Roy Hodgson leads Down’s Syndrome Eagles Training Session

…les team got a very big surprise at one of their weekly training sessions recently – Crystal Palace manager, Roy Hodgson! Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson is used to running training sessions, but he took charge of a different squad recently. He surprised the Down’s Syndrome Eagles team at their weekly session. He helped players with their shooting skills and he refereed a match. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXCpf0WP_sU Photo credit from The…

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…and other individuals that contact the DSA, or with whom it has dealings (each, a “data subject” and together, “data subjects”). The DSA is dedicated to obtaining, handling, processing, transporting and storing all such personal data, whether held on computer, or paper, lawfully and correctly, in accordance with the safeguards contained in the UK GDPR Act 2016 (the “GDPR”). The DSA has a responsibility to protect such personal data, especially se…

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

…ls of participants but this grant will allow the team to develop more far reaching healthy living messages and education. Simplyhealth’s support will be pivotal in getting this campaign off the ground.” This is the second time Simplyhealth have generously supported DSActive. Last year a grant enabled the development of six new DSActive clubs and development of logo books. They also funded the production of the DSA’s Health Book, a significant proj…

Visiting the Lions, Tigers and Cubs of Longfleet

…n 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 and huge credit must…

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

…across the UK and beyond to compete in tournaments and friendlies. At the recent End of Year Awards the club named Christopher, one of the players with Down’s syndrome, Disability Player of the Year. Christopher was presented with his award by Newcastle 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…

Great rallying at Swindon’s tennis session

…ldren 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 right through to practising different tennis skills. It was really nice to see. One of the players said “I love playing tennis and I love coming here to practis…