Sporting role for swimmer Rian (15)
Part of new panel
A Perthshire teenager is set to play a key role in developing sport in Scotland over the next two years as part of the Young People’s Sports Panel (YPSP).
Fifteen-year-old Rian Harvey has been selected from 156 applicants to be part of the fourth Young People’s Sport Panel.
The Crieff High School pupil, who swims competitively for Stirling Swimming Club, along with the 18 other panel members will have the opportunity over the next two years to have their views heard and influence decision making and drive change in Scottish sport.
Led by sportscotland and supported by Young Scot, the YPSP provides a national platform to represent a voice for young people from across Scotland to influence and shape the future of sport in Scotland and raise the profile of sport. Rian had to go through a rigorous selection process to get the role, and he is determined to use his new position to inspire more youngsters into sport and promote swimming.
He said: “My main ambition is to improve sport in Scotland and I hope as a panel we can make a difference for the future.
“I would hope to encourage and inspire more young people to get involved in sport and the benefits it brings.
“I would also like to promote more swimming in primary schools, allowing all children to achieve this essential life skill.”
The panel is now in its fourth two-year cycle. Rian will continue to sit on the panel for the School Sport Awards and will have the the opportunity to address regional and national forums.
sportscotland CEO, Stewart Harris said: “I look forward to seeing the positive impact their passion and dedication will have on Scottish sport over the next two years.” Rian (front) with his fellow panel members