Wednesday 6th February 2019 saw a huge step in the development and progression of Powerchair Football across Scotland.
After several visits to the Scottish Parliament in 2018 and a presentation to the Cross Party Disability Group chaired by MSP Jeremy Balfour, the Scottish Powerchair Football Association were successful in obtaining a members’ debate within the Scottish Parliament.
MSP Jeremy Balfour opened the debate, having been instrumental in raising the motion and gaining the necessary support required. He commended the Executive and the many volunteers who give their time to support Powerchair Football in Scotland.
Bruce Crawford MSP from Stirling specifically discussed the recent Powerchair Football development within Central Scotland in which Cheryl Lappin (Scottish Disability Sport Regional Development Manager) was the driving force in bringing the key partnerships together, and championed the need for Changing Places station within the Peak.
Cheryl said: “We at Scottish Disability Sport within Central Scotland are delighted to see local MSP Bruce Crawford recently take part in Jeremy Balfour’s Powerchair Football Debate within the Scottish Parliament. As an influencer in bringing together key partners to develop new initiatives for disability sport within Central Scotland, it was great to see the Powerchair Football and many other projects, clubs, and partnerships showcased and spoken about so highly at this level.”
The debate was closed by Minister for Sport, Health and Wellbeing Joe Fitzpatrick who commended the partnerships involved and all the great work they do.
You can watch the debate on Bruce Crawford MSP’s facebook page here:
https://www.facebook.com/BruceCrawfordSNP/videos/545460772605634/