By William Moncrieff, Communications Coordinator

 

The Scottish boccia squad are getting ready to set off in preparation for their last event of the year. 

The Scottish boccia squad has an exciting opportunity as they prepare themselves for the UK Championships, which are being held next weekend. 

Last year, the squad had a home fixture with the championships being held in Largs, Inverclyde. However, this year they’ll be heading to Northern Ireland in search of silverware. 

Antrim Forum Leisure Centre will host the UK Championships from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th December. 

The squad that has been selected to represent Scotland has a new feel to it, as it combines emerging talent with some experienced faces from the Scottish boccia scene. 

None will be more experienced than Paralympic champion Stephen McGuire, who will be looking to maintain his seat at the top of the men’s BC4 world rankings, whilst retaining his status as reigning men’s BC4 UK Champion. 

An exciting opportunity presents itself for Layla McCloskey, who finds herself in the thick of it this year after attending last year’s championships as a spectator. Layla, who is set to make her debut in the championships, was selected for the team, taking up Scotland’s wildcard selection. 

Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) are pleased to announce the Selection and representation of five Scottish athletes at the UK Boccia Championships: 

 

• BC2 – Layla McCloskey  

• BC3 – Patrick Wilson & Meredith Greenwood  

• BC4 – Stephen McGuire, Fiona Muirhead and Tyler McLelland  

 

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