Scottish Eligibility

Standard International Matches

To be considered for selection to compete for Scotland, an athlete must meet at least one of the three following criteria;

  • Be born in Scotland
  • Have one or more parents born in Scotland
  • Have evidence of continuous residency of three years in Scotland

To have Scottish eligibility confirmed, please contact performanceteam@scottishathletics.org.uk and, where appropriate, forward original documentation e.g. birth certificate.

Commonwealth Games

Eligibility is as determined by the Commonwealth Games Federation and is detailed in the Team Scotland Athletics Selection Policy.

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