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A photo of a young girl in a wheelchair and her sister, sitting next to each other playing boccia. The young girl in the wheelchair is using a ramp to play boccia. They are both smiling

Shepherd recommits support to Scottish Disability Sport’s Boccia Development

28/04/2025

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has recommitted its financial support to Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) for the second year in succession to further aid boccia development throughout… Read more

Applications are Now Open for Curling 360° – ASN project 2025/26

25/04/2025

With a very successful Curling 360° – ASN project so far this year (24/25), we are delighted to announce applications are now open for another… Read more

Ian Graham preparing to bowl

Age Well Through Sport: Ian Graham’s Story 

18/04/2025

By William Moncrieff, Communications Officer  Ian Graham has been participating and competing in visually impaired bowls for 15 years. These years hold some of Ian’s… Read more

Young boy in a wheelchair about to shoot for the hoop in wheelchair basketball

The 2025 East Parasport Festival Proves a Success

15/04/2025

By Charlotte Askham, SDS Events Administrator  On the 26th of March 2025, Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) held the East of Scotland Parasport Festival at Forrester… Read more

Mark Stevenson coaching a team of wheelchair basketball players court side, during a game

Mark Stevenson Joins SDS Team

01/04/2025

By William Moncrieff, Communications Officer  Mark Stevenson joined the Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) team last month (March 2025), taking up the role of Regional Development… Read more

Two residents playing boccia. One in a wheelchair and another in a seat

The Importance of Socialisation in Sport 

01/04/2025

By William Moncrieff, Communications Officer Boccia bringing people together, the power of sport and socialisation.  The Orchard Care Centre, located in Tullibody – are currently… Read more

An image of Rachael Page, wearing a red Disability Sport Fife top next to Claire Morrison, the Performance Coach from Boccia UK in a game hall. Both are smiling for the photograph.

Women and Girls in Boccia: Rachael Page’s Story

24/03/2025

By William Moncrieff, Communications Officer  Rachael Page started playing boccia around 10 years ago, through one of Scottish Disability Sport’s (SDS’s) member branches, Disability Sport… Read more

Fiona Muirhead, Alex Medley and Kayleigh Brown in their wheelchairs with their medals around their necks. At the bottom there is a strap of text that says DSNI Boccia Challenger 2025

Scots Bag Gold and Two Silvers at DSNI Boccia Challenger 

18/03/2025

Three players headed over to Antrim (Northern Ireland) to represent Scotland at the DSNI Boccia Challenger event over the weekend (15-16 March).   Both Alex… Read more

Photo that says Silver for Scotland at World Wheelchair Curling Championships 2025. It is white text on a light and dark purple background

World Silver Medal and Paralympic Spot Secured

18/03/2025

Scotland sealed a silver medal on home ice at the weekend (16th March), finishing second behind Japan in the Mixed Doubles Competition at the World… Read more

Scottish Rowing Vacancies

11/03/2025

Please see below the available vacancies with Scottish Rowing.   https://scottish-rowing.org.uk/images/Vacancies/SRT%20Team%20Manager%20&%20Assistant%20Team%20Manager%20Pack%20(1).pdf https://scottish-rowing.org.uk/images/Vacancies/PAG%20IPA%20Application%20Pack%20%20(1).pdf https://scottish-rowing.org.uk/images/Vacancies/Director%20(Performance)%20Pack.pdf   Share this Read more

Young girl cycling on a tricycle

Tayside Parasport Festival: Showing What is Possible

07/03/2025

By William Moncrieff, Communications Officer  Dundee and Angus College hosted the SDS Tayside Parasport Festival on Wednesday 6th March and it proved to be a… Read more

Nicky MacNiel on her knees measuring the distance between two boccia balls

The Social Impact of Boccia: Nicky MacNeil’s Story

03/03/2025

By William Moncrieff, Communication Coordinator Nicky MacNeil has been a regular referee in the boccia circuit, especially after completing her level three qualification. One of… Read more

Group of young people making silly faces and smiling to the camera

Young Persons’ Sport Panel Residential 2025

28/02/2025

Saturday the 8th of February saw the return of the annual Scottish Disability Sport Young Persons’ Sport Panel Residential! This year being held at the… Read more

Three young girls sitting on chairs playing boccia. The girl in the middle is about to throw the boccia ball, whilst the other two are watching.

Women and Girls in Boccia Day 2025

25/02/2025

By Charlotte, Events Administrator A fantastic day of boccia was held on Saturday 8th February 2025 at UHI Perth which saw 23 individuals from Dumfries… Read more

Ling Mann holding and presenting a blue paddle to players, as she scores a boccia game.

Ling Mann Enjoying the Social Aspects of Boccia  

24/02/2025

By William Moncrieff, Communications Coordinator  Ling Mann has been involved in boccia for over fifteen years. One of her favorite elements of the sport is… Read more

Poster that says, SDS Language and Terminology Paper, with a faint photo in the background of Stephen McGuire playing boccia at the 2024 Paralympics

SDS Language and Terminology Paper

18/02/2025

This paper offers advice on language and terminology for SDS personnel and partners. It is designed to encourage those responsible for organising or delivering Scottish… Read more

Photo of Farn sitting in a wheelchair with his arms raised, flexing his bicep muscles to the camera. 

From Parasport Festival to Representing Scotland: Farn’s Journey

17/02/2025

By William Moncrieff, Communications Coordinator  The Impact of the Parasport Festivals: from trying a sport for the first time to performing on the national stage,… Read more

Firhill Youth Project and Community Sports Hub logo. It is an icon of someone rowing, all multicoloured

Vacancy: Scottish Rowing

11/02/2025

Firhill Youth Project and Community Sports Hub (SCIO) Project Coordinator & Lead Coach Contract: 15 hours per week, 30 Weeks Per Year (April – October… Read more

Two girls practicing Para judo at a SDS Parasport festival. The SDS and Motability Scheme composite logo is found in the bottom right corner

Renewed Partnership to Boost Disability Sport in Scotland

11/02/2025

The Motability Scheme and Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) will now work side by side after strengthening their partnership, to expand sporting opportunities for people with… Read more

Poster of the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026 logo and dates: 23rd July to the 2nd August

Glasgow 2026 Announces Largest Ever Para Sport Medal Event Programme

11/02/2025

The Glasgow 2026 Organising Company has announced (Thursday 6th) the medal event programme for the 23rd Commonwealth Games, with Para sport, Track Cycling and Swimming… Read more

Anna McBride standing holding her trophy from winning the women's singles at the Australian Open

Anna McBride Aces Three Consecutive Wins in Australia 

10/02/2025

By William Moncrieff, Communications Coordinator   Anna McBride continues her fantastic run of tennis, taking the title at the Australian Open (AO) 2025 Intellectual Disability Championships (24-26… Read more