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Scottish Boccia Chair (Voluntary role)

Organisation: Scottish Disability Sport

Closing date: 12 August 2020

For details please download the full Scottish Boccia Sub Group Chairperson details .

Equal Opportunities Form

Application Process

If you are interested in the above appointment please submit a CV and covering letter (addressing how your skills and expertise fit with the role) to Gavin Macleod Chief Executive Officer, at gavin.macleod@scottishdisabilitysport.com. Please also complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form using the link above.

If you have any queries please contact us on 0131 317 1130 or admin@scottishdisabilitysport.com.

Interviews will be held virtually on 26 August 2020.

Scottish Disability Sport is committed to selecting solely on the basis of ability and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Team Scotland Staffing Vacancies for Birmingham 2022

Team Scotland is recruiting General Team Managers and Sport Team Managers for the XXII Commonwealth Games to be held in Birmingham from 28 July to 8 August 2022.

General Team Manager – 4 positions

https://www.teamscotland.scot/2020/team-scotland-seek-general-team-managers-for-birmingham-2022/

https://www.teamscotland.scot/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Team-Scotland-General-Manager-Advert.pdf​

Sport Team Managers & Understudy Managers

https://www.teamscotland.scot/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Team-Scotland-Sport-Manager-Advert.pdf

https://www.teamscotland.scot/2020/team-scotland-seeks-sport-team-managers/

Team Scotland Seek General Team Managers for Birmingham 2022

Team Scotland is recruiting four General Team Managers for the XXII Commonwealth Games to be held in Birmingham from 28 July to 8 August 2022. The successful candidates will work closely with the Chef de Mission and wider Team Scotland management team.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced, dynamic individuals to be involved at the heart of operations as Team Scotland seek to provide the best environment for Scottish athletes to excel and perform with distinction at Birmingham 2022.

Each General Team Manager will take responsibility for one of the following areas:

  • Accommodation & Village Facilities
  • Team Services
  • Performance Services
  • Transport & Sports Logistics

For full information see the Team Scotland website here.

 

#GiveItaGO Leaderboard

Team/Name Position Wk 1 Wk 2 Wk 3 Wk 4 Wk 5 Wk 6 Wk 7 Wk 8
Aaron
Aaron & Poppy		 6 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Corey
Sharon		 6 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
The Medley Marvels 4 0 0 0 0 20 10 0 0
Spartans Connections 1 10 20 10 10 10 10 10 10
Amy & Dylan
Team McCarren		 5 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aimee 6 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0
Matthew Doig 4 10 10 0 0 10 0 0 0
Max Farmer 5 10 0 0 10 0 0 0 0
Eat Sleep Ride 1 10 10 10 10 10 20 10 10
Zuzia 2 10 0 10 10 10 10 10 20
Alaiza 6 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0
Team Strachan 4 0 0 20 0 10 0 0 0
Logan Welsh 3 0 0 0 20 10 10 20 10

 

Forth Valley Para Bowler More Determined Than Ever

I have known and respected Fraser Mathieson from Forth Valley Disability Sport for many years. Probably our paths first crossed when Fraser was entered by his local branch for the SDS national bowls championships at the Westburn Park in Aberdeen? However, it may have been earlier because I am convinced, we have known one another for many more years?
Like so many other youngsters with cerebral palsy, Fraser’s devoted parents concentrated on Fraser’s communication challenges and mobility during his early years. There was never any doubt in their minds that Fraser would attend mainstream Primary and Secondary schools and he would be encouraged to be active as active as possible. Sitting around was never an option and as expected Fraser lived up to expectations, successfully completed his schooling and heading off to Stirling University.
Fraser started horse riding at age 6 and successfully competed at local, Scottish and British events with the RDA. Fraser was introduced to bowls at mainstream summer camps and very soon the sport became his passion at club level.
Engagement in local and national Para bowls events followed and after seven years Fraser was invited to be part of the SDS junior development programme and this is where he first met Bob Dick, who was the lead coach in Scottish para bowls at the time. Fraser is indebted to Bob for the role he played in encouraging him during those early years and motivating him to strive for the highest honours in Para bowls.
Fraser’s proudest moments were being selected for Scotland for the 2004 IPC World championships in Malaysia and thereafter the 2005 CP-ISRA World Games in Connecticut. Fortunately, Fraser was able to juggle training and competing while studying at Stirling University. Fraser hopes that his job as an application developer does not prevent him representing Scotland in future years.
Like all of Scotland’s leading Para bowlers, Fraser appreciates that International Para bowls is highly competitive. Scotland has many world class Para bowlers across all IBD Para bowls classes and within his class of B6 there are several very experienced and talented Scottish bowlers. Selection for Team Scotland has always been tough and over the past decade Fraser is proud that he has been able to dip in and out of Scottish teams. Gaining these experiences has made him more determined to keep training and practicing and, in the hope, that further representative honours will come his way.
Fraser identifies his major regret as being unable to medal at the 2015 CP-ISRA World Games in Nottingham, considering he was only a few millimetres away from a guaranteed medal. Being selected for the Bowls Scotland High Performance Squad in 2017 has encouraged Fraser to continue to believe that one day he may represent Scotland at the Commonwealth Games and/or the IBD World Championships.
Fraser appreciates that as more Para bowlers are identified then competition will be more intense, but he is up for the challenge. Fraser believes he is older and wiser and being part of the national squad, competing overseas and at home has made him a stronger person and a much better bowler.
Fraser acknowledges the many friends he has made through Para bowlers and the many coaches and significant others who have supported him over the years. Not surprisingly he acknowledges the critical role his parents have played throughout his life and how much they have instilled confidence, belief and determination.
Fraser particularly enjoyed the CPISRA Games and will do all he can to challenge for selection for future Games and all that those Games offer to participants with cerebral palsy from all over the world. Fraser is a proud Scot who recognises that the network of friends he has built up through sports have enhanced his life enormously.
Richard Brickley OBE MBE Chairman DSF (SCIO) Board of Charity Trustees

Dundee City Disability Sport Positions

Formed in 1981, the purpose of Dundee City Disability Sport is to coordinate and support the provision of recreational activities for people with physical, sensory and learning disabilities. Dundee City Disability Sport is a branch of Scottish Disability Sport and runs a well-attended and nationally recognised Discovery Games every September. The organisation’s aim over the next two years is to increase its support to the affiliated clubs, groups and individuals while maintaining the quality service it provides.

The Board of Trustees is now seeking to recruit a new Chairperson and new Trustees to lead and assist with the ongoing development of the organisation. Following the recent appointment of a Branch Coordinator, Dundee City Disability Sport is increasing its support to affiliated clubs and organisations and developing its partnerships with local and national bodies. This is an exciting time for the branch and provides a new Chairperson and Trustees the opportunity to direct the activities of the branch and its paid officer during a period of growth and revitalisation. All positions are on a voluntary basis with workload expected to be no more than one day per month.

Applications in the form of CV can be submitted to dundeecitydisabilitysport@gmail.com

Closing date: Sunday 19th April

DCDS Chairperson Trustees
DCDS Board Member Trustee

South Lanarkshire Disability Sport: Committee Member

Recruiting body: South Lanarkshire Disability Sport

Closing date: Friday 20 March 2020

South Lanarkshire Disability Sport (SLDS) is a voluntary sport group where the main aim is to lead in the development of sport for people with physical, sensory or learning disabilities in partnership with key local agencies in the four local authority areas of Camglen, Hamilton, Clydedale, East Kilbride. SLDS is a member branch of Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) who are the governing body of sport for athletes and players with a physical, sensory or learning disability. SLDS achieved SDS Minimum Operating Requirements (MOR) which ensures all governance is up to date and appropriate. The committee of SLDS now wishes to appoint new committee members to join the branch.

Role Title – Committee Member (voluntary)

Organisation – South Lanarkshire Disability Sport (SLDS)

Responsible to – South Lanarkshire Disability Sport Committee

Location – South Lanarkshire

Contract – This is a voluntary position, but all reasonable expenses will be paid. Committee members will be expected to attend branch meetings (held 4-6 times per year), support the branch to maintain SDS Minimum Operating Requirements and support the chairperson in driving the branch forward. The Level of time commitment is flexible and will be tailored to suit the applicant’s current commitments and the needs of the branch.

Term – Minimum 2 year (can be re-elected at annual AGM)

SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Enthusiastic
  • Prepared to make a regular time commitment
  • Prepared to make decisions when necessary
  • Passionate about disability sport

MAIN DUTIES:

  1. Responsibility for attending committee management meetings and reporting back to appropriate members with matters arising from meeting (if required).
  2. When unable to attend meetings, send apologies along with a short report to the Secretary for the minutes.
  3. Complete trustee’s declaration.
  4. Be completely familiar with SLDS constitution, clubs/organisation committee procedures and the SLDS rules and regulations.
  5. Vote on SLDS matters when asked to and attend EGM and AGM meetings.
  6. To support SLDS to ensure SDS Minimum Operating Standards are kept up to date and complete.
  7. To be part of committee sub groups assisting in: Securing funds, organising events and strengthening communications with members and clubs
  8. Support the chairperson in the work of SLDS

Interviews

Interviews will be arranged after the closing date.

Applications

All applicants should send a note of interest to Patrick Murphy on Patrick.Murphy@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk detailing why you are interested in the role and any relevant skills and experience.

If you have any questions or would like more information please contact Patrick Murphy on the above email.