Netball Scotland Ambassador Programme
The Netball Scotland Ambassador Programme consists of young people between the ages of 14 and 23 selected to represent the voice of young people in a two-year opportunity.
✅ Expand your skill set
✅ Connect with other like-minded young people
✅ Be part of the movement shaping netball for today and future generations
We want to provide a platform for young people to share their views and influence the future development of the sport within Scotland through our quarterly development forums. With the help of Netball Scotland Mentors will also support them to develop new life skills, and provide them with experiences that will increase their confidence, and opportunities to gain qualifications.
Check out this news item on two of our Netball Ambassador Mentor’s for the 2025-27 cohort:
Volunteer Week: Young Ambassadors leading the way for the next generation.
Here more from our current ambassador’s here:
Check out one of 2025 events here:
Empowering the Future: Ambassador Festival Showcases the Power of Young People and Sport.
Meet Our Current Ambassadors
The Ambassadors taking part in our program will play a key role in influencing the future development of netball by identifying ways to help improve netball for young people in Scotland. They will also be encouraged to share their voice, taking what they learn back to their local clubs and local associations, inspiring local changemakers.
BLAKE DELOREY-SMITH
Age: 13
Local Authority: Fife
Hobbies: My hobbies are playing netball, going to the gym, going to concerts and going out with friends
Most excited about: I’m most excited about attending and helping at Netball Scotland events and helping to promote the sport I love. Hopefully encouraging more people to join in.
CHLOE KEY
Age: 14
Local Authority: Perth and Kinross
Hobbies: playing netball, umpiring netball, coaching netball and baking.
Most existed about: I am most excited to meet new people and make new friends whilst encouraging others to get involved in netball across Scotland to make sure everyone feels included.
ELÉNA PINTO
Age: 15
Local Authority: Aberdeen
Hobbies: Playing the flute and piano, reading murder mysteries and volunteering.
Most excited about: What I’m most excited about for the programme – Being part of helping netball to grow, making new connections, and stepping out of my comfort zone.
ELISE IBE
Age: 16
Local Authority: Edinburgh
EMMA MACMILLAN
Age: 15
Local Authority: North Lanarkshire
Hobbies: When I’m not playing netball, umpiring or coach under 8s I like to go to the gym and spend time with friends.
Most excited about: I’m most excited for the opportunities and experiences I will face in the programme and excited to meet people with common interests to better netball in Scotland.
JORDANA RAE
Age: 17
Local Authority: Fife
Hobbies: I enjoy netball, coaching young people, watching the Football and speaking about politics.
Most excited about: I’m excited to work with other ambassadors to grow the sport and help young people feel included and inspired!!
LEXI SAWERS
Age: 13
Local Authority: East Dunbartonshire
Hobbies: Dance, netball, reading, piano.
Most excited about: Making new friends, and making a difference to netball, like making netball available for everyone.
LIV JEFFREY
Age: 15
Local Authority: South Lanarkshire
Hobbies: I play clarinet, go to the gym a lot and I like to bake.
Most excited about: I’m excited to attend events and meet new people from different places around Scotland.
MAISIE SWART
Age: 15
Local Authority: Highlands
Hobbies: Alongside Netball, I really enjoy drama and I have been a member of my local theatre group for 8 years. I also love music and play both the keyboard and guitar.
Most excited about: Being involved in the young ambassadors programme I am especially excited about meeting new people and fellow netball players, attending events and forums, and being part of growing the netball community while helping to create a fun, positive experience for everyone involved.
MOLLY GREGORY
Age: 16
Local Authority: Aberdeenshire Council
Hobbies: Some of my hobbies are piano, guitar, netball, rugby and baking.
Most excited about: I’m most excited for the chance to positively impact netball across Scotland and to meet new people.
REBECCA MCKENZIE
Age: 16
Local Authority: Renfrewshire
Hobbies: playing netball, skiing, watching ice hockey and spending time with my friends.
Most excited about: I’m most excited to get more involved with the game while meeting new people throughout these opportunities.
SAMARA ASHRAF
Age: 17
Local Authority: Renfrewshire
Hobbies: My hobbies are playing netball, running and going out with friends.
Most excited for: What I am looking forward to most is making friends within the programme while gaining new experiences.
SOPHIE GARDEN
Age: 14
Local Authority: Aberdeenshire
Hobbies: My hobbies are netball, art, running and piano.
Most excited about: I’m most excited to help shape and make a difference in a sport I love.
WENDY WANG
Age: 15
Local Authority: Glasgow City Council
Hobbies: I enjoy problem-solving, being with my friends and participating in team activities together.
Most excited about: I’m looking forward to involving myself in new opportunities, developing my leadership skills, meeting new people and helping to promote netball in a positive and inclusive manner.
ZION EMINOWA
Age: 16
Local Authority: North Lanarkshire
Hobbies: My hobbies are netball, singing, playing instruments and acting.
Most excited about: I’m most excited about the opportunity to make a difference for Netball in Scotland and encourage more participation from others.
ELLIS MATHIESON
Age: 25
Local Authority: Angus
Hobbies: Hiking, Traveling and anything slightly competitive!
Most excited about: The opportunity to support and inspire the next group of ambassadors as they find their confidence and voice within the sport. I’m also really looking forward to seeing what they can achieve and the ideas they bring to the role.
IONA MATHIESON
Age: 16
Local Authority: Isle of Mull
Hobbies: I play for my high school netball club, Tobermory Netball Club, I play netball and teach highland dancing.
Most excited about: I’m excited to help lead the new group of ambassadors over the next two years!
OLIVIA HUTCHISON
Age: 16
Local Authority: Renfrewshire
Hobbies: Netball, and going out with friends.
Most excited about: Getting to do the whole programme again but from a mentor point of view and share my knowledge from my time on the programme.
