As part of the Get Out Get Active (GOGA in Fife) Action for Change initiative, Gayle Sloan attended visited the 39th Dunfermline Beavers and provided the youngsters with a stimulating and informative experience of inclusive physical activity.
GOGA in Fife is supported by Spirit of 2012 and is committed to inclusive activity and inclusive learning. Gayle introduced boccia and offered opportunities for the enthusiastic young learners to experience the challenges of visual impairment and guiding. The Beavers had fun playing ball games with a jingle ball.
Being the mum of a very talented young wheelchair user, Gayle was able to share some of her knowledge of wheelchair sports. I am reliably informed that the Beavers had lots of great questions. The learning was planned to assist the Beavers with their Scouting interest of living in an inclusive community.
Gayle is a Scottish Athletics Level 2 coach and a Disability Sport Fife (DSF) volunteer who has blossomed as a member of the GOGA in Fife team. Thanks to GOGA investment in Fife, Gayle has had the opportunity to develop alongside more experienced coaches throughout the two years of the GOGA programme. GOGA in Fife has not only had a major impact on the lives of participants but also volunteers, coaches and peer mentor volunteers.
Best wishes to the 39th Dunfermline Beavers and thank you for your interest in inclusive active recreation and sport.
Richard Brickley MBE – Chairman DSF (SCIO) Board of Charity Trustees