…n’s Learning Disability Regional Tournament. Over to you Alan… Challenge No 1 – 21 passes on the floor All the players were more than capable of doing this and they were encouraged to count aloud so that the coach adjudicator (me) could check that they were no cheating! Everyone did a splendid job of this, so it was onto the next challenge. Challenge No 2 – 21 bounces on your racket The first one to try was Milo and once he found the rhythm there…
…ery hot so I keep sipping my water and have some banana/nuts too! Today my best jump is 2.85 which I am pleased with. Lots going on around me other events I am not in, so I try and see how they are going, having finished the Long jump the final event for the Multi-event is the 3kg shot, this is my weakest event. I do 3 practice puts, then take my place in line, my best put is 4.05, its enough to give me overall Multi-event points of 1925, which se…
…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…
…is now in its second year. Another of our DS Lions also completed his Level 1 last year. It is a standard Level 1 course, but football coaches act as mentors or ‘Buddies’ for the duration of the course. It enables participants with a disability the chance to gain their qualifications in a comfortable and appropriate environment, with assistance where necessary, including ‘signers’, when required, for those who have hearing impairments. The course…
…resources on making positive nutrition and lifestyle choices. To read the evaluation of the app please click the documents below. DSActive Health Swap app Evaluation 1 DSActive Health Swap app Evaluation 2 Download for FREE from the App Store or Google Play today: …
…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….
…. There were many prizes and auction items up for grabs. There was also an online auction available for everyone and included signed football shirts which were donated by the PFA and other football clubs. DSActive recently sat down with ex-football player, Allan Cockham to highlight the great work. What is Brentford Penguin FC? “Brentford Penguins FC is the official football club for young people with Down’s syndrome in West London. It was created…
…art in a tennis tournament held at the Portsmouth Tennis Centre on Saturday 26 September. There were lots of different activities for the players to take part in from balance and co-ordination drills to short matches. The activities meant that everyone found something they enjoyed and could focus on. It was a great day to make new friends as well as improving tennis skills! We had more people than expected come to the tournament which was fantasti…
…ent to the DSActive Summer Camp and the South East London Football Festival 2019. Here she tells us a bit about herself. What is your name? Eilis Do you like sports? Yes What are your favourite sports? Swimming, football and running Do you enjoy sports? If so, why? Yes, because they are fun. What new sports would you like to try? Tennis What do you eat before playing sports? Sandwich What’s your favourite meal? Fish and chips Thank you Ellis for y…
…er in Devon. The club launched their DSActive session back in the summer of 2018 and has continued to be a very popular session. The coaching team do a brilliant job of tailoring the session for each player, and welcoming everyone with open arms. “Kingsteignton Tennis Club thoroughly deserved to win the Devon LTA Disability Award this year. They’ve done a brilliant job of getting the DSActive tennis session up and running, and everyone on the coac…
