MELBOURNE 2006 – COMMONWEALTH GAMES ISSUE 5: SPRING 2006 Clydesdale commit to 2010 and beyond As the magnificent Commonwealth Games farewell dinner, hosted by Clydesdale Bank drew to a close, there was some exciting news revealed. Even before the team stepped onto the plane for Melbourne, Clydesdale Bank, a major partner of the Scottish Team, has pledged its continued financial support to the Commonwealth Games Council for Scotland (CGCS) for the 2010 Games in Delhi and will continue to back Scotland’s bid to bring the 2014 Games to Glasgow. Team on parade at the Clydesdale farewell dinner In March 2005 Clydesdale became Tourism, Culture and Sport, Liz Cameron, the first major partner committing a Glasgow’s Lord Provost, Stephen Purcell significant six-figure investment for Leader of Glasgow City Council and the 2006 team. David Thorburn, Chief key representatives of Scotland’s arts, Operating Officer, Clydesdale Bank business and sporting community as well proudly explained why it has further as athletes and officials representing each aligned itself with the CGCS as it enters of the sports competing in Melbourne. the most exciting period in its recent history. The other highlight of the evening was the preview of the team kit modelled by He said, “Ten months ago we stood the athletes. On show for the first time alongside the First Minister, Jack Commenting on Clydesdale’s continued was the full parade uniform, produced by McConnell, and Louise Martin, Chair of support Louise Martin said: “We are Kinloch Anderson, leisure wear by Speedo the Commonwealth Games Council for absolutely delighted with the news of and a selection of the sports specific kit. Scotland to give our total support to Clydesdale’s continued support. This is a their athletes as they embarked on an major boost for both CGCS and the 2006 Many thanks to all the athletes team before we even get to Melbourne inspirational journey to attend the largest who took part: multi-disciplined event in the world in for this year’s Games. It also clearly which they compete under the Scottish demonstrates to the First Minister that Douglas Simpson, David Mansouri, Rhona Scottish businesses are getting behind Simpson and Julie Kilpatrick from Hockey; banner. David Leith, Swimming; Tom Pearson & Commonwealth Games in Scotland, Stuart Mackay, Basketball; Kirsty Maguire “We said we would be in it for the long making a solid contribution towards the & Shirley Webb, Athletics; Andrew Mackie haul and we are delighted to stand by endowment fund which he set up after & Adam Cox, Gymnastics; Kenny Sinclair, that pledge by announcing our continued the 2002 Games in Manchester. It is also Rugby 7s; Stephen Simmons, Boxing; financial support at the 2010 Games fantastic that they have committed to Andrew Bowman & Kirsteen Miller, and to back the Commonwealth Games back Scotland’s bid for 2014 in Glasgow.” Badminton; Margaret Letham & Kay Moran, Council as it prepares to bid to Lawn Bowls. bring the Games to the city The dinner was attended by Jack of Glasgow – an economic, McConnell, First Minister, Frances cultural and sporting city of Adamson, Deputy High Commissioner of excellence!” Australia, Patricia Ferguson, Minister for THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES COUNCIL FOR SCOTLAND NEWSLETTER Hockey teams named for Melbourne Following the conclusion of a busy hockey competition programme for 2005, Hockey was the last sport to select their men’s and women’s teams for the Games. Both head coaches have named the 16 players who will travel to Melbourne, plus two reserves. Scottish Hockey Chief Executive and The women, who finished 6th in Women’s Team Manager Brent Deans said: Manchester in 2002, have a slightly easier “We are in the fortunate position of having task ahead of them as two of their group, a great pool of players to select from in Canada and Barbados, are ranked both the men and women’s programme below them on the world stage. allowing us to blend youth and New Zealand and England, experience to create two very however, will provide a exciting squads for the Games tougher challenge for the in Melbourne.” Scottish team. This is the first time that Welcoming the players to Scotland’s men have qualified the Scottish Team, Paul for the Commonwealth Games Bush Chef de Mission said: and they have been drawn in “I am delighted that hockey a tough group which includes has named their teams and Olympic and Commonwealth this will complete the line-up champions Australia, plus of 169 athletes for Melbourne. Commonwealth silver It is particularly pleasing that medallists New Zealand. Scotland will have a men’s team at Completing the group are the Games for the very first time.” Scots in action England and Canada. WOMEN MEN NAME POSITION CLUB LIVES NAME POSITION CLUB LIVES BUNCE,Vikki Forward Bonagrass Grove Dundee CHRISTIE, Jonathan Forward Kelburne Paisley BURLEY, Jane Defender Giffnock Glasgow CHRISTIE, Michael Defender Kelburne Paisley CARROLL, Louise Defender Bonagrass Grove Dundee DICK, Allan Goal Keeper Kelburne Burntisland CLEMENT, Linda Mid/Forward Bonagrass Grove Edinburgh DICK, Stephen Forward Inverleith Burntisland FORREST, Catriona Defender Glasgow En-Croute Western Glasgow DUNLOP, Graham Defender Clydesdale Glasgow JUDGE, Samantha Forward Glasgow En-Croute Western Edinburgh LEONARD, Michael Defender Grange Edinburgh KIDD, Nikki Forward Bonagrass Grove Aberdeen MacKENZIE, Adam Defender Inverleith Kirkcaldy KILPATRICK, Julie Midfield Giffnock Glasgow MANSOURI, David Defender Western Wildcats Glasgow McLEOD, Debbie Goalkeeper Bonagrass Grove Dundee MARWAHA, Vishal Mid/Forw Western Wildcats Glasgow MUNN, Louise Defender Bonagrass Grove Newport on Tay McGREGOR, Alistair Goal Keeper Gordonians Aberdeen RAE, Catherine Goalkeeper Grange Edinburgh MITCHELL, David Defender Western Wildcats Motherwell ROCHLIN, Emma Defender Glasgow En-Croute Western Glasgow MOODIE, Graham Midfield Cannock Cheltenham ROWATT, Alison Midfield Giffnock Edinburgh RALPH, David Forward Loughborough Loughborough SEMPLE, Catriona Mid/Forward Glasgow En-Croute Western Dundee RALPH, Mark Midfield Kelburne Paisley SIMPSON, Rhona Forward Giffnock Glasgow SIMPSON, Douglas Forward Western Wildcats Glasgow VALENTINE, Cheryl Midfield Bonagrass Grove Edinburgh STOTT, Niall Mid/Forward Kelburne Dundee RESERVES Reserves CAMERON, Katrina Defender Giffnock HALL, Gareth Forward Kelburne Monifeith CRAM, Holly Forward Glasgow En-Croute Western Glasgow SALMOND, Derek Defender Loughborough Edinburgh Sadly, midfielder Aimee Clark (Bowdon Hightown) was forced to make a late withdrawal following a knee injury sustained in the team’s final preparation tournament in South Africa. She has been replaced by named reserve Catriona Semple and Katrina Cameron has been drafted in as the new reserve. We wish Aimee a speedy recovery. It is a privilege to be so closely involved ”I hope all of your MESSAGE OF SUPPORT with such an outstanding group of Scottish hard work pays off sportsmen and women, who I know will do spectacularly! Melbourne 2006 will be my fourth themselves and our country proud. Commonwealth Games as a broadcaster, Dougie Donnelly – Chair, but the first in which I will have an even The Games will provide special memories Scottish Institute of greater interest as both Chairman of the for all of us, and I would like to wish all Sport Commonwealth Games Endowment Fund members of the team, together with all and of the Scottish Institute of Sport, which the support staff, every possible success supports a large number of the Scottish in performing up to and beyond their team. expectations. 2 Welcome to the team As Scotland Chef de Mission for these Games I have every confidence that our athletes fully deserve their selection, having spent many years honing their skills to compete on the world stage against the best the Commonwealth has to offer. Over the last four years the athletes have benefited from a range of agency support, helping to get them in the best possible shape for this key event so important to all Scots. During their time in Melbourne they will also benefit from the dedicated and experienced support staff, whose sole purpose is to provide the very best Welcome to the team environment for them to perform. representing Scotland at Whilst success can never be guaranteed, I am sure that all of our team will give 110%, not only for themselves but the XVIII Commonwealth in recognition of the family, friends, coaches, sponsors and others who have helped to make their participation Games in Melbourne possible. – arguably Australia’s I would also like to extend my thanks to our media colleagues, many of whom will be with us in Melbourne and sporting capital. who help to champion the cause of the so called minority sports. I am sure that throughout the 11 days of fierce competition, down under, we will give you all some great moments to talk about. There are undoubtedly challenges ahead, but we are determined to do Scotland proud and we will work tirelessly to ensure that the Games is a memorable experience for all of the athletes and the thousands of people back home cheering on the team. I hope you will enjoy using the enclosed schedule to follow the action of the Scottish Paul Bush Team throughout the 11 days of competition. Chef de Mission 2006 Scottish Team Scottish event schedule Sport Start Event Scottish Entries Thursday 16 March 2006 Lawn Bowls 19:00 H M Triples - Round 3 Colin Mitchell, Colin Peacock, David Peacock Sport Start Event Scottish Entries Lawn Bowls 19:00 H W Triples - Round 3 Seona Black, Linda Brennan, Betty Forsyth Aquatics 10:00