Thursday 24th January Grangemouth Sports Complex kindly hosted the Forth Valley Disability Sport Regional Seniors Boccia Competition. 30 players attended on the day via day services, local adult support agencies and nominations from the local club Right on Target. All competitors had a great day and really enjoyed the event. FVDS would like to take this opportunity to thank all volunteers and partners who supported the event (to allow for smooth delivery), and to the helpers and carers that came along to support the participants on the day.
Many of the entrants have been training for the event via the local/ regional boccia sessions and others by practicing their skills at their centres with their peers. Competitors were able to compete individually and a very high standard of play was demonstrated throughout the event. In some games the winner was not being decided until the final end of the game.
All medal winners were presented with their medals Graham Harvey FVDS Branch Coordinator.
Results
| Learning Disability 1 | ||
| Gold: David Fisher | Silver: William Booth | Bronze: Emma Thomson |
| Physical Disability | ||
| Gold: Charlie Ramsay | Silver: Fraser Dawson | Bronze: Brian Thompson |
| Wheelchair User | ||
| Gold: Paul McIntyre | Silver: Scott McIntyre | Bronze: Callum Glasgow |
| Assisted Devices | ||
| Gold: Jordan Paterson | Silver: Gregor McAdam | |
What is Boccia?
Boccia is an adapted form of bowling which children and adults with physical, learning and sensory disabilities are able to compete in. It is a recognised disability sport that is played at paralympic level. For more information visit the SDS website https://scottishdisabilitysport.com/about-boccia-2/
If you or anyone you know with a disability in Central Scotland are interested in boccia and would like to attend the The Right on Target Boccia club please telephone Forth Valley Disability Sport on 01786 466486
Additionally to find out more about this event or disability sport in Central Scotland, please contact: Cheryl Lappin (Scottish Disability Sport Regional Development Manager) at cheryl.lappin@scottishdisabilitysport.com / Phone: 07577 830360.
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