Scottish Disability Sport is delighted to announce the newest member of the Regional Team. Alison Shaw took up the post of Regional Manager for Grampian on Monday. Alison brings with her a wide range of knowledge and experience in both sports development and disability sport. Here are some facts below that Alison has shared about herself.
Hometown: Marykirk, South Aberdeenshire
Education: BSc Sports Studies from the University of Aberdeen
Work Experience: 6 years in Sports Development at Aberdeen Sports Village mostly developing children’s sport, disability sport opportunities, and managing the coaching and volunteering team
Disability Sport Experience: Represented on Grampian Disability Sport committee since 2013, undertook Disability Inclusion Training, Autism Awareness Training and add-on module for disability Trampoline coaching, and often coach trampoline and multi-activity sessions for people with disabilities.
In my spare time: Usually running around after my toddler, but try to fit in the odd visit to the cinema/comedy shows, and enjoy taking part in sport and exercise.
If you or anyone you know has a disability and would like to get involved in Grampian please contact Alison on 07828 744848 or alternatively email Alison.shaw@scottishdisabilitysport.com.