As regular supporters will know we are fiercely proud of so many members of Disability Sport Fife and we never tire of telling their story. In any family there is always pride and our family of course is no different.

Carter Taylor is an ex pupil of Woodmill HS, lives in Dunfermline and is an exceptional all round young sportsman. Like so many successful sports people he was introduced to sport through his very supportive family and school PE staff. Carter represented his school in swimming and athletics and is now a member of Fife AC and also trains with Kay Maxwell and Cara Smyth at the weekly DSF swim session at Carnegie Leisure Centre. Carter will be a member of the Disability Sport Fife team for the SDS National Swimming Championships at Tollcross Leisure Centre at the end of May.

Carter enjoyed a very successful last year in swimming and athletics locally and nationally and this month he will be competing in his first half marathon around Loch Leven. It is however in water skiing that this young man really excels. In 2018 Carter competed in numerous Scottish National ranking events and always finished in the top three. Carter currently has an overall British ranking of 31.

Carter’s main achievement to date is being signed up to the Jodi Fisher Team based in the USA. This is a multi national team of carefully selected passionate young talented individuals from around the world. Team members come fromI Croatia, Germany, Colombia, USA, England, Serbia, Brazil, Japan and Norway.

Carter is the first and only Scottish athlete ever to be signed up. Carter will be visiting both the USA and Germany to compete and train with Jodi and the team throughout 2019. Jodi will be visiting Carter in June to train with him at Townhill Loch in Dunfermline.

Carter Taylor is a very special young athlete.

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

Young Ollie Carter from Cupar continues to make significant progress under the guidance of the coaches at the University of Stirling. Training has been going well and he is pleased with the progress he has made since he became an undergraduate and moved away from Fife. Ollie is very respectful of the coaching team at Cupar Swimming club and the late Russ Green in particular who recognised he had a future in Para swimming and signposted him appropriately during his early years.

Since the last update, Ollie has had three competitions. Edinburgh International (15-17th March); the Eindhoven Swim Cup (11-14th April); World Championship trials aka British International at Tollcross International Aquatics Centre Glasgow (24-28th). All of which went extremely well for the ex Carnegie SC member.

Ollie had three events in Edinburgh, 50 fly – 29.72 new Scottish record and his 18th overall as a top Para swimmer. 50 free – 27.22 another PB and Scottish record. 400 free – 4:36 on this occasion no PB but Ollie swam faster than he swam in the meet in Geneva.

Eindhoven was an incredible experience for Ollie and he reckons it was one of if not the best competition he has ever been fortunate to compete in. Travelling to an elite competition with the Stirling University squad was a unique experience. Ollie loved the Netherlands and the pool was exceptional. Eindhoven was perfect preparation for the Trials. Ollie was able to practice racing skills in a competition environment.

Ollie also had three events in Eindhoven and made the finals in all his events and managed to swim faster in all three finals. 200 free – 2:06.25 a new PB and Scottish record and placed 2nd fastest in the S10 class.
400 free – 4:29.4 again faster than his last swim over this distance and skills improving greatly. Ollie was placed placed 3rd in the S10 class.
200 IM – 2:28.87 a new PB and Ollie is pleased he is getting closer to the Scottish record help by Paul Noble at 2:27. Ollie was placed third again in the S10 class.

The final event of three was the World Championships Trials in Glasgow. Ollie was delighted that the classification review he was expecting went according to plan. A huge relief for the ex Bell Baxter HS pupil. Once again Ollie’s performances were impressive. 100 free – 57.62 and a significant PB and Scottish record. Ollie was second fastest swimmer in the S10 class.
400 free – 4:27 and again faster than two weeks previously. Ollie was second fastest in the S10 class.
100 breast – Ollie had to swim 100 breast for classification purposes and he swam a PB of 1:18 but was disqualified because of a bad leg kick. Ollie was surprised at the decision but accepted it and moved on.
50 free – 27.05 and another PB and new Scottish record. Ollie was delighted that he was almost down to “26” section and finished second fastest in the S10 class.
100 fly – 1:05.94 – another significant PB for Ollie and he was pleased yet again to be challenging another record still held by Paul Noble. Ollie was 5th fastest in the S10 class

A magnificent series of performances in the three major meets Ollie has been involved with over the last few months. I am reliably informed that Ollie sits somewhere between 4th and 9th in the world rankings and he is number one in the S10 class in Scotland and Great Britain. Ollie like many other swimmers is disappointed not to be heading to the World Championships but is delighted he has made such significant improvements since he moved to Stirling.

Not surprisingly Ollie is determined to work even harder to achieve his dream of swimming for Team GB. Over the next few months Ollie has the Glasgow International, British Summer Meet and potentially a meet in Berlin as well. Best wishes Ollie and very well done at the Trials and other major meets.

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

Best wishes to Callum Sloan from Dunfermline and Queen Anne HS who heads off this weekend with his family for the Virgin Money London mini marathon. This will be Callum’s fourth London mini marathon and supporting him will be his coach Pamela Robson.

Callum is Fife’s only ever London mini marathon participant. Callum revived an interest in wheelchair racing in Fife when he was at primary school. DSF was able to purchase his first racing chair thanks to the fund raising efforts of the Saints netball club at the University of St Andrews. Pamela was his first and only coach and a racing squad has been built around him that now has seven members.

On race day London is a very special place to be. Last year Callum was able to catch up with Callum Hawkins which of course made his weekend. The appearance of Louis Hamilton, his other hero, would have rounded off his weekend perfectly. Callum lives in hope. (this is a hint to anybody out there who can make this happen)

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

Salary: Competitive + attractive unique benefits package (subject to experience)
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Scottish National Tennis Centre, University of Stirling Closing date: 3pm on Friday 10 May 2019

JOB DESCRIPTION

Introduction

Tennis Scotland is excited to operate a new National Academy at the University of Stirling, a crucial part of the vision to make Britain one of the most respected nations in the world for player development. The central Scottish location is unique and at the centre of our tennis development plans via the University of Stirling, sportscotland institute of sport and our National Player Programme.

Full information can be found on the Tennis Scotland website here.

Job Description – Stirling National Academy Performance Coach
Job Advert – Performance Coach at GB National Tennis Academy at the Univ…

JOB DESCRIPTION

To administer and develop the basketballscotland’s membership system, processes and benefits, the Membership Development Officer will work to improve existing processes, data and reporting. The role will also be responsible for maintaining and developing key policies, including Child Protection and Equality.

POSITION IN ORGANISATION

Reports To: Participation Manager
Direct Reports: n/a
Budget Responsibilities: n/a

OBJECTIVES

• Administer and improve the basketballscotland membership systems and processes.
• Administer and maintain key basketballscotland’s policies and procedures, including Child Protection and Equality

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Membership Systems and Processes

• Maintain accurate membership records and provide support and advice to clubs and individuals using the basketballscotland systems
• Monitor membership figures and develop creative techniques to best utilise this information to develop and grow basketball in Scotland
• Provide regular reports to assist with monitoring and reporting and to inform planning in order to meet key basketballscotland objectives
• Recommend improvements to the efficiency of processes across all areas of the business, in particular around the membership system
• Development of the Azolve Membership system to improve efficiency of systems and processes

Club Services Support

• Support the development of relationships with clubs, working alongside the Regional Team
• Develop systems, processes and reporting that support and inform clubs.

Policy & Process Development

• Administer and maintain basketballscotland’s Child Protection policies and procedures
• Lead the Equality Team to ensure basketballscotland are developing their Equality Policy and relevant processes
• Recommend improvements to the efficiency of administrative processes across all areas of the business

For full information see the basketballscotland website here.

We would like to extend an invitation to all families of vision impaired children and young people to join us in having a fun-filled day!

Where?
Lochside Community Education Centre, Lochside Road, Ayr, KA8 9LH.

When?
Saturday 27th April from 11am-4pm

Who?
Vision impaired Children, Young People and their Families

Itinerary:
11:00 Arrivals and Tea, Coffee, Juice and Biscuits
11:30 Welcome and Introductions
12:00 Activities
13:15 Picnic Lunch with the Haggeye Family
13:45 Activities
16:00 Goodbye and thanks
16:30 Depart

Age-appropriate activities will run throughout the day, including the Haggeye National Meeting, ‘Hugby’ VI Rugby Taster sessions, Arts and Crafts, African Drumming workshops, Personal Safety, sensory space and much more!

Please complete and return your application form by 5pm on Wednesday 17th April to; Rosine Pybus, RNIB Scotland, 12-14 Hillside Crescent, Edinburgh, EH7 5EA or e-mail to: cypfscotland.Mailbox@rnib.org.uk. If you would like further information or assistance please contact Rosie Pybus on 01316523154 or 07885210792.

Shape and Share Registration Form

CONTRACT TYPE: Full time, fixed term position

SALARY: £18,041 – £19,102 per annum (dependent on experience)

REPORTING TO: Business Operations Manager

CLOSING DATE: Monday 22^nd April (midday).

Scottish Cycling is the National Governing Body for cycling in Scotland and the largest cycling membership organisation. Our home base and the performance hub for our sport is the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome which was built for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Working across six different disciplines of cycling, we are committed to a range of initiatives from playground to podium to create a Nation of Cyclists, maximising participation for all and delivering ongoing international success.

As part of the delivery objectives identified in the Scottish Cycling Strategy 2019-2023, Scottish Cycling has identified Events as a key vehicle to success, providing opportunities and outcomes across all areas of the cycling landscape. Events provide a focal point for clubs, associations, riders and volunteers at all levels from the first local racing opportunity through to regional, national and international competitions on the world stage.

Sound and effective systems and processes are essential to an organisation’s success as it continues to grow and deliver across a number of priority work streams. Ensuring our central office support services are effective, efficient and implemented in a streamlined manner is critical to providing a professional service to our membership, staff, volunteers and key partners.

Scottish Cycling is therefore delighted to offer a new opportunity in role of Business Operations and Events Administrator until 31 March 2020 in the first instance, with the possibility to extend.

Full details can be found on the website here:
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/scotland/article/20190405-Job-Opportunity–Business-Operations-and-Events-Administrator-0

Throughout his school days Craig Smith was one of Fife’s most promising para swimmers. Post school Craig took time out from swimming to concentrate on his future in higher education and employment.

The brilliant news for Disability Sport Fife and Scottish para swimming is that Craig is back in light training and has decided to participate in the Scottish Senior Championships for physically and sensory impaired swimmers. The championships are scheduled for Saturday 13th April at Grangemouth Sports Complex and will be organised by Scottish Disability Sport and Scottish Swimming.

Inspired and supported by ex-Paralympian Lara Ferguson, Craig first decided to put to use his Scottish Swimming Level 1 qualification. Craig was welcomed enthusiastically on to poolside by Glenrothes SC and over the past few months he has established himself as a very popular young teacher. Lara and Craig are in the process of completing their Level 2 swim coaching qualification with support from Fife Council and bursaries from Disability Sport Fife.

Craig was also welcomed on to the Young Start programme with Steven McCormick. The programme is organised by Scottish Disability Sport. The programme will support Craig’s aspirations in volunteering and coaching as well as training and competing.

Best wishes Craig, thank you Lara and Glenrothes SC coaches and swimmers for your support and encouragement. Glenrothes Amateur Swimming Club is a truly inclusive swimming club.

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

Recruiting body: Ayrshire Sportsability

Role: Ayrshire Sportsability Trustee

Location – Ayrshire

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.

ASA wishes to recruit 3 Trustees to join the Board. They would have a strong and visible passion and commitment to ASA, its objectives and cause.  As a Board member, they will have a collective responsibility for setting the strategic direction and development of the charity, whilst ensuring sound governance and best value at all times. ASA is required to comply with Scottish Charities Act as well as other relevant legislations. Board members have responsibility for ensuring that the activities are carried out in accordance with these requirements and the ASA Constitution.

The Board encourages applications from individuals from diverse communities and backgrounds. ASA seeks applicants with experience and expertise particularly in marketing/promotions, communications/media, health and well-being, stakeholder engagement and local sports communities, finance and fundraising.

Interviews

DATE: Thurs 16 May (2.00 to 6.30pm)

Applications

For an information pack and Application Form, please contact the Chair at admin@ayrshiresportsability.org.uk .

Please return the completed Application Form to the Chair at admin@ayrshiresportsability.org.uk by no later than Tuesday 23rd April 2019.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the Chair at admin@ayrshiresportsability.org.uk