Another beautiful day in Sant Cugat and the boccia players were up bright and early to begin a 2 day boccia camp. Â Players and support staff were involved in looking at various aspects of the technical game for example, analysis of throwing technique, positioning and throwing force. All players were active in the learning and took some great information to be used in the future.
Once again both swimming and athletics squads trained well in the morning and swimming had another training session later on in the day. Â Two athletes were also seen for classification in the afternoon resulting in a long day which everyone handled well.
Technical meetings for swimming and athletics took place for coaches to keep them informed of the competition, any changes to the programme and have them an opportunity to ask questions.
CPISRA are also hosting the Proud Paralympian programme throughout the Games with various workshops for athletes to attend. Â Some of the boccia squad took the opportunity this evening to listen to the inspirational speakers who were engaging and informative on the topics of Dual career and athlete wellbeing which were very worthwhile!
As part of the Games CPISRA held a General Assembly at the Exe Campus, Sant Cugat where all the international members met to discuss developments in CP Sport and the future direction of the organisation. Following the business part of the meeting there was presentations on Wheelchair Slalom, RaceRunning and some of the research that has been taking place in the various universities. In addition, CPISRA president, Peter Drysdale, provided an insight into the strategy of the organisation beyond the Games.
There was also time to network in our regions and Scotland had the opportunity to discuss key matters with the other European nations. This was insightful and thought provoking as we considered the key priorities for CP sport and how best to work together.  The meeting ended on a high when CPISRA and the Asian Paralympic Committee signed a memorandum of understanding to work together for the benefit of CP athletes across the Asian nations.
It was clear to see that a lot of work has been done over the past couple of years and the future looks bright for the organisation.
After dinner at both accommodation sites everyone relaxed in preparation for tomorrow, after another successful days training.
Swimming have one last day of training, with the boccia players having day 2 of their camp! The athletics competition begins tomorrow (Thursday 9th August) with the following athletes competing:
- Abbie McInally – T37 100m
- Connaire McAlindon – F37 Shot put
- Gavin Drysdale – RR3 100m
- Lewis Clow – T37 Long Jump and 100m
- Nathan Blackie – T34 100m and 800m
- Ross Paterson – T38 100m
- Shelby Watson – T33 800m
The full schedule can be seen here.
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