Accessible Table Tennis

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Chair Aerobics

Three weeks of taster sessions have been organised in partnership with Active Stirling, Scottish Power Chair Football Association, Scottish Disability Sport and Forth Valley Disability Sport.

Date of first session: Saturday 9th June 2018

• Time: 1.00pm – 3.00pm
• Venue: Wallace High School, Airthrey Road, Stirling FK9 5HW
• Age group: School age pupils and adults 16+ years

The hope is to develop a powerchair team which could compete with the National League and Scottish Cup.

If you or any individuals you know are interested please contact: graham.harvey@fvds.org.uk / 01786 466486

Sunday 8th July 2018
Grangemouth Stadium, Grangemouth. FK3 0EE 11.00am – 4.00pm

This year our event will be Special Olympics Scotland invitational and the day will also include the FPSG Scottish Athletics Sprint Relay Championships. Any Scottish Athletics affiliated athletes may submit an entry for the Sprint Relay Championships.

Please see attached list of events on offer and enter athletes accordingly. An athlete should be listed as Ambulant/PD, VI or LD along with their event and current best time or weight thrown and distance. Special Olympics athletes may throw 3Kg for women and 4Kg Special Olympics athletes wanting to compete at this level should input these weights on the entry form.

Athletes may enter a maximum of four events and one relay.

Events may be combined to make viable races however separate medals for LD, PD and VI will be awarded.

Please note the club throw is for athletes with a physical disability only. The softball throw and standing long jump are for lesser able athletes who cannot throw javelin or do a running long jump. Athletes entering the 50m event may not participate in 100m or 200m track events including the relays and athletes taking part in the walking events cannot compete in running events.

Please complete entry form and e-mail to forthvalleyflyers@btinternet.com entry fee for these will be collected on the day or post completed entries along with payment of £3.00 per athlete (made payable to Forth Valley Flyers AC) to:-

Ann Finlayson
24 Bruce Terrace
Cambusbarron
Stirling
forthvalleyflyers@btinternet.com
07886 600659

Closing date for entries Friday 25th June 2018

Forth Valley invite 2018

FVF Entry Form 2018

 

Disability Sport Fife (DSF) is working with the well-established and highly respected “Bums off Seats” programme, plus national partner Paths for All, to introduce health walks to the DSF programme of weekly sessions. DSF hopes to promote and encourage member organisations and individual athletes to take advantage of Bums off Seats local health walks that are currently available across Fife to all sections of the community.

This initiative is part of the Get Out and Get Active (GOGA) programme that DSF has signed up to with support from Scottish Disability Sport and Spirit of 2012. GOGA in Fife will inspire inactive children, young people and adults with a physical, sensory or learning disability, plus significant others, to access and enjoy active recreation inclusively. GOGA in Fife is inclusive in ethos and practice and will involve Disability Sport Fife key partners.

On behalf of GOGA in Fife, Vivienne McNiven from Active Fife tutored a third Walk Leaders Training Course at the Michael Woods Sports and Leisure Centre on Wednesday 23rd May. The overall plan is to identify a group of local people over the age of 18 who are trained to promote and lead inclusive health walks on an ongoing basis. A health walk is a short, local walk usually lasting between 30 and 60 minutes and ½ to 2½ miles long. Once trained, the attendees will join a network of over 6000 volunteers throughout the UK. The training is recognised by the British Heart Foundation National Centre for Physical Activity and Health.

In attendance at the most recent GOGA in Fife walk leaders course were representatives from West Fife Community Support Services, Auchmuty HS, Fife Cultural Trust, Fife Council Social Work Department etc. All attendees are committed to leading inclusive walks and/or encouraging inactive individuals with disabilities to be active. The most recent GOGA in Fife “walk in the park” attended by over 50 participants with severe and complex needs and their buddies is a clear indication that, offered the opportunity, there is a willingness among many to be active.

Richard Brickley MBE – President Disability Sport Fife

Salary: £14 per hour
Hours: Part time, flexible working (based on 1000 hours per annum – approx. 20 hours a week)
Duration: Fixed term until 30 March 2019 (potential for a further 2 years and beyond subject to securing funding)
Contract: Self-employed
Deadline:  Tuesday 12 June 2018
Interviews: Tuesday 26 June 2018 (or by arrangement)

Job Description

Introduction

 Perth & Kinross Disability Sport (PKDS) is a voluntary sport group whose main aim is to lead in the development of sport for people with physical, sensory or learning disabilities in partnership with key local agencies and local authority area of Perth & Kinross. PKDS is a member branch of Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) who are the governing body of sport for athletes and players with a physical, sensory or learning disability. The committee of PKDS now wishes to appoint a co-ordinator to join the branch.

The Purpose of the Post

To co-ordinate and develop a range of physical activity and sport sessions and events for children, young people and adults with physical, learning and sensory disabilities in the Perth & Kinross area.

The successful candidate must have a clean full UK driving license with access to a car and will possess excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, will be self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible and report to Perth & Kinross Disability Sport (PKDS).  The post holder will be required to:

1. To secure sufficient funds for the ongoing development of PKDS in accordance with OSCR guidelines and procedures. This will include 50% of the post holder salary for years 2 and 3.
2. Co-ordinate the selection and attendance of Perth & Kinross and Tayside teams to compete in SDS National events.
3. Develop, co-ordinate and promote education and development opportunities for Perth & Kinross’s coaches and volunteers working with disabled athletes and players.
4. Co-ordinate and manage the PKDS/ Tayside events programme in partnership with key agencies in the authority and region and promote physical activity and sport sessions for children, young people and adults with physical, learning and sensory disabilities.
5. Create, maintain and develop partnerships, liaising with local authority partners and other stakeholders to support people with a disability into sport
6. Contribute positively to the PKDS strategic development planning processes and ensure robust governance structures which will lead to Re-accreditation of the SDS Minimum Operating Requirements quality mark
7. Actively celebrate and promotes Perth & Kinross successes and positive role models in disability sport through PKDS.
8. Monitor and evaluate all PKDS Programmes.
9. Promote and market PKDS programmes and services.
10. Act as secretariat for the PKDS Committee.
11. Represent PKDS at related and relevant meetings as required.
12. Process and administer Protected Vulnerable Group (PVG) forms

General Responsibilities

1. Any other reasonable duties as delegated from time to time that are appropriate to this position
2. Contribute as appropriate to newsletter, website and other publications.

 Management

1. The post holder should report to and meet with the PKDS Chair on a regular basis to review progress. The post holder should also provide regular updates to the Trustees of the branch at the regular PKDS Trustee meetings. The Trustees will make all decisions associated with the strategic procedures of the post with appropriate input from the post-holder.

Essential skills for the role

• Able to work on own initiative with minimum of direct supervision
• Previous experience in working with and supporting people with a disability
• Sound administration skill, delivering a range of diverse project activities
• A background demonstrating good event planning and coordinating skills
• Familiar with the landscape of sport in a local, regional and national setting
• Good working knowledge of various IT packages – predominantly Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, however awareness of online survey and evaluation  tools such as Survey Monkey, Cognito Forms etc would be desirable.
• Comfortable with the use of social media and maintaining a website
• Hold a current full and clean driving licence – it is recommended that the post holder should have valid insurance for business use

Desirable skills for the role

• Able to demonstrate influencing and leadership skills in business and sporting settings using excellent communication skills
• Creativity, imagination and entrepreneurial attitude to fundraising
• Able to meet financial targets and deadlines
• Able to express your ideas clearly and confidently
• Able to motivate others and work as part of a team
• Demonstrate commitment to the aims and objectives of PKDS
• Demonstrate resilience and adaptability when faced with setbacks

Application procedure

The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 12 June 2018. A CV and cover letter stating reason for application must be sent to Mark Gaffney by this date.

Further information

For further information about the post of any related enquiries please contact:

Mark Gaffney, Scottish Disability Sport, 0131 625 4417 / mark.gaffney@scottishdisabilitysport.com

Interviews and start date

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 26 June 2018 in Perth & Kinross with shortlisted candidates being notified no later than Thursday 21 June. It is intended that the post will commence in July 2018 subject to the successful applicant’s notice period and availability.

Notes to applicants

Perth & Kinross Disability Sport is an equal opportunities organisation and aims to provide a working environment free from any form of harassment, intimidation, victimisation or unjustifiable discrimination. We aim to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, colour, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age or disability. All appointments are made purely on the basis of merit and ability.

Disability Sport Fife (DSF) recognises that communication can be a major challenge for individuals with additional support needs wishing to become involved in active recreation and/or sport.

As part of Get Out Get Active supported by Spirit of 2012 (GOGA in Fife) DSF hosted a unique communication workshop aimed at addressing some of the challenges currently faced by coaches and volunteers in Fife.

Speech and language therapist Kate Fernando from Gateside delivered an in depth and thought provoking session on the use of visual imagery to create a positive learning environment. Principal teacher Judy Black from Kilmaron School followed up with a session on signing, based on Signalong, the communication system used in Fife. Both sessions were well received by the selected group of coaches and volunteers who attended the pilot workshop.

Thanks to GOGA investment DSF now has an impressive set of resources that will be made available to coaches and volunteers who operate in DSF sessions held across Fife. Those who attended the workshop will be more confident about addressing the challenges they face with some of their learners.

DSF believes that individuals with severe and complex needs are among the most inactive members of the Fife community. Workshops such as this will equip coaches and volunteers with the skills and tools to address the communication challenges faced by coaches and volunteers in weekly DSF sessions supported by GOGA.

Richard Brickley MBE – President Disability Sport Fife