The 2017 Grampian Games kicked off on Friday 27th May with indoor bowls at Garioch Indoor Bowling Club.  The physical and sensory disability category was a hard fought race with just one shot separating the winner and runner up.  The results were as follows.

On Saturday 28th May it was time for boccia and table tennis tournaments with teams from across Scotland invited to attend. The results were as follows.

On Sunday 29th May it was time for ten pin bowling.  Seventeen people took part in the event run in partnership with Garioch Indoor Bowling Centre. The results were as follows.

Thanks must go to all the participants, volunteers and partners for all their hard work and support over the three days to ensure the Grampian Games continues to be such a great success.

Three Fife AC Para athletes made an immense impact at the British Miler Club (BMC) Regional Races at Scotstoun on Friday 2nd June. All three set personal best performances and sent out a clear message to track opponents that they may have limited experience over 3K but they are a force to be reckoned with.

Owen Miller from Dunfermline competes in the T20 class and is coached by Steve Doig. Owen is a specialist 1500 metres runner and his time of 9.08.37 was a track PB over 3K and the best of the three Fife AC stars.

Sam Fernando from Gateside is ranked one in the T20 class under 20 and his time of 9.10.40 was a track PB by over 9 seconds. Derek Rae from Kirkcaldy is ranked one for 1500 metres through to the marathon in the T46 class and this was his first track outing over the 3K distance. Derek finished 7th overall in 9.19.98. Sam and Derek are coached by Ron Morrison.

All three athletes will be competing against one another once again on Wednesday 14th June at the Disability Sport Fife (DSF) Track and Field Championships at Pitreavie. Early signs are that this will be the best attended DSF championships with almost 100 track events.

Richard Brickley MBE – President Disability Sport Fife

Kilmaron swimmers produced an upset result at the 2017 Brodie Gala at Cupar Pool when they finished strongly to lift the AH Brodie Cup for the thirteenth time and denied the pupils from John Fergus School the chance of making it three wins in a row.

The Brodie Gala is organised by Disability Sport Fife and supported by the Fife Sports and Leisure Trust and involves swimmers with severe and complex needs.For the past two years Rimbleton Primary School pupils with additional support needs have also taken part.

At the end of two hours of competition Kilmaron pupils were crowned Inter School Champions with 32 points, 10 ahead of John Fergus, with Calaiswood and Hyndhead sharing third place.

John Fergus School produced the two outstanding swimmers of the day in Cameron Hay and Danielle Young who won 50m back and front plus the boys and girls Trophy Races. Luuk Vellenturf was the outstanding Primary pupil with 50m wins on back and front.

Kilmaron sealed their win when they came first in the Inter Schools relay and Rimbleton Tigers defeated Rimbleton Panthers to win the Primary relay.

Race winners were:

John Fergus :Cameron Hay, Danielle Young, Zahra Ahmed, Lauren Fraczek,

Kilmaron: Madeleine Dias, Brandon Thom, Hayley Carmichael, Aiden Hutchison, Cameron Brunton, Bobby Lockkart, Kyle Hughes

Hyndhead: Jonathan Rollins,

Calaiswood: Finlay Jack

Rimbleton Primary: Elliot Smart, Luke McGurk, Luuk Vellenturf, Tia Cheney, Jayden McLellan,

It is traditional for the schools to have a picnic on the grass outside the Cupar Pool and fortunately this year was no exception.

Richard Brickley MBE – President Disability Sport Fife

The first Forth Valley Disability Sport GOGA Newsletter is now available to download here.

Forth Valley Disability Sport Regional Lawn Bowling Championship was held at Alloa East End Bowling Club on Friday 26^th May 2017.

Lawn bowling is a mainstream form of bowling which children and adults with physical, learning and sensory disabilities are able to compete in. The event was a qualifier for individuals competing at the SDS National Lawn Bowls in Aberdeen for 2^nd September.

Thirteen players from all over Forth Valley participated in the event over five hours. All competitors had a great time and really enjoyed the event. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that helped at the event and allowed it to run so smoothly, the officals and helpers that came with the participating on the day and helped to referees the games.

Many of the entrants have been training for the event by practicing their skills at their centres with their peers. Competitors were able to compete at a very high standard of play was demonstrated throughout the event. In some games the winner was not being decided until the final end of the game.

All medal winners were presented with their medals by Ronald McArthur.

Results

Wheelchair Female
Gold: Lizzie Jackson

Wheelchair Male
Gold: Andrew Hirst
Silver: Alastair Scott

Physical Disability Female
Gold: Tracy Black

Physical Disability Male
Gold: Derek Hartley
Silver: Steven Wilson
Bronze:  Don Paton

Learning Disability Male
Gold: Peter Copland
Silver: Robert McWilliam
Bronze: Frank Maguire

If you or anyone you know with a disability are interested in attending Alloa East End Bowling club please telephone Forth Valley Disability Sport on 01786 466486.

Project SEARCH aims to prepare young job-seekers with additional support needs, aged between 16-29, for full-time, competitive employment.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm from August to June. The young people take part in three work experience placemenets and gain a nationally recognised qualification.

Final application deadline: Monday 12 June 2017 at midday.

Apply online on City of Edinburgh Council’s website. Any questions? Contact 0131 529 3139 or project.search@edinburgh.gov.uk.