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Meet the Weightlifting Scotland Team of Volunteers

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Richard Tawse
CEO

Joined Board:  June 2019

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A Chartered Global Management Accountant for almost 20 years, Richard was drawn into Weightlifting after going along to some sessions at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, shortly after becoming a Referee through WLS.  Normally can be found at competitions holding a microphone.

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Sarah-Anne Duncan

Media, Marketing and Membership / Competition Director

Joined Board:  Oct 2022:

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Responsible for:

Website - Social Media - Marketing -

Merchandising - Team Kit/Design/

Competitions Running + Admin - Calendars

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A Masters lifter and qualified BWL Coach and BWL level 3 TO.

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Alex Phillips

Records & Rankings Director

Joined Board:  May 2011

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Previous Roles:  Responsible for Competition calendar, selection of venues, Records and Rankings.

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Lee Page
Clean Sport Director

Joined Board:  Dec 2021

Responsible for Clean Sport education

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John McEwan

Performance Director

Joined Board: Dec 2023

Responsible for performance of athletes and coaches, selections for squads and international competitions.

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Colin Hannah

Secretary

Joined Board:  May 2011

Previous Roles:  General Secretary/CEO &  Head of Performance

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Sheli McCoy
Non Exec Director

Co-opted:  Dec 2023

Non Exec Director - Projects

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Matthew Byers

Corporate and Schools Director

Joined Board:  Dec 2021

Responsible for Raise the Bar program.

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Haris Ansari

Courses Director

Joined Board:  

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