A concept created by Scotland in 2000, and designed as an effective vehicle for developing young athletes and giving them an early experience of an international multi-sport environment, the Commonwealth Youth Games has a great track record of uncovering future

champions at senior level, and Scotland is no

exception. To date 47 Scottish athletes from a total of 200

have progressed from the youth to the senior Commonwealth

Games Team, with 11 going on to win

a total of 18 medals for Scotland. It is anticipated

that this positive trend will continue and a

significant number of the 50

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athletes who compete and win medals in the Isle of Man will go on to compete with distinction for Scotland at Glasgow 2014 and beyond. Isle of Man 2011 is the first time the Youth Games have been held in one of the smaller Commonwealth nations, in line with the Commonwealth Games Federation’s policy to target countries unlikely to be able to host the senior Games. With a maximum of 1000 athlete places available and 69 of the 71 Commonwealth countries set to take part, each country was allocated a fixed number of places and qualification standards were set accordingly in conjunction with each of the sports’ governing bodies. The athletes, aged between 13-18 years, will compete for Scotland in all seven sports on the programme, with many entering multiple events: Athletics (9), Badminton (4), Boxing (5), Cycling (4), Gymnastics (6), Rugby 7s (12), Swimming (10).

50-strong: Youth Team Scotland head for Isle of Man

In August, against the imposing backdrop of the Wallace Monument in Stirling, Commonwealth Games Scotland (CGS) announced the 50 athletes selected to represent Youth Team Scotland at the fourth Commonwealth Youth Games in the Isle of Man 7-12 September 2011.

Members of the team with CGS Chairman Michael Cavanagh

and Louise Martin, Chair of sportscotland

Congratulating the team, Michael Cavanagh, Chairman of CGS said: “l am confident that we have selected an outstanding team to compete in the Isle of Man, and competition for the limited number of places has been fierce. “Whilst winning medals is important, the major benefit of the Commonwealth Youth Games is the opportunity it gives to expose young athletes to this level of international competition in a multi-sport environment. It is also the first time that athletes experience being part of Team Scotland and the strong team ethos we engender. “I am sure we will see a number of these new faces emerge again in Glasgow in 2014 when the next Commonwealth Games are held in Scotland. I wish them every success as they embark on their Commonwealth Games journey and I look forward to cheering them on.”

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Becoming part of our teamThere was considerable excitement when all the athletes gathered at the University of Stirling for the team announcement, followed by the Youth Team Scotland team camp. With their places now confirmed, it was time for athletes to focus on final preparations for their biggest sporting competition to date.

The two-day team camp gave them the chance to mix with competitors from the seven different sports and get a feel for what it means to be part of a multi-sport team. There were full briefing sessions on what to expect at the Games, as well as workshops on medical and anti-doping education and use of social media, as well as fun team building activities. The highlight for many was collecting their Youth Team Scotland kit, a tangible symbol of the first time they will represent Team Scotland in a multi-sport Games and hopefully a taste of things to come.

Amongst the team members keen to collect their kit were gymnast Shannon Archer who at just 13 years of age is the youngest team member; badminton player Kirsty Gilmour who is the only athlete who has

already attended

a Commonwealth Games in Delhi 2010; and two members of the newly formed full-time Scotland Rugby 7s squad Adam Ashe and Sam Hidalgo-Clyne. A number of athletes are also fresh from success representing Great Britain at European and World junior and youth events including in athletics Tom Holligan, Nick Percy, Zoey Clark and Kimberley Reed, swimmers Craig Benson, Gareth Mills, Emily Jones and Mark Szaranek and cyclist Grant Ferguson, whilst the boxers have taken on the best of British at the GB Youth Amateur Championships and acquitted themselves well with lightweight, Charlie Flynn winning gold. After the athletes voted to select the flagbearer for the Games, the

programme concluded with Commonwealth Games and Youth Games swimming medallist Todd Cooper giving an athlete’s view of the Games and how special

it is to be part of the team.

Grant Ferguson

Kimberley Reed

Shaun MacDonald and Adam Ashe

Tom Holligan

Shannon Archer

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Cheering you on

Passing on the baton...

Shona Robison MSP, Minister for Commonwealth Games and Sport As Minister for Commonwealth Games and Sport I would like to congratulate all the athletes on their selection for Youth Team Scotland and wish you every success when you compete in the 4th Commonwealth Youth Games in the Isle of Man. Your selection to compete in the Youth Games is a tremendous achievement; and you have demonstrated outstanding effort and dedication in pursuit of personal excellence so early in your sporting life. With the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow less than three years away, the Youth Games is an exciting concept and provides an excellent opportunity to compete in a multi-sport international event, gaining experience and building the confidence needed to take the step up to senior events when the time is right. You are the talent of the future. The Scottish Government, through sportscotland, is proud to support Scotland’s athletes and sports governing bodies by providing financial and technical assistance to help our athletes and coaches perform at the highest level. I wish you every success at the Youth Games, winning medals or reaching personal bests. I hope you enjoy the special atmosphere and experience and you are able to make new and lasting friendships with other young athletes from across the Commonwealth of nations. Good luck to Youth Team Scotland and I look forward to being in the Isle of Man to cheer you on.

Jennifer McIntosh, Commonwealth Games double gold and bronze medallist, Delhi 2010 and Youth Games silver medallist, Pune 2008Pune was the first multi-sport event I’d gone to and it gave me the experience of being part of a broader team with athletes from other sports and being around other countries and that helped a lot when I went to the Commonwealth Games in Delhi. I kept a diary with my training notes. I recorded what was challenging, how I

coped and what I’d have done differently. I would advise other athletes to do that when they go to the Isle of Man.

Hannah Miley, Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Delhi 2010 and Youth Games multi-medallist, Bendigo 2004I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Commonwealth Youth Games at Bendigo in 2004. It is such a great opportunity when you are a young athlete to be part of a huge competition and also to interact with athletes from all over the world. I am always especially proud to stand up representing Scotland and no more so than in Delhi last

year. I wish all Youth Team Scotland athletes the best of luck next month in the Isle of Man.

Josh Taylor, Commonwealth Games silver medallist, Delhi 2010 and Youth Games bronze medallist, Pune 2008Seeing the team selected for this year’s Commonwealth Youth Games in the Isle of Man, has brought back some great memories for me. I competed at the last Commonwealth Youth Games in Pune, India in 2008 and it was a fantastic experience. If I could offer one piece of advice to the team heading to the Isle of Man, I’d just say to try and enjoy the experience as much as possible. The atmosphere in the camp in Pune was brilliant, and I would encourage everyone to get involved and make the most of what is a fantastic opportunity. I’d like to wish all the athletes and the whole team the best of luck at the Games in September. I hope you all enjoy it, and I hope to be part of future Commonwealth Games teams with you!

Louise Martin CBE, Chair of sportscotland

As Chair of sportscotland I would like to extend many congratulations on your selection for the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games team. It is fantastic to see the wealth of young talent we have in Scotland, representing every corner of our proud nation. The selection standards across the seven sports are high, and all of you have demonstrated your ability in a number of national and international competitions over the past few months to secure your place on the team. The Commonwealth Youth Games offers you an early opportunity to experience a multi-sport Games and meet fellow athletes from across the Commonwealth. sportscotland is committed to the development of high performance sport in Scotland through our investment in governing bodies of sport, and Commonwealth Games Scotland. We fully endorse the important role that the Youth Games plays in the development of young athletes, which is why we provided Lottery funding to help deliver the inaugural Games in Edinburgh in 2000. At the Commonwealth Youth Games, Scotland has a good track record of success in terms of medals won, but more importantly we can see there are a significant number of athletes who go on to compete at the senior Commonwealth Games and Olympics. You only need to look back to Delhi last year where eight former Youth Games athletes came home with a medal and I hope this spurs you on to similar success. I hope you will enjoy the experience of being part of Youth Team Scotland and that you make many new friendships along the way. I also hope it gives you renewed determination to go on to compete and win medals for Scotland at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and beyond.

I wish you all the very best of luck in the Isle of Man.

Follow the Team: Keep up to date with the action in the Isle of Man at www.

cgcs.org.uk or www.cyg2011.comYou can also follow the team on Twitter

www.twitter.com/Team_Scotland

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How it all beganThe Commonwealth Youth Games concept was created by Scotland as a development opportunity to give athletes an international multi-sport Games experience. It bridges the gap between young athletes competing in their own sport specific events and the often difficult first experience of a senior multi-sport Games. The idea was endorsed by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) and the inaugural Commonwealth Youth Games were held in Edinburgh in August 2000 as part of Scotland’s Millennium celebrations.

Where it has been heldThe Games quickly proved to be a great success and the second Games followed in Bendigo, Australia in 2004, then Pune, India in 2008 and now the Isle of Man 2011.

Scotland’s Track RecordScotland has won a total of 102 medals so far at the Commonwealth Youth Games. However the number of participating countries, sports and allocated athlete places has varied significantly from Games to Games, making direct comparisons difficult. What is more important is the number of athletes who progress to compete with distinction for Team Scotland at the Commonwealth Games. To date 47 Commonwealth Youth Games athletes have progressed to the senior Commonwealth Games with 11 of them going on to win a total of 18 medals. These include swimmers Todd Cooper, Kirsty Balfour, Hannah Miley, Andy Hunter, Robbie Renwick and Lewis Smith, shooters Jenifer McIntosh and Kay Copland, boxer

The Commonwealth Youth Games

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Josh Taylor, gymnast Adam Cox and weightlifter Peter Kirkbride. At the last Commonwealth Youth Games in Pune, India, Youth Team Scotland won 18 medals (3 gold, 3 silver 12 bronze).

Isle of Man 2011This year’s Games will start with a training day on 7 September followed by the Opening Ceremony on 8 September. Then comes three days of hotly contested competition 9-11 September (four in boxing where the action starts on 8 September). The Youth Games will also feature a cultural programme on the 12 September to enable athletes to mix and learn about other cultures, before an informal Closing Ceremony at the Villa Marina on the Central Promenade.

Hannah

Josh

Robbie

Kay & Jen

Peter

2008 Medallists

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Bring on the Games!

Palace HotelGames Catering Venue

Claremont HotelScotland Team Hotel

Vicky Strange, General Team Manager

All will be revealed on 8 September when Shona Robison MSP, Minister for Commonwealth Games and Sport will announce the winner. That evening the selected athlete will follow in the footsteps of Louise Carroll (Hockey), Gemma Nicol (Athletics) and Lisa Glover (Athletics) who carried the flag at the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games.

After ten months of detailed planning and discussions with the seven sports governing bodies involved in the Youth Games it is brilliant to finally have our team of 50 athletes in place. I would just like to add my congratulations to all the athletes who have been selected for the Isle of Man. I am confident we have the best possible Scottish athletes representing Youth Team Scotland, supported by a great group of new and experienced staff, and I am extremely proud to be the General Team Manager for the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games.

Our job now is to bring the athletes from the seven sports together as one team and create an environment in which they can excel at the Games. We made great progress on this at the Team Camp, where we got to know each other and set the scene for the Games.

Whilst I know all the athletes are highly motivated to do well and would love to come home with a medal, the Youth Games is mainly about an important development experience to prepare for the senior Games.

For this reason we don’t set a medal target – the focus is on achieving personal goals and gaining invaluable experience for the future and each and every one of the team is capable of achieving that.

Good luck for the Games and I look forward to working with you all!

Who will have the honour of carrying the flag?

Games guide – key sites in Douglas

One of the greatest honours for any Commonwealth Games and Youth Games team member is to be selected by fellow athletes to carry the saltire at the Games Opening Ceremony. This proud tradition will continue in the Isle of Man. Following a nomination process by the sports the following three athletes were shortlisted and voted on at the Team Camp. All three athletes have achieved significant success in their chosen sports and also have strong personal qualities making them excellent role models.

Tom Holligan – Athletics Tom represented Team GB at the 2011 European Youth Olympic Festival winning gold in the 200m in a new personal best time and helping the men’s 4x100m relay team to win the silver medal.

Grant Ferguson – Cycling2011 European Mountain Bike Cross Country Championships 2nd and European Road Race Championships 12th. Selected to represent GB at the 2011 Mountain Bike Cross Country World Championships in September.

Craig Benson – Swimming 2011 European Junior Swimming Championships, 100m breaststroke, silver. 2011 ASA Youth Champion for 100m and 200m breaststroke. British & Scottish record holder for U17. Selected to represent GB at the World Junior Championships in August.

National Sports Centre (indoor)

Swimming; Badminton

Ellan Vannon Gymanstics Centre

Men’s Gymnastics

Catering MarqueeGames Catering Venue

Douglas BowlOpening Cermony;

Rugby 7s

National Sports Centre (outdoor)

Athletics

Villa MarinaBoxing;

Closing Ceremony; CYG Games Offices

Manx Gymnastics Centre of

ExcellenceWomen’s Gymnastics

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CyclingTime Trial: Douglas Promenade Women’s Road Race: TT GrandstandMen’s Road Race: TT Grandstand Criterium: Vila Marina

Session Time Type M/W Event

Friday 9 September (Day 2)Evening 18:15 - 18:45 Final W Time TrialEvening 18:45 - 20:00 Final M Time Trial

Saturday 10 September (Day 3)Morning 10:15 - 12:15 Final W Road RaceAfternoon 13:00 - 15:30 Final M Road Race

Sunday 10 September (Day 4)Afternoon 14:15 - 15:15 Final W CriteriumAfternoon 15:15 - 16:15 Final M Criterium

BoxingVilla MarinaSession Time Type M/W Event

Thursday 8 September (Day 1)Afternoon 12:00 - 20:00 Prelims M Bouts

Friday 9 September (Day 2)Afternoon 12:00 - 16:00 Quarter finals M BoutsEvening 17:00 - 21:00 Quarter finals M Bouts

Saturday 10 September (Day 3)Evening 17:00 - 21:00 Semi-finals M Bouts

Sunday 10 September (Day 4)Evening 17:00 - 21:00 Finals M Bouts

BadmintonNational Sports CentreSession Time Type M/W Event

Friday 9 September (Day 2)Day 10:45 - 19:30 Rounds 1 & 2 M/W/Mix Singles / Doubles

Saturday 10 September (Day 3)Day 10:00 - 18:00 Quarter / Semi M/W/Mix Singles / Doubles

Sunday 11 September (Day 4)Day 11:00 - 16:00 Finals M/W/Mix Singles / Doubles

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Competition schedule

AthleticsNational Sports Centre

Session Time Type M/W Event

Friday 9 September (Day 2)Morning 11:30 Heats (5) W 100m

11:30 Qual W High Jump12:05 Heats (6) M 100m12:50 Heats (5) W 400m13:25 Heats (6) M 400m

Evening 16:00 S/F (3) W 100m16:05 Final W Pole Vault16:10 Final M Hammer16:20 S/F (3) M 100m16:40 Heats (2) W 1500m17:00 Heats (2) M 1500m17:00 Final W Triple Jump17:20 S/F (3) W 400m17:35 Final W Shot17:45 S/F (3) M 400m18:05 Final W 2Km S/C18:25 Final W 100m18:35 Final M 100m

Saturday 10 September (Day 3)Morning 11:00 Heats (3) M 400m H.

11:05 Qual M High Jump11:30 Heats (3) W 400m H12:00 Heats (8) W 200m12:00 Qual M Long Jump13:00 Heats (8) M 200m

Evening 16:00 Heats (2) W 100m H16:00 Final M Javelin16:05 Final M Triple Jump16:20 Heats (3) M 110m H16:35 Final M 2k S/C16:50 Final W 400m17:00 Final M 400m17:10 Heats (4) W 800m 17:20 Final M Discus17:30 Heats (4) M 800m17:30 Final W High Jump17:50 S/F (3) W 200m18:00 Final M Long Jump18:10 S/F (3) M 200m18:30 Final W 1500m18:30 Final W Hammer18:45 Final M 110m H18:55 Final M 1500m19:10 Final W 100m H

Sunday 11 September (Day 4)Morning 12:00 Qual W Long Jump

12:00 Heats (3) W 4 x 100m12:30 Heats (3) M 4 x 100m

Session Time Type M / F EventEvening 15:15 Final W Javelin

15:30 Final W 400m H15:30 Final M Pole Vault15:35 Final W Long Jump15:45 Final M 400m H16:00 Final W 3000m16:15 Final W 200m16:25 Final M 200m16:30 Final M High Jump16:40 Final W 800m16:40 Final W Discus16:55 Final M 800m17:00 Final M Shot17:10 Final M 3000m17:30 Final W 4 x 100m17:45 Final M 4 x 100m

Please note that the schedule may be subject to change.

Session Time Type M / F EventEvening 18:00 - 20:18 Finals W 100 Freestyle

18:10 Finals M 400 IM18:24 Finals W 100 Breaststroke18:34 Finals M 200 Backstroke18:46 Finals W 50 Butterfly18:55 Finals M 100 Breaststroke19:06 Finals W 200 Backstroke19:17 Finals M 50 Butterfly19:27 Finals W 800 Freestyle19:53 Finals M 200 Freestyle20:04 Finals W 400 Freestyle Relay20:18 Finals M 400 Medley Relay

Saturday 10 September (Day 3)Morning 09:00 - 10:50 Heats W 200 IM

9:10 Heats M 100 Freestyle9:16 Heats W 50 Freestyle9:19 Heats M 50 Backstroke9:24 Heats W 200 Butterfly9:33 Heats M 200 Breaststroke9:44 Heats W 50 Breaststroke9:48 Heats M 100 Butterfly9:54 Heats W 100 Backstroke10:01 Heats M 1500 Freestyle10:18 Heats W 400 Freestyle10:35 Heats M 400 Freestyle Relay10:40 Heats W 800 Freestyle Relay

Evening 17:30 - 20:01 Finals W 200 IM17:41 Finals M 100 Freestyle17:51 Finals W 50 Freestyle18:01 Finals M 50 Backstroke18:11 Finals W 200 Butterfly18:22 Finals M 200 Breaststroke18:34 Finals W 50 Breaststroke18:44 Finals M 100 Butterfly18:54 Finals W 100 Backstroke19:04 Finals M 1500 Freestyle19:30 Finals W 400 Freestyle19:44 Finals M 400 Freestyle Relay19:57 Finals W 800 Freestyle Relay

Sunday 11 September (Day 4)Morning 09:00 - 10:58 Heats M 200 IM

9:10 Heats W 400 IM9:29 Heats M 400 Freestyle9:44 Heats W 50 Backstroke9:49 Heats M 100 Backstroke9:55 Heats W 100 Butterfly10:00 Heats M 50 Breaststroke10:04 Heats W 200 Breaststroke10:15 Heats M 200 Butterfly10:24 Heats W 200 Freestyle10:33 Heats M 50 Freestyle10:37 Heats W 400 Medley Relay 10:43 Heats M 800 Freestyle Relay

Evening 17:30 - 20:01 Finals M 200 IM17:41 Finals W 400 IM17:55 Finals M 400 Freestyle18:09 Finals W 100 Butterfly18:19 Finals M 100 Backstroke18:30 Finals W 50 Backstroke18:39 Finals M 50 Breaststroke18:49 Finals W 200 Breaststroke19:01 Finals M 200 Butterfly19:12 Finals W 200 Freestyle19:24 Finals M 50 Freestyle19:33 Finals W 400 Medley Relay19:47 Finals M 800 Freestyle Relay

SwimmingNational Sports Centre

Session Time Type M / F Event

Friday 9 September (Day 2)Morning 09:00 - 10.41 Heats W 100 Freestyle

9:06 Heats M 400 IM9:23 Heats W 100 Breaststroke9:29 Heats M 200 Backstroke9:39 Heats W 50 Butterfly9:42 Heats M 100 Breaststroke9:49 Heats W 200 Backstroke10:00 Heats M 50 Butterfly10:03 Heats W 800 Freestyle10:22 Heats M 200 Freestyle10:31 Heats W 400 Freestyle Relay10:36 Heats M 400 Medley Relay 7

GymnasticsWomen: Manx Gymnastics Centre of ExcellenceMen: Ellan Vannin Gymnastics Centre

Session Time Type M/W Event

Friday 9 September (Day 2)Afternoon 14:00 - 17:00 Final M/W Artistic – Team (3 to count)

Saturday 10 September (Day 3)Afternoon 14:00 - 17:00 Final M/W Individual All-Around

Sunday 10 September (Day 4)Afternoon 14:00 - 17:00 Final M/W Individual Apparatus Finals

Rugby 7sBowl Stadium

Session Time Type Match Team Team

Saturday 10 September (Day 3)Evening 16:20 Group Matches 1 Pool B Pool B

16:42 Group Matches 2 Pool B Pool B17:04 Group Matches 3 Pool A Pool A17:26 Group Matches 4 Pool A Pool A30 min Break17:56 Group Matches 5 Pool B Pool B18:18 Group Matches 6 Pool B Pool B18:40 Group Matches 7 Pool A Pool A19:02 Group Matches 8 Pool A Pool A30 min Break19:32 Group Matches 9 Pool B Pool B19:54 Group Matches 10 Pool B Pool B20:16 Group Matches 11 Pool A Pool A20:38 Group Matches 12 Pool A Pool A

Sunday 11 September (Day 4)Evening 15:50 Quarter Final 13 1st from Pool A 4th from Pool B

16:12 Quarter Final 14 4th from Pool A 1st from Pool B16:34 Quarter Final 15 2nd from Pool A 3rd from Pool B16:56 Quarter Final 16 3rd from Pool A 2nd from Pool B30 min Break17:26 Semi Final 17 Loser of Match 14 Loser of Match 1517:48 Semi Final 18 Loser of Match 13 Loser of Match 1618:10 Semi Final 19 Winner of Match 13 Winner of Match 1618:32 Semi Final 20 Winner of Match 14 Winner of Match 1530 min Break19:02 Grand Final 21 Loser of Match 17 Loser of Match 1819:24 Grand Final 22 Loser of Match 19 Loser of Match 2019:46 Grand Final 23 Winner of Match 17 Winner of Match 1820:08 Grand Final 24 Winner of Match 19 Winner of Match 20

BadmintonNational Sports CentreSession Time Type M/W Event

Friday 9 September (Day 2)Day 10:45 - 19:30 Rounds 1 & 2 M/W/Mix Singles / Doubles

Saturday 10 September (Day 3)Day 10:00 - 18:00 Quarter / Semi M/W/Mix Singles / Doubles

Sunday 11 September (Day 4)Day 11:00 - 16:00 Finals M/W/Mix Singles / Doubles

Meet the team

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Tom HolliganEvent: 100m, 200m

Age: 17 (24/03/94) Born: EdinburghLives: Edinburgh Club: Edinburgh ACMain achievements: Tom represented Team GB at the 2011 European Youth Olympic Festival in Trabzon, Turkey, where he won the 200m gold medal and a silver medal in the 4 x 100m relay.Notes: Personal best 100m 10.68s

John McCallEvent: 110m Hurdles

Age: 17 (12/04/95) Born: GlasgowLives: KirkintillochClub: Victoria Park City of GlasgowMain achievements: John won the Scottish U18 Championships with a lifetime best performance.Notes: Personal best 110mH 14.37s

Nicholas PercyEvent: Discus

Age: 16 (05/12/94) Born: GlasgowLives: Ventnor, Isle of WightClub: Shaftesbury Barnet / Isle of WightMain achievements: Represented GB at the 2011 World Youth Championships finishing 7th in a new PB of 58.95m, is the Scottish U17 record holder in the event.Notes: Nicholas is currently the top ranked Scot in his age group for Discus, Hammer and Shot Putt.

Emma BrownEvent: 100m Hurdles & 4x100m

Age: 17 (29/06/94) Born: GlasgowLives: East Kilbride, South LanarkshireClub: Giffnock NorthMain achievements: Won the Scottish U18 Championships. Notes: Personal best 100mH 14.55s

Zoey Clark Event: 400m & 4x100m

Age: 16 (25/10/94) Born: AberdeenLives: Aberdeen Club: AberdeenMain achievements: Zoey was a member of the 4x400m relay squad who took gold at the 2011 European Junior Championships in Tallinn.Notes: Personal best 400m 55.19s

Bethanie FinlaysonEvent: 200m & 4x100m

Age: 17 (01/06/94) Born: KircaldyLives: Dunfermline, FifeClub: EdinburghMain achievements: Won the Scottish U18 Championships.Notes: Personal best 200m 24.72s

Chloe LambertEvent: 200m 4x100m

Age: 17 (22/05/94)Born: GlasgowLives: GlasgowClub: Victoria Park City of GlasgowMain achievements: This year Chloe won the Scottish U18 and U20 Championships over 100m.Notes: Personal best 200m 24.71s

Yasmine MilneEvent: 100m Hurdles & 4x100m

Age: 17 (29/05/94) Born: AberdeenLives: Aberdeen Club: AberdeenMain achievements: Achieved the nomination standard coming second at the Scottish U18 Championships.Notes: Personal best 100mH 14.68s

Kimberley ReedEvent: Hammer

Age: 16 (18/02/95) Born: EdinburghLives: EdinburghClub: Edinburgh Athletics ClubMain achievements: She has a personal best of 55.98m and is the Scottish under-17 record holder. She represented GB at the 2011 World Youth Championships finishing 10th.Notes: Kimberley is currently top ranked Scot in her age group for Discus as well as Hammer.

Darren RitchiePosition: Sport Team Leader

Age: 36 (14/02/75) Born: EdinburghLives: Bo’nessOccupation: Power/Speed CoachNotes: Darren was a long jumper and competed for Scotland in the 2002 and 2006 Commonwealth Games. He still holds the Scottish record of 8.01m set in 2004. He was an assistant team leader for the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games in Pune and a team coach at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

Mark PollardPosition: Coach

Age: 29 (25/02/82) Born: GreenockLives: Greenock, InverclydeOccupation: Assistant Endurance CoachNotes: Mark was a coach on the Achieve 2014 programme at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, and is a qualified physical education teacher.

BADMINTON

Matthew CarderEvent: Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles

Age: 18 (16/06/93) Born: LivingstonLives: EdinburghClub: Scottish Senior National SquadMain achievements: Represented Scotland at the 2011 European Junior Championships. 2011 U23 National Championships men’s singles runner-up. 2011 Senior Scottish Nationals men’s singles quarter-finalist. He is the 2010 Scottish National U19 men’s singles and mixed doubles champion and U17 men’s singles, men’s doubles and mixed doubles champion.Notes: He will play mixed doubles with Kirsty Gilmour.

Josh NeilEvent: Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles

Age: 16 (05/05/95) Born: IrvineLives: Prestwick, South AyrshireClub: Scottish Senior National Squad / Fyrisfjadern, SwedenMain achievements: 2011 Scottish National U17 men’s singles and mixed doubles champion. 2010 member of the Achieve 2014 programme in Delhi. 2010 UK School Games U17 champion. 2010 U15 4 Nations Quadrangular International boys singles champion. 2010 Aros Cup (Denmark) boys singles and doubles semi- finalist. Notes: He will play mixed doubles with Caitlin Pringle.

Kirsty GilmourEvent: Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles

Age: 17 (21/09/93) Born: BellshillLives: Bothwell, South LanarkshireClub: Scottish Senior National Squad, GB Programme & Glasgow School of SportMain achievements: Kirsty won her first senior caps at 16 years old (now capped 6 times). She competed for Team Scotland at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi. She made the last 16 at the 2011 European Juniors in singles. 2011 Senior Scottish National Championships, women’s singles semi-finalist. 2010 Welsh Senior International women’s singles quarter-finalist. 2010 Belgian Senior International mixed doubles semi-finalist. 2010 U23 Scottish National Championships, women’s singles, doubles & mixed doubles winner. 2010 European Women’s Team Championships, quarter-finalist. 2010 Senior Scottish National Championships, women’s singles semi finalist. Notes: Will play mixed doubles with Matthew Carder.

Caitlin PringleEvent: Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles

Age: 17 (04/12/93) Born: GlasgowLives: Giffnock, East RenfrewshireClub: Scottish Senior National SquadMain achievements: Represented Scotland at the 2011 European Junior Championships. 2011 Senior Scottish National Championships, women’s singles and doubles quarter-finalist. 2010 member of the Achieve 2014 programme in Delhi. 2010 U19 Northumberland Junior International champion and Junior Team Champion. 2010 National U17 girls doubles champion. 2010 Belgian International Junior U19 mixed doubles quarter-finalist. 2010 Milton Keynes U17 girls doubles and mixed doubles champion. Notes: Will play mixed doubles with Josh Neil.

Julie HoggPosition: Sport Team Leader

Age: 45 (25/04/66) Born: DunfermlineLives: Dunfermline, FifeOccupation: Business Manager Fife Council/ Part-time Badminton CoachNotes: Julie is coach to the U19 national squad and U12 East squad. She has been a team manager for Badminton since 2005 at multiple events including the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi. She is married to Russell Hogg, 2002 Commonwealth Games badminton team bronze medallist.

John QuinnPosition: Coach

Age: 39 (08/12/71) Born: NewcastleLives: GlasgowOccupation: BADMINTONscotland Performance CoachNotes: John was a coach for Team Scotland at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi. He is a former England internationalist and won medals at the 1994 World University Championships and 1989 World Junior Championships.

ATHLETICS

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BOXING

Mark McKeownEvent: 56kg Bantamweight

Age: 17 (14/03/94)Born: BellshillLives: Coatbridge, North LanarkshireClub: Barn Boxing ClubMain achievements: Won 3 gold medals at Home Internationals and a bronze at GB Youth Championships 2011. Won silver at Mostar tournament, Bosnia 2011.

Rhys Pagan Event: 64kg Light Welterweight

Age: 18 (26/05/93) Born: DumfriesLives: Sanquhar, Dumfries & GallowayClub: Doon Valley ABCMain achievements: Won a silver medal at the GB Youth Championships 2011. Three time western-district champion. Three time Scottish champion. Notes: Voted the Dumfries & Galloway junior male sports personality of the year 2009, 2011.

Charlie FlynnEvent: 60kg Lightweight

Age: 17 (06/11/93) Born: LanarkLives: Motherwell, North Lanarkshire Club: Newarthill ABCMain achievements: Won a gold medal at the GB Youth Championships 2011. Notes: Charlie was awarded the joint Commonwealth Games Scotland Athlete of theMonth for June 2011.

Grant QuigleyEvent: 75kg Middleweight

Age: 17 (08/06/94) Born: GreenockLives: Port Glasgow, InverclydeClub: Port Glasgow Victoria Police ABCMain achievements: Won a gold medal at the GB Youth Championships 2011.

Kieran Smith Event: 69kg Welterweight

Age: 18 (20/05/93) Born: LivingstonLives: Greenrigg, West LothianClub: Springhill ABCMain achievements: Won a gold medal at the GB Youth Championships 2011.

Tony KerrPosition: Sport Team Leader

Age: 58 (19/05/53) Born: AberdeenLives: AberdeenOccupation: ShopkeeperNotes: Tony has been involved with boxing since he was 12, when he won a number of Scottish junior titles. As a senior he went on to represent Scotland at the 1970 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh. He is now involved in coaching for both Scotland and Great Britain and was a coach at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

Mike KeanePosition: Coach

Age: 52 (14/08/59) Born: KirkcaldyLives: Kirkcaldy, FifeOccupation: Performance Co-ordinator, Amateur Boxing ScotlandNotes: Mike was a coach at both the 2004 Commonwealth Youth Games in Bendigo and the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

CYCLINGJack BarrettEvent: Criterium, Road Race & Time Trial (Individual and Team for all events)

Age: 18 (07/03/93) Born: StirlingLives: Doune, StirlingClub: Stirling Bike Club Main achievements: 2011 Cadence Junior Road Race (Junior National Road Series) 4th. 2011 Grand Prix Munguia, 1st.Notes: Jack has only been racing for two years and is in his first year as a senior competitor . He plans to base himself in Belguim from 2012 to access a higher standard of competition.

Grant FergusonEvent: Criterium, Road Race & Time Trial (Individual and Team for all events)

Age: 17 (15/11/93)Born: Chertsey, SurreyLives: Peebles, Scottish BordersClub: Boardman Elite, Scottish Cycling Performance Programme and GB Olympic Development Programme Main achievements: Second year junior competitor (under 19 category). Primary event is cross country mountain biking, but has been competing on the road for Scotland in recent years and also for Great Britain this year. 2011 European Championships 2nd in cross country mountain biking, and 12th European Road Race Championships. 2011 Tour of Bristol (Junior National Road Series), 6th. Notes: Grant has competed since the age of 12. His sister Hannah Ferguson also competes at Scotland and GB level. He was awarded joint Commonwealth Games Scotland Athlete of the Month for May.

Taylor JohnstoneEvent: Criterium, Road Race & Time Trial (Individual and Team for all events)

Age: 18 (27/06/93) Born: FalkirkLives: London Club: De VereMain achievements: 2011 Senior Regional Road Race Championships South East, 4th. 2011 Tour of Bristol (Junior National Road Series), 7th. Notes: Represented Scotland for the first time in 2011 at races in Belgium and Spain. Has also represented GB in cyclo-cross.

Stuart McCluskeyEvent: Criterium, Road Race & Time Trial (Individual and Team for all events)

Age: 17 (19/01/94) Born: RutherglenLives: Hamilton, South LanarkshireClub: Team LeslieMain achievements: Scottish Road Race Champion at U16 level. Has represented Scotland since 2009. Notes: Studied art at college 2009/10 and now studying languages.

Graeme HerdPosition: Sport Team Leader

Age: 43 (04/09/68)Born: ElderslieLives: Barrhead, East RenfrewshireOccupation: Scottish Cycling Performance CoachNotes: Head Coach for the 2002, 2006 and 2010 Commonwealth Games and Road Coach at the 1998 Games. Graeme represented Scotland over 40 times between 1985-1997 including the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria on both road and track.

Mark McKayPosition: Coach

Age: 44 (18/08/67)Born: NorthamptonLives: Culross, FifeOccupation: GB National Talent CoachNotes: Represented GB as a rider. Triathlon coach at 2008 Olympic Games. Coach at 2008 European Youth Olympics.

GYMNASTICS

Jamie CarpenterEvent: Men’s Artistic Team

Age: 14 (13/12/96) Born: NottinghamLives: Newcastle-upon-Tyne Club: City of Newcastle Gymnastics ClubMain achievements: 2011 Celtic Cup, junior Team silver medallist, 4th All Around. 2011 British Regional Team Voluntaries, 9th.Notes: Member of the Scottish National Squad.

Liam DavieEvent: Men’s Artistic Team

Age: 18 (26/03/93) Born: BellshillLives: Cambroe, North Lanarkshire Club: City of Glasgow Gymnastics Club Main achievements: 2011 Junior Scottish Champion on Parallel Bars and High Bar, All Around 3rd. 2010 Junior British Championships, All-Around 12th , High Bar 8th. 2009 UK School Games High Bar Champion. 2009 British Championships, High Bar 3rd.Notes: Member of the Scottish National Squad.

Douglas RossEvent: Men’s Artistic Team

Age: 17 (17/02/94) Born: RutherglenLives: Johnstone, RenfrewshireClub: City of Glasgow Gymnastics ClubMain achievements: 2011 Celtic Cup junior Team silver medallist. 2011 Scottish Junior Champion on Pommels and Rings. All Around 2nd. 2010 UK School Games, Vault bronze. Notes: Douglas is a pupil at the Glasgow School of Sport and a member of the Scottish National Squad.

Shannon ArcherEvent: Women’s Artistic Team

Age: 13 (29/07/98) Born: EdinburghLives: Uphall, West LothianClub: West Lothian Artistic Gymnastic ClubMain achievements: 2011 British Espoir Championships, Floor silver. 2011 GB v Sweden International, Team and Individual gold medallist. 2011 Scottish Espoir Champion Beam and Floor. 2011 Celtic Cup, Minors Individual gold. 2010 UK School Games, Floor bronze. Notes: Shannon is a member of the GB World Class Potential squad and the Scottish Gymnastics 2014 Commonwealth Games squad.

Cara KennedyEvent: Women’s Artistic Team

Age: 13 (09/12/97)Born: Paisley, RenfrewshireLives: Paisley, RenfrewshireClub: City of Glasgow Gymnastics ClubMain achievements: 2011 Scottish Junior Champion on Vault and Floor. 2011 Celtic Cup, Junior Team gold. 2010 British Espoir Championships, Vault finalist.Notes: Cara is a pupil at the Glasgow School of Sport and a member of the Scottish Gymnastics 2014 Commonwealth Games squad.

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Carly SmithEvent: Women’s Artistic Team

Age: 14 (21/01/97) Born: GlasgowLives: GlasgowClub: City of Glasgow Gymnastics ClubMain achievements: 2011 Scottish Junior Champion, All Around. 2011 Celtic Cup, Junior Team gold. 2011 British Junior Championships , Floor finalist.Notes: Carly is a pupil at the Glasgow School of Sport and a member of the Scottish Gymnastics 2014 Commonwealth Games squad.

Rod SmithPosition: Sport Team Leader

Age: 55 (12/05/56) Born: LondonLives: Larbert, FalkirkOccupation: Scottish Gymnastics National Coach for Women’s Artistic 2014 Squad Notes: Has previously coached CWG medal winning gymnasts in England team.

Marius GhermanPosition: Coach

Age: 44 (14/07/67) Born: RomaniaLives: GlasgowOccupation: Head Coach of City of Glasgow Gymnastics Club Notes: Marius was the men’s artistic coach at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

RUGBY 7sAdam AshePosition: Forward

Age: 18 (24/07/93) Born: LivingstonLives: Alva, ClackmannanshireClub: Stirling CountyMain achievements: Selected for Scotland U18s and won Scottish U18s cup. Played in FIRA & U18 Six Nations Championships. Has been named as part of Scottish Rugby’s first full-time 7s squad.

Chris AuldPosition: Centre

Age: 18 (26/03/93) Born: DumfriesLives : Dumfries, Dumfries & GallowayClub: Dumfries SaintsMain achievements: Selected for ScotlandU18s and Glasgow U18s. Played in FIRA & U18 Six Nations Championships.

Will BordillPosition: Forward

Age: 18 (24/05/93) Born: SandbachLives: Sandbach, CheshireClub: Sale SharksMain achievements: Selected for Scotland U17s and U18s, playing for Sale Jets. Played in FIRA & U18 Six Nations Championships.

Chris DeanPosition: Forward

Age: 17 (15/03/94) Born: EdinburghLives: North Berwick, East LothianClub: Edinburgh AcademyMain achievements: Scottish schools cup U18 and U15 winner. Scotland U17s captain. Played in Wellington International Festival.

James FarndalePosition: Winger

Age: 17 (21/02/94) Born: WinchesterLives: Penicuik, MidlothianClub: EdinburghMain achievements: Scotland U18 joint top try scorer. Selected for Edinburgh U16s and U19s. Played in FIRA & U18 Six Nations Championships.Notes: Head boy of Edinburgh Academy, where he is captain of the athletics team and a member of the Chamber Choir. He has also represented Scotland in pentathlon.

Robbie FergussonPosition: Centre

Age: 18 (30/08/93) Born: Irvine Lives: Ayr, South AyrshireClub: Ayr RFCMain achievements: Representing Scotland at U17 and U18.Playing for Ayr RFC in the quarter final of the British and Irish Cup against Bristol and scoring in that match.

Alexander GlashanPosition: Scrum Half

Age: 17 (23/05/94Born: BristolLives: Broxburn, West LothianClub: Edinburgh AcademyMain achievements: Scottish school’s cup U18 winner 2009, 2010; runner-up 2011. Played in U18 Six Nations Championships. 2011 U18 FIRA Tier 1 competition winner. Notes: SRU Tier 3 Regional Academy player 2010/11 and 2011/12.

Neil HerronPosition: Centre

Age: 17 (01/06/94) Born: GlasgowLives: GlasgowClub: Jordanhill SchoolMain achievements: Selected for Scotland U17s and played in Wellington International Festival.

Sam Hidalgo-ClynePosition: Stand-off

Age: 18 (04/08/93)Born: Granada, SpainLives: Edinburgh Club: Contracted for Scotland 7sMain achievements: Selected for Scotland and EdinburghU17s. Played in FIRA & U18 Six Nations Championships. Has been named as part of Scottish Rugby’s first full-time 7s squad.

Damien HoylandPosition: Winger

Age: 17 (11/01/94) Born: EdinburghLives : EdinburghClub: Boroughmuir RFCMain achievements: Selected for Edinburgh U16s and U17s. Selected for Scotland U17s and played in Wellington International Festival.Notes: Plays for his school basketball team.

Shaun MacdonaldPosition: Forward

Age: 17 (23/08/94) Born: StirlingLives: Dunblane, StirlingClub: Stirling CountyMain achievements: . Selected for Scotland U17s and played in Wellington International Festival.

Scott SteelePosition: Scrum-half

Age: 18 (24/07/1993) Born: DumfriesLives : Dumfries, Dumfries & GallowayClub: Dumfries SaintsMain achievements: Selected for Scotland U17s and U18s. Played in FIRA & U18 Six Nations Championships.Notes: Moved to Merchiston Castle (Edinburgh) on a scholarship for last year of school.

John GilliesPosition: Sport Team Leader

Age: 57 (17/09/1953) Born: GlasgowLives: Renfrew, RenfrewshireOccupation: Rugby Administrator - SRUNotes: Was previously Manager to Glasgow U17 and U18 squads as well as assistant manager with Scotland U19s.

Mark MckenziePosition: Coach

Age: 39 (02/12/1971)Born: StirlingLives: Stenhousemuir, FalkirkOccupation: Regional Academy Manager with Scottish Rugby Union.Notes: Began rugby playing career at Stirling County and represented the North and Midlands District in the Scottish Championships. Played in French Division 1 Championship with Bourgoin RFC. Also played for Aurilloac and Toulon. Was signed by Glasgow on his return from France and finished his playing career at Falkirk RFC.

SWIMMING

Craig BensonEvent: 50m, 100m, 200m Breaststroke, 4x100m Medley Relay

Age: 17 (30/04/94) Born: LivingstonLives: Livingston, West LothianClub: Warrender Baths ClubMain achievements: Personal bests: 28.57 50m, 1:02.17 100m, 2:17.13 200m Breaststroke. Won a silver medal in the 100m Breaststroke for Great Britain at European Juniors 2011 in a new British Age Group U17 record time. Also selected for the 2011 FINA World Junior Championships. Craig is the 2011 ASA Youth Champion for 100m and 200m Breaststroke.

Joshua BoothEvent: 50m, 100m, 200m Backstroke, 50m & 100m Butterfly, 4x100m Freestyle Relay, 4x200m Freestyle Relay, 4x100m Medley Relay

Age: 15 (17/12/95) Born: NottinghamLives: DerbyClub: Millfield & Derventio ExcelMain achievements: Personal bests: 58.39 100m, 2:08.48 200m Backstroke. 2011 ASA 15/16yrs Champion for 100m Backstroke.

Gareth MillsEvent: 100m, 200m, 400m, 1500m Freestyle, 200 Butterfly, 4x100m Freestyle Relay, 4x200m Freestyle Relay

Age: 18 (01/04/93)Born: ScarboroughLives: Scarborough, North YorkshireClub: Scarborough SC & City of LeedsMain achievements: Personal bests: 51.94 100m, 1:51.46 200m, 3:57.51 400m, 15:41.06 1500m Freestyle. Won Gold in the 4x200m Freestyle Relay at the 2011 European Junior Championships.

Alisdair StirlingEvent: 50m, 100m, 200m Freestyle, 4x100m Freestyle Relay, 4x200m Freestyle Relay, 4x100m Medley Relay

Age: 18 (26/03/93) Born: GlasgowLives: Rutherglen, Glasgow Club: City of GlasgowMain achievements: Personal bests : 23.69 50m, 51.20 100m, 1:54.46 200m Freestyle.

Photo credits: Rebecca Lee; Steve Lindridge; Jonathan Faulds; British Cycling; Duncan McEwan; Rob Eyton Jones

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Mark SzaranekEvent: 50m, 100m, 200m Butterfly, 200m 400m Individual Medley, 4x100m Freestyle Relay, 4x200m Freestyle Relay, 4x100m Medley Relay

Age: 16 (16/08/95) Born: KirkcaldyLives: Glenrothes, Fife Club: CarnegieMain achievements: Personal bests: 56.66 100m, 2:06.65 200m Butterfly, 2:08.41 200m, 4:37.26 400m Individual Medley. Selected for GB at the 2011 European Youth Olympic Festival where he set a new Scottish Junior record in the 200m Butterfly.

Fiona DonnellyEvent: 50m Butterfly, 200m, 400m, 800m Freestyle, 400m Individual Medley, 50m Butterfly, 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay, 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay

Age: 16 (09/02/95)Born: Sydney, Australia Lives: Belper, DerbyshireClub: Nova CenturionMain achievements: Personal bests: 2:03.90 200m, 4:19.84 400m, 8:57.83 800m Freestyle. 2011 European Junior Championships, 11th 200m Freestyle. 2010 European Junior Championships, 4x200m Freestyle Relay silver.

Emily JonesEvent: 400m Freestyle, 100m, 200m Breaststroke, 200m, 400m Individual Medley, 4x100m Freestyle Relay, 4x200m Freestyle Relay, 4x100m Medley Relay

Age: 16 (03/09/95) Born: LincolnLives: Inverurie Club: GariochMain achievements: Personal bests: 4:26.22 400m Freestyle, 1:12.14 100m, 2:36.57 200m Breaststroke, 2:18.90 200m, 4:58.44 400 Individual Medley. Selected for GB at the 2011 European Junior Championships and for the 2011 FINA World Junior Championships.

Charlotte McKenzieEvent: 50m, 100m, 200m Backstroke, 200m Individual Medley, 4x100m Freestyle Relay, 4x100m Medley Relay

Age: 14 (18/11/96) Born: FalkirkLives: Stenhousemuir, FalkirkClub: FIRSTMain achievements: Personal bests: 29.69 50m, 1:02.71 100m 2:14.xx 200m Backstroke. 50m & 100m Backstroke Scottish Senior record holder.

Kirstin McKinleyEvent: 50m, 100m, 200m Freestyle, 4x100m Freestyle Relay, 4x200m Freestyle Relay, 4x100m Medley Relay.

Age: 16 (30/07/93) Born: Glasgow Lives: GlasgowClub: Milngavie & BearsdenMain achievements: Personal bests: 57.85 100m, 2:04.09 200m Freestyle.

Rachel SharplesEvent: 50m, 100m, 200m Butterfly, 4x100m Medley Relay, 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay

Age: 14 (20/09/96) Born: EdinburghLives: Musselburgh, East LothianClub: East LothianMain achievements: Personal bests: 28.86 50m, 1:02.99 100m, 2:20.25 200m Butterfly

Laurel BaileyPosition: Sport Team Leader

Age: 29 (04/08/82)Born: Timboon, AustraliaLives: EdinburghOccupation: Swimming CoachNotes: Laurel Bailey is Warrender Baths Club ‘s full-time professional Head Coach and heads up the club’s National squads and swimming programme.

Gary PatersonPosition: Coach

Age: 37 (02/04/74)Born: GlasgowLives: AberdeenOccupation: Swimming CoachNotes: Gary is Head Coach with South Aberdeenshire Swimming .

GENERAL TEAM MANAGEMENT

Vicky StrangePosition: General Team Manager

Age: 44 (07/07/67) Born: StirlingLives: Stirling Occupation: Head of Sport Competition, Glasgow 2014 Ltd.Notes: Prior to joining Glasgow 2014 in June, Vicky was the Games Team Operations Manager for Commonwealth Games Scotland and was the General Team Manager for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi. She was the sport manager for the 2006 Commonwealth Games Team Holding Camp and in 2002 was the Assistant Consultant on the independent Team review. She is a former Area Institute Manager for Tayside & Fife.

Elinor MiddlemissPosition: Assistant General Team Manager

Age: 44 (28/01/67) Born: AberdeenLives: EdinburghOccupation: Games Team Operations Mangers, Commonwealth Games ScotlandNotes: Elinor brings a wealth of experience to the role, as a former elite athlete, coach and now administrator, along with a great passion for the Games. She is a five times Commonwealth Games representative in badminton (1986-2002) winning bronze in the women’s doubles in 1998 and in the team event in 2002. Prior to joining CGS Elinor worked for sportscotland as Programme and Services Manager with the East of Scotland Institute of Sport. She was also a mentor on the Achieve 2014 programme for Delhi 2010.

Gail Niven Position: Assistant General Team Manager

Age: 36 (16/08/74) Born: DumfriesLives: StirlingOccupation: Sports Participation Co-ordinator, School of Sport, University of StirlingNotes: After graduating with a degree in Physical Education, Gail joined the School of Sport at the University of Stirling as a Graduate Assistant and completed her M.Ed. degree in 1998. Since then Gail has developed her research interest in physical education alongside her contribution to the academic programme. Her academic work is balanced with her teaching role in the Sports Development Service where her duties include widening opportunities for students, staff and members of the local community.

Catherine GoodfellowPosition: Office Manager

Age: 46 (07/07/65)Born: Seattle, USALives: EdinburghOccupation: Office Administrator, Commonwealth Games ScotlandNotes: Catherine was a member of General Team Management at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi and in 2002 and 2006 she was a member of staff for Scotland House. Prior to joining CGS she was a Partnership Manager with sportscotland working with a range of sports including curling, equestrian and lawn bowls. She is a Board member of Scottish Disability Sport.

Stuart MacKenziePosition: Media Officer

Age: 25 (14/09/85)Born: InvernessLives: GlasgowOccupation: Media Officer, sportscotlandNotes: Trained as a journalist, Stuart has worked at a number of major sporting events including The Open Golf and was a Media Officer at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

Dr David PughPosition: Head of Medical Services / Head Doctor

Age: 50 (31/07/61) Born: AirdrieLives: Blanefield, GlasgowOccupation: Sports Medicine PhysicianNotes: A freelance Sports Medicine Physician, David was formerly the full-time team doctor for Celtic Football Club. He was a Scotland Team Doctor for the 2006 and 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi and supported Triathlon at the 2002 Games in Manchester. He has travelled extensively with sports teams in the UK and abroad.

Dr Stephen BoycePosition: Team Doctor

Age: 42 (10/12/68) Born: GlasgowLives: East Kilbride, South LanarkshireOccupation: Specialist Registrar Sports & Exercise Medicine, Consultant in Emergency MedicineNotes: Stephen is a Specialist Registrar in Sport & Exercise Medicine on the Scottish National Training Scheme and a Consultant in Emergency Medicine (A&E). His sports medicine experience includes working with the Scottish Women’s football team, sportscotlsnd Institute of Sport, Scottish Athletics and British Universities. Stephen also competes in many endurance sports including hill running, ultra running, cycling, mountain biking, triathlon and orienteering.”

Lesley DawsonPosition: Head Physiotherapist

Age: 44 (22/06/67) Born: AlloaLives: Alva, ClackmannanshireOccupation: PhysiotherapistNotes: Lesley was a Scotland team physiotherapist at the 2006 and 2010 Commonwealth Games. She has worked extensively with the sport of shooting at GB level.

Linda HardyPosition: Team Physiotherapist

Age: 33 (04/09/78) Born: CarlisleLives: GlasgowOccupation: PhysiotherapistNotes: Linda works full-time with the sportscotland institute of sport where she is lead physiotherapist for gymnastics and athletics.

Kirstin CarrollPosition: Team Physiotherapist

Age: 31 (27/12/79) Born: DundeeLives: DundeeOccupation: PhysiotherapistNotes: Kirstin works with some of the Tayside and Fife Institute of Sport Athletes in Dundee. She has worked at European and World championships with the Scottish Women’s Hockey Team and for past three years worked for the Scottish Rugby Union Club International Team. She is a former junior Scottish hockey internationalist.

Rebecca LeeTeam Photographer

Notes: Having been in Delhi 2010 as one of our photographers, Bekx knows what it takes to capture the action.

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