Picky Sponsorship Programme

Picky Sponsorship Programme 2025 / 2026

The Picky Sponsorship Programme is designed to support performance or development athletes from Orkney with their training by offering them a one-year ActiveLife membership. The scheme is funded by The Pickaquoy Centre Trust and will support individuals that are taking part in recognised sports.

The Picky Sponsorship Programme awards ten athletes an ActiveLife membership giving them unlimited access to The Pickaquoy Centre and all 11 Council owned leisure facilities across the islands. 

The aim of the sponsorship scheme is to help and prepare Orkney's athletes who are living and training locally to perform on a regional, national and international stage.

Picky supports local athletes through their sponsorship programme 

The Pickaquoy Centre has selected 12 athletes to support through the Picky Sponsorship Programme with a free annual ActiveLife membership giving them unlimited access to The Pickaquoy Centre and Council owned leisure facilities across the islands.

This year’s worthy recipients are:

  • Andrew Reid – Badminton
  • Alfie Price – Swimming
  • Owen Spence – Rugby
  • Finlay Scott – Squash
  • Zara Flett – Netball
  • Craig Moar – Endurance Running
  • Reese Flaws – Football
  • Eve Wood – Swimming
  • Cailynn Williamson – Rugby
  • Jody Groundwater – Badminton
  • Emily McArthur – Athletics
  • Rebecca Reid – Badminton

Hannah Cursiter, Customer Engagement Manager said, "Given the huge sporting year ahead with Orkney Island Games just around the corner and the standard of applicants, it was decided to award 12 ActiveLife memberships instead of the usual 10. We’re delighted to be sponsoring athletes across such a wide range of sports and hope our support and coverage over the year helps to showcase the fantastic sporting talent we have here in Orkney.  This years group are really inspirational to the younger generation of athletes coming through and they show that our geographic positioning doesn’t have to be a barrier if you are prepared to work hard!”

The Picky sponsorship programme was created to support athletes who compete at the elite level, but equally those who demonstrate great commitment, and act as a role model to young people who are new to the sport. Follow The Pickaquoy Centre social media channels for updates on the sponsored recipients throughout the coming year.