Sophie Carrigill - 1st Div Player (Paralympian)
Age:
26
Classification:
1
Disability:
Spinal Cord Injury
Do you train with another team?
Not Currently
What is your role at the club?
Senior Player
Why do you like wheelchair basketball? And why did you start playing the sport?
I love the poser because it’s so competitive, fast and I have loads of fun whilst playing! I first started playing as a way to rehabilitate after my spinal cord injury... I never imagine it would shape such a huge part of my life.
Why did you decide to join Cheshire Phoenix Wheelchair basketball club/ Angels?
I joined Angels because it seemed like such a great family to be a part of.
Do you have a future goal for the sport such as going Elite, becoming a coach etc...?
To win a Paralympic Medal
Do you have any cool qualifications in anything?
I have recently completed my Masters in Sport Psychology
Tell me one fact about yourself
I used to be a child actress and have been in shows like Bernard’s Watch and Heartbeat!
Let's have some fun
What is your Dream meal comprising a starter, a main and a dessert?
Starter - Gambas Pil Pil
Main - chicken Katsu Curry
Dessert - Sticky Toffee Pudding
Favourite type of music?
Anything to sing a long to
Quick fire questions
Which one is your favourite?
Tea ✓ or Coffee
Sweet or ✓ Savoury
Coke ✓ or Diet Coke
Summer ✓or Winter