Here is the 9th edition of the SDS Branch Communication. All previous versions can be found on our website here
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.
- Phased Return to Sport
1.1 The SDS Phase 2 Guidance paper was distributed to branches last week. You can find it on our website here
1.2 Children 1st Guidance
The wellbeing and protection of children is paramount at all times and the current COVID-19 pandemic has increased the vulnerability of children and young people. The Safeguarding in Sport team, a partnership between sportscotland and Children 1st, have developed the briefing paper: Return of Children and Young People to Sport After COVID-19, to help support the return of children and young people to sport as we ease out of lockdown and through the return phases.
This is applicable to all sports organisations and coaches and highlights considerations that should be taken when the children and young people return to sport and also prepared for potential disclosures from children as it is anticipated that there may be a rise in these due to COVID-19.
1.3 Guidance For Coaches
As sports begin to plan for restart, we recognise the need to support people in coaching roles to help them get ready to make sport happen.
We have developed guidance to support delivery in all phases, which is relevant to coaches, deliverers, volunteers, leaders, personal trainers and instructors in preparing for the safe return of delivering sport.
It is designed to be a good practice guide and provides some example templates and should be considered in conjunction with information from other sources including Scottish Government and Scottish Governing Bodies. Coaches can follow the links in the document to access additional information to help prepare to deliver sport. https://sportscotland.org.uk/covid-19/getting-coaches-ready-for-sport/
- 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
2.1 Funding
The Third Sector Resilience Fund remains open to organisations that need emergency funding directly as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Many sports clubs and community organisations have received grants of up to £75,000. Sports organisations facing significant financial challenges, who have explored other support available from existing funders, Scottish and UK Government, should be encouraged to consider applying. More info: Third Sector Resilience Fund
The funding document is available on the branch resources section of the website. The closing date for the Co-op local causes application is June 28th –               [Link%20to%20funding]Link to funding
The Kiltwalk is going Virtual! The Dundee Kiltwalk has been announced and some other cities will follow suit this year.Â
Charities get 100% of any sponsorship and this also gets topped up by 50% from Sir Tom Hunter. It is worth monitoring this closely as this is a great way to raise awareness and funds. Link to sign-up
Children in Need Funding: For clubs and charities who are working with vulnerable or disadvantaged children and young people under 18. Link to funding
The Baillie Gifford Community Awards Programme, distributed through Foundation Scotland, includes grant funding to support grassroots sport for expenses such as purchasing equipment or coaching and development costs. For more details and to make an application, click the button to the left. The current round of applications is open until August 24.  Link to funding
- Online Activities
 3.1 #giveitago
We’re loving all the videos you’ve been sending in for the Ball Familiarisation Challenge – some amazing skills on show & great creativity! Well done to Logan who is the Week 4 winner & earned himself a £10 Amazon Voucher. It’s now time for the 5th activity in our 8-week #GiveItAGo challenge – Target GolfÂ
We’re challenging you to take part, get active and have fun with your family by practicing the skills in our activity cards and sending in your videos. Click here to view the whole range of cards available for your use. This week we are putting the spotlight on the Target Golf card.Â
Click here to see the Target Golf activity and check out our whole range of fun activities you can do at home. It’s not too late to register! To sign up, click here.  Please send in or tag us in your videos to @sds_sport on Twitter or on the Scottish Disability Sport Facebook and Instagram pages.
3.2 Tuesday Night Live – Athlete Profile
SDS are hosting sessions with performance athletes every second Tuesday nights. The next session is tomorrow, 23 June at 7pm and stars Aileen Neilson, Paralympic Wheelchair Curler telling us about her journey in the sport. The third session on the 7 July will be with Stephen McGuire. The dates and information on the athletes are attached to this email.
You can sign up with this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsdemqpjMtHdHG1muw90vhvWMJIWNuY8UG
Please circulate this information around your networks as we can accommodate a large audiences for the Tuesday Night Live sessions with performance athletes and want as many people as possible to have the opportunity to be involved.
3.3 #sporthour
If you missed sportscotlands monthly #sporthour session on physical activity for mental health you can find a recap here #sporthour June recap. The next #sporthour will take place on Monday 6 July at 9pm
3.4 Judy Murray Foundation Cyber Tennis Tour
A free Online Training Tour which covers all 9 Scottish tennis Districts. These 90 minute workshops are open to anyone who is interested in learning to deliver starter tennis at home. More information is attached to this email.
- Coming soon…
 4.1 Coaches Seminars
Delighted to announce the next coaches seminars over the summer
- Wednesday 8 July 2020, 1900 – 2000 Working with participants on the autism spectrum
- Thursday 9 July 2020, 1900 – 2000 Creative Coaching
- Tuesday 25 August 2020, 1900-2000 Generating Feedback
For further details and to book your place click here
Further seminars will be added in due course.
4.2 Be Active Be Well
SDS is launching an exciting new online programme for over the summer period, Be Active Be Well. There are three strands to the programme;
1: Be Active – these are physical activity sessions starting with stretching with Bob Smith on Monday 6 July, 2pm. Yoga with Helen Singleton on Thursday 9 July at 2pm.
2: Be Well – each Monday at 11am for the next eight weeks starting on 29 June there will be mental wellbeing sessions run by our valued partner SAMH and others
3: Connect 5 – activities for you to interact with over the eight weeks
To get involved in the programme please register for the session on 29 June at 11am to hear all about it using this link here
- 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.
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