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Selection windowopensMayor Jamieson welcomes Team Scotland MOUFollowing the publication of theCGS General Selection Policy andStandards for Gold Coast 2018 atthe end of 2015, CGS has workedclosely with all 18 sports on theprogramme, producing a clear andobjective sport specific policy andstandards. This will ensure that everyathlete is aware of what they have toachieve to be selected to representTeam Scotland.Sunshine Coast to host Team CampPrior to meeting Games organisers on the Gold Coast, Team Scotlandofficials visited the Sunshine Coast, a two-hour drive north, to finaliseplans for its pre-Games Team Camp, signing a memorandum ofunderstanding with Sunshine Coast Council.Up to 300 athletes and support staff willpass through the team’s official overseaspreparation camp at the Novotel TwinWaters Resort, whilst the excellent sportsfacilities at University of the SunshineCoast and other public and privatevenues will be used for training. Athleteswill stay for 48 hours up to three weeksbefore the Games begin.Team Scotland Chef de Mission, JonDoig OBE believes the Sunshine Coastprovides a great range of facilities andwill be the ideal environment to ensureathletes are well prepared for the Games.He said: “The key to Scotland’s successhas always been in our planning andpreparation and the Team Camp plays avital part in developing our strong teamethos and ensuring everyone is in thebest possible shape for the Games.“We have spent considerabletime with all 18 sportsidentifying the best possiblelocation for their specific needsand for the vast majority, thefacilities and environmenton the Sunshine Coast andat Twin Waters in particular,will undoubtedly provide theideal home from home for theathletes as they adjust to thetravel, climate, culture and theunique multi-sport environmentof the Commonwealth Games.“Some sports will come outrequiring full training facilities,whilst others will be lookingfor rest and relaxation aheadof competition, so it’s aboutdifferent things for differentsports. However our priority isenabling them all to come through andacclimatise for the Games that will beheld in a warm Australian autumn whenwe are coming from a cold Scottishwinter.”Commonwealth Games ScotlandChairman, Paul Bush OBE added: “Iam delighted that we have now signeda memorandum of understanding withthe Sunshine Coast and we are excitedabout working closely with colleaguesthere and in Gold Coast to deliver ourbest ever overseas CommonwealthGames performance.”The Team Scotland Team Camp on theSunshine Coast is being supportedby sportscotland as part of its overallinvestment in CGS and is also benefitingfrom support from the Sunshine CoastCouncil and its partners.The majority of sports have alreadypublished these in advance of thestart of the selection window on 1January 2017. The initial phase ofselection will commence from 30August and close 30 November2017, with the final team selectionfollowing the closing of the selectionwindow on 14 February 2018.For the first time, the CommonwealthGames Federation has introduced aquota for the number of athletes thateach country, including Scotland,can enter into the Games. As a resultour team selections will comply withthis condition.CGS is delighted to announcethe continuation of the ‘Achieve’programme for a third successiveGames. Aspiring young athletesand coaches will have a fabulousopportunity to experience GoldCoast 2018 as part of a structuredlearning and developmentprogramme in preparation fortheir own participation in futuremajor sporting events, includingCommonwealth Youth Games andCommonwealth Games.For Gold Coast, this programmewill be led jointly by AchieveDirectors Mary McClung and ScottForrest, both former internationalathletes, who were also involvedin this programme during theGlasgow 2014 Games. Togetherthey aim to develop and deliverthe best ever Achieve programme,bringing extensive experience fromtheir full-time roles as PerformanceLifestyle Advisers within thesportscotland Institute of Sport.Details of the programme and theselection process will be sharedwith sports in due course.Athletes will prepare at Twin Waters resort5

Record breaking Queen’sBaton Relay revealed with500 days to goGames Ambassador SallyPearson shows off the BatonTo mark 500 days to go until the 2018Commonwealth Games get underway, the GoldCoast Organising Committee (GOLDOC) hasrevealed the design and route for the Queen’sBaton Relay (QBR). One of the most iconicsymbols of the ‘Friendly’ Games, the QBRcelebrates the Commonwealth’s diversity, inspirescommunity pride and excites people about theworld-class festival of sport and culture to come.Designed for each Games bythe host nation, the Queen’sBaton bears a personalmessage to the athletes ofthe Commonwealth from HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II,which is carried by thousandsof batonbearers on a journeyfrom Buckingham Palace tothe Opening Ceremony, wherethe message is read out.Leaving London on Commonwealth Day,13 March 2017, the Baton will embark onthe longest and most accessible relay inGames history, covering 230,000km over388 days, as it makes its way throughthe six Commonwealth regions of Africa,the Americas, the Caribbean, Europe,Asia and Oceania.For the first time, the Baton will bepresent at the Commonwealth YouthGames, which take place inNassau, Bahamas from 18-23July, before arriving in Scotlandin August 2017.The distinctive loop designof the Baton is made ofmacadamia wood andreclaimed plastic sourced fromGold Coast waterways andinspired by the region’s vibrant spirit andindigenous heritage. It will finally land onAustralian soil in December and spend100 days travelling through Australia,finishing its journey at the OpeningCeremony on 4 April 2018.Plans are already underway for anexciting programme of events when theBaton travels through Scotland 2228 August, with CGS responsible forselecting the inspiring individuals whowill act as batonbearers.Paul Bush OBE, Chair,Commonwealth GamesScotland said: “The Queen’sBaton Relay is an importantpart of the journey to eachCommonwealth Games andprovided so many specialmoments in the lead up toGlasgow 2014.“The Baton’s arrival inScotland will be a fantasticopportunity for localcommunities, schools,athletes past, present andfuture to engage with theGames and the values itrepresents. In particular itwill mark the final build-up toGold Coast 2018 when wewant everyone to show theirsupport for Team Scotland as we prepareto make the nation proud once again.”MEET THE TEAMKey to the success of every CommonwealthGames team is the recruitment anddevelopment of a high quality General TeamManagement, with a range of complementaryskills and experience. CGS is delighted thatthis group of key individuals is now in place forGold Coast 2018, along with Team Camp staff.The visit to Australia in October provided the perfectplatform for the management team to start workingtogether, on what will be an important collectivejourney over the next 16 months.6Chef de MissionJon DoigDeputy Chef de MissionElinor MiddlemissTeam Scotland Chef De Mission, Jon Doig OBEsaid: “We are absolutely delighted with the calibre ofappointments we have made to Team Scotland forGold Coast 2018, with an exciting blend of returningstaff and those stepping into new roles for the firsttime. They all bring extensive experience as formerathletes, managers and coaches across a wide rangeof sports and from numerous multi-sport events.”Head of Media & CommunicationsKatriona BushChief Medical OfficerNiall ElliottHead PhysiotherapistStephen MutchAthlete & Games ServicesEuan BurtonPerformance ServicesDavid SomervilleTransport & Sports LogisticsLeslie RoyAccommdation & Village ServicesJennifer LivingstoneThe next phase of appointments will take place inearly 2017 when Team Managers for each of the 18sports, medical and media staff will be confirmed.Team Camp DirectorStuart TurnerTeam Camp ManagersAileen McGillivary, Irene Riach,Vicky Strange

Games debut, as well as a return forcycling, last held in 2011. In addition, thesports programme will include athletics,boxing, swimming and tennis.Thomas Robinson StadiumNext stop Bahamas for Youth Games 2017The sixth edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games will be held in theBahamas from 18-23 July 2017, the first time a Commonwealth Gamesevent will have been held in the Caribbean for over 50 years. It will takeplace in the capital Nassau, venue for the prestigious IAAF World Relaysevent in 2014 and 2015.The Opening Ceremony will take placeon 18 July and will be followed by fivedays of competition from 19-23 July. Andin keeping with tradition, a cultural weekis scheduled to run alongside the Gamesto allow athletes to mix with their peersfrom around the Commonwealth andlearn about other cultures.The Youth Games is a fantasticopportunity for young athletes tounderstand the unique environment ofa multi-sport event and gain invaluableexperience to help them in theirambitions to represent and win medalsfor Team Scotland atfuture CommonwealthGames.The selection period is currently openand will close on 30 April 2017. Athletesare already aware of what they arerequired to achieve to gain selection forTeam Scotland.Team Scotland’s meticulous planningand preparations are well under wayand will continue in earnest in 2017to ensure the selected athletes havethe opportunity to perform at theirbest, while absorbing everything theexperience has to offer.Island hotels will form the VillageTeam Scotlandwill select up to 39athletes to participatein six sports, withpotential additionalrepresentation inbeach volleyball andrugby 7s still to beconfirmed. The sportsprogramme will seejudo make its YouthColin Gregor to lead Youth Games TeamCongratulations to former Team Scotland Rugby 7s star, ColinGregor, who has been appointed as General Team Manager for theBahamas 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games.Scotland 7s’ most capped player andthird highest points scorer of all-time,Colin represented Team Scotland at twoCommonwealth Games, including ascaptain at Glasgow 2014. Now a Directoron the CGS Board, Colin is also a memberof the International Rugby Players’Association Player Advisory Board andwas the sole representative for rugby at theInternational Olympic Committee AthleteForum.Colin will be responsible for the overallleadership, motivation and unity of theteam at Bahamas 2017 and is keen toshare his extensive sporting experiencewith the next generation of Team Scotlandathletes.“I am delighted to be appointed to suchan important position,” he said. “TheYouth Games are a fantastic opportunityfor exciting young athletes to experiencea multi-sport event and it’s so importantthat they have a positive first experienceof competing for Team Scotland. I lookforward to working with the wider team toprovide an incredible experience for theathletes participating.”7

the best possible Games experience forour athletes and staff to enable them toperform to their best. The look and feel ofthe design is a visual representation of all18 sports uniting as one Team Scotlandand I have no doubt that our athletes willbe proud to wear this kit for one of thebiggest competitions of their careers.Canterbury named as official kit supplierTeam kit plays a key role in uniting athletes in a multi-sport team and we areexcited that Canterbury of New Zealand, the performance sportswear brand,has been selected as the official Team Scotland kit supplier.Known for quality and innovation,Canterbury will supply TeamScotland’s kit at the Gold Coast 2018Commonwealth Games in partnershipwith Scottish company PSL Team Sports,the leading distributer of ‘CCC’ made toorder products in the UK, who suppliedthe 2015 Youth Games Team.Canterbury has been commissionedto produce a range of high qualityperformance kit and sports team wear,which will be worn by athletes, coachesand support staff. A unique new rangewill be developed for Team Scotland,which will incorporate design elementsand colours from the recently launchednew brand. Central to the range willbe the team tracksuit, which will beKEYDATES“Delivering the requirements on time, fora team with sizes ranging from gymnaststhrough to rugby players, is a complexprocess involving over 10,000 separateitems. We are delighted to be workingagain with PSL as leisurewear supplier,providing such a strong internationalbrand as Canterbury for Team Scotland.We are confident that this partnership willmeet all our technical and operationalrequirements, as well as designing adistinctive look for the team that willmake everyone proud to wear it.”This new agreement will also includesupplying the 2017 Youth Games kit.proudly worn on the podium for medalceremonies.The agreement follows extensiveconsultation with athlete representatives,in line with Team Scotland’s athletecentred approach. Canterbury wasselected on its reputation and expertise indelivering high performance wear to topteams such as the British & Irish Lions.Announcing the agreement, CGS ChiefExecutive, Jon Doig OBE, said: “Team kitis such an important aspect in creating20172018Rennie Keith, Sales Director at PSL TeamSports said: “Both Canterbury and PSLare extremely proud to be providing thetechnical performance and leisure kit toTeam Scotland for Gold Coast 2018. Welook forward to strengthening our existingpartnership from previous events and todelivering stand out products and serviceto all the athletes and officials.“The partnership of Canterbury andPSL here in Scotland mirrors both theambition and values of Team Scotlandand we will deliver our passion and pridethrough the clothing that the athletes whowear it will carry into the competition.”1 JanGold Coast 2018 selection period opens9 JanTeam Manager recruitment commences13 MarLaunch of QBR – Buckingham Palace4 AprGold Coast 2018 “One Year to Go”6-13 MayTeam Scotland site visit to Gold Coast30 AprCommonwealth Youth Games – selection period closes15 MayCommonwealth Youth Games – final team selection18-23 JulCommonwealth Youth Games – Bahamas22-28 AugQBR arrives and tours Scotland21 SepTeam Scotland Scottish Sports Awards – Edinburgh8-14 OctCGF General Assembly – Gold Coast14-19 OctChef de Mission Seminar – Gold Coast14 Feb2018 selection period closes and final nominations4-15 Apr2018 Commonwealth Games – Gold CoastFollow the action, searchTeam ScotlandPhoto credits: Getty Images; GOLDOC; Jeff Holmes; Rebecca Lee; Leslie Roy; Duncan McEwan.Commonwealth Games Scotland, Gannochy Sports Centre,University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LATel: 44 (0)1786 466480Email: info@teamscotland.scotwww.teamscotland.scot

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