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Motion · S6M-11649 · 12 Dec 2023

Celebrating Scottish Sport's Community Hero 2023, Billy Roberton

Lodged by Brian Whittle Standard Motion 32 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament warmly congratulates Billy Roberton on being named Community Hero at the Scottish Sport Awards 2023; understands that the award seeks to recognise those who inspire others and drive positive change within their sport and local community; notes that Billy was also runner-up at the East Ayrshire Sports Council and Talented Athlete Awards in the category of Service to Sport 2023; believes that Billy’s coaching style, which simply encourages participation in sport regardless of age, ability, background or gender, has led to several national and international champions in 2023; understands that Billy has created the largest community club, outside Scotland’s major cities, through his successful restructuring and redefining of the Kilmarnock Harriers Club; further understands that this has involved creating a community offering that is delivered over seven days a week, 52 weeks of the year, and includes coaching children, those with additional support needs, para-athletes, elite performers, beginners and masters level athletes; welcomes the Kilmarnock Harriers Club partnership with Ayrshire College, which was formed by Billy to address club waiting lists through the development of the club’s coaching infrastructure, training-up, mentoring and supporting students to assist the club’s lead coaches; understands that the club restructuring was accomplished despite a life-altering accident earlier in 2023, while Billy was cycling to the track, which resulted in a broken hip and leg amputation; praises Billy’s commitment to the club and his community during his recovery from injury, and wishes him well in all his future endeavours with the Kilmarnock Harriers.

Supporters (32)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.