Sunday 13 November 2022, 12.00-3.00pm

Newton Park, Bo’ness

Do you want to:

• play football for Scotland?
• learn and develop footballing skills?
• have fun and make new friends?

Format for event:

• 12.00pm – Information session for participants and parents
• 12.30-2.00pm – On pitch session
• 2.00-3.00pm – National Squad Training / Match (option to watch)

For more information or to book contact us on 0131 317 1130 / admin@scottishdisabilitysport.com or register online here.

Scotland’s CP Football Squad are about to return to the international arena with their involvement in the International Federation of Cerebral Palsy Football (IFCPF) World Championships, which will be held in Sardinia from 24th September – 4th October.

The Scots will face a tough opening to the Championships, having been drawn in a group along with Chile, South Korea and host nation, Italy. The Scot’s opening encounter will be at 18.00 on Tuesday 27^th September against Italy with the Championships final being played on Monday 3^rd October.

Scotland have been training hard in advance of the World Championships and over the summer contested an international double header with England. This was the first CP Football full international fixture on home soil for 6 years which saw Scotland win the first fixture 3-1 and drawing the second 4-4 in front of a passionate home crowd at Newtown Park, in Boness.

The IFCPF World Championships will be Scotland’s first senior international tournament since 2015 and hopes are high for a tournament victory.

Head Coach Greig Taylor said, “Playing at the World Championships in Sardinia is going to be massive for us. The boys have worked extremely hard both on and off the pitch and I couldn’t be more proud of them for what they have achieved. We have an unbelievable bunch of players, probably the best squad I’ve worked with in my 18 years in CP Football. We are going to enjoy every minute and we can’t wait to kick off against Italy in our first match”.

The squad to participate in Sardinia will be as follows:

Players

Jamie Kelly (Hamilton)

Jon McFarlane (Glasgow)

Cameron Pollock (Lanark)

Sean Millership (Epsom)

Kerr Mackenzie (Paisley)

Dean Thornton (Glasgow)

Martin Hickman (Glasgow)

Matthew Wynne (Eaglesham)

Jamie Mitchell (Livingston)

Blair Glynn (Tranent)

Christopher Moore (Stirling)

Jonathan Paterson (Wishaw)

Ross McMillan (Cambuslang)

Staff

Greig Taylor (Head Coach)

James Docherty (Coach)

Gavin King (Coach)

Stephen Young (Support Staff)

Katie Scott (Physio)

Erin Robertson (Sport Science)

Anyone interested in finding out more about CP Football in Scotland can contact Scottish Disability Sport on 0131   or at admin@scottishdisabilitysport.com.

Alternatively, have a look at this short video which gives a good overview of the sport:

Role Title: Chairperson of Forth Valley Disability Sport (Voluntary)

Responsible to: Forth Valley Disability Sport management committee

Location: Stirling

Term: Minimum 1 year (can be re-elected at annual AGM for a maximum of 3 years)

Forth Valley Disability Sport (FVDS) is a charity where the main aim is to lead in the development of sport for people with physical, sensory or learning disability in partnership with key local agencies in the three local authority areas of Stirling., Falkirk and Clackmannanshire.  FVDS 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.

As chair, you will have a strategic role that is involved with representing the vision of the Branch. You will be responsible for strategic matters, and setting high standards. The chairperson plays a pivotal role in increasing the effectiveness of the Board and individual committee member and wider partners. You will be responsible for ensuring that there is effective communication with the leadership team and acting as a sounding board for the FVDS Coordinator.

Skills Required:

• Good decision maker, ensure matters are dealt with in an orderly, efficient manner, and bring impartiality and objectivity to meetings
• Well organised, enthusiastic and drive in partnership working
• Confident at keeping order during meetings

Main Duties include:

1. Lead the management committee and the affairs of the organisation.
2. Oversee and guide all decisions taken by management committee and sub committees
3. In liaison with the co-ordinator, oversee the work of all officers
4. Liaise with the secretary on the agenda for each meeting and approve the minutes before they are circulated
5. Liaise with the Treasurer to ensure funds are spent accurately and in the best interests of the branch
6. Help to prepare and submit any statutory documents that are required (e.g. VAT, grant aid reports)
7. If unable to attend any committee meeting, a written update/ report could be sent to the meeting and the Vice Chair briefed on the agenda

Time Commitment: (Roughly 5- 7 hours per month)

• Attend/ Chair FVDS Committee Meetings (6 per year)
• Liaise with the FVDS Coordinator on matters arising (bi – weekly)

Applications

All applicants should send a note of interest to graham.harvey@fvds.org.uk detailing why you are interested in the role and any relevant skills and experience before Fri 23^rd Sept. If you have any questions or would like more information please contact Graham Harvey on the above email or phone 07895093109. We will be in contact with any interest applicants throughout the process on suitable interview dates.

 

Scottish Disability Sport (Central) would like to launch the Regional Disability Events Calendar for the upcoming academic year (Sept 2022 – July 2023).

Cheryl Lappin, SDS Central RDM, would like to thank partners from Forth Valley Disability Sport, FVDS Get Out Get Active, Clackmannanshire Council, Active Stirling, Falkirk Council, Scottish Swimming, Scottish Athletics, Scottish Boccia, Scottish Football Association and local/ regional clubs for their ongoing support in collating this robust calendar for the year ahead.

Please click on links below for information:

• Events & Coach Education Calendar
• Junior Events Programme Descriptor
• Adults Events Descriptor

For any questions or to find out more information about disability sport in Central Scotland, please contact: Cheryl Lappin – cheryl.lappin@scottishdisabilitysport.com / Phone: 07577 830360

 

 

Bargeddie 17-year-old Ellie Robertson takes on the biggest challenge of her tennis career this week when she contests the first junior wheelchair tennis tournament to be held at a Grand Slam. 

Robertson, who is part of the LTA’s National Age Group Programme, is in New York for the inaugural US Open Junior Wheelchair Tennis Championships after a busy and successful summer that culminated in her earning direct qualification for the eight-player girls’ singles field at the last opportunity.  

Robertson, who was No.11 in the international junior wheelchair tennis rankings at the start of June, improved her ranking to No. 7 by early August to ensure that she would not need to depend on the chance of being awarded a wild card for New York. She said: 

“It’s really exciting and I’m very proud to have qualified after all the hard work over the summer. I’m feeling proud. It was quite nerve-wracking going to play in Holland because I knew that I had to win a certain number of matches to qualify for New York. I think I coped with the pressure quite well, being in that match situation and knowing what I needed to do. I had had the thought in the back of my mind for some time that I could make it.” 

Robertson, who trains at Scotsoun Tennis Centre with her coach and former Paralympian Kevin Simpson, has played tournaments in Great Britain, Turkey, Hungary, Italy and the Netherlands this season to gain as much experience as possible and to help improve her ranking.  

At the end of July she was world ranked No. 8 after the British Open Junior Championships in Nottingham before back-to-back tournaments in the Netherlands ended with the young Scot moving up one place to the No. 7 ranking that ensured her place on the plane to New York.       

Among her results in the Netherlands Robertson took current No.2 ranked junior Maylee Phelps of the USA to three sets at the Amjoy Cup before finishing runner-up to fellow Brit Ruby Bishop the following week at the Cruyff Foundation European Junior Camp. 

“I think we bought the best out of each other. I’ve beaten a few of the players that were in the top 10 of the junior rankings when I played them, but Maylee just managed to get the better of me,” said Robertson of her match against Phelps, the player who is set to be top seed in New York. 

“It’s a really big thing for me as it will be my last junior event. I’m nervous and excited. I’ve never really been that far and while I get to experience playing at a Grand Slam, I’m also going to experience things like jet lag for the first time, so it’s a learning experience for me, too,” added Robertson, who turns 18 next Tuesday. “My coach Kevin has been to most of the Grand Slams with Andy Lapthorne, another British wheelchair player, so to have him there will be great.” 

Looking ahead to Robertson’s US Open challenge, coach Simpson, formerly one of Britain’s leading wheelchair players, said: “It means the world to me to see Ellie show her potential. I still remember her coming to tennis as an 11 or 12-year-old and to see her now is incredible. She’s worked hard for this. It’ll be an experience she’s never going to forget and will stand her in good stead for the transition from junior to senior women’s competition.” 

Photo courtesy of the LTA

Scottish Disability Sport are excited to launch a wheelchair multi-sport engagement event, Wheels To Stadium.  Photos of the experience may be found here.

The event is designed to allow people to experience a wide range of Wheelchair Sports delivered by some of the best clubs and coaches available in Scotland. We have selected activities where we have strong club links so participants can continue to enjoy and develop within the sports for many years to come.

Wheels To Stadium is about providing a range of opportunities for people who use a wheelchair for sport to try new and exciting sports and learn more about the pathways that are available throughout the country.  Furthermore, the event will highlight the opportunities for people with disabilities to achieve at the highest level and hopefully inspire them to become our stars of the future.

A selection of Sports Wheelchairs will be available for use at the event.

This event is free and is being supported by Allan McDougall Solicitors and Celtic Foundation.

Please note that you do not need to be a daily wheelchair user to participate, play and excel in wheelchair sports.

Target Groups

Wheels To Stadium is aimed at participants of all ages who may use a wheelchair for sport. Participants will be invited to choose four sports from a selection of nine to participate in. Those accompanying athletes are welcomed to join in.

Event Staff

The event will be staffed by Scottish Disability Sport staff, Volunteers, Coaches and Sports Development Officers from NGBs and clubs.

Location

Wheels To Stadium will be held over two locations: Grangemouth Stadium and Grangemouth Sports Complex. Information about where each sport session will take place will be provided closer to the event.

The event will be start at 10:00 to 15:00 on Sunday 4th September 2022. Registration will begin at 09:30.

Sessions will either be 45 minutes or 75 minutes depending on the sport and sign up’s. Time will be allocated to transition between activities and for a lunch break.

Sports

The nine wheelchair sports on offer at the event are Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boccia, Curling, Rowing, Shooting (laser), Swimming and Wheelchair Skills

Refreshments

There is a cafe available on site, however, we recommend you pack your own refreshments.

High-Performance Athletes

One or two high-performance athletes will be in attendance to share their experiences throughout the day.

Registration

You can register using this link to our online registration site. Further information can be found by following the link.

Job advert: Activity Coordinator (20 hours per week)

Salary: £21,000 to £23,000 pro rata

Subject to Experience

Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic team player who has a passion for physical activity, health and inclusion?

SDS, in partnership with Spirit of 2012, The London Marathon Charitable Trust and NHS Tayside, is seeking to appoint a Get Out Get Active (GOGA) Tayside Activity Coordinator to support disabled and non-disabled people to take part in fun and inclusive physical activity across Tayside.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively to develop and deliver physical activity opportunities, with the aim of encouraging more people to be more active together.

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate proven experience of working within a health and/or physical activity/community development/ sports environment and ideally with people who have complex health needs.

This post is initially offered until September 2023. It will involve hybrid working and significant travel will be required across the Tayside area. Secondment will be considered with agreement from current employer.

For a full job description, candidate specification and application form, see below.

• Application Form (online)
• Application Form (Word)
• Equality Monitoring Form (online)
• SDS Recruitment Equality Monitoring Form (Word)
• GOGA Tayside Activity Coordinator – Job Description
• GOGA Tayside Activity Coordinator – Job Specification

For more information, please contact Iona McKay, GOGA Tayside Programme Manager at iona.mckay@nhs.scot or iona.mckay@scottishdisabilitysport.com

Closing date is 12 noon on Friday 23^rd September 2022.

Interviews will take place on Monday 3^rd October 2022 in Dundee.

West of Scotland Disability Sports, Disability Sport Glasgow, Glasgow Disability Badminton Club, Glasgow & North Strathclyde Badminton Group, Badminton Scotland and Scottish Disability Sport are delighted to invite entries from across Scotland to the second West Open Disability Badminton Tournament.

This is a singles only competition and cost per player is £3-£5.  If time allows doubles games will be organised.  The tournament organisers have the right to amalgamate any sections depending on number of entries.

SCHEDULE:

Registration will open at 9.15am and the championships will begin at 10.00am sharp. The schedule and draw will depend on the number of entries and will be completed one week before the event. We aim to do a round robin format to ensure everyone gets multiple games before a knockout stage or final.

SECTIONS:

There will be four sections of the competition which are mixed gender and minimum age is 12.

A –          Open Class for Players who use a Wheelchair (WC)

B –          Open Class for Players with an ambulant Physical Disability (PD)

C –          Open Class for Players with a Learning and/or Sensory Disability (LD)

D –         Open Class for Short Stature Players (SS)

Full information can be found here: West Open Disability Badminton Tournament

Join us this October for our amazing holiday camps.

Week 1: 10th – 14th October – 5-11 years

Week 2: 17th – 21st October – 12-20 years

• VR room
• Gifts for everyone
• Make new friends
• Enjoy different sports

Register now at dundeeunitedct.class4kids.co.uk/camps