Roy Hodgson leads Down’s Syndrome Eagles Training Session

…rs with their shooting skills and he refereed a match. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXCpf0WP_sU Photo credit from The PHA Grou “This group are just fantastic, their enthusiasm, their humanity and their affection, it’s very difficult not to enjoy their company. When I was asked to come here tonight, I was more than happy and it’s great to see them all again. “Our Foundation does a wonderful job, and you can see how much the children enjoy it and…

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

…make an impact on the lives of children and adults with Down’s syndrome involved in the sports programme and beyond. DSActive is run by the national charity, the Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) which aims to help people with Down’s syndrome live full and rewarding lives. The unique sports programme gives children and adults with Down’s syndrome a tailor-made opportunity to get involved in sport, with an emphasis on tennis and football, encourag…

Visiting the Lions, Tigers and Cubs of Longfleet

…have certainly grown in popularity during that time. A member of the DSActive team visited a recent session to see how they were doing. It is very 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 a…

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

…ently we were right on the edge of the mail shot sent by DSActive to get involved with them and NUFC Foundation. We’re glad we got it! What does he get out of playing football? He loves being part of a team and scoring goals – even though he’s often used as a defender! He enjoys meeting his friends, the coaches and the parents. It gives him a social life as well as keeping him fit and active. He has had two open heart surgeries to correct Fallot’s…

Great rallying at Swindon’s tennis session

…really nice to see. One of the players said “I love playing tennis and I love coming here to practise my skills. One day I want to be a professional tennis player.” It was very clear to see how much the players enjoyed the session. A lot of that was down to the great coaching…players were learning different skills and techniques but they were having fun, which is what DSActive is all about. Towards the end of the session, two of the players were h…