Scottish Disability Sport

🔊 BREAKING NEWS: The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has officially confirmed Glasgow as the host city of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with six Para sports included on the sport programme. Para athletics, Para swimming, Para cycling (track), Para Bowls, Para powerlifting and 3x3 wheelchair basketball will feature. Read the full story here: https://wp.me/p7H0JE-9J7 sportscotland #InspiringThroughInclusion #Glasgow2026

Great recognition to be nominated for Scottish Women in Sport Coach of the Year, especially after such an incredible year which saw a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics! Congratulations Claire Morrison 👏 💜 sportscotland Boccia UK #Boccia #Awards #InspiringThroughInclusion #Coach #2024 #Paris2024 #Paralympics

Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) is excited to introduce its first ever National Survey 📝 SDS aims to address inequalities experienced by people living in Scotland with a disability or a long-term health condition when trying to be more physically active. To make sure that these actions are making a meaningful difference, SDS would like to hear from adults (16+) living with a disability or long-term condition in Scotland. Please share this survey with your networks and encourage anyone eligible to complete it as it will make a difference in the future. Online form ➡ https://lnkd.in/e_MNifbg Or scan the QR code below. sportscotland sportscotland institute of sport #NationalSurvey #Disability #Sport #InspiringThroughInclusion

#SportForSkills | Sport can provide participants with many benefits. One benefit is the learning and development of new skills. This is something that SDS's Young Start Programme aims to develop. Hear from some of the members of the Young Start Programme - by clicking the link below - to understand how sport has impacted them. 📎 https://wp.me/p7H0JE-9Fa sportscotland #Coaching #InspiringThroughInclusion #Volunteer #DevelopingSkill #Inclusion

✨FREE RESOURCES ✨ Did you know that we offer two completely FREE eLearning modules? 'Introduction to Inclusive Practice' for anyone delivering (or keen to deliver) inclusive sport and physical activity AND 'Inclusive Club Resource' for clubs, committee members, development officers and programme managers looking to make their club more welcoming to participants with disabilities Find out more & get access on our website - https://bit.ly/3M93vSm

FINAL CHANCE TO APPLY 📝 Boccia UK are hiring maternity cover for the Head of Performance Pathway. The successful candidate will be joining at an exciting time, with Boccia UK looking to evolve their talent and development pathways. Deadline for applications is tomorrow, 30th July! ➡ Apply here: https://wp.me/p7H0JE-9up #InspiringThroughInclusion #Boccia #Job #Paris2024 #Paralympics sportscotland

#NewStaff: Welcome to the SDS Family, Elizabeth (Wizzy) Mills! 😍 Wizzy joined the team in June, as the new Regional Development Manager for Grampian and Shetland. She's hit the ground running, including helping out at the SDS Summer Camp ☀ Read on to find out about her experiences so far and how the planning is going for her first Parasport Festival! 🔗 https://wp.me/p7H0JE-9tq sportscotland Scottish Women in Sport #InspiringThroughInclusion #Disability #Sport

🏆 West Development Squad Support 🏆 The West of Scotland development squad have been supported through funding from J&E Shepherd to continue training throughout the summer. This support is key in letting all the players to continue developing their skills rather than having to stop during the summer months. “The support given by J&E Shepherd has created an incredible opportunity for our players to come together and hone their skills over the summer before competitions begin in the autumn.” Peter McGuire, boccia coach. Support like this is invaluable in allowing the development of boccia to grow across the country - especially valuable during a Paralympic year. sportscotland #InspiringThroughInclusion #Boccia #Funding #Inclusion #Paralympics

Today, Get Out Get Active (GOGA) releases its latest impact report, showing thousands of people across the UK have been given the opportunity to be active thanks to the programme. SDS has loved being involved in this programme - specifically supporting GOGA Tayside - working in collaboration with NHS Tayside to strengthen the links between physical activity and health. Doing things #TheGOGAWay Read the full report: https://wp.me/p7H0JE-9sb Activity Alliance sportscotland #GOGA #InspiringThroughInclusion #DisabilitySport #Health #Wellbeing #Inclusion #GetOutGetActive

A huge thank you to Shared Care Scotland for providing SDS with funding for this years edition of Summer Camp. The Short Breaks Funding was vital to the successful running of the SDS Summer Camp. It allowed for children and young adults with a disability the opportunity to not only take part in a variety of exciting activities and sports in a safe environment but more significantly, the chance to be independent, develop resilience, make new friendships and lasting memories. Whilst SDS is proud to provide participants with this experience, the Summer Camp also allowed carers and families a 'Short Break'. These breaks provide opportunity for respite and reflection. So, thank you Shared Care Scotland, for all your support ❤️ #ShortBreaksFund #TimeToCare #SummerCamp #ShortBreaks #Inclusion #InspiringThroughInclusion sportscotland