Skip to main content

Olivia Smart and the future of tennis in Falkirk

EDM (Early Day Motion) 2018: tabled on 13 October 2025

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 2 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House celebrates Olivia Smart from Falkirk, who is on the verge of completing her Level 4 tennis coaching qualification and is Scotland’s youngest Level 3 qualified tennis coach; commends her work through Olivia Smart Tennis Coaching at Dollar Park, which is inspiring a new generation of players; applauds the success of the Park Tennis Project, funded by the UK Government and the LTA Tennis Foundation, in revitalising community courts; recognises Olivia’s contribution as a young entrepreneur promoting sport, health and opportunity across Central Scotland; and calls for continued investment in grassroots tennis, including ensuring that the proposed Falkirk Sports Hub delivers covered, multisport tennis facilities to secure the long-term future of local tennis.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.