Branch Communication Update 14

Here is the 14th edition of the SDS Branch Communication. All previous versions can be found on the SDS website

Thank you to everyone for your support at the Branch Conference, AGM and Awards. A special thank you must go to Disability Sport Fife, Forth Valley Disability Sport and Grampian Disability Sport for presenting at the Branch Conference and sharing your GOGA learnings. Well done to all the SDS Award Winners for 2020, for more information please click here. Please find the Branch Conference Report attached.

Scottish Governing Bodies are continuing to meet with Scottish Government and sportscotland regarding the phased return to sport. We will continue to keep you updated as we move through each phase as some sports outdoor and individuals are returning to action in line with guidelines, although it is appreciated many participants will still be shielding.  SDS encourages all participants to engage in physical activity and sport in a safe manner for positive wellbeing.

1. Phased Return to Sport

1. 1. SDS phase 3 guidance on SDS website which will be updated on an ongoing basis as we move through the different phases SDS Phase 3 Return to Sport paper (updated 10 September)

1.2 Return to Boccia: SDS have produced a Return to Boccia Paper to provide practical guidelines based on the Scottish Government’s guidance to allow boccia in Scotland to be played safely within an indoor facility.

 

1.3 Covid Officer Training: To help club and community organisations return to sport safely, sportscotland has developed the COVID Officer online training module. This is to support the Scottish Governing Body (SGB) guidance which requires clubs to appoint a named COVID Officer.

Further information on the role can be accessed here: https://sportscotland.org.uk/media/5950/sportscotland-covid-officer.pdf

And the e-learning course can be found here: https://rise.articulate.com/share/LlEWUj-o23H_4gC1AF002jdxdrCucQC0#/

1.4 Return to Sport: Communication

Makaton Users. A downloadable resource has been developed, which illustrates a number of Makaton signs and picture cards that are relevant to COVID-19 and may be useful for clubs who are welcoming back participants who communicate using Makaton: https://mylife.enfield.gov.uk/media/34056/makaton-signs-to-support-coronavirus-conversations-with-video.pdf

1.5 Parents Club Resources: https://www.parentclub.scot/
The Parent Club resource from Scottish Government has been updated to include testing, face coverings and education/learning resources. With plenty of information, advice and tips about the return to school, you may find the following web pages helpful for your organisation and also to share with your network. You can also sign up to the Parent Club newsletter to receive regular emails.

1.6 Facility Opening Information

Please see attached information on Facility Opening Information across Scotland with regards to Local Authorities and Trusts

 

2. SDS Branch Resources section

SDS have created a branch resource section on the website. This section has various links to useful information during this time and to the previous branch communications that have been circulated

SDS Branch Resources

              

               2.1  Valuing People

               Attached is the Valuing People document which aims to promote good practice when supporting staff and volunteers in branches

              

2.2 Funding

Funding document

The SDS Branch Steering group have drafted a funding document which has been circulated to all branches. This document pulls together a number of funding sources which branches may like to explore. Please use the following link to access the document: Funding Document

 

Foundation Scotland

Foundation Scotland Response, Recovery & Resilience Fund: £1k – £5k grants are available to constituted groups & charities to aid them in re-establishing their activities in the ‘new normal’. Applications for projects that adapt and adjust activities and programmes to comply with regulations would be considered where they meet the funder’s priority areas. More information is available at https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/programmes/community-response,-recovery-resilience-fund/.

Power Up Funding

Family Fund is part of a new project called Power Up. This project runs in Edinburgh and Glasgow to help parents and carers on low incomes develop the confidence and skills to use online tools, websites and Apps to manage money, save on spending and access benefits and grants.

The National Lottery Community Fund

Grants for Improving Lives:  Up to £200k is available for projects spanning up to 3 years which fits in with the following priorities:

• people are better able to identify ways to take control over their lives and build resilience
• people are able to shape the activities and services they use to better meet their needs
• people have more access to support and opportunities to improve their lives.

The application process has also been streamlined and simplified, and more information is available at https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/grants-for-improving-lives.

Hugh Fraser Foundation

Hugh Fraser Foundation: The Foundation supports a wide variety of charities and has many priority areas including ‘the provision of better opportunities for the less privileged’.  They prefer to fund smaller, local charities but have provided funding of up to £500k for some organisations. For more information, register with Funding Scotland and visit https://fundingscotland.com/fund/a0Rb0000000Ng6MEAS/hugh-fraser-foundation

 

The Albert Hunt Trust

The Trust supports UK charities with an income of below £250k per year that promote health and wellbeing. They’re currently not considering applications towards capital projects, but can provide funding towards core and ongoing costs. More details are available at https://www.alberthunttrust.org.uk/philosophy/

Aldi Sport Club Fund

Aldi sport club fund is back open for the west and Glasgow, could be very useful for any clubs who need some help getting back up and running. It has bids for up to £2,500. Application can be completed online and close Monday 2^nd November.

https://www.aldi.co.uk/scottishsportfund

 

The Roberson Trust

The Robertson Trust have launched their new strategy for the next 10 years. It focusses on tackling poverty and trauma

https://fundingscotland.com/news/2020/09/24/the-robertson-trust-launches-new-strategy?utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email

 

3. Online Activities

3.1 Be Active Be Well

Back by popular demand, SDS us delighted to be able to extend the Be Active Be Well online programme between October 2020  and March 2021 there will be a variety of activities on offer every Monday and Friday at 11am such as:

• High Intensity Interval Training
• Yoga
• Stretching
• Wheelchair based exercise

Please promote Be Active Be Well through all of your networks – there is no cost to the sessions. https://www.scottishdisabilitysport.com/be-active-be-well-winter-season/

 

3.2 Virtual Pentathlon

The SDS Virtual Pentathlon 2020 is now in its final week.  SDS has been delighted with the level of engagement from our branches and their athletes all around the country.  It has been brilliant to see the many videos and photos we have received of athletes participating in each of the events. Once all 5 events from the Virtual Pentathlon have been completed and all final results submitted, trophies and medals will be awarded to the successful teams and individuals.  However, in our eyes everyone taking part is a winner!

3.3 Live Life Aberdeen: Live Life Aberdeenshire, Aberdeenshire ClubSport and partners have created a series of videos to help clubs and coaches find support & improve their quality, outreach and understanding. These could be of benefit to any region and are free of charge to access: All videos from the series will remain available on our YouTube channel. Links for these videos are as follows:

Video #1 – Supporting Mental Health: https://youtu.be/xowmfl1dMC8 – How mental health affects everyone and how clubs and groups can help support people towards better mental health.

Video #2 – Inclusive Clubs: https://youtu.be/qXmOgIJtXg4 – How to create a welcoming and inclusive environment at your club for people with impairments, plus stories of clubs and athletes embracing inclusive sport.

Video #3 – Funding:  https://youtu.be/GW5ZPf0fEGg – How and where to access it, discussing the funding streams that are available to clubs and what makes a successful application.

Video #4 – Social Media: https://youtu.be/vhZ27rsYjWk – Explore how your club can get the best out of social media, including steps to take to avoid pitfalls.

 

3.4 Boccia Online Learning

The UK Boccia Workforce Development Group are pleased to announce the launch of a brand new series of online learning. This schedule of CPD initially runs from September to March 2021, and is open to all members of the boccia community to support their learning and development. https://www.scottishdisabilitysport.com/boccia-online-learning/

 

3.5 GOGA Tayside FREE Online All Ability Activity Programme – Week Beginning Monday 5th October

Our activities are FREE and for all abilities and levels and are fully adaptable.

Not sure if the activities are for you? Feel free to register and watch an activity to see if it is something that you would like to participate in.

Although the activities are over Zoom, if it makes you feel more comfortable you don’t have to switch your camera on to join in.

If you would like to participate in any of the activities please register at least 30 minutes before the activity starts. This will allow us to confirm your registration and email the link and password to you.

Give it a GOGA

Monday 5th October Adult All Ability Yoga 6pm – 7pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZwpce6urTstHtGtsSmbULxxVd8W8…

Tuesday 6th October Adult All Ability Strength and Balance 1.30pm – 2.15pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZ0sceCorjMiHd0aKjYB0wfSZLR1g…

Wednesday 7th October Adult All Ability Chair Based Activity 2pm – 2.45pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZUtcOqrpjkiE92905uxIqa8wIwXP…

Thursday 8th October Adult All Ability Circuits 1.30pm 2.15pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZ0sde6uqD8jG9B…

Saturday 10th October Child/Family All Ability Yoga 9.30pm – 10am

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpf–spzIjGNZd5C0IsGMx9y9euq_Zq7v

 

3.6 #sporthour

The next #sporthour will take place on Monday 5 October at 9pm. The topic is Sport For All Ages

 

4. Governance

4. 1. SDS Minimum Operating Requirements The following branches have successfully achieved their MOR reaccreditation: Dumfries & Galloway Disability Sport, South Lanarkshire Disability Sport, Perth & Kinross Disability Sport – Well done!

4.2 SDS Branch Conference/AGM and Awards 2020

SDS Branch Conference, AGM and Awards were held virtually on Sunday 27 September. Thanks to everyone who attended and for your contributions during the day. Congratulations to all of the award winners. Please see SDS social media pages for more information on the award winners.

 

4.3 Branch Insurance Information

SDS has changed insurance is Arthur J Gallagher Insurance Brokers Ltd from 30 Sept and new policies are underwriten by RSA, Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc.

SDS are pleased to confirm that clubs can be insured for £85 or £113 depending on the level of insurance they require. In order for a club to be insured they must complete the club insurance document and adhere to the terms outlined in the email that have been sent to branch contacts. Please send completed club insurance document back to Ailien Pallot (CC’d) and copy both Jen and Mark in.

A couple of things to be aware of:

• Clubs must be in membership of their branch in order to access the insurance
• This insurance is for clubs who do not have a Scottish Governing Body e.g. Multi Sport Clubs or for whatever reason cannot claim insurance through their SGB.  SDS will need to know the reason why you cannot claim insurance through your SGB if this is the case.

4. 4. Branch Steering Group

The next Branch Steering Group meeting is Wednesday 28 October 1pm – 2.30pm online. If you would like to attend this meeting or would like a topic to be discussed please let Jen and Mark know.

 

4.5 Young Persons’ Sports Panel

Online interviews held on 15 Sept where we appointed 14 young people from 10 branch areas. We held an introduction evening on 21 September with the YP/parents – a really exciting group to be working with.

The Young Persons Sport Panel members are: Thomas Boers (Grampian), Neil Ferguson (Lothian), Hayden Keir (Dumfries and Galloway), Samantha Louise Gough (Lothian), Maria Lyle (Lothian), Murran MacKay (Angus), Rory McKinna (Ayrshire), Laura Pilkington  (Lothian), Fiona Rogers (South Lanarkshire), Caitlyn Ross (continuing on, Forth Valley), Callum Sloan (continuing on, Fife), Craig Smith  (Glasgow), Cadyn Thomson  (Perth and Kinross), Matthew Whynne (East Renfrewshire)

 

4.6 SCOTTISH HOUSEHOLD SURVEY
https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-household-survey-2019-key-findings/
The Scottish Household Survey (SHS) results for 2019 have been published. The SHS provides robust data on a wide range of topics including sport and physical activity. It is the largest social survey of people across Scotland. The 2019 results are based on pre-covid surveys. The 2019 report finds just over half (54%) of the adult population participated in physical activity and sport (excluding walking), in 2019. This has remained broadly constant since 2007, and no change from last year. Participation (including walking), was lower for those living in deprived areas (70% for those living in the most deprived areas compared to 90% for those living in the least deprived). Ill health and disability had a big impact on participation. Those with a long-term limiting condition were less likely to be physically active (54% compared to 88% of those with no condition). All the data is now available on the SHS data explorer app.

 

5. Coaching

Each branch is being offered a UKDIT virtual classroom and courses need to be delivered by 26 February. If you would like to run a course please let your branch lead know by 31 October. The course will be 1 hour 30 minutes and will be no cost to the branches.

5.1 Young Start Programme

The Young Start Coaching Apprentices have been selected and will attend a welcome evening on Monday 5 October. The Young Start Coach Apprentice programme provides the first step into coaching and helps athletes to transition and gain qualifications as well as supporting personal development.  The list of apprentices will be confirmed with branches in the next week.

5.2 Coaches Seminars

Online Coaches Seminar – Thursday 12 November 2020 at 7:00 – 8:00pm

 Classification in Disability Swimming

This workshop, delivered by Paul Wilson, Disability Performance Manager at Scottish Swimming. The workshop will:

·        introduce participants to disability swimming classification,

·        reference swimming classification systems used at Scottish, UK and International level,

·        address swimming classification processes and procedures.

 

5.3 Supporting the people you coach
Register online here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ode2srjkrHtdWeRzWHmcch36O1ROD5tuf

Supporting the People You Coach Webinar: UK Coaching has recorded a 50 minute session which provides some food for thought & practical tips for supporting coaches & planning for participants to return to sport and physical activity. The session can be accessed for FREE at https://www.ukcoaching.org/resources/topics/webinars/returning-to-coaching-supporting-the-people-you-co

6. Branch social media

 

SDS Member Branch Media: To keep up to date with what else is happening around our member branches please see the links below to their various media channels.