Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games - In the Media

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XX Commonwealth Games

23rd July - 3rd August 2014

In the Media

John Scott


12 March 2011
Source: The Sun

Good Sports.

Scotland's top business gurus are already getting a kick out of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games - vowing to wear trainers to work on Monday.

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10 March 2011
Source: Evening Times

City's civic leaders step up to plate for trainers day

A campaign aimed at encouraging people to wear trainers at work for the day has the backing of Glasgow's Lord Provost Bob Winter.

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7 March 2011
Source: STV Buckie

"Sport Your Trainers" for Commonwealth Day

Local hockey star Nikki Kid has issued a rallying call for residents of Moray to pull on their trainers for Commonwealth Day.

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Seb Coe and John Scott


4 March 2011
Source: InsideTheGames

On your marks, get set, Coe...Seb supports trainers day

A campaign to get people to ditch their normal footwear and slip on trainers for the day in support of the 2014 Commonwealth Games has been backed by Olympic legend Sebastian Coe.

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4 March 2011
Source: The Scottish Sun

Good sports

Scotland's top business gurus are already getting a kick out of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games - vowing to wear trainers to work on Monday.
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14 March 2011

Three quarters of a million Scots sport their trainers to support Glasgow 2014
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Sport Your Trainers Pipers

25 February 2011
Source: Evening Times

Forecasters game for Trainers Day

Whatever the weather, make sure you get your trainers on to be part of Glasgow’s 2014 Commonwealth Games fun.
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Balmoral SYT

24 February 2011
Source: STV Edinburgh

Strap on your trainers for Commonwealth Day

Staff at the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh have kicked off the campaign for the 2014 Commonwealth Games by pulling on their trainers.
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SYT Rugby

22 February 2011
Source: Scotland Rugby Team

Scotland 7s Lace up for Glasgow 2014

Further positive coverage of “Sport Your Trainers”, with Scotland’s rugby team supporting the campaign.
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BBC Weather

22 February 2011
Source: All Media Scotland

BBC Scotland weather presenters

BBC Scotland weather presenters Cat Cubie, Stav Danaos and Chris Blanchett, who pulled on their trainers at BBC Scotland HQ.
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Robbie Renwick

14 February 2011
Source: Dumfries & Galloway Standard

Commonwealth town supports Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games

EASTRIGGS residents are a step ahead as Scotland adopts Commonwealth Day to countdown to the 2014 Glasgow Games. The Annandale township traditionally celebrates every March 14 as it has the unique identity of being the UK’s Commonwealth Village.
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14 February 2011
Source: The City of Edinburgh Council

Sport Your Trainers for Commonwealth Day

People in Edinburgh are being encouraged to swap their usual footwear for trainers on Monday 14 March 2011.
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14 February 2011
Source: Edinburgh University Sports Union

Sport Your Trainers for Commonwealth Day

Bin the brogues, sling the stilettos and set your feet free, at least for one day! For us at EUSU this shouldn't be a big task, just don your usual sporting footwear for your everyday activities.
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11 February 2011
Source: Around the Rings

Glasgow 2014 asks Scotland to "Sport Your Trainers" on Commonwealth Day

People across Scotland are being encouraged to wear their trainers on Commonwealth Day, March 14th, and support the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games in a campaign launched by Glasgow 2014 Chairman Robert Smith and Commonwealth gold and silver medallist Robbie Renwick.
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4 February 2011
Source: The Drum

2014 Commonwealth Games communications boss talks 'Sport your Trainers'

Gordon Arthur, communications director for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games discusses its new 'Sport Your Trainers' campaign.
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2 February 2011
Source: The Glaswegian

Commonwealth gold medallist Robbie Renwick takes the plunge for Glasgow 2014

ROBBIE RENWICK wasn't scared of getting his feet wet to help promote the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
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2 February 2011
Source: Scottish Sun

Pool cue

HE'S an inspiration to Stephen Hendry, even though his biggest break is just 20. Robbie Renwick is doing everything he can to stay on cue for Commonwealth glory in 2014.
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2 February 2011
Source: The Press and Journal

Renwick sets out his stall for summer success

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Robbie Renwick only has to look at the tattoo on his arm to remember just why he gets up at dawn every day to push himself to the limit. But the Aberdonian cannot get carried away by his Olympic dreams with so much to aim for in 2011.
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2 February 2011
Source: Evening Times

Sport Your Trainers to help make a big splash

Swimming’s golden boy Robbie Renwick wants everyone to wear their trainers – even in the pool. The Commonwealth Gold medallist launched a campaign to urge Scots to pull on their trainers once a year in support of Glasgow 2014.
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2 February 2011
Source: Scottish Athletics

Sport your Trainers

Today Glasgow 2014 launched ‘Sport your Trainers’, a national campaign which encourages everyone across the country to wear their trainers on Commonwealth Day, March 14th.
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