The National Water Sports Centre recently hosted a celebration barbeque for Paddle UK’s Paralympians, wishing them all the best of luck for the Paralympic Games.
Following months of hard work as they train for the biggest date in their calendar, this event gave the athletes in attendance a chance to unwind and enjoy some quality time with their coaches and family members before they travel to Paris to represent Team GB.
Brian Taylor, Chair of More Leisure Community Trust, which manages the facility in partnership with Serco Leisure said: “We were honoured to host a farewell BBQ at Holme Pierrepont Country Park, home of the National Water Sports Centre for the Paddle UK Paralympic Athletes as they prepare for Paris. With a stunning backdrop of the 2km Regatta Lake, approximately 100 attendees, including athletes, support staff, and centre staff, enjoyed an evening of good food, speeches, and presentations of awards and goody bags to both past and present Paralympians.”
From the 14 September a viewing party will be available at the centre, where visitors can gather to watch the live sports and keep track of the medals and scores.
Keir Worth, Director of Paddlesport for Paddle UK, said: “The Paralympic Games are the pinnacle event on the paracanoe calendar and it was fantastic that we were able to mark the occasion with friends, family and colleagues. “A huge thank you to the team at the National Water Sports Centre for hosting the day and making everyone feel so welcome. Thanks also to them for their continued partnership.”