Scotland’s very own “Iron Lady”, triathlete Catriona Morrison, impresses Highland bull, Jock of Lyntoun, at the launch of the new bursary
Scotland’s very own 'Iron Lady', triathlete and Texas Ironman champion Catriona Morrison, has launched a new sport and healthy activity bursary programme, developed by Quality Meat Scotland.
Date:
Tue, 24 Jan 2012
Source:
Quality Meat Scotland
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The new 'Go for It Scotland! bursary programme is open to all ages and abilities, and will be run annually over the next three years in the lead up to Glasgow 2014.
QMS has been working with sportscotland to develop the programme, which will run alongside the range of activities QMS already undertakes to encourage awareness of the importance of good nutrition and a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Catriona is fronting the new Go for It Scotland! campaign and the triathlete teamed up with Highland bull, Jock of Lyntoun, from the Jedderfield fold run by Caroline Cuthbertson at Jedderfield Farm in Peebles, to launch the new bursary which will see 60 individuals or groups receive sponsorship of £500 over 2012, 2013 and 2014.
The talented triathlete believes the programme will attract applications to fund a wide age-range of activities. As a member of the judging panel, she would also like to see applications from people who may have never considered applying for funding before.
"The Go for It Scotland! funding can be used for equipment, specialist clothing, travel, training, nutrition, coaching or to set up or develop a new or existing group or club," she said.
"Anyone can apply, providing they live and train in Scotland and take part in a healthy activity which increases their heart rate.
"Successful applicants will be asked to share their experiences and ‘chat’ about how the bursary has made a difference to them or their club by contributing to a website blog as well as being a good ambassador for their sport and healthy activity."
QMS is the public body behind the development of the Scottish red meat industry and the promotion of Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork.
Jennifer Robertson, a qualified dietitian and QMS’ health and education co-ordinator, said the bursary programme will be a great extension to the existing activities linked to good health undertaken by the organisation, including free cookery demonstrations in schools.
She explained: "We are regularly approached by groups and individuals, from hill-walking clubs to high-performance athletes, seeking sponsorship.
"This exciting new bursary will allow us to operate a comprehensive programme of sponsorship over the next three years as part of Scotland’s celebration of sport and healthy living in the run-up to Glasgow 2014."
Stewart Harris, chief executive of sportscotland, also a member of the judging panel, said: "sportscotland is delighted to enter into this partnership with Quality Meat Scotland to support the Go for It Scotland! bursary programme.
"As the national agency for sport, we are passionate about encouraging people to become involved in sporting activities, which is why this new partnership is such a great fit for sportscotland."
Application forms can be downloaded from Quality Meat Scotland and the deadline for submitting applications is 5pm on Friday, 24 February 2012.
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