Congratulations to Disability Sport Fife volunteer and boccia coach Kerry Hick who has successfully completed the Active Fife/NHS Fife challenge of walking the West Highland Way in the month of May.

Disability Sport Fife encouraged as many participants, coaches, volunteers and significant others as possible to accept the challenge.

Pedometers and phones have been used to count the daily steps that eventually add up to 96 miles. DSF members, volunteers and significant others have been operating individually and in teams.

Well done Kerry who was the first DSF volunteer to complete the challenge and most significantlysignificantly before the end of May.

Richard Brickley MBE – President Disability Sport Fife

The Get Out Get Active movement in Fife, supported by Spirit of 2012, is flourishing because of the quality of coaches, volunteers, peer mentor volunteers and support staff who make significant contributions to the weekly sessions organised by Disability Sport Fife in conjunction with Fife Sports and Leisure Trust.

Thanks to GOGA investment in Fife, the weekly Thursday multi sports session at the Michael Woods Sports & Leisure Centre is flourishing. The coaches and volunteers who lead the sessions are supported by professional staff and significant others whose input is invaluable to the success of the sessions. This group of individuals are critical to the success of participant engagement, satisfaction and enjoyment.

Last week the GOGA in Fife team awarded another five Volunteering Matters thank you certificates to session volunteers whose input to the weekly session is considered far and beyond the call of duty. All recipients were identified and recognised by the session coaches.

Richard Brickley MBE – Chairman DSF (SCIO) Board of Charity Trustees

Visibility’s Children and Families Team would like to invite you to an Ice Skating session on Monday, 1st July at The Time Capsule Waterpark, 100 Buchanan Street, Coatbridge ML5 1DL at 11:30-2pm. Lunch will be provided for children on the day, so please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.

The children will have an opportunity to learn about what ice skating is and then have a go themselves. All children must have a parent accompanying them on the ice rink in order to participate.

If you would like to join us on the day, please get in touch by calling the Children and Families team on 0141 332 4632. Places for this event are limited, so booking is essential.

We look forward to seeing you on the day. For more information contact  info@visibility.org.uk.

I have just checked the IPC world rankings for the T20 class following the recent run by Fife ACs Owen Miller in Manchester.

The Dunfermline athlete is now number one in the world rankings following his 3:56.32 run over 1500 metres. How very special is that for the past pupil of Woodmill HS and his coach at Fife AC, Steve Doig.

Congratulations Owen from all of us at DSF.

Richard Brickley MBE – Chairman DSF (SCIO) Board of Charity Trustees

Men’s 1500 m T20

Rank Name Time Date City Country
1 Miller, Owen GBR 3:56.32 2019-05-25 Manchester Great Britain

2 Pereira, Cristiano POR 4:01.92 2019-05-10 Beijing China

3 Iwata, Yuki JPN 4:06.80 2019-05-10 Beijing China

Richard Brickley MBE – Chairman DSF (SCIO) Board of Charity Trustees

Congratulations to Graham McIntyre from Leven who has been in London for the Vitality Westminister mile and the Vitality London 10K. Graham completed the former in 4:23 and the latter in 32:27.

Two outstanding performances by Graham who is still a relative newcomer to high performance wheelchair racing.

Graham paid tribute Michele Weltman from GB Athletics who along with some of the leading GB wheelchair racers made the Fife man enormously welcome and helped calm his nerves.

Graham found the road surface very bumpy and the pollen count under the trees very tricky. Coach Pamela Robson was delighted with Graham’s two performances and was in no doubt that he rose to the challenge in the company of more experienced athletes.

Most importantly Graham enjoyed the experience of the big occasion. Graham is growing in confidence with every event and his addition to Team Fife has prompted the whole Fife squad to step up their training and commitment to competitions.

Richard Brickley MBE – Chairman DSF (SCIO) Board of Charity Trustees

Congratulations to Forth Valley’s Lewis McDermid, who won the National Learning Disability Sport Achievement Award 2019.

Lewis received his award at Scotland’s National Learning Disability Awards on 17th May in Glasgow. He was overall winner in the Sport Achievement category and is pictured being presented with his award by Megan Glancy of the Scottish Young Person’s Sports Panel (YPSP) and STV presenter Rona Dougall.

Lewis received the award because of his achievements in athletics and martial arts. He has 60 medals so far (25 gold, 16 silver and 14 bronze and 5 in judo). He’s also won the Clacks Triumph Over Adversity Award for the past two years running and qualified for the Scottish Kickboxing Team after only 6 months in the sport. He’s heading to a couple of world championships and the Scottish Open with them later this year.

Most importantly though, he won the award because of how much his commitment to sport has changed his life and inspired him to support other children with autism and learning disabilities to achieve in school and in sport.

Lewis is hoping to look at opportunities to support others in sport now that he’s left school and will be starting college in Alloa.

Ayrshire Sportsability: Chairperson
Recruiting body: Ayrshire Sportsability
Closing date: 5pm, 3rd June 2019

Ayrshire Sportsability (ASA) 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 Ayrshire. ASA 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. ASA achieved SDS Minimum Operating Requirements (MOR) which ensures all governance is up to date and appropriate. The committee of ASA now wish to appoint a new chair to lead the branch.

Role Title – Chairperson (voluntary)
Organisation – Ayrshire Sportsabilty
Responsible to – Ayrshire Sportsabilty Board
Location – Ayrshire
Contract – The Chair is selected from an open and transparent process. If appointed from externally, they will become a Trustee and is formally approved at the AGM. The term is normally for two-years, with the 2019 appointment initially for a one-year term. Subject to satisfactory performance, he/she will be eligible for reappointment for up to 6 years maximum.

This is a voluntary position but all reasonable expenses will be paid. The chairperson is expected to attend branch meetings, held 6 times per year, ASA sport/fundraising events and sub group meetings.

Time commitment – 30 days per year

Term – 1 year initially, then a maximum 6 year term – re-elected every 2 years which is subject to appraisal &
recommendation of the board.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• • Ability to lead the strategic direction.
  • Chair Board meetings effectively and efficiently
  • Ability to make decisions and work with others to reach agreed outcomes
  • Ability to understand and analyse complex issues
  • Ability to influence and communicate effectively

MAIN DUTIES:

• Provide Strategic Leadership
• Ensure Quality Governance
• Develop External Relations
• Promote Efficiency and Effectiveness
• Establish and Maintain Relationship with Service Contractor

The above list is indicative only and not exhaustive. The Chair will be expected to perform all such additional duties
as are reasonably commensurate with the role. In addition to chairing the main Board meetings, the Chair has the
right to attend the Committees of ASA.

Interviews

Interviews will consist of two stages:

• A meet and greet evening will take place on Monday 10th June, 6pm- 7pm.
• A 10 minute presentation followed by interview questions which will take place on Tuesday 11th June, 5pm –
  8pm.

Applications
Deadline for applications is 5pm, Monday 3rd June 2019

All applicants should send Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae to admin@ayrshiresportsability.org.uk.

The Cover Letter should highlight why you wish to be considered for the role of Chair of ASA and outline relevant
experience and expertise you have in relation to the Role and Person Specifications.

As part of the application it also required for two references to be provided within your CV. These will only be
contacted in the event of the successful candidate being offered the role.

If you have any questions or would like more information please contact: waiyin@waibeyond.com

ASA Chairperson

ASA Chair JD and PS

Title: Communications Coordinator
Salary: £22,659 – £26,243
Hours: 35 hrs p/w
Duration: Fixed Term to 31st July ‘21

The Role

To design and implement the communications output of Scottish Student Sport, with particular focus on developing communications activity, maintaining SSS website and social media channels, handling all kit and merchandising, implementing consistent design across all SSS materials (physical and electronic).

The successful candidate will need excellent creative and organisational skills to coordinate an ambitious communications plan that celebrates the vibrant work of the organisation and its members.

Full details can be found on the SSS website here:
https://www.scottishstudentsport.com/news/communications-coordinator/

Friday 21st June 2019, 10.30-12pm – Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy – meeting point Kirkcaldy Rugby Club

Disability Sport Fife and Get Out Get Active (GOGA) in Fife, with support from the Jo Cox Foundation are hosting a “Great Get Together” to celebrate the success of the GOGA movement in Fife.

DSF and GOGA Fife will organise “The Great Walk in the Park” on Friday 21st June to be led by GOGA in Fife peer mentor volunteers followed by a Tea in the Park at the conclusion.

To date, ten GOGA in Fife inclusive Walks in the Park have been organised, demonstrating Fife’s commitment to the GOGA and Spirit of 2012 principles. During the “Great Walk in the Park” individuals of all ages and abilities will be encouraged to walk or push their way around the park over a distance appropriate to their level of ability.

GOGA in Fife peer mentor volunteers will lead the “Great Walk in the Park” with support from the GOGA in Fife team. In keeping with the ethos and values of the late Jo Cox and the Foundation set up in her name, “The Great Walk in the Park” team will promote the values of kindness and respect.

The organisers of the “Great Walk in the Park” hope to bring together as many individuals as possible from the GOGA in Fife and Disability Sport Fife programmes. Others who support the organisation – parents, significant others, friends, carers and partner organisations are also encouraged to support the occasion.

As well as encouraging and promoting active recreation, the “Great Walk in the Park” will celebrate the success of the GOGA in Fife peer mentor programme. Participants will have fun, physical activity and then finish off with “Tea and Cake in the Park”.

The “Great Walk in the Park” will be held at the Beveridge Park in Kirkcaldy on Friday 21st June from 10.30 – 12.00pm. GOGA in Fife coaches will lead the “Great Walk in the Park Big Warm Up” and peer mentors will lead the walk around the beautiful Beveridge Park. Participants will then be invited for refreshments at Kirkcaldy Rugby Club.

Registration for “The Big Walk in the Park” is essential and forms are available from the DSF office. Spread the word, put the date in your diary and request a registration form.
The GOGA in Fife Team look forward to being active and celebrating with you.

Richard Brickley MBE – Chairman DSF (SCIO) Board of Charity Trustees