Back left - Ben Crowe(Carronshore P.S), Back middle - Neil Carruthers(Fairfield school), Back right - Ryan Lake(Carronshore P.S), Middle left - Megan Farrell Dawson(Alloa Academy), Middle right - Jamie Fotheringham(St Johns P.S), Front - Mark Cade(Carronshore P.S)

Forth Valley Success at National Boccia Competition

A Forth Valley Disability Sport team of sixteen children from schools competed in the Scottish Disability Sport National Boccia Competition in Easterhouse on Saturday.

All sixteen children who attend schools in Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire competed against players from all over Scotland including Dundee, Perth and Aberdeenshire.

Although competition was fierce from the Dundee and Perth contingency Forth Valley returned with a medal tally of 6.

Forth Valley dominated the junior sections with Clackmannanshire competitors taking 1^st and 3^rd place in the physical disabilities section and Falkirk competitors completely ran away with 1^st to 3^rd place in the learning disabilities section.

A special congratulation goes to Megan Dawson – Farrell who in only her first Boccia event became the National junior champion. She defeated the existing champion to win the event; other notable performances were of Jamie Fotheringham, who again in his first event finished third. A big well done to both participants.

Medallists were as follows:

Junior Competition Physical Disability:

Gold Medal                Megan Dawson – Farrell Alloa Academy

Bronze Medal            Jamie Fotheringham             St Johns P.S.

Junior Section Learning Disabilities:

Gold Medal                Mark Cade                          Airth P.S.

Silver Medal               Ryan Lake                           Carronshore P.S.

Bronze Medal             Ben Crowe                                     Carronshore P.S.

Overall Plate Competition

Silver Medal               Neil Carruthers                  Fairfield School

Jacqueline Lynn, GB Boccia Coach and organiser of the competition said “ it was great to see so many competitors from Forth Valley here today,” she also commented on the “level of talent demonstrated and congratulated all medal winners on their achievement”

If you would like further information on Boccia classes in your area telephone Forth Valley Disability Sport on 01786 432323.