The Scottish Government is currently discussing some additional flexibility around the type of event that is referred to in the legislation above, however currently a professional sportsperson refers to someone who derives a living from competing in sport; or is a senior representative nominated by a relevant sporting body; or is a member of the senior training squad for a relevant sporting body; or is on an elite development pathway; and must train or compete in a sport for which a resumption of performance sport plan has been approved by sportscotland or the Scottish Ministers.