@alicemodigliani@FWSSport@Team_Scotland But I completely understand your concerns. The process involved a female designer, female athletes giving feedback during the process, female staff leading the design project. It’s disappointing it’s being perceived as sexist, as I know that was never the intention.
@alicemodigliani@FWSSport@Team_Scotland What expectations? The kit is only worn at the opening ceremony and athletes perform in the team kit which is obviously different. Below is the longer skirt option that was also published but no one seems to have picked up on it. No athlete is worried or concerned about heels
@coldasice58@FWSSport@Team_Scotland You’re right it should have been clearer. This is the longer option, but the focus has been on the shorter one. I probably take for granted from my athlete years that there are multiple lengths and footwear choices, not everyone is going to know that
@FWSSport@Team_Scotland I hear you and appreciate it. I know the intention, especially with athlete input alongside Siobhan, wasn’t this. It’s disappointing it’s been perceived that way. Honestly, I’ve felt more objectified in sport kit than in ceremony kit 😞
@alicemodigliani@FWSSport@Team_Scotland Team isn’t fully selected, most are competing to qualify, so likely unavailable. Also, why are we policing women’s clothing? Athletes have choice. A model in heels doesn’t mean it’s expected or enforced.
@Macheath46@hardlyperennial The team has not yet been fully selected, so difficult to showcase athlete journeys with the kit reveal. In 2022, they used athletes & the reveal was June/July, majority of the Team had been selected.
At 100 days out, we don’t have the full list. Most are away competing anyway
@FWSSport@Team_Scotland There are 3 lengths of skirt the girls get to choose so each athlete feels comfortable. Also the shoes are not part of the kit, the girls get to wear what they want. The heels were chosen & worn by the model for the purpose of the photoshoot.
@sharrond62@Team_Scotland There has always been a choice of 3 lengths for the girls and freedom of choice in shoes too. The athletes also had a say in the overall design too. This has been blown up way out of proportion 🙈 Siobhan has done an amazing job and I absolutely love the tartan
"If she can’t see it, she can’t be it."
Sport Minister @mareetoddmsp met pupils, staff and Commonwealth Gold medallist Hannah Miley MBE at @newbattlePE to hear how they are inspiring others to get active, ahead of Women and Girls in Sport Week.
#SheCanSheWill@ActiveScotGov
Excellent engagement around #SaveOurPools and #SupportSchoolSwimming at the Scottish Conservative Party Conference, one of a roadshow of conferences we attend. Thank you to the panel and everyone who attended our fringe event.
A huge thank you to @HannahMiley89 for presenting ‘Shout out to the Girls’ workshop this evening to our Academy Players. A very informative evening educating our young players on the menstrual cycle.
Looking forward to our parents workshop next week ⚽️🤝
How do athletes describe Team Scotland? 🏴
Special, memorable, amazing @EilidhDoyle
Friendly...like being in someone's house having a cup of tea @LibbyClegg
Home, proud, tartan @HannahMiley89
Fun, comfortable, home @KirstyGilmourr
Watch in full ⬇️
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Great night with Olympic and Paralympic athletes, @EilidhDoyle@KirstyGilmourr@HannahMiley89@LibbyClegg at Capital Conversations. Huge thanks to @RhonaMcLeod for the invite. Lovely to catch up with everyone again - and to listen once more to all their incredible stories. Brilliant ❤️👏
Making some noise on the importance of school swimming for all children 🔊🏊♂️
Paralympic champion Maisie Summers-Newton and @Swim_England CEO Andy Salmon spoke to @bbc5live Breakfast as part of our #SupportSchoolSwimming launch 🤝
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Great to see support for more access to swimming from @NeilBibby MSP this afternoon and the Scottish Labour Party as we continue our tour of all party conferences.