Wednesday 6th February 2019 saw another huge step in the development and progression of the Scottish Powerchair Football Association (SPFA).
After several visits to the Scottish Parliament in 2018 and a presentation to the Cross Party Disability group chaired by MSP Jeremy Balfour, the SPFA were successful in obtaining a members debate within the Scottish Parliament.
Representatives from the National coach, SFA and SPFA attended the Parliament to watch the debate unfold from the public gallery.
Overall, the evening was a success. THE SPFA continue to raise the profile of our sport in a positive manner and identify avenues that allow access funding to take Powerchair Football to individuals all over Scotland.
THE SPFA have engaged with many enthusiastic individuals who see the benefits and importance of the work we are trying to achieve.
One such individual is John Miller Scottish Advocacy Officer for Action Duchenne. It was John’s expert guidance and perseverance that successfully secured our place at the Scottish Parliament.
He has been instrumental in promoting our work with the Scottish Government.
We cannot thank John enough for all of his hard work and dedication and he was rightly acknowledged by a number of MSP’s in the chamber on the evening of the debate. Without the many volunteers such as John, the sport of Powerchair Football would not be where it is today.
View the full parlimentary debate and transcript here
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