Tyler McLelland has just returned from the No Limits boccia tournament in Bathgate with his first boccia winner’s salver. The young Auchmuty HS pupil improves with every competition and this victory was the most important occasion in his competition journey to date.
Tyler is coached by mum Emma and understandably there is considerable delight in the McLelland household at this significant tournament result. Tyler has been playing well in practice and there were high hopes within Team McLelland that he might produce the same form at the No Limits event.
Tyler played three games in his qualifying pool and won all three. In the section of three to determine the medalists, all three players won one game and lost one game. On the shots count back Tyler came out on top and lifted the top prize. Coach and player were pleased with the outcome but are fully aware there is still much room for improvement.
Photos attached with the article are from the No Limits competition and a recent training session at the Michael Woods Sports & Leisure Centre. Tyler is flanked by mum Emma and dad Mark. The Disability Sport Fife teenager has access to a boccia court at the leisure centre courtesy of Fife Sports and Leisure Trust.
Richard Brickley MBE – President Disability Sport Fife