Stornoway Running and Athletics Club (SRAC) has announced the appointment of three new club captains.
The Women’s Captain role will be shared for the first time, with Ailyn MacKay and Coleen Monrad stepping up to the task. Ailyn becomes SRAC’s youngest ever captain at just 22 years old.
The new Men’s Captain is Kevin MacMillan.
Kevin becomes the seventh men’s captain and Ailyn and Coleen become the seventh and eighth captains.
The club have also expressed their gratitude to Michael Macmillan who is now standing down from the Men’s Captain role.
Willie MacRury, SRAC’s lead coach, said: “A huge congratulations and thanks to Kevin MacMillan, Ailyn MacKay and Coleen Monrad who have been appointed our new Club Captains.
“We’re delighted to have three fantastic members stepping up, bringing their own energy, ideas and enthusiasm to the role.”
SRAC have appealed to the members to give Kevin, Ailyn and Coleen their “full support as they settle into their new shared roles”, adding: “We’re sure they’ll make a brilliant team.”
Announcing the news on social media, SRAC also said: “As Michael steps down from the Captaincy we want to say a huge thank you for everything he has done over the past while.
“From helping organise our 40 YEARS celebrations, Christmas lunch, mainland trips and social day/prizegiving, to coaching our junior endurance sessions religiously twice a week, Michael has given an incredible amount of time, energy and enthusiasm to the club.
“His contribution has been hugely appreciated and we’re very grateful for everything he has done.
As the club looks to its next chapter, the new captains shared their positivity about their new roles.
Ailyn said: “I’m really excited to take on the role, especially becoming SRAC’s youngest ever captain. I’m looking forward to giving something back to the club and working alongside Coleen and Kevin.”
Coleen said: “I’m delighted to take on the role alongside Ailyn. We’re looking forward to working together, supporting the members and helping make SRAC an even stronger club.”
Kevin said: “I’m really pleased to take on the Men’s Captain role. I’m looking forward to getting stuck in, supporting the lads and helping bring everyone together.”
