Scotland

Appointment of Sk8scotland Special Projects Director

Sk8scotland is pleased to announce the appointment of Alison Crosbie to the vacant position of Special Projects Director, following the recent resignation of Michelle Logie.
The Board unanimously approved her appointment under the terms of Article 7.9 of the Constitution.
The Sk8scotland Board would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position.
Alison is currently employed at a senior level within the NHS working closely with vulnerable adults and children and has qualifications in Mental Health and Counselling. Her current position involves matters of Child Protection and Disclosure issues. In her previous career, she has held senior positions in local government and Enterprise agencies, and has Lectured extensively in Communications and Media.
Alison has also been a steadfast volunteer assisting behind the scenes with the administration and organisation of the 2007 and 2008 Scottish Championships.
The Sk8scotland Board believes that Alison will prove an invaluable addition to the Board.

SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sk8scotland is pleased to announce the 2008 Scottish Championships and Scottish National Opens to be held at Dumfries Ice Bowl 21-26 October 2008. The closing date for entries for all singles/dance/solo dance events is Friday 19th September 2008. Please note that the closing date for all Synchro events is Monday 8th September 2008.
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APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR POSITION OF SPECIAL PROJECTS DIRECTOR SK8SCOTLAND

Following the recent resignation of Michelle Logie from the Sk8scotland
Board (15th July), there exists a Casual Vacancy for the portfolio of
Special Projects Director.

Sk8scotland invites applications from full voting members of Sk8scotland for
this position, which will run until the next elections in May 2010. Under
the terms of the Sk8scotland Constitution, the Board will appoint the most
suitable candidate in the best interests of the association.

Applications should be sent to the Company Secretary, Sk8scotland, c/o
Brackenlea, Lower Glenhead, Kemnay, Aberdeenshire AB51 5PR to arrive no
later than 31st July 2008. Applications should include a brief CV and a
letter explaining how you feel you can best serve the association in this
role.

The position of Special Projects director focuses principally on progressing
and delivering the association's Equity and Child Protection programmes, and
additionally, responsibility for developing disability participation. The
ideal candidate would be committed, an excellent communicator and have
knowledge/previous experience of child protection matters or disability.

Sk8scotland AGM 2008 Advance Notice

Sk8scotland AGM 2008 Notice
Sk8scotland Constitution 2004-7

Sk8scotland Board Meeting Minutes 7th Sept 2007

The September 7th 2007 Sk8scotland Board Minutes were recently approved at a Board meeting held on 24th March 2008. Click here
This latest meeting had been postponed from December 2007. Minutes of the March Board meeting will be placed on the website following approval at the next Sk8scotland Board (date tba). Sk8scotland audited accounts for the financial year ended Sept 30th 2007 have just been received from the auditors and a summary will be published in due course.

Sk8scotland AGM & Elections 2007

At the Sk8scotland AGM held at Murrayfield Ice Rink on 17th June 2007, the result of the ballot for the new Sk8scotland Board was announced. 6 of the directors were elected unopposed, with Graeme Summers elected as Club Development Director with 43 votes (John McLaren – 8 votes). The new board will serve until June 2010.

Bryan Morrice (Chairman - Finance & Organisation Director)
Archie Marshall (Vice Chairman – Speed Director Scotland)
Alice Fell (Figure Director – Scotland)
Judy Clinton (Synchro Director – Scotland)
Noel Grimshaw (Dance director – Scotland)
Graeme Summers (Club Development Director)
Michelle Logie (Special Projects Director)

Michelle Logie has voluntarily stepped down from active participation in Sk8scotland Board activities due to a current conflict of interest which she hopes will be resolved in due course. Her responsibilities, principally with regard to Child Protection issues are currently being undertaken by other Board members

Sk8scotland AGM Minutes 2007

We are pleased to publish the Minutes of the Sk8scotland AGM 2007 held at Murrayfield Ice Rink on 17th June 2007. Click Here

Sk8scotland Board Meeting Minutes 17th June 2007

In order to keep Sk8scotland members informed of the activities of the Sk8scotland Board representing their interests, the board has agreed that Sk8scotland Board Minutes should be published on the Sk8scotland web page.
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Sk8scotland Open Championships & Competitions 2007

We are pleased to make available the following documents and entry forms for download:
Sk8scotland Results 2007

Aberdeen Linx Ice Arena Statement

Aberdeen Linx Ice Arena Closure
Sk8scotland is extremely concerned about the recent closure of Aberdeen Linx Ice Arena and its serious impact on all users in the region, as well as the further implications for ice skating in Scotland. In recent weeks, Sk8scotland has made representations both to Aberdeen City Council leaders, all political parties within the council, as well as to Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire MSPs and MPs. Meetings have also been held.
In addition, Sk8scotland has been invited to advise a group of independent business and technical experts concerned to ensure the continued opening of the facility for the benefit of the entire community of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and for the sport as a whole in Scotland.
The group is entirely focused on offering a technical and economically viable alternative to the council’s proposals to mothball the rink for an 18 month period, whilst ensuring a new ice programme will provide maximum opportunity and development pathways for all users including figure, dance, synchro, adult, and hockey as well as public, youth, schools, university/colleges, and disability customers.
With a completely fresh approach, probably based on a not-for-profit operating model, and more appropriate timetabling, the ice4all group is confident that a successful and economically viable facility can be created for the benefit of the whole community.