Did You Know – 25 April 2017
British Blind Sport – Review our educational resources
British Blind Sport believes that everyone has the right to participate in a sport of their choice. However, there are many barriers that people with visual impairments can face when trying to be active. Coaches and volunteers play an important role in developing more recreational activities and British Blind Sport wants to ensure they have the knowledge to provide inclusive and accessible sporting opportunities for people with sight loss. To do this, they have created a series of sport-specific educational guides, to assist those who deliver sporting sessions about how to they can include more visually impaired people.
The guides are available to download from the British Blind Sport website or in print format upon request. Sports covered include: general sport, swimming, athletics, football, judo, archery and shooting, and equestrian.
Now, British Blind Sport is seeking feedback from sport deliverers, coaches, volunteers, teachers and others, to assess the impact of their educational sport guides. They are looking to understand how useful the information and guidance has been for those who have read and used the guides, and how they can be improved for the future. View the full details
ukactive to unveil National Fitness Day 2017 at This Morning Live
Not-for-profit health body ukactive will start the countdown to National Fitness Day 2017 by unveiling a blockbuster line-up of events at major consumer exhibition This Morning Live. The show – expected to attract more than 50,000 consumers during its 18-21 May run at the NEC in Birmingham – is a live exhibition which will bring Britain’s most popular daytime TV programme to life.
ukactive has teamed up with the show’s organisers to officially launch National Fitness Day, which will this year take place on 27 September. The kick-off at This Morning Live will see ukactive unveil a range of initiatives to make this year’s National Fitness Day the biggest yet, while also showcasing a range of active options for attendees at the show. And for more information about National Fitness Day, click here. View the full news item
sports coach UK #CoachingCan Change Lives – Video Stories cont.
A series of videos, launched under the ‘Coaching Can’ banner, are showing a wider audience how coaching can change lives; telling of the impact coaching has on people’s physical and mental well-being, as well as their personal, social and economic development.
Four video stories were produced with Sport For Confidence – an organisation based in Essex, who use coaching to significantly benefit the lives of people with mental illness, physical and learning disabilities. And following the release of Lyndsey’s and Jack’s stories from the suite, the third and fourth videos are now live.
Watch Christopher, Donna and Robert share their experiences of Sport For Confidence – Donna was encouraged by the organisation to do a Boccia Leadership Course – and listen to Guy Disney from the Royal Foundation talk about working alongside Active Essex and Sport For Confidence. Access the videos
Stafford & Stone Canoe Club – 2017 Taster Sessions – all welcome
Are you interested in learning a new sport, looking to be more healthy and looking for an adventure? Then why not try Canoe Slalom….
Adult Taster Sessions
Thurs 4 May, 6.15-7.45pm – £15 for the first 4 weeks
Junior Taster Sessions
Sat 6 May, 9am-11am / 1pm-3pm
To book: email: mailto:rufuse101@gmail.com
South Staffordshire Cycling Scheme
The South Staffordshire Cycling Scheme aims to promote cycling as a fun and safe way to stay active and healthy. We have developed routes and rides for all ages and cycling abilities across South Staffordshire.
These rides are ideal for people who are new to cycling or those who are a bit out of practice.
Find out where you can take part during May.