The smooth running of Triathlon Inverness is overseen by a committee of volunteers from the Club. We are always on the look out for new committee members - or anyone who would like to help with events or this website! Just get in touch.

The committee members in 2025 are:

Chair - Nicole Dempster

Vice Chair - Kenny Chan

Treasurer - Eilidh Scott

Secretary - Andrea McColl

Welfare Officer - VACANT, tbc

Assistant Welfare Officer - Gillian MacDonald

Coach Coordinator - Ember-Leigh Ellis

Ordinary members: Archie Prentice, Calea Souter, Douglas Dempster, Samantha Macleod

The following profiles will give you a feel for some of our committee members,  what they do and why they got involved. 

Nicole  Webber

Role: Chair

The best thing about triathlon is that it is for everyone. No matter what position you come in or how fast you are it is about challenging yourself and pushing a little bit harder than you did the time before. It is the most welcoming and friendly sport where everyone is super supportive of each other. 

The best thing about Triathlon Inverness is that the club offers a great opportunity to make friends and it brings together a wonderful group of people to train and socialise that probably wouldn't mix otherwise. Joining the club is a great opportunity to make new friends and learn new skills.

Andrea McColl 

Role: Secretary, part of the Nairn Triathlon organising team

I like the variety of triathlon - cross-training is inbuilt and you can adapt your training to suit the weather or commitments.

I joined the club in 2018 and the committee in 2021.

I enjoy the social side of the club and it has been great getting coaching that helped me get comfortable with front crawl. Which inspired me to become a Triathlon coach myself!
 

Eilidh Scott

Role: Treasurer, part of the Nairn Triathlon organising team

When did I join Triathlon Inverness and why? I joined the club at the end of 2020, mainly to improve my running but also to meet likeminded active folk.

Why did I join the club committee? Like much of the sporting events I enjoy taking part in, the club functions by way of volunteers and I wish to contribute to that and ‘give back’.

What do I like best about triathlon? I took part in my first competitive triathlon in 2023. The club is super encouraging in any and all single or dual pursuits.

Favourite Tri discipline? This is easy - running. Probably because it’s the discipline I feel most comfortable with. Last year I was working on cycling and took part in the Etape Loch Ness, this was definitely the most enjoyable event I’ve taken part in so far. Now to improve on the swimming front. 

Calea Souter

Role: Ordinary committee member/ social media team

The best thing about triathlon is that it grows you, it facilitates personal growth. The sport encourages and inspires you to set new goals and work towards them. It pushes you to overcome challenges that are not just physical in nature.

The best thing about Triathlon Inverness is that it has a great social element to it. This is one of my favourite parts of triathlon. The social side of the sport is what makes it more of a lifestyle. Our club environment allows friendships to be formed. You have three sports to get stuck into and the opportunity to spend time and train with different runners, swimmers, cyclists and triathletes. It's not just a club, it's a community. I have met some of the best people through this club. Life is about enjoying special experiences - and Triathlon Inverness gives you plenty of these.

Archie Prentice

Role: Ordinary committee member, looking after the club website, part of the Nairn Triathlon organising team

I came to the Club from a jogging background. I am perhaps the only Club member to have run around and played football with a family of cheetahs - yes that's true! The Club has helped me to develop my swimming and cycling.

The best thing about Triathlon Inverness for me is the interaction with other members. This has given me the confidence to sign up for events that I would never have dreamed about entering, before I joined the club.