High Life Highland is delighted to announce that the Highland Disability Sport’s Junior Gala went ‘swimmingly’ on Tuesday 19th September at Inverness Leisure.
This event was open to swimmers aged 10 to 17 years old with a learning disability, physical disability, or a visual or hearing impairment.
Fiona Green, High Life Highland’s Disability Sports Development Officer, shared: “This event took place with support from High Life Highland’s Disability Sports Development team, whose core aim is to lead the way for Sport and Leisure activities in the Highlands regardless of age or ability.
“Participating swimmers all fulfilled the prerequisite of being able to swim 25 metres without touching the floor or sides of the swimming pool, and without any physical assistance from people or the use of flotation aids.
“Pupils from schools across the Highlands who took part in the annual Gala were automatically trialled for selection for the Scottish Disability Sport National Junior Swimming Championships taking place at Glenrothes on Thursday 16th November this year.
“There was a plethora of strong swimming talent on display throughout the day, however a huge congratulations goes out to Eilidh from Tain, and Carol from Golspie, who proved to be outstanding swimmers in their respective categories.
“Schools will be notified of any swimmers that have been selected for the Scottish Disability Sport National Junior Swimming Championships, for which High Life Highland may be able to arrange transport.
“High Life Highland is grateful to the student volunteers from Charleston Academy who did some sterling work on the day officiating and timekeeping.
“A special thank you goes out to High Life Highland volunteer Fraser Owen, and coach Paul Davidson, who encouraged a positive and lively environment which kept morale high throughout the period of the event.”
Steve Walsh, High Life Highland’s Chief Executive, concluded: “Making lives better is at the core of what High Life Highland sets out to achieve daily.
“The high spirits and overwhelmingly positive team morale at the Highland Disability Sport Junior Swimming Gala this year is one of many examples on how the charity achieves that goal and makes a difference to Young People across the Highlands.
“Huge thanks to High Life Highland’s Disability Sports Development team, volunteers, and coaches who supported the event.”
Learn more about High Life Highland’s Disability Sport activities via their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/HighlandDisabilitySport/ or directly on the High Life Highland website https://www.highlifehighland.com/sport/
Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) is the Scottish governing and co-coordinating body of all sports for people of all ages and abilities with a physical, sensory or learning disability. Learn more here: https://www.scottishdisabilitysport.com/
