Olivia Smart and the future of tennis in Falkirk

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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.