Spectrum Roller Skating Club received surprise skates from Councillor Shirley Quinn during their demonstration day at Sunnydale Leisure Centre in Shildon on Sunday 23rd September.
Skaters ranging from age 5-adults took part in a skating display showcasing their talents this weekend and were surprised when Shirley Quinn arrived with a secret – an amazing donation of roller skates to the club.
Shirley has been along to watch the skaters before and this time was impressed with the clubs talent and growth. She was very pleased to be able to help the club. The project was supported by Bishop Auckland and Shildon AAP through Councillor Shirley Quinn’s Neighbourhood Budget.
She commented how proud she was and how she wanted the skaters to feel proud to wear their new skates and bring back some more medals!
The skates will be a huge asset to the club and will allow the children the tools to improve their skills even further. Coach Tracy Stevens said, “I am overwhelmed and ecstatic. It is amazing to have someone really believe in a minority sport like roller skating and how its impact can improve participants well-being. I am passionate about roller skating and having brand new high quality skates has been something I have dreamt about and now they are here I can hardly believe it!”
The skaters are also amazed posting on social media, “Can’t believe I have new skates. Can’t wait to use them!” and “Nothing more satisfying than getting new wheels and toe stoppers, thank you.”
These skates mean the world to our club and we all would like to say a huge thank you to Shirley and the AAP for their support.
The team will be now be working hard towards their next national competition which will be in November at Kettering.
Anyone wanting to find out more about roller skating please ring 07891 461958 or find our facebook, twitter or instagram pages.
