & social care

Adult Disability Payment (ADP): Scotland’s replacement for PIP, providing support for daily living and mobility needs regardless of income.
Designed to be less assessment‑heavy and more person‑centred than UK benefits.
Self‑Directed Support (SDS): enables people to control social care budgets (often linked to participation, including sport and community activities—highlighted in policy discussions with MSPs).
One of Scottish Disability Sport’s key asks within the Call to Action is for a consistency of approach in removing policy barriers to physical activity and sport using the devolved powers of Adult/ Child Disability Payments and Self-Directed Support

Notable impacts in elected members

Shortly after John Swinney was confirmed as the First Minister following the procedural voting he announced a slimmed down Cabinet. Some familiar faces returned and others were shuffled about a bit. Neil Gray moves from health to justice with Angela Constance taking on the health and care Cabinet post. Given Angela Constance’s background as a social worker and mental health officer there is an obvious route to engagement and a potential sympathetic ear to the plight of people with disabilities and the barriers to sport and physical activity they face through their benefits having overseen the development of Scotland’s devolved social security system.

Shirley-Anne Somerville retains her role with social justice and housing but Jenny Gilruth moves on from education to become the Deputy FM with a finance and local government oversight. Mairi McAllan continues her impressive rise by securing the education portfolio. With no obvious background in the sector it is set to be a baptism of fire for her given the rhetoric surrounding the SNP’s performance on improving education in their twenty-years in power. The pragmatic Ivan McKee is elevated to a Cabinet post with a view to potentially beginning to broach the oft-mentioned £5 billion shortfall annual spending gap.

Sport retains an explicit reference in a junior ministerial position, as it was within the last Scottish Government and, as widely expected, the previous incumbent Maree Todd has been awarded this area again with a slightly wider portfolio of Minister for mental wellbeing, public health, sport, alcohol & drugs policy. Although missing out in her constituency, Maree was elected via the Regional list.

Another junior minister that will certainly hold a relevance to the areas of work are Simita Kumar who follows Kaukab Stewart as the Minister for Equalities. Kaukab was an ally for disability sport and SDS engaged strongly with her team through the implementation of the first phase of the Disability Equality Plan which resulted in a successful bid to the Improving Access Fund to support young people in accessing coaching and leadership opportunities in sport.

As we know, disability cuts across a number of portfolio areas so engagement with those mentioned above from a Scottish Government perspective will be key to securing positive outcomes related to the SDS Call to Action.

A number of MSPs who were very pro-sport have left (either not standing again or not re-elected). The CEO of Bowls Scotland (and former Strategic Partnerships Manager for sportscotland) Malcom Dingwall-Smith astutely points out that five former MSPs who held responsibility for sport either at Cabinet or Junior level have departed – along with a number of others who championed sport (and often disability sport) in the chamber and on strategic committees.

Previously, two of the biggest supporters of disability rights were Jeremy Balfour – who moved from a Conservative to an Independent MSP towards the end of the last term – and Pam Duncan-Glancy – who was a Labour MSP for the majority of the last parliament before becoming an Independent in the final few months. Together, they often fought for disability rights and convened the Cross-Party Group on Disability. Both are disabled – Pam was the first permanent wheelchair user in the Scottish Parliament and a frontbencher – and were strong advocates of inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities. Both Jeremy and Pam will not be represented in the Scottish Parliament in 2026.

The Scottish Green Party have made gains in representation and as the party with the most explicit referencing to disability within their manifesto, there are likely to be routes to engagement there.

Useful Links: Election 2026 | Scottish Parliament Website

20/03/2026

Mountaineering Scotland Inclusive Climbing Sessions

Would you like to try climbing but don’t know where to start? Are you over 8?

Inclusive climbing sessions are being delivered at Edinburgh International Climbing Arena (EICA) on Saturday 28^th March.

Mountaineering Scotland are happy to offer friendly, supportive climbing sessions delivered by experienced EICA staff designed for individuals who may benefit from a calmer environment, extra time, and personalised encouragement. The Scottish Paraclimbing Club will be in attendance on the day for anyone interested in hearing about how they can become more involved and opportunities to climb on a regular basis.

These sessions are being subsidised through Mountaineering Scotland’s sportscotland investment and offered at a cost of £10pp. Spaces are limited throughout the day, so don’t delay and book today.

For more information and how to book, please see the following link: Mountaineering Scotland Inclusive Climbing Sessions

To keep up to date with all things disability sport across Scotland, follow Scottish Disability Sport on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

20/01/2026

Grace Lawther: Advocating for Young People with Disabilities.

By William Moncrieff, Communications Officer

Grace Lawther joins the Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) team, taking up the role of the Young Persons’ Sport Panel (YPSP) Administrator.

“I am really looking forward to everything from an insights point of view, getting to understand how the organisation runs and gaining an understanding of what everyone does,” said Grace.

Grace steps in to the role as a current member of SDS’s YPSP, a position she has held for the previous two years and one that she has thoroughly enjoyed.

“When we go down to Inverclyde (for the YPSP residential) and spend a weekend there, that is a real highlight. It is very nice to spend time in person. We don’t get that often as the panel is made up of people from all over Scotland,” she explained.

“It is also a very independent experience. When I first went down to the residential I hadn’t spent a night away without them (her parents) and so I was very independent however, I knew I was going to be supported a lot throughout,” Grace commented.

Grace’s time on the panel definitely influenced her decision to apply for the administrator role.

“I just felt like I had a lot to offer. It’s a lot better when someone has been on the panel, they really understand everything from both perspectives,” Grace said.

With the current cohort of YPSP panel members having started their third and final year on the panel, Grace feels like there is a fantastic opportunity waiting to be grasped.

“It feels like there is a lot to be done, everyone is really excited as we are stepping into our third year.”

With this opportunity, Grace wants everyone on the panel to be able to look back fondly. She said, “I want everybody to be able to leave with really positive memories.”

On top of making sure that all panel members continue to have a positive final year, Grace would love to encourage and support panel members to be able to stay involved in disability sport throughout Scotland.

“The YPSP is such a great experience and I would like people to stay involved, whether it is in their local areas or with SDS,” she explained.

Grace has also really enjoyed the social aspect of being a panel member. She said, “It is very exciting, as I do feel like I am going to know these people for a very long time.”

Grace continued to explain that she is extremely grateful for this. After seeing how long these friendships can last for.

“The first time I went to SDS’s Branch Conference and Annual General Meeting, Laura Pilkington and Grace Stirling (both former YPSP members) were there and they were both just sitting and chatting. I can remember thinking, it would be really nice if I can make some friends like that,” said Grace.

As well as the panel impacting Grace socially, she feels like being on the YPSP has helped her develop many skills.

“I joined the panel when I was 18, it just gave me so much confidence. SDS just really showed that people care and want to listen to what you have to say.”

Grace believes that some of the experiences as a panel member, have helped her confidence: “Outside of the residential, my favourite part of being on the panel has to have been getting to deliver some talks with SDS,” said Grace.

A particular project that members of the YPSP have been working on has been completing Euan’s Guide reviews for sport facilities, including the Inverclyde sport center. This is a task that both SDS and the YPSP are passionate about for its purpose is to increase reviews of sport facilities to accurately inform and reassure individuals with disabilities which facilities within their areas are accessible.

This is a particular project that Grace is looking forward to progressing with over the coming year. She said, “I am really looking to help people on the panel to start to do this.”

If you are interested in finding out more about Euan’s Guide, you can do so by visiting their website.

To find out how you can get involved in disability sport throughout your area as a participant, coach, official or volunteer, contact your Regional Development Manager.

To keep up to date with all things disability sport across Scotland, follow Scottish Disability Sport on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

12/01/2026

Scottish Curling announce a four-week block of Try Curling Sessions

With the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2029 soon approaching in Switzerland, Curling (on ice) will be heavily featured throughout the games. Therefore Scottish Curling are aiming to have a Scottish / British team involved at the games.

To raise awareness of the sport and to provide participation opportunities, Scottish Curling are hosting a 4-week block of floor curling (non-ice based curling) sessions. Which are being held at Curl Aberdeen on upcoming Friday evenings, with an option for this becoming weekly, with a further possibility of adding in sessions on the ice throughout the season.

The initial 4-week taster block of sessions will run as follows, if you are interested, it would be preferable if you would be able to attend all 4 weeks (if possible).

Friday 16th January.
Friday 23^rd
Friday 23^rd
Friday 6th February.

With all sessions running from 17:00 – 18:00.

These sessions are open to anyone over the age of eight with a learning disability. To find out more, and to register for the sessions, complete the following link: https://wkf.ms/47SKMVk

If you are unsure about signing up, or if you are not sure what curling is, or more specifically floor curling, please do have a look at the following videos.

If you have any questions at all, please contact Rhiannon from Scottish Curling – rhiannon@scottishcurling.org

To keep up to date with all things disability sport across Scotland, follow Scottish Disability Sport on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

05/09/2025

JOB ALERT: Trusts and Grants Fundraising Post

Renumeration: £20 per hour
Hours: 15 – 20 hours per week (subject to agreement)
Duration: 12 months fixed term, with a potential for extension depending on success.
Contract Type: Contract for Services (on a Self-employed basis)
Responsible to: SDS Head of Policy
Deadline: 12pm, 26th September 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 8 October 2025 (Time TBC)
Workplace: Remote or office based working is available. SDS are based at Forthstone
Office, 56 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 9EB.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION CAN BE FOUND HERE.

Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) is looking for a talented Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to inspire funders to support SDS in achieving our vision to ensure sport and physical activity in Scotland are welcoming and inclusive for participants with disabilities. SDS is the Scottish governing and co-coordinating body of all sports for people of all ages and abilities with a physical, sensory or learning disability.

Our strategic plan, which directs our work, can be found here on our website.

Are you a sensitive storyteller, enthusiastic fundraiser, confident collaborator and dedicated researcher? You will design compelling funding applications, innovate new ways to connect with Trusts and Foundations, and steward vital income for our projects and services.

This role will enable SDS to grow its impact, strengthen donor relationships, diversify funding sources, and support long-term financial sustainability. Do you –

Have a strong track record of securing funding via trusts and grants for organisations in the
third sector?
Have the ability to create engaging and innovative storytelling to evidence the positive
impact of funding for people with a disability in Scotland?
Have the knowledge and expertise to harness new ways of connecting to trusts, foundations
and philanthropists?

You will be part of a dynamic and energetic team at SDS who support people with disabilities in Scotland to engage in sport and be more active.

To apply, please submit your C.V. and a cover letter indicating your suitability for the role to:
Mark Gaffney, SDS Head of Policy at mark.gaffney@Scottishdisabilitysport.com

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Mark at the email above or by phoning: 0131 317 1130

15/01/2025

Kirsty Byrne Appointed Fife Regional Development Manager

Using sport as a vehicle to empower change, meet the new Regional Development Manager for Fife, Kirsty Byrne.

By William Moncrieff, Communications Coordinator

Taking up the role of Scottish Disability Sport’s (SDS) Regional Development Manager for the region of Fife, Kirsty is looking forward to getting started throughout the region and hopes to, “use sport as an avenue to empower young people and adults to believe they can achieve anything that they want to, despite any barriers.”

Helping empower athletes of all abilities is something that Kirsty is incredibly keen to continue working towards in her new position. “It’s the reason I do my job, to give the athletes and participants the ability and opportunity to achieve anything they want to.”

“To play a part in helping provide individuals with opportunities to become physically active is just so special.”

Kirsty takes up the Regional Development Manager position after formerly being in post as Branch Coordinator for Disability Sport Fife and will be continuing her role as SDS’s events Coordinator, alongside her new position.

Throughout her previous roles as Branch Coordinator and Events Coordinator, Kirsty has had the opportunity to witness athletes come through the branch and events pathway which has provided her with a unique insight into the development and continued development of athletes. Last summer at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Disability Sport Fife celebrated the golden success of their athlete, Ben Sandilands. “We have worked with Ben and his family a lot. To see him win a gold medal and set a new world record is something I will always remember.”

“It was a special moment for everyone in Fife and at Disability Sport Fife.”

Kirsty became involved in disability sport towards the end of her time in high school, where there was an opportunity for senior pupils to volunteer in the attached ASN school. Throughout this time, Kirsty had opportunities to help in physical education classes. It was here that she saw firsthand the benefits of sport.

“I could see straight away the important role sport has on young people and the difference it can make. Just seeing the smiles on their faces when they achieve something they didn’t think was possible, for me that is everything”, explained Kirsty.

In 2024 as the Fife Branch Coordinator, Kirsty played a key role in the delivery of Fife’s very first Parasport Festival. For Kirsty this was an amazing day, further showcasing the benefits of physical activity. She said: “That was definitely one of my highlights from 2024, having so many participants in the room at one time, experiencing and engaging in sports for the first time, highlighting what is on offer around Fife.”

Furthermore, it showcased the importance of partnership working within the region. “Following on from that [Parasport festival], we had engagement (with clubs and organisations) throughout, participants are now involved in swimming sessions and tennis sessions for example. It just showcases what you can do when everyone comes together and celebrates sport”, Kirsty said.

This use of partnership working is something that Kirsty is keen to continue working on in her new role. “Having that conversation and sharing knowledge of what is available, just being able to support each other, because ultimately at the end of the day, at the center of everything, is the participants”, said Kirsty.

If you would like to know more about the opportunities available in Fife, please contact Kirsty on: kirsty.byrne@scottishdisabilitysport.com.

If you are based elsewhere and keen to learn more about your local opportunities, please contact your Regional Development Manager

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