International Relations

Members

Susan Wyllie (Scottish Curling World Curling Rep)
Mike Ferguson (Scottish Curling World Curling Rep)
Tom Brewster (Scottish Curling World Curling Rep)
Vacant (Scottish Curling World Curling Rep)
Fraser Montgomery (Scottish Curling Chair)
Vincent Bryson (Scottish Curling CEO)
Eilidh McCall-Lawrie (Scottish Curling Head of Sport & Communities)
Recruitment pending – convenor (Scottish Curling Rules Committee)
Nigel Holl (British Curling Performance Director)
Sheila Swan (British Curling Paralympic Coach)

Introduction

The Royal Caledonian Curling Club, trading as Scottish Curling, is a founding member of World Curling which is the International Federation for the sport of curling with 73 national Member Associations across the world.

The role of World Curling includes:

• Governing and representing the international interests of the curling community
• Liaison with the International Olympic Committee and International Paralympic Committee
• Conducting World/European curling championship competitions
• Formulating the rules and systems of play for WCF approved competitions
• Promoting cooperation and mutual understanding amongst Member

Appointment of Scottish International Reps

Scottish Curling is entitled to have four voting representatives at World Curling meetings, these individuals are appointed by and report to the Board of Directors. The Chief Executive is not a fixed appointment, but may apply, and as with the other representatives would be appointed for an initial period of 3 years, then on a rolling programme to ensure continuity. World Curling now requires its’ members with four reps to address gender balance by appointing two men and two women. The Scottish Curling reps meet with the International Relations Committee, around 3 times per year, to discuss international issues and rules and how to represent the interests of curlers. They are also expected to be in touch with competitive curlers and officials.

Being a rep is not an entitlement or reward but should be regarded as a commitment over several years. For some it is part of a pathway to volunteering on a World Curling commission or the World Curling board. Scottish Curling will provide opportunities for training and personal development in order that our reps possess the necessary skills and understanding. Expenses for attending overseas meetings are paid by Scottish Curling with support from UK Sport.

Responsibilities

Being a World Curling Rep involves a time commitment and responsibilities outlined below:

• To attend and contribute to World Curling meetings which may take about 5 days per year
• To attend and contribute to the International Relations Committee at least 3 meetings
• To consult with our members on matters of policy/rules relevant to World Curling matters
• To represent the views of the Scottish Curling board/athletes/members at WCF meetings
• To inform the Scottish Curling board, committees and staff, of World Curling issues, developments and decisions taken that may affect curling in Scotland.
• To provide written reports following any World Curling meetings to the Board.
• To build relationships with representatives from other Member Associations to promote and sustain the position of the RCCC as the ‘mother club of curling.’
• To play an active part in commissions, working groups or projects as established by the

Requirements of Reps

To be considered as a Rep, you will need the following:

• Be a current member of Scottish Curling with availability to attend meetings
• Extensive knowledge of international curling competitions, as a player, coach or official
• An understanding of issues facing athletes on the pathways to World and European Championship competitions
• Good communication and presentation skills and the ability to network and influence
• Credibility as an international ambassador for Scotland with reps from other