Triathlon Scotland and partners (Scottish Disability Sport, Lothian Disability Sport, West Lothian Council and GRC & West Lothian Triathlon Clubs) are pleased to host a Disability Triathlon event at Armadale Academy on Sunday 20th May 2018.

The event is a ‘come and try’ event designed for athletes with a disability of any kind to try the sport of triathlon in a fun, supported and relaxed environment.  The course is all contained on the grounds of Armadale Academy where there is plenty of space for athlete support and spectators.  Each participant will receive a medal on completion of the race as a race day memento.

There will be three distances offered at the event, offering an opportunity for participants who are completely new to the event through to athletes who have tried the sport before.  Distances can be found below –

Event	Swim	Cycle	Run
Short	100m	800m	350m
Medium	200m	1600m	700m
Long	300m	2400m	1050m

A number of Para Triathlon events have been delivered over the last couple of years, successfully introducing individuals with a disability to the sport of the triathlon.  The aim of these events is to provide an introduction to the sport and then support any interested individuals into regular club sessions.

If you interested in this opportunity then entries can be accessed by following the link below –

https://www.entrycentral.com/eastpara18

If you have any questions about the event, please contact Triathlon Scotland Development Manager, Calum Reid at calumreid@triathlonscotland.org or on 01786466903.

Additionally, more information on disability triathlon can be found by following the link below –

http://www.triathlonscotland.org/get-active/getting-in-to-disability-tri/

Maccabi Badminton Club located in Giffnock,  in partnership with Badminton Scotland, Scottish Disability Sport, East Renfrewshire Leisure and East Renfrewshire Active Schools,  is offering the opportunity of a new Para Badminton section of the club.  The new session is open to anyone aged 12 and over, with a physical, learning or sensory impairment.

This is a great opportunity for getting involved in physical activity, learning new skills and meeting new people.

If you are interested, or know anyone who would like to play, please see the attached flyer and spread the word!

Scottish Swimming seeks a committed individual with a passion for sport in Scotland to fulfil the vacancy of Chairperson of the sport’s Board of Directors.  Working as part of a team, the successful candidate will have an understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the sport and possess the necessary leadership qualities to drive the strategic direction of Scottish Swimming.

As Chairperson of the Board of Directors you will contribute to the strategic running of the Company and focus on the following specific tasks, in addition to the tasks outlined for a Board Director:

• Provide a mentoring role to the Chief Executive.
• Oversee the work of the Chief Executive, including leading the Chief Executive Appraisal process.
• Have overall responsibility for corporate governance issues, including financial matters, legal issues, risk management and child Wellbeing cases.
• Deal with emergency issues referred by the Chief Executive.
• Carry out annual appraisals for all Board Directors and agree Director Objectives in line with the needs of the business.
• Develop, in conjunction with the Chief Executive, external relations with appropriate partners.

This challenging role will suit highly motivated and committed individuals, who feel they can make a positive contribution to Scottish Swimming’s future and are available to attend up to six Board meetings per year, normally held in Stirling. In addition, you will also attend two Council meetings per year.

You will also be expected to become a Director on the Board of British Swimming and represent the Company in dealings with British Swimming (circa 6 overnight British Swimming Board meetings per year, generally held in England).

Scottish Swimming is committed to selecting Board Directors solely on the basis of their ability to do the job for which they are being recruited, and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

For further information and a recruitment/application pack please go to the Scottish Swimming website at www.scottishswimming.com

Closing date for applications:  16^th May 2018

Interviews:  afternoon/early evening of 27^th May 2018 in Stirling

Congratulations and well done to teenager Callum Sloan (T53) from Dunfermline and Queen Anne HS who recorded a personal best time of 0:20:55 in the 2018 Virgin Money Giving Mini London Marathon on Sunday 22nd April.

Supported by his family, coach Pamela Robson and her family, the young Disability Sport Fife member was competing in the Under 17 boys section for the first time. Previous involvement has been in the under 14 boys section.

Conditions were excellent and athlete and coach were delighted with how Callum had performed. All those training sessions on Kirkcaldy prom, the Beveridge Park and Pitreavie Athletics Centre had paid off.

Callum is still the only junior wheelchair athlete from Fife to compete the London Mini wheelchair marathon. Young Callum has been an inspiration to the senior and junior wheelchair athletes who now make up the ever expanding Fife wheelchair racing squad.

Richard Brickley MBE – President Disability Sport Fife

 

13th May 2018

• Can be completed individually or in a 2-3 person relay team
• Age 8+
• Can do the swim section as part of a team

Sign up now at www.entrycentral.com.

 

History was made at the Scottish Disability Sport/Scottish FA national football 5s on Wednesday 18th April at Glasgow Green.

Glenrothes Strollers Football Club lifted the premiership award for the first time and became the first Disability Sport Fife member organisation in almost four decades to win a top honour in the open section at any national football championships.

This achievement cannot be underestimated and is fitting reward for a club that has made a significant commitment to football for players with additional support needs over many years. Glenrothes Strollers are fully inclusive in ethos and action.

Team members were: Lloyd Simpson, Cameron Page, Steven Anderson, Stephen Young, Daniel Henderson and Robert Anderson. The Strollers accumulated 12 points and won on goal difference after one of the closest finishes in the history of the championships.

Glenrothes Strollers also entered a team in the Championship section and finished in sixth position. Team members were: Ross Page, David Mair, Dale Lynch, Craig Wight, Scott Todd, Graham Telfer, Branden Seath and James Cunningham.

The success of the Strollers is undoubtedly due to the competencies of their coaching team and the commitment throughout the club to inclusive practice. Glenrothes Strollers have an ambitious and enthusiastic team of volunteers at the top of the club and it was only a matter of time before the club brought back a major honour to Fife. Well done the Strollers.

Disability Sport Fife, Glenrothes Strollers and Fife Sports and Leisure Trust are offering coaching for juniors 12 – 16 with additional support needs on Saturday mornings at the Michael Woods sports and Leisure Centre. Interested? Contact Disability Sport Fife.

Richard Brickley MBE – President Disability Sport Fife

Location: Aberdeen

Position available: 2 x full time, 37 hours per week

Duration: Permanent

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (plus benefits package)

Sport Aberdeen, the nationally recognised award-winning leisure trust, is looking for two ambitious leisure professionals to make their mark and help take us to the next level.

Do you have strong leadership qualities and thrive on seeing a business succeed?

To obtain a full application pack visit the website here:
https://www.sportaberdeen.co.uk/group-operations-manager-full-time-up-to-40000-per-annum-plus-benefits-package

Blackford Bowling Club presents the Para Bowls Taster Session/Workshops. Open to individuals with a physical, sensory or learning impairment. Equipment will be available including adapted wheelchairs.

• Tuesdays: 1st, 8th and 15th May 2018
• 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Come along, give it a try!

Further details regarding the event are available from:

• Fiona Taylor, Club Disability Coach, Blackford Bowling Club, Moray Street, Blackford – 07584 638420
• Ron Anderson, Bowls Scotland, District 6 Secretary/Regional Academy Coach -07736 391819

Dundee United Sports Club is creating a new multisport club for children with a hearing impairment in partnership with Scottish Disability Sport & Dundee City Disability Sport.

Following the success of the Tayside Parasport Festival, the demand for a multisport activity for children with hearing loss became apparent. Dundee United Sports Club is currently looking to collate interest and communicate with parents & guardians regarding suitable times, dates and locations.

If you or your child would like to register their interest, please contact Andy Melville, Club Development Officer at Dundee United Sports Club. Andy can be contacted at:

Tel: 07864 247634

Email: club_dev.duscanddryburgh@outlook.com

Inverurie Rotary Swimming Gala

A historical Grampian gala has once again proven the worth and success of inclusive swimming.

This year’s annual Rotary Gala, held in Inverurie, attracted 60 swimmers from ages 8 to 50+ of all abilities and disabilities including swimmers from the local clubs, and their families and friends. The Gala (a participatory event) has been supported by the Rotary Club of Inverurie for many years and was originally set up to combine swimmers from St Andrew’s School (an ASN school based in Inverurie) and Garioch Amateur Swimming Club.

St Andrew’s School no longer enters a team into the Gala thanks to discrete provision for disabled swimmers now being offered by the Swimming Club. Garioch Gators now caters for the needs of swimmers with physical, sensory and learning disabilities in the area.

Retired swimmers are also invited to the event, and this year, featured its first retired Gators swimmer, Scott Walker, who had completed a mammoth 150 mile cycle the previous day!

Well done to all of the swimmers and a special thanks to Pauline Stirling and her team for organising such a great event!

If you, or anyone you know, lives in Grampian with a physical, sensory or learning disability and is keen to get involved in Para Sport, please contact Alison Shaw on alison.shaw@scottishdisabilitysport.com or on 07828 744 848