Youngsters are playing major part at city clubs

Menzieshill Hockey Club and an important responsibility for a young volunteer.

Nominee: Gemma Lumsdaine Club: Dundee Dragons Wheelchair Sports Club

Gemma Lumsdaine is a valued volunteer for Dundee Dragons Wheelchair Sports Club.

She was player/coach for the senior wheelchair basketball team, winning the Grampian Cup and the Scottish Development League play-off.

She also coaches members to improve their chair and motor skills for other sports and was a member of the Scotland U/19 Wheelchair Basketball coaching team.

Gemma has cerebral palsy and is a full-time wheelchair user but this does not stop her doing what she can for sport. Gemma volunteers on the Government’s Women’s and Girls Advisory Board, the Scottish Disability Sport Young People’s Panel and Basketball Scotland’s Young People’s Panel.

Nominee: Fraser Rennie Club: Madsons Basketball Club

Fraser Rennie is a hard-working coach and volunteer for Madsons Basketball Club, taking on a lot of responsibility.

Fraser coaches four nights a week and has contributed to the success of the club’s U/10, U/12 and U/14 teams at regional development l eague tournaments.

He has helped the youth section to grow, has developed a ‘Basketball Basics’ programme for young children and he is involved with club fund-raising events.

Fraser volunteers on the club committee, the Management Committee of Menzieshill Community Centre and he produces the club newsletter.

Fraser Rennie (back, left) is a nominee for the Young Volunteer Award.