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Data Protection & Cookies policy
…not typically identify individual users. This information includes: the total number of visits to the DSA websites and mobile applications; the number of visitors to each page of the DSA websites and mobile applications; and the domain names of website visitors’ internet service providers. The DSA uses Google Analytics as the main form of website statistics tracking. Any visitors to the DSA websites who don’t want their data used by Google Analyti…
Support us
…ontact us: By Post Please make cheques payable to the “Down’s Syndrome Association” and send to:- DSActive Down’s Syndrome Association Langdon Down Centre 2a Langdon Park Teddington TW11 9PS By Phone Call us on 0333 121 2300 to make a donation over the phone. Ask for the fundraising department and please ensure you make it clear the donation is for DSActive….
Crystal Palace v Norwich, Saturday 18 March 2017
By Sadé Degale-Roberts On Saturday 18 March two DSActive teams, the Crystal Palace Eagles and Norwich, met for a friendly match. Sadé, whose brother Brandon plays for the Eagles, has written up a blog about the day. Our day started at 8.30am as we all gathered together to meet head coach Julian, assistant coach Daniel and the rest of the team. After a short wait everyone arrived and we were all pleased to see each other. When our bus arrived ever…
Exeter Harriers launch second DSActive Athletics session
…ning to launch the first DSActive athletics sessions with Exeter Harriers. All of the new participants really enjoyed themselves and it was great to see all of the parents and carers getting involved in the session. A huge thank you to Chip and his team for running the session, I can’t wait to see the session grow in popularity.” To find out more about DSActive or to find a session near you please email the DSActive team or give us a call on 0333…
DSActive National Festival 2019!
…s which team had lost! Overall, 19 teams and 132 players came to Play Football in Birmingham for our biggest festival yet, with 45 matches played and over 240 goals scored! Thanks to all the fantastic coaches, parents and volunteers that ensured the day went so smoothly, and for all your hard work throughout the year leading the teams and making them such assets to their clubs. DSActive and the Down’s Syndrome Association would also like to say a…
Haydon and his team mates
…them or their coach Trevor. Sporting 87 have turned Haydon’s dreams into reality. Haydon needed special sports glasses to play and these were quite expensive. An organisation called Anglers Charity Auctions (I am a very keen angler) helped us, supplying not only his glasses, but new boots, full Man Utd kit and tickets for Haydon to go to old Trafford and watch his favourite team. The DSActive programme is the only bespoke football and tennis pro…
London DSActive clubs get ready for Awareness Week
…orters were on the touchline cheering on both teams. After the match, Millwall FC presented match tickets to both teams and parents. DSA Information and Training Officer, Chris said: “A great match between two competitive teams. This game was watched by a great crowd of supporters. We saw some fantastic bits of skill and play and it was thoroughly entertaining right to the final whistle.” Image from Millwall Community Trust Image from Millwall Com…
A review of 2019
…re about the festival here. Regional Festivals This year we have run festivals all across the country, in total over 400 people with Down’s syndrome have been involved in the festivals, with many trying a new sport for the first team. Coach Education The DSActive team continue to travel around the country to train coaches on how to better support people with Down’s syndrome. This year saw us start working with British and Welsh Gymnastics, World P…
Reggie Dornan, North East Coach of the Year; Newcastle United Foundation
…events over the past couple of years. They also attended the annual National Football Festival at St Georges Park. The DSActive team sessions are amongst Reggie’s favourite throughout the week. There are many aspects of the sessions that Reggie enjoys: seeing each player fully engaged with the activity, witnessing every individual develop their technical, social and physical skills and the fantastic support from the parents of the DSActive team m…
