Sportscotland have made available a free e-module for any of our coaches or members to access. A number of the Camanachd Association staff have gone through the training which takes around 20 minutes to complete – all staff reporting that it was very beneficial and helps you better understand mental health and its relationship with sport. You can access the module by clicking below:
https://sportscotland.info/mentalhealth/#/
The Camanachd Association is delighted to report that the Sports Chaplaincy Scheme which was rolled out as a trial with Kyles Athletic in 2019 has continued to grow and become a success with 8 clubs now signed up to the scheme these include:
BEAULY SC: Gordon Martin
CABERFEIDH SC: Alec Stewart
GLENURQUHART Male: Sean Ankers – GLENURQUHART Female Gin Ankers –
INVERARY SC: Ryan Taylor
KYLES ATHLETIC: David Mitchell
LOVAT SC: Stephen Allison
FORT WILLIAM SC: Justin Cummings
KILMALLIE SC: Euan Dodds
SKYE Male: Donnie MacDonald – SKYE Female: Rebecca Langlands – SKYE Juniors: Gary Wilson
In addition to this scheme the Camanachd Assocaition are looking to set up Health & Wellbeing Ambassadors within clubs who will be able to signpost individuals to information and guidance that they may be seeking.