Team Scotland to Austria: 3 Lifters, 1 Coach, 1 Big Dream

Help Us Represent Scotland at the Women’s International Grand Prix! ️‍♀️

We’re absolutely delighted to have been selected to represent Scotland at the Women’s International Grand Prix in Austria this August (21st–23rd)!

What makes it even more special is that the three of us—Kay Bingham, Susan Connolly, and Claire Bell—are not just teammates, but good pals who all train at Evolve Fitness in Walkerburn, right here in the heart of the Scottish Borders. To be lifting for Scotland as a team, from the same wee gym, is something we’re incredibly proud of.

We’ll be travelling with our brilliant coach, Laura Jones, who brings loads of international experience and will be supporting not just us with her calm presence, but the whole Scotland squad through every lift, warm-up and moment on the platform. Having her there is absolutely vital.

This amazing opportunity is entirely self-funded, so we’re asking for a wee bit of help to cover:

• ✈️ Travel and flights

• Accommodation

• Competition entry and team kit

Evolve Fitness has been at the heart of our journey. It’s more than just a gym—it’s a welcoming, inclusive space where women and men of all ages, backgrounds and abilities are encouraged to try lifting and grow in confidence. With amazing coaches and a real sense of community, it’s where we found our strength and our friendship.

We’re training hard and doing everything we can to make Scotland—and the Borders—proud. Any donation, big or small, will help us get there and fly the flag with heart and pride.

Thank you kindly for supporting us—we’ll give it everything we’ve got!