Roy Hodgson leads Down’s Syndrome Eagles Training Session

…ls such as agility and coordination, but also importantly helps players to develop their social and communication skills. “Sometimes when you’re working at the top level, you forget the real basics of what football means to people, we get caught up in the winning and the losing and the hype around the professional game, but really football is this, it’s people coming out with their children on a cold autumn night and watching them enjoy themselves…

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…equest for that personal data. This personal data may include your: Name; Address; Telephone number; Email How the DSA will use a data subject’s personal data. By providing personal data, you (as a data subject) agree that, where it is permitted by applicable law or where you have agreed to receive these communications from the DSA, the DSA may use your personal data to: Respond to your requests; Improve services for people with Down’s syndrome ;…

Simplyhealth supports innovative nutrition programme for people with Down’s syndrome

…g. DSActive will work with a nutritionist to develop up-to-date nutrition advice for people with Down’s syndrome, including a fact sheet for parents and easy to read versions for people with Down’s syndrome. A nutrition based app will also be developed in co-operation with Middlesex University. Carol Boys, Chief Executive of the DSA says: “DSActive’s nutrition campaign is a significant development for the project. The football and tennis programme…

Visiting the Lions, Tigers and Cubs of Longfleet

…clear that every player who comes to the Longfleet sessions is cared for and valued. There are visual prompts on every door to make sure that no one gets lost. All of the coaches know everyone’s names and there is a fantastic community feel to the sessions. The coaches volunteer their time to help out and huge credit must go to them for making the sessions so popular. Longfleet run three sessions back to back at Carter Community School for the dif…

Q&A with Christopher, winner of Newcastle United Foundation Disability Player of the Year!

…stle first team player Isaac Hayden. We caught up with Christopher and his Dad to ask them a bit about their experiences at the session and the award. Christopher: Well done on winning the award!! What do you think about playing football for Newcastle United? It’s a very good team and we go to lots of tournaments. I like playing for the black and whites. Did you enjoy getting the award? Definitely enjoyed getting the award, 100%. I was very proud….

Great rallying at Swindon’s tennis session

…nnis is a great activity for children. Their Delta Tennis Club sessions provide training in the skills and techniques needed to play as well as giving the children the opportunity to interact with others and have some fun. During a recent visit to a session of the Delta Tennis Club the DSActive team couldn’t believe the fantastic talent that was on show. The players were fantastic and very eager to learn throughout the session, from the warm up ri…