24/08/2010

England U18 Learning Difficulty Trials- Regional Trials

We are Searching for the next England Player!

The England U18 Learning Difficulty Squad is currently looking to identify new players to join their squad in the 2010/11 season.

This season could be your opportunity to wear the three lions and represent England in both National and International competitions.

So...If you have a Learning Disability? Are you aged between 15 and 17 years old? and have experience of playing for a football club? You could play for England?

Regional Trial Details:

When are the Trials? Sunday 26th September 2010

Where are the Trials? West Riding County Football Association, Fleet Lane, Woddlesford, Leeds, LS26 8NX

What Time? 10:00am- 01:00pm

What is the playing surface? Grass (Please bring suitable footwear)

What should you bring? Suitable Outdoor Kit, Shinpads, Non-Fizzy Drinks

How do you get involved?

Contact:

James Doyle, West Riding County Football Association,

Fleet Lane,

Woodlesford,

Leeds ,

LS26 8NX

James.doyle@wrcfa.com - 07540 127 683

 

17/08/2010

Ability Counts League looks for new teams to join for the new season

The Sheffield & Hallamshire Ability Counts League is looking for new teams for season 2010/11. The Ability Counts League provides a pan-disability football fixture programme for a range of football ability levels.

 

The league boasted 23 teams for 2009/10 and there is a guaranteed a minimum of six fixtures over the course of the new season, which runs from October 2010 through to May 2011.

 

All games are played centrally on artificial grass pitches at five quality venues across South Yorkshire.  Teams can expect to play approximately once every 3-4 weeks, with all fixtures taking place on Sunday afternoons and are officiated by FA qualified referees.

 

Last season the League operated four adult male divisions and one adult female division. The League will be starting an Under 16 Male, an Under 16 Female and Under 12 Mixed sections next season. Female and Youth teams play 5-a-side; Adult Male teams play 7-a-side at higher divisions and 5-a-side at lower divisions. Sheffield & Hallamshire FA would like to hear from new Clubs who would be interested in joining the League and are particularly keen to hear from Youth teams and Adult Female teams.

 

The Sheffield & Hallamshire Ability Counts League links into The FA’s National Disability Strategy and as such divisional winners have the opportunity to progress through to regional and national finals.

 

Chris Bly, Senior Football Development Officer at Sheffield & Hallamshire FA said

“We have made significant strides over the last few seasons to develop a League which provides an enjoyable experience for players, officials and spectators alike.

 

We pride ourselves on the professional way that the Sheffield & Hallamshire Ability Counts League is organised and the number of teams that we have is testament to the quality experience that we offer.

Like any League we want to continue to improve, and of particular importance is the recruitment of new youth teams and adult female teams. In addition, we also welcome new adult male teams to what is a flourishing section of our League”.

 

The League is free to enter, although Clubs will need to affiliate to their parent County Football Association. The closing date for entries is Monday 13^th September 2010.

 

For further details and a League entry form please contact Chris Bly, Senior Football Development Officer on 0114 241 4992 or send an email to christopher.bly@sheffieldfa.com

17/08/2010

National Table Tennis Championship

2-3 October 2010

Sir William Stanier Leisure Centre, Crewe, CW1 4DJ

 

The table tennis championship is a table tennis competition for players with a disability.

 

Who can take part?

To take part in the junior competition, you must be at least 11 years old on 1 September 2010. But you must not be more than 18 years old.

 

To take part in the adult competition you must be at least 18 years old on 1 September 2010.

 

Please return the completed entry form, together with a cheque for £25 made payable to Mencap to:

Mencap Sport, 6a Caldervale Road, Wakefield, WF1 5PE

 

For more details and to download the entry form navigate here

 

10/08/2010

Goalball in the spotlight on UK Television

Channel 4 are aiming to follow up this initial series in 2011 and in 2012 to help build anticipation as we approach August 2012 Paralympics.

The aim in this first series is to introduce the viewing audience to the exciting world that is Paralympic sport and to some of the British athletes in the context of the build-up to 2012. The shows follow a magazine format with 4-5 items in 30 minutes linked together by their presenters Rick Edwards  and Ade Adepitan (Presenter and Paralympic athlete).

      The programme features Goalball with the Goalball challenge. Ade Adepitan and Iwan Thomas go head to head in a sporting quest, designed to demystify Goalball in the run up to 2012.

Ade and Iwan have 3 months to each find a team and get them skilled in the sport of Goalball. As our presenters coach their teams, the programme will highlight the complexity and skills involved, whilst exploring the sport from a grassroots perspective.

Goalball also gained exposure over the weekend as the World Goalball Championships were featured as part of `Sportnation` on SKY Sports.

For more information take a look at the Goalball UK website (external link)

 

11/08/2010
Sheffield & Hallamshire Ability Counts League 2010/2011 Season- Team Entries now being accepted

Across South Yorkshire (our latest facility addition is Sheffield United FC Academy which will host Youth League fixtures). Teams can expect to play approximately once every 3-4 weeks. All fixtures take place on Sunday afternoons and are officiated by FA qualified referees.

Last season the League operated four adult male divisions and one adult female division. The League will be starting Under 16 Male, Under 16 Female and Under 12 Mixed sections next season. Female and Youth teams play 5-a-side, Adult Male teams play 7-a-side at higher divisions and 5-a-side at lower divisions. We would like to hear from new Clubs who would be interested in joining the League, we are particularly keen to here from Youth teams and Adult Female teams.

The Sheffield & Hallamshire Ability Counts League links into The FA’s National Disability Strategy and as such divisional winners have the opportunity to progress through to regional and national finals.

Chris Bly, Senior Football Development Officer at Sheffield & Hallamshire FA said:

“We have made significant strides over the last few seasons to develop a League which provides an enjoyable experience for players, officials and spectators alike.

We pride ourselves on the professional way that the Sheffield & Hallamshire Ability Counts League is organised and the number of teams that we have is testament to the quality experience that we offer.

Like any League we want to continue to improve, and of particular importance is the recruitment of new youth teams and adult female teams. In addition, we also welcome new adult male teams to what is a flourishing section of our League”.

The League is free to enter, although Clubs will need to affiliate to their parent County Football Association. The closing date for entries is Monday 13th September 2010; this is also the date of the League Annual General Meeting which takes place at Doncaster College for the Deaf, with a 6.30pm start, new and returning teams are required to send a Club representative to this meeting. The League entry form is attached to this message for Clubs to apply to enter the League for 2010/2011 Season.

For further details please contact Chris Bly, Senior Football Development Officer on 0114 241 4992 or send an email to abilitycountsleague@sheffieldfa.com

 

03/08/2010

Disability Awareness Day -Sat 25th September

Doncaster Disability Cluster are hosting a Family Fun Day to share information, meet others, have a break and also find out more about services available supporting disabled people in Doncaster.

The event will be opened by Ben Parkinson with a guest appearance from David Blunkett MP and will include information on Sport and Leisure activities in the area.

Please have a look at the poster here

Saturday 25th September 2010 10am-3pm
The Doncaster Deaf Trust
Leger Way
DN2 6AY

 

28/07/2010

Tall Ship Visit to Whitby & Hull 2011

  Lord Nelson will be visiting Hull and Whitby in August & September 2011 and we are looking for people from surrounding areas to join these voyages.  We will be visiting Whitby in time to take part in the Annual Maritime Festival before departing on the next journey to Hull.  We always try to incorporate a visit to a foreign port or two during a voyage so have your passport at the ready for this life-changing experience.

  The aim of the Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST) is to use tall ship sailing to promote the integration and collaboration of able-bodied and disabled people; proving that the pursuit of common goals overrides diversity. Men and women from age sixteen upwards become integral parts of a tall ship crew for either a day or a voyage; challenging themselves in a new, exciting environment and having the time of their lives.

  Each member of a tall ship crew is involved in all parts of life on board ship. Whether disabled or able-bodied, experienced sailors or first timers, everyone participates in activities such as helming, unfurling the sails and cleaning the ship.

Both of JST’s tall ships – LORD NELSON and TENACIOUS – have been purpose built to accommodate people of all physical abilities being actively involved in all aspects of crewing the ship. Features include:

• Wide aisles both above and below deck for wheelchair users
• Lifts between decks to allow wheelchair users or people with limited mobility to move around independently
• Large display and talking compasses to facilitate visually impaired or blind people to navigate
• Signs in Braille
• Vibrating pads fitted to bunks to alert people who are deaf or hard of hearing to emergencies
• Guidance tracks on decks for the blind and visually impaired
• Power assisted or joystick steering, allowing those with limited strength or mobility to helm the ship.

  During the summer months, LORD NELSON and TENACIOUS travel around Britain, Ireland and the Channel Islands, exploring many cities along the way.  Since LORD NELSON hasn’t visited Hull in over 15 years and after a planned stop at Whitby in 2007 had to be cancelled as a result of bad weather conditions, the ship’s visit to Yorkshire is much anticipated. Visiting new places is always exciting for crew members, especially those like Yorkshire with a lively sailing community and plenty to do ashore.

  Voyages with JST are a challenging, rewarding adventure that can change lives and give new perspectives on diversity within age and physical ability. They are also a useful addition to a CV, especially with programmes such as Youth Leadership @ Sea for 16 – 25 year olds, which allows young people to experience working with and leading a team on board. 

  If you need assistance with finances then start planning now and our fundraising team will be able to help you with fundraising ideas and contact information for funding organisations. 

For more information visit our website www.jst.org.uk or email info@jst.org.uk