As one of only sixteen members of the National Young People’s Sport Panel, Rachel Law – Head Girl at Penicuik High School – has taken her panel role to the next level. Last Thursday, Rachel made the opening speech at the Regional Networking Day for the sporting work force at Ratho Climbing Arena in Edinburgh. An audience of 150 P.E. teachers, Active Schools coordinators, community sports hub members and sport club coaches listened to Rachel open the event and present her sporting journey and the various accomplishments she has achieved with the panel before handing over to Stewart Harris, CEO of SportScotland.
Rachel said of the event ‘It was fantastic to open the event and my role as a member of the sport panel promises so many similar opportunities’
Rachel is no stranger to speaking at events and conferences in front of large audiences. In April 2015, she opened the Young Scot Awards at the Usher Hall, giving the opening remarks to a crowd of over 700 people. As part of her role as the Chair of the judging panel, casting the deciding vote of each award category.
‘Opening the Young Scot Awards was a bi responsibility. The iconic Usher Hall made it even more special. For Rachel, as added attractions is “meet(ing) so many inspiring people and travel(ing) all over the country.’
Young Sport Ambassador at Penicuik High School, Rachel herself is a keen sportswomen and hopes to pursue her career playing rugby.
