Geoff Lyons (Bass, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

We on this side of the House obviously endorse the comments made by the member for Dickson.

I rise to bring to the House's attention and congratulate two members of my electorate of Bass, Nick Milner and Scott Claridge, who won bronze at the beginning of May at the Australian Boccia Championships in Sydney. Scott and Nick are part of a small group of Launceston wheelchair dependent people who train weekly as part of the New Horizons Club's sport and recreation program. The New Horizons Club provides sport and recreation for people with a disability, and I would like to take this opportunity to recognise publicly the work, commitment and support that they provide to those with a disability in the northern Tasmania area.

The sport of boccia has been adapted from the Italian game of bocce to the needs of athletes with cerebral palsy, and is a game of strategy and strict rules. I congratulate Scott, Nick and the boccia team coach, Jo O'May, for their hard work, passion and commitment. Winning two bronze medals is a wonderful achievement and I am sure that Nick and Scott are very proud of their achievements. Again, well done!

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