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Motion · S6M-07675 · 26 Jan 2023

Celebrating Inclusive Skating and its Founder, Margarita Sweeney-Baird BEM

Lodged by Fulton MacGregor (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 22 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises the work of Inclusive Skating; notes that Margarita Sweeney-Baird BEM, who leads the Inclusive Skating group in Coatbridge is also the CEO and Founder of what it sees as this invaluable organisation; further notes that the group provides an important opportunity to those with additional support needs to learn to ice skate, develop skills, both for the ice and everyday life; understands that, after recognising that skating was not a part of the Paralympics in 2010, Margarita began work to provide an opportunity for any skaters with an impairment or disability; further understands that the organisation has continued to expand with competitors and trustees hailing from across the world; notes that Margarita is a former Scottish ladies ice skating champion herself, and is assisted by a number of talented former athletes, as well as dedicated volunteers; recognises that many in the group are competing in the Inclusive Skating World Championships 2023, hosted in Hamilton and organised by Margarita; considers that, in 2018, the event and the work done by Inclusive Skating was finally recognised by the International Skating Union; applauds that Margarita was awarded the British Empire Medal for her services to skating in the 2020 New Year Honours List by the late Queen Elizabeth II; believes that community-led enrichment groups, like Inclusive Skating, are vital to people with additional support needs and their wider communities, providing a space not only for skills development, but social engagement as well; thanks Margarita and her volunteers for their vital contributions, and wishes them and all their skaters well in the future.

Supporters (22)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.