Scottish Cycling is delighted to confirm it’s 13-strong team that will contest the cycling events at this year’s School Games, being held at Loughborough University from 3-5 September.
2021 sees the inclusion of BMX for the first time, which is a huge step forward and a wonderful chance for some of our talented youngsters to showcase their abilities on the national stage.
Rounds three and four of the HSBC UK BMX National Series were held on consecutive days in Gosport just two weeks ago, with Ben Fitzsimmons taking a brilliant bronze in the Male 15 event on the Saturday and Harrison Bell sixth in the Male 14 event the following day. On the female side Tillie McCrum was fourth in the Female 14 event on both days, and that trio will be joined by Amilie Collins Nimmo and Jay Taylor in making the trip south in September.
For the track and road events recently crowned National Youth Circuit Race champion Arabella Blackburn leads the way, with four male and four female riders selected to take on an array of events. Underlining what a key role this even plays on the development pathway, Scottish alumni at this event include Paralympic bound pilots Jenny Holl and Lewis Stewart, as well as more recently Imani Pereira James and Morven Yeoman.
The selection criteria for the School Games didn’t just look at performances, but also the riders bike skills, and just as importantly, their personal qualities displayed both on and off the bike, in training and at competitions.
Speaking about the event, Scottish Cycling’s Head of Performance and Coaching, David Somerville, said:
“The School Games has offered a valuable development opportunity for Scottish riders over the past decade - for many riders it is the first, but we hope not the last, opportunity they will have to represent Scotland.
“The School Games gives riders the opportunity to experience a multi-sport environment, which is an incredible learning experience and this year it is extra special as we are delighted that our BMXers can experience the School Games for the first time.”
Your Scotland team:
BMX
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Male |
Female |
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Harrison Bell – Selected |
Tillie McCrum – Selected |
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Ben Fitzsimmons – Selected |
Amilie Collins Nimmo – Selected |
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Jay Taylor – Selected |
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Charlie MacPherson – Reserve |
Road and Track
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Male |
Female |
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Elliot Rowe – Selected |
Arabella Blackburn - Selected |
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Jamie Thomson – Selected |
Erin Boothman – Selected |
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Corey Whiteford – Selected |
Evie White – Selected |
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Cormac McConville– Selected |
Sarah Johnston – Selected |
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Ahron Dick – Reserve |
Isla McCutcheon – Reserve |
