I learned this evening that Disability Sport Fife peer mentor volunteer and DSF coach Lucy Walkup has officially passed UKCC Level 2 swim coaching qualification. Lucy coaches at Carnegie Swimming Club and her journey in swimming teaching and coaching has been inspirational. Following a hugely successful career in high performance swimming with British Deaf Sport, Lucy has committed totally to swim teaching and coaching while studying at university.
DSF Trustees were pleased when Lucy accepted our offer to become a DSF coach at the successful Monday evening and Thursday morning multi sports sessions at the Michael Woods Sports & Leisure Centre. Initially, thanks to support from Spirit of 2012 through GOGA, and then with support from Fife Sports and Leisure Trust, this was made possible. Lucy is working alongside DSF coaches Pamela Robson, Gayle Sloan and Alex Bird. Working initially as a peer mentor volunteer prepared Lucy for her coaching DSF posts. She has made great progress over the past few months working with learners with additional support needs. Lucy has also benefited from the Scottish Disability Sport Young Start programme and is currently studying to be a physical education teacher. Despite all that is going on in her very busy life, Lucy has decided to sign up with Carnegie Masters and return to completition swimming. A remarkable young woman whose commitment to DSF over many, years has been significant. Congratulations again Lucy on your most recent swim qualification.
Richard Brickley OBE MBE Chairman Disability Sport Fifer (SCIO) board of Trustees