SIRENS NETBALL

Early day motion 983, tabled 24 February 2017 by Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party). Signed by 25 members.

That this House congratulates the Sirens on making history by becoming the first Scottish team to join netball's Vitality Superleague; notes that a sell-out crowd of 3,700 people turned out to watch the Sirens take on the Wasps in its opening fixture at Glasgow's Emirates Arena; recognises that the Sirens want to increase the sporting opportunities for women by ensuring that Scotland's daughters have the same opportunities around sport that it's sons have; welcomes the support that Netball Scotland, The University of the West of Scotland and others provided to support the Sirens; and wishes the Sirens the best of success for the season ahead.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 23, Independent 2.