Holyrood Sports Centre in Glasgow played host to the Special Olympics Basketball Event on Sunday 24th November, celebrating the Special Olympics (SO) European Basketball week which is running between 23rd November to 1st December.
The development event was open to all individuals with an intellectual impairment from across the country, aiming to engage and support players into local basketball opportunities. To find out more about the SO values, please visit www.specialolympics.org.
On the day itself, there was a large number from Glasgow based players including significant representation from Glasgow City Basketball Team and Sporting Aces, in addition to several individuals who are not currently involved with regular basketball activity. In the end, around 25 players were given the opportunity to participate and celebrate the SO European Basketball week together.
The day proved a great success with lost of positive feedback including ‘this is exactly what was needed, a chance to meet other players who are taking part in the same sport. Really appreciate the support.’
This partnership event is being led by basketballscotland, Special Olympics Scotland West & local clubs Glasgow City Basketball Club & Glasgow Eagles Sports Club and supported by Glasgow Sport, Scottish Disability Sport and Glasgow Active Schools.
There are initial plans to establish an inter-regional event, inviting local areas to play against their peers from across the country in a friendly and welcoming environment. If you’re interested in accessing this opportunity, please contact Disability Talent & Pathways Manager Tina Gordon on 0131 317 7260 or tina.gordon@basketball-scotland.com.
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