Shettleston Harriers

Following a recent meeting of Shettleston’s Harriers Board we must announce that Richard Millar is stepping down from the role of Club Welfare Officer with immediate effect. Everyone at the Club expresses their heartfelt thanks to Richard whose hard work, care and commitment have played a huge part in making Shettleston Harriers the welcoming, inclusive and supportive club that it is.

Much of this work takes place behind the scenes, but its impact is felt across every part of the club. We are incredibly grateful for everything Richard has done and are pleased that he will continue to be involved with Shettleston Harriers.

Shettleston Harriers is now seeking a new Club Welfare Officer to join our Board of Directors and help ensure that our club remains a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone involved in athletics.

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Following a recent meeting of Shettleston’s Harriers Board we must announce that Richard Millar is stepping down from the role of Club Welfare Officer with immediate effect. Everyone at the Club expresses their heartfelt thanks to Richard whose hard work, care and commitment have played a huge part in making Shettleston Harriers the welcoming, inclusive and supportive club that it is.

Much of this work takes place behind the scenes, but its impact is felt across every part of the club. We are incredibly grateful for everything Richard has done and are pleased that he will continue to be involved with Shettleston Harriers.

Shettleston Harriers is now seeking a new Club Welfare Officer to join our Board of Directors and help ensure that our club remains a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone involved in athletics.

As one of Scotland’s leading athletics clubs and a registered charity, we are passionate about providing opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to participate, develop and enjoy our sport. From young athletes taking their first steps in athletics to national and international competitors, we aim to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported and able to achieve their potential.
The Club Welfare Officer plays a vital role in supporting that mission.

This is one of the most important voluntary positions within the club. The Welfare Officer acts as the main point of contact for welfare and safeguarding matters, helping to ensure that children, young people and protected adults can participate in athletics in a safe, positive and enjoyable environment.

The role also carries a position on the Shettleston Harriers Board of Directors, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to help shape the future direction of the club and contribute to strategic decision-making as we continue to develop and grow.

What does the role involve?

Key responsibilities include:

Acting as the first point of contact for welfare and safeguarding concerns.

Supporting coaches, volunteers, athletes and parents on welfare matters.

Helping ensure safe recruitment processes are followed, including PVG administration.
Promoting good safeguarding practice throughout the club.

Advising the Board on welfare policies and procedures.

Maintaining appropriate records and reporting welfare matters in line with Scottish Athletics guidance.

Helping ensure coaches and volunteers complete the necessary safeguarding training and checks.

Supporting the club in maintaining a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all members.

Who are we looking for?

You do not need to be a safeguarding expert to apply.

We are looking for someone who is:
Approachable, friendly and a good listener.
Organised and comfortable with basic administration.

Able to maintain confidentiality and deal sensitively with welfare matters.
Willing to learn and undertake the training provided.

Passionate about helping create positive experiences for athletes, volunteers and families.

Confident enough to raise concerns and promote good practice when required.
Experience in safeguarding, education, youth work, social work, healthcare or community organisations would be beneficial, but is by no means essential.

Training and Support

The successful candidate will receive support from both Shettleston Harriers and Scottish Athletics.

Training requirements include:

Scottish Athletics Club Welfare Officer Induction Workshop.

Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport (CWPS) training.

Child Wellbeing and Protection Officer (CWPO) training.

A PVG Scheme Record linked to Scottish Athletics will also be required, with support provided throughout the process.
Interested?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to one of Scotland’s most successful athletics clubs and help ensure that athletics remains safe, welcoming and accessible for all.

If you would like an informal conversation about the role, or would like to express an interest, please get in touch with Club Secretary, John Mackay.

[email protected]

We would particularly welcome interest from individuals who can bring new perspectives, experiences and skills to the club as we continue to build on our strong community ethos and provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy athletics.

🚴‍♀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Ellie is going to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🚴‍♀️

We are delighted to learn of our Club Coach, Ellie Stones, selection for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Cycling Squad.

Ellie, a double medalist from Birmingham 2022, competing as a Para-Cycling pilot has transitioned to Sprint-Cycling events for the Glasgow Games.

Ellie, a well known face for so many of our young members, is the head coach of our junior development squad.

Everyone at the club is very grateful to have Ellie onboard as such a dedicated coach and fantastic role model to our youngsters and would like to wish her the very best of luck for the Games and her training in the lead up to them! 💛💙

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💥Superteams Superstars💥

A great result for our young athletes at Superteams today! Our team of 22 young athletes competed today at Cumbernauld in the regional Superteams event and put in a great shift!

Great experiences, PBs, club records, competition experience and medals for our team. This is the largest team we have put into a Superteams event with lots of debutants taking to the track and field for their very first time: The future is bright for Shettleston Harriers 💛💙

This year saw 2 Shettleston teams making the top 10 and qualifying for finals! One team finished 8th and the other finished 2nd🥈Well done to all of our athletes.

Full round up will be on the clubs website on Monday afternoon!

A huge thank you to all of our coaches, parent helpers and volunteers who helped out today 😄

And of course a huge thank you to Cumbernauld AAC for such a well run event

Shettleston Harriers Weekly Round Up
May 18, 2026

https://shettlestonharriers.org.uk/shettleston-harriers-weekly-round-up-may-18-2026/

Other club members have also had some great runs:

Luke Howard 2:32.27
Max Mackee 2:34.37
Brogan Wallace 2:35.01
Angus Lindsay 2:40.31
Suzi Blake 3:08.25

Brogan finished 6th female in the mass event. Her splits are impressive.

Some still out there running. 🏃‍♀️

More details on the London Marathon app.

News coming in that club athlete Weynay Ghebresilasie has broken the Scottish marathon record, finishing in 2:06.59 in a historic London Marathon race. The previous record was 2:08:14 by Callum Hawkins. Congratulations 🥳

These age group changes have already been in place in Scotland during the Indoor season but the rest of the UK will now be in line for any athletes competing in UK National championships.

UK Athletics' new Rules for Competitions come into effect Official Website