North Lanarkshire basketball official receives sportscotland award

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A sport official from North Lanarkshire has won the Young Official of the Year award at the sportscotland Coaching, Officiating and Volunteering (COV) Awards 2024.Finlay Thompson been recognised for the time and dedication he has given to basketball in the area and particularly NL Chiefs Basketball ClubFinlay has made significant contributions to the club this year, combining playing and officiating.

This season he has officiated an impressive 54 fixtures, covering various levels from under 14s to seniors.He is a qualified level one referee and has refereed at both national and local league levels.

His value to the club continues to grow as Finlay is taking on coaching qualifications with Basketball Scotland.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android His passion for basketball is infectious and his work has allowed countless people to enjoy the benefits of sport.Finlay, from Cumbernauld, said: “I wanted to learn a bit more about the rules and get a better understanding of the game because I play as well.