THE Department of Community, Culture and Leisure has announced that Laura Bellwood, Clive Parrish and Graeme Watson have been invited to serve on Isle of Man Sport for a period of four years.
They join two re-appointed members Sarah Corlett and Steve Partington.
Following the retirement of Geoff Karran, Gary Corkhill has been appointed as vice-chairman.
Graham Cregeen MHK, Minister for Community, Culture and Leisure said: ‘I am delighted to welcome Laura, Clive and Graeme to Isle of Man Sport. They will bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and commitment to Isle of Man Sport, which will benefit the development of sport in the island.’
Laura presently works for Thomas Miller Investment following her graduation from university with a BSC (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science. She is a keen sportswoman who has represented the island at athletics, hockey and squash. She has recently turned her attention to golf and triathlon.
Clive is now a self-employed business consultant, having previously worked with HSBC for 30 years. He is presently chairman of the Isle of Man Swimming Association and is a qualified referee. He swims regularly and has recently competed in triathlon, but is passionate about making sport available to everyone.
Graeme was the manager of the former aquadrome at Summerland and, following its closure, the National Sports Centre manager. In 2004 he moved to a new role and is currently access and recreations officer for the forestry, amenity and lands directorate of DEFA, which involves reviewing and planning recreational provision across the department’s 28,000 acre estates.
Graeme presently coaches junior football at Laxey AFC but has played football and volleyball in the past.