…ise and celebrate when they have achieved it (i.e. getting a ball over the net). It is also easy to tailor to age and ability and can be made as complex or as simple as you want. For some players, their goal is to contact the ball whereas others are attending a new session that I run where they learn the rules of the game and implement them in points and matches. For anyone who would like to coach people with Down’s syndrome, my advice would be to…
…ad the chance to take part in for some mini rallies which they loved. Two young volunteers were there to help and were absolutely fantastic with everyone. After everyone was warmed up, the players got to practice their forehand, some of whom even showed off some impressive serves over the net. It was a great day of tennis and enjoyed by everyone who came, especially the players. At the end of the session they all got a goodie bag which went down a…
…tle help from the coach got to 21. Challenge No 3 – 21 shot rally over the net This was supposed to be the hardest but a surprised coach looked on in awe as they all got to 21 and in some cases much more. Andrew was a revelation in this task and gets a special mention for doing so well. Lane’s tournament success Lane is not a player to be trifled with; when it comes to tennis tournaments you play him at your peril. Again for the umpteenth time, he…
…ls. Most players lost count of how many times the ball hit the back of the net. There were some absolutely cracking celebrations that put smiles on everyone’s faces. DSActive said: “It’s great to see so many Fulham Badgers at training, of all ages, getting into football! I think it’s a great idea to get the Under 16s from Fulham FC involved as it showcases the great work that’s happening in and around the Fulham set up. The Badgers have been runni…
…serving. To start with, a series of targets were set up on one side of the net, and the players had to throw tennis balls overarm at them with the goal of knocking as many over as possible. After a quick drinks break, the players then grabbed their rackets and practised serving at the targets. The session always finishes with the well know game, ‘Bombs away’, which all of the parents get involved with, highlighting the fantastic community spirit a…
…articipants to enjoy and that helps accelerate learning.” What are the long-term goals of Brentford Penguin FC? “The long-term goals of Brentford Penguins FC are to maintain a quality training environment, with regular external incentives, experiences and football playing days, to provide a lifestyle for the young people with Down’s Syndrome and their families, which previously was never even of consideration for them. We would like to share the d…
…imes be hard. The DSA have some tools and information that you might find helpful. Go to this page of the DSA’s website to find links to information about healthy eating as well as other useful information on health and well-being. You can download a Healthy Eating guide: Healthy Eating Easy Read. Have you tried DSEngage? The DSA runs FREE daily online sessions to help keep you active, busy and have lots of fun. Find out more on the website….
…artment of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport which was managed by Citizens Online. Working with app development company The Distance and Monitoring and Evaluation Consulting, the app was designed, built, and available for download within 7 months. You can find out more about the app here and download it for FREE here. National Festivals Our 9th National Football Festival took place in Birmingham, with over 140 players attending on the day. It was…
…rtant for people with Down’s syndrome who can be more susceptible to weight-related conditions such as Type 2 diabetes and obesity. Research has found that of those involved in DSActive sessions, 27% have lost weight, 68% have improved their fitness, 71% have grown in confidence, 78% have improved their physical ability and 91% have improved their social skills. Being active is an important part of being healthy, but what you eat is just as import…
…trointestinal conditions and hypothyroidism. The Down’s Syndrome Association’s Health Series contains more information on these conditions and can be found on the DSA’s website www.downs-syndrome.org.uk For more information on the Health Swap app please click here or email dsactive@downs-syndrome.org.uk…
