Grampian Leads Way In Inspiring Olympics

An Aberdeenshire sports programme has been given the Olympic stamp of approval. 


The Grampian Leaders SportScotland programme has been awarded the Olympic Inspire Mark for Excellence. 


The programme runs coaching and enhanced training courses and volunteering opportunities across Aberdeenshire for 16 to 24 year olds.


There are currently 31 young people enrolled in the Grampian Leaders scheme. 


Active Schools co-ordinator for Aberdeenshire Susie McLarty said: “The programme aims to heavily invest time, effort and money into each participant. There is a clear expectation on each candidate that they commit to all elements of the Grampian Leaders programme. “ 


The Inspire scheme is run by the 2012 London Olympics organising committee and officially recognises accessible, inspiring and stimulating projects which engage young people using the values of the event. 


 By Adrian Lewis