Scottish Fencing

Following a competitive recruitment process, Scottish Fencing are delighted to announce the appointment of Emma Bowman and Fiona Hetherington as Scottish Fencing’s new Operations Assistants. 👊🏾

Emma and Fiona succeed Liz Anderson on a job share basis, bringing rich administrative and operational experience from varied careers in the military, police, education, events and heritage sectors.

Upon appointment, Emma said: “I am delighted to have been successfully selected for this role alongside Fiona. I am excited to become part of the Scottish Fencing team as Operations Assistant and look forward to contributing to a sport my family is already deeply connected to.”

And Fiona said: “I am absolutely thrilled to be joining Scottish Fencing along with Emma. Having been part of this community as a parent, a volunteer, and a welfare officer, I know how much passion and dedication drives this sport in Scotland. I look forward to bringing the same care and commitment to the operations team and to supporting Scottish Fencing’s ambitions for the sport.”

Lorna Callan, Scottish Fencing’s Partnership Manager with Sportscotland, who was on the interview panel remarked: “I am delighted that Emma Bowman and Fiona Hetherington have been appointed to fulfil the Operations Assistant vacancy on a job share basis. This forward and inclusive way of working is giving Fencing Scotland two experienced individuals with extensive experience and knowledge. I see this as a win-win situation, as fencing is gaining from the experience of two very capable individuals. I am sure they will bring a lot to the fencing staffing team, and I look forward to working with them.”

Chair, Sam McLellan commented: “I am really pleased to welcome Fiona and Emma to their posts. They will play a critical role at an exciting time for our organisation, as we expand our events offering and outreach activities, as well as deepen the development opportunities available to our members and clubs. Welcome, Emma and Fiona!”

Emma and Fiona will start at Scottish Fencing in mid-July.

Scottish Schools Championships 2026
Day 1 Results - Sabre

Congratulations to everyone who took part today and well done to the medalist & trophy winners 🏆🤺

A huge thanks to the DT, referees, armourer, volunteers, parents and young people for supporting and making the event a success!