UofE Director of Sport & AH - World Athletics Panel - Athletics Trust Scotland Board - Former CEO Scottish Athletics - sportscotland Board- All views my own.
What a disgrace
@tuiuk
. Your staff have just given stickers to every child on the flight to Antalya. Every boy got given a ‘future Tui pilot’ sticker and every girl a ‘future Tui cabin crew’ sticker. This is an absolute shocker and you should be ashamed
#equalopportunities
Very grateful to the Board
@BritAthletics
and
@ianbeattie1
for trusting me to work with them and lead the team for the next 6 months. As far as discussions have gone, lots to do but a matter of cracking on and doing what needs to be done to take the sport forward together 👍
We have elite competition on today, which is great. But for the sake of our mental & physical health, + the risk of losing a complete generation of sports people
@BorisJohnson
@DCMS
@uk_sport
@scotgov
we must get facilities open now & club activity going. Please!
@BritAthletics
One of the best sights in sport, 854 senior men charging up the first hill at the
@scotathletics
#LindsaysXC
National Cross Country Championships in the last event of the day
A very difficult decision and grateful to
@ianbeattie1
and everyone
@BritAthletics
&
@scotathletics
for the support over the last 12 years. However, very excited to be joining
@EdinburghUni
as Director of Sport & Active Health in June in what is a fantastic opportunity 🙏
Fantastic news and I would personally like to thank our colleagues
@BBCSport
helping us bring this together in the last two months. Great to be back on
@BBC
, great news for athletics fans, the athletes and coaches, and the wider viewing public 🙏
@BritAthletics
@CAlexanderOBE
Athletics is coming to a screen near you! 📺
In a massive year for athletics
@BBCSport
will be showing coverage of the 2022 Major Event series on TV & online starting with the Muller Indoor GP this month!
Get ready to watch all the stars in action - we can't wait! 👀
Congratulations to all the athletes, their coaches, clubs and the
@BritAthletics
team management. 6 European team medals out of 7, 3 team golds and 2 individual golds. Well done to everyone involved 👍👏🏼🇬🇧
@EuroAthletics
When the Scottish media have been writing about Hull City, Hearts and COVID in football today, I just hope they realise the magnitude of performances by
@lauramuiruns
@JakeSWightman
and
@JemmaReekie
in Monaco tonight. Scots delivering true world class performances
@scotathletics
Unfortunately some more very sad news to pass on to
@scotathletics
family. James Harrison, one of our Start Team tragically lost his life riding to work on his bike in Edinburgh yesterday. Our thoughts are with his wife, 2 young children, mother Annette & his friends. Tragic news
4 weeks after the
@WorldAthletics
championships and a difficult time, a great silver for
@dinaashersmith
@EuroAthletics
200m who could easily have ended her summer early. A true inspiration, role model and leader off the track as well. Congratulations Dina 🙏🇬🇧🇬🇧
@BritAthletics
Whilst celebrating
@TeamGB
@BritAthletics
successes over last 24 hours,we should also recognise the impact of Chris Cohen CBE. The world’s best tech official is
@Tokyo2020
Competition Director. An Awesome job Chris in difficult circumstances! Congrats 👍
@JoannaCoates
@KEBrazier
Inspiring to see World Championship 4th placer
@callhawk
turning out for his club
@kilbarchanaac
today & pushing hard to try to catch the mighty
@Central_AC
An amazing sport when athletes get to toe the line & spectate within a metre of such world class athletes!
@scotathletics
On reflection, a very solid
@WorldAthletics
for GB&NI. A World Champion and some excellent medal performances. Couple close calls and some national records. Solid platform 2 years out from Paris. Big thanks to
@BritAthletics
Team Leader
@PdunnPaula
and the support team 👍 🇬🇧
I don’t like to publicly thank staff when ‘it’s our job’. However, a return to the NIA after several years & the challenges of re-fitting the track, IT and streaming etc….
@CAlexanderOBE
and her events team +
@dakin_lee
tech team deserve immense credit, thanks 🙏
@BritAthletics
Delighted that
@CAlexanderOBE
returning to lead the
@BritAthletics
events team. Respected as one of the best in the world, a great addition. We must develop clear competition pathways for UK athletes with plenty opportunities for
@WorldAthletics
ranking points etc
@EuroAthletics
The approval of the medal and diploma reallocations in athletics, canoeing and wrestling has come after the previous disqualification of a number of athletes and the results of their events being adjusted accordingly by the International Federations.
It’s been a fantastic 10 years of my life and thank you to everyone involved with athletics in Scotland and in
@scotathletics
. Tough times for everyone just now but I know the sport will come through it stronger and more together than ever before
#SALtogether
@BritAthletics
After 61 years of starting, about time Barry Craighead was presented with some more appropriate footwear for the
#LindsaysXC
National Championships. Well done to Andy Ronald of
@falkirkvics
for the idea (on left)
@scotathletics
@EdinburghAC
As we see the tightening of rules around Covid, I hope the UK Gov/ devolved govs learn valuable lessons from 2020/21 & remember the importance of participation in sport/physical exercise to the physical & mental health of our nation.
@DCMS
@scotgov
@WelshGovernment
@niassembly
My first physically distanced meeting today with Peter Jardine and Dawn Allan. Had to walk as won’t be back in the offices for some time yet unfortunately. First staff I’ve seen in person for nearly 4 months which is bizarre
@scotathletics
but lots of proactive work going on
ANNOUNCEMENT | We are delighted to present our three new Board members: Mark Munro, Maureen Campbell OBE and Scott Lindsay.
Read more at
#SportFirst
👇 and thanks to everyone who responded to our latest
#GetOnBoard
campaign 👏
@scotpublicappts
@melyoung53
A massive congratulations to this man! Not only has he taken
@lauramuiruns
from solid Scottish teenager to World Number 1, but he continues to improve all athletes he works with,
@JemmaReekie
&
@SolSweeney1
are perfect examples. Thanks Andy from everyone
@scotathletics
I just want to congratulate the Scottish athletes who competed so fiercely this weekend. Very proud to watch & appreciation must go to their coaches, families & clubs who support them day in day out, athletes just don’t appear, takes years of dedication, well done
@scotathletics
Tomorrow marks the start of one of the busiest championship periods in history for senior T&F athletes. Good luck to all GBNI athletes, your coaches and the
@BritAthletics
support staff. Going to be tough but we have some great talent in the team. Go smash it 👍🇬🇧
#WhereItStarts
Congratulations to
@jackrbuckner
A great appointment. Being interim CEO for the number 1 Olympic sport has been an honour & privilege. There’s been solid progress over the last five months and I’m sure the
@ianbeattie1
- Jack combo will take
@BritAthletics
forward at pace 👌🇬🇧🇬🇧
Best of luck to the GB&NI team (athletes/coaches/team management) on their travels to Dublin for the
@EuroAthletics
XC Championships on Sunday. Remember you can watch live coverage on BBC iPlayer, Red Button,
@BBCSport
website & app from 10am.
@BritAthletics
@ianbeattie1
@Nike
The UK’s fastest (in depth) 5K is not a bad way to spend my 8th work anniversary (and coincidentally birthday)
@scotathletics
. The Run & Become 5k inc Scottish 5K Champs on their way. Good luck everyone!
It’s taken a lot of work over a number of weeks to enable us to get back to competition
@scotathletics
. Particular thanks to T&F Convener
@leslie_roy1
and staff Ally Love, Caitlin Watt and
@scotshurdler
who have worked tirelessly, meticulously planning.
Great day’s racing at Sefton Park, Liverpool for the latest stage of
@BritAthletics
Cross Challenge, inc
@EuroAthletics
trials and also local league races. Massive thank to organisers, particularly Cliff Robinson & Arwel Williams. Thanks also
@liverpoolcity__
👍
@ianbeattie1
RUNNERS ARE TOUGH! Massive thanks to the 102 clubs who made the trip. Difficult conditions but some fantastic racing and camaraderie across the sport. Huge thanks to the volunteers and
@falkirkvics
@FCTrust
for supporting the event plus our sponsors
@lindsaysnews
@scotathletics
Delighted to be bidding for
@EuroAthletics
Championships for 2026. Would be the first time this important event would have been hosted on UK shores since it’s inception in 1934. Forms key part of 10 year plans that will also explore Para, juniors, off-track opps
@britathletics
A great appointment by the Board
@scotathletics
, a very intelligent, honest and hard working individual with a people-first attitude who will continue to help the sport flourish. Congratulations Colin
@SALDevelopment
@BritAthletics
The MBE is a fitting reward for
@ianbeattie1
& is great recognition for all his efforts within athletics in Scotland,
@scotathletics
, the wider sport and physical activity agenda and other areas like mental health. A great mentor, congratulations Ian!
@BritAthletics
Read many comments about ‘lack of bums on seats’ from this weekend’s UK champs. I agree with many, we absolutely need to build the drama, the rivalries and really sell the sport better. However, to confirm ticket sales for Manchester were very good but <50% attended (travel etc)
Congratulations to everyone involved in the planning/ delivery of the
@EuroAthletics
DNA meeting today
@EmiratesArena
. Innovative concept with lots of positives and learnings. Important the sport balances new concepts with traditional approaches 👍
@BritAthletics
@CAlexanderOBE
This is devastating news for everyone within the UK athletics community. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris’ family and friends at this time. Not only a great athlete but a genuinely great person. Very sad
@scotathletics
@EnglandAthletic
@BritAthletics
@TVH_Athletics
We can confirm that around 11:50am today the body of a man was found near Meall Garbh in Glenlyon.
Formal identification has yet to take place but the family of missing man Chris Smith has been informed. Enquiries are ongoing and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
One of the most talented UK athletes who’s been through the ringer. What a great performance
@mattonthefloor
!! An exciting couple of years ahead young man 👍🇬🇧
@BritAthletics
As we move towards Christmas, I would just like to thank all the clubs, athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and partners who have made 2018 such a success! We are always grateful for your support. Have a great Christmas, thanks again on behalf of the
@scotathletics
team
Stunning venue at Scone Palace for today’s
#LindsaysXC
@scotathletics
. Looking forward to a great day’s racing. Just a shame those not able to attend can’t be here because of restrictions 👍
Jake Wightman has become the World 1500m champion. Geoff calling his son becoming a World Champion is priceless. Helene, part of our team, filmed Dad. I sat with Mum Susan..then could not wait to give my mate a hug. Beyond proud. ❤️
@JakeSWightman
@WightmanGeoff
@SusanWightman6
Delighted to see this come to fruition. A lot of work engaging with the coaching community and extremely grateful to everyone who has supported and inputed into the process. Clearly a massive amount to do but we are all committed to delivering this as it’s vital
@BritAthletics
We are delighted to launch the UK-wide Coaching strategy for Athletics.
Thank you to the many coaches who contributed to this strategy through the Surveys, focus groups, webinars as well as structured interviews and conversations.
Following the announcement by
@NicolaSturgeon
today we welcome the proposed increase to coaching group numbers. We are yet to receive the exact details but once we receive that information via
@sportscotland
we will update our
@scotathletics
guidance and communicate accordingly
Few will fully appreciate how much
@leslie_roy1
does for the sport in Scotland behind the scenes.President role, national fixtures, officiating, commentating, sub committees, league coordination etc..........a big personal thank from myself and the staff
@scotathletics
Last 12+ months has certainly taught me never to take the simple things for granted ever again, friendship, conversation face to face (socially distanced of course) and a beer
#perfection
I would like to thank the staff
@EmiratesArena
@Glasgow_Sport
. Many won’t be aware but the hydraulics failed on the track this week, but grateful to Mark McElwaine & his team for agreeing to raise it manually to ensure the
#4Jathletics
National Champs went ahead
@scotathletics
On behalf of the team
@scotathletics
I would like to thank everyone involved in athletics for their tireless commitment this year. No matter ‘your level’ or whether an athlete, coach, official, club volunteer, event organiser etc, everyone has played their part. Roll on 2020!