Event planned as four local athletes qualify for Paris 2024 Paralympics
It'll be held at Moulton Leisure Centre
Moulton Leisure Centre is set to stage a celebration event after four athletes from Northampton Swimming Club were named as part of ParalympicsGB’s squad for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
Attending the Paralympic Games this summer will be multiple Paralympic, world, European and Commonwealth champion Maisie Summers-Newton, European medallist Eliza Humphrey, world medallist Scarlett Humphrey and European medallist Bruce Dee.
It'll take place at Moulton Leisure Centre on Saturday, June 15 from 9.15am-9.45am.
It will see the public given the opportunity to meet the athletes, take photos, secure autographs, ask questions and wish them luck at the Paralympic Games.
Maisie is an Elite athlete on centre operator Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions programme, a scheme which offers up-and-coming athletes support.
The Sporting Champions programme has helped more than 5,000 athletes.
Andy Joy, Everyone Active’s general manager, said: “We are so proud that no fewer than four athletes from Northampton Swimming Club are competing in Paris this year.
“It has been great to play our part by providing them with the state-of-the-art facilities they need to be at the top of their game.
“Our swim facilities cater for people across the local community, from children and adults who are just starting out to those competing at an international level.
“We look forward to showcasing the amazing achievements of Maisie, Eliza, Scarlett and Bruce and inspiring people of all abilities to get active.”