Hi everyone,
Hope you are all safe, well and coping with lockdown. Please fine some information below that we hope you will find useful:
Covid-19
For the latest updates please see the link below:
https://sportscotland.org.uk/covid-19/
Arrivals and departures
SDS was sad to see the departure of Norma Buchanan after 20 years. Norma was the longest serving SDS staff member and played a huge role in the organisation especially in the events programme. Norma’s commitment, experience and knowledge will not be lost to the organisation as she is continuing in a part time role for Disability Sport Fife. We are also sorry to see the Madison Garland leave SDS for pastures new in Active Schools in Fife. Madison did a great job introducing Boccia to many new young people throughout Scotland. We wish them both well.
SDS is delighted to welcome Phillippa MacDonald as the Get Out Get Active 2 Tayside project Manager. Phillippa will be working out of Kings Cross Hospital in Dundee and we look forward to working with her. SDS is also pleased to note the appointment of Pamela Robeson as the National Disability Pathways Officer in Scottish Athletics.
Branch Networking Day
As you are all aware the next SDS Branch Networking Day will take place on the 13 May 2020, 1.00pm – 3.00pm online. Please can you send us the names of anyone who would like to attend the Networking Day by the end of today. The agenda is attached and a link will follow to invite you to attend the meeting online.
SDS Strategy Consultation
Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) are currently undergoing extensive strategic consultation for its next Strategic Plan due to begin in 2021. The form will take approximately 15 minutes to complete and SDS would hugely appreciate your input as it will help guide the strategic direction of the organisation.
You will find the form using this link: SDS Strategic Consultation 2021. Please complete before Friday 15th May.
Funding and resources
Funding Opportuntities for Branches 2020
The SDS Branch Steering group have drafted a funding document which is attached. This document pulls together a number of funding sources which branches may like to explore. Please let us know if you have any additions or feedback so we can finalise the document for the Branch Networking Day on 13 May 2020.
ILF Scotland Transition funding
The new ILF Scotland Transition Fund provides money, for up to one year, to support young people living with disabilities (as defined in the Equality Act 2010) to improve their lives. This includes autism, learning difficulty, physical disability, mental health (e.g. anxiety or depression) or hearing or visual impairments. The purpose of the Fund is to help young people, between the ages of 16 and 25 living with disabilities, with the transition after leaving school or children’s services to be more independent and to continue spending time with other people. For more information please visit the website and circulate to anyone who is eligible to apply: http://ilf.scot/transition-fund/
TAC PAC Resources
TACPAC are offering a free resource from TAC PAC (music and sensory programme) for children and adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. If you go to the link below and add set 5 to your basket then add in the code 8Q7A3TXS you will be emailed the resource for free.
Activities to do at home
Boccia Lockdown League
We are delighted to have you with us in the inaugural Scottish Boccia Lockdown League, and hope you are looking forward to six weeks of boccia fun.
This is how the competition will take place:
- Each week will concentrate on one Boccia Bonanza Station, as described in the video. You can find more information about each Station on the website here: Boccia Bonanza Circuit
- You will have the whole week to practice and during this time we’d love to have your comments, photos and videos shared with us on social media. Our facebook page is here https://www.facebook.com/SDSboccia/ and twitter here https://twitter.com/SDS_boccia. Please remember to tag us!
- You can download a scorecard for the week here: Score Card.This will help you to keep track of your progress. Again, please feel free to post pictures of your card to social media.
- From Wednesday each week, an online score card will be available through the website here: Lockdown League. You can complete this with your best score, or you can email us and we’ll upload it for you.
- There will be extra points available, at the discretion of the impartial organising committee, for such things as best video, most imaginative adaptation, and other things we think of as time goes on.
http://boccia.scottishdisabilitysport.com/lockdown-league/
Les Mills workouts
Les Mills are offering their digital fitness classes for FREE – there are over 95 workout options, with eight categories to choose from. Please click the link below to get started
https://watch.lesmillsondemand.com/at-home-workouts
NHS workouts
NHS have released 24 instructor led videos ranging from aerobics, strength and resistance to Pilates and Yoga. The videos range from 10 – 45 minutes
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/
Thanks
Jen & Mark