Sport NI enables me to access elite athlete services like strength and conditioning, and physio at Sports Institute, Jordanstown
The nation’s high performance sports agency investing in Olympic and Paralympic Sport. It’s mission is to work in partnership to lead sport in the UK to world class success.
Funding my Athlete Performance Award (APA), paid directly to athletes and contributes towards living and sporting costs
National governing body of Boccia within the UK. I compete for Boccia UK internationally and am supported by the World Class Programme (WCP).
Create custom orthotics to manage the physical effects of a number of conditions including cerebral palsy, MS, dystonia and many others. I use a DMO Custom glove and a Custom Postural Scoliosis Suit
Strong advocates of myself as an athlete but also highly supportive in my role as Disability Access Officer at Larne FC
Create custom seating for wheelchair users to promote good posture and independence. I have a CAPS II seating system on my day chair and custom CAPS II on my sports wheelchair.
MEA Council provide me with access to free leisure facilities within Larne Leisure Centre
Supply and make custom hearing protection. I use a pair of custom made solid earplugs when competing to dampen the effect of crowd noise.
They exist to give hope and support to those living with dystonia, creating UK and worldwide awareness.
To promote grassroots sport and building community spirit by providing relief in whichever form necessary to disadvantaged and underprivileged families.
Raising funds through donations and fundraising which is donated to organisations which help children through their cancer treatments.
Using the legacy of Lady Mary Peters Gold Medal in the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, they support the best upcoming NI athletes financially and giving access to their expert team to support young talented athletes on their pathway to success.
Claire Taggart Boccia by Pugman media.