History was made at the Scottish Disability Sport/Scottish FA national football 5s on Wednesday 18th April at Glasgow Green.
Glenrothes Strollers Football Club lifted the premiership award for the first time and became the first Disability Sport Fife member organisation in almost four decades to win a top honour in the open section at any national football championships.
This achievement cannot be underestimated and is fitting reward for a club that has made a significant commitment to football for players with additional support needs over many years. Glenrothes Strollers are fully inclusive in ethos and action.
Team members were: Lloyd Simpson, Cameron Page, Steven Anderson, Stephen Young, Daniel Henderson and Robert Anderson. The Strollers accumulated 12 points and won on goal difference after one of the closest finishes in the history of the championships.
Glenrothes Strollers also entered a team in the Championship section and finished in sixth position. Team members were: Ross Page, David Mair, Dale Lynch, Craig Wight, Scott Todd, Graham Telfer, Branden Seath and James Cunningham.
The success of the Strollers is undoubtedly due to the competencies of their coaching team and the commitment throughout the club to inclusive practice. Glenrothes Strollers have an ambitious and enthusiastic team of volunteers at the top of the club and it was only a matter of time before the club brought back a major honour to Fife. Well done the Strollers.
Disability Sport Fife, Glenrothes Strollers and Fife Sports and Leisure Trust are offering coaching for juniors 12 – 16 with additional support needs on Saturday mornings at the Michael Woods sports and Leisure Centre. Interested? Contact Disability Sport Fife.
Richard Brickley MBE – President Disability Sport Fife
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