Three Crowned at National Schools Boccia Championships

Two photos of six medallists from the championships.

By Jonathan Kennedy

On the 20th of March 2024 Scottish Disability Sport hosted the National Schools Boccia Championships for the second time ever. This event allowed every Branch to send athletes in order to compete and have a chance at being crowned, Scottish Schools Boccia Champion.

47 athletes from 11 Branches around Scotland competed for the title. There was a fantastic atmosphere amongst the athletes, parents, schools and team manager.

Medals would be up for grabs in three categories: athletes with a learning disability, athletes who use an assistive device and athletes who have a physical disability. All nine courts of The Peak were in use to accommodate for such an exciting day of competition.

There were close matches all over the hall with 16 of the matches having to go down to a tie breaker including one of the medal matches. A huge well done to everyone who was selected to represent their branch at this event.
A big congratulation goes to our event champions and medallists (see below): 

Athlete with a learning disability – 

Gold: Eleanor Little
Silver: Scott Chafey
Bronze: Kate Burton

Photo of the gold, silver and bronze medallists standing with their medals

 

Athletes who use an assistive device:

Gold: Sophia Walsh
Silver: Ellie Maclaren
Bonze: Logan Millar

Photo of the gold, silver and bronze medallists with their medals and assistants.

 

Athletes with a physical disability:

Gold: Layla McCloskey
Silver: Emma McManamon
Bronze: James O’Brien

Photo of the gold, silver and bronze medallists with their medals

 

Finally, this event would not have been possible without the support of our officials, branches and staff.