Thistle Club
Established in 2002, the Thistle Club is the Commonwealth Games Scotland
Alumni which aims to bring the past and present together in order to
strengthen our future.
Since 2002, all Team Scotland members who attend a Commonwealth Games
automatically become members of 'The Thistle Club' and will be presented
with an exclusive Thistle Club pin. This gives them access to Commonwealth
Games Scotland functions and special Thistle Club receptions. These
occasions are frequently linked to when the 'Queen's Baton Relay' is in
Scotland prior to the next Commonwealth Games and provide a great
opportunity for former Team members to get together.
If you are one of our former Games team members prior to 2002 and you are
not yet a member, then we want to hear from you. Go to 'Contact Us' and
complete the 'Enquiries' form or call us on Tel: 01786 466480.
Commonwealth Games Scotland is keen to help our past athletes and staff stay
in touch with each other through the Thistle Club. This is a special group
of all those who have shared the unique experience of representing Scotland
at the Commonwealth Games.
1962 Team member, Commonwealth Games Scotland Past Chairman and Chairman of
the Thistle Club, Louise Martin CBE said: "Our former team members have
often stated that the Games were one of the highlights of their life. The
Thistle Club enables them to renew acquaintances with others who have shared
the honour of wearing the thistle. It also provides a great opportunity to
meet and support those representing Scotland at future Games."
We started trying to locate past team members in March 2002. To date we have
made contact with over 600 former team members.