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Visiting the Electric Eels

…ding to help our amazing swimmers to achieve their potential. What is your best memory from Electric Eels? Too many too choose from…some of the best moments are seeing a child swim a length by themselves for the first time, master a new skill or win a race in a gala. Watching our synchro team compete internationally has also been amazing! What would you say to other coaches thinking of getting involved in Down’s syndrome sport? You won’t regret it…

DSActive & WorkFit support Luke in his new role

…m DSActive provided the coaches with support and guidance on how to ensure best practice is being achieved in each DSActive training session, making sure that each player is learning and developing, regardless of their age, gender or ability. Feedback on the training was positive. Many of the coaches said they felt more confident in planning and implementing training sessions for people with Down’s syndrome. “I gained more of an understanding of D…

A day in the life of an athlete – Charlotte Cox

…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…

Vinay shares his cooking tips!

…Here are Vinay’s top cooking tips and his 5 favourite recipes. Most of my best recipes come from my own cooking which I like to do for myself. I like using a different mix of spices. One of my best meals would be my cream of vegetable soup, it’s a great winter meal. Here are my top 5 dishes I like to cook: 1. Mixed vegetable salad 2. Pasta 3. Mixed vegetable creamy soup 4. Mixed fruit salad 5. Vegetable pie with mash Here are some of my photos of…

About DSActive

…that is involved. During the start-up phase, clubs will be advised on the best way to organise and deliver a session to ensure that the highest participation levels are achieved. Before any club begins their programme, a member of the DSActive team will deliver our unique coach education workshop which advises coaches on the best way to adapt their sessions to suit the needs of people who have Down’s syndrome. The workshop is open to volunteers,…

Charlton Upbeats crowned DSActive National Festival winners for the fifth time after a fantastic day of football

…DSActive presented three new trophies at this year’s event: Players player Best Goal Keeper Golden boot. Well done to Danielle from Lincoln who received the Players player trophy. She showed great energy and determination on the day. Best Goal Keeper went to Garry from Newcastle who made some outstanding saves throughout the day, especially in the final. The Golden boot went to Emmaunel from Arsenal who scored an amazing 17 goals throughout the to…

Snooker

…workshop for WDBS officials and WPBSA coaches affiliated to the 147 Club scheme. Attending the workshops will give the officials and coaches in-depth knowledge on how best to support people with Down’s syndrome in to their clubs and events. Trained clubs will be listed here….

The DSActive Team take on #Challenge21…

…tasks or trying something new to being task based. Alex Alex with his new best friend, Peppermint Tea What are you doing for #Challenge21? For #Challenge21 I have completely given up caffeine. Giving up my morning coffee has been difficult for me, but thankfully I enjoy peppermint tea so I’ve been drinking a lot of that instead! Why did you pick it as a challenge? I have been thinking about cutting down on how much caffeine I drink for a little w…

The England Athletics National Awards 2018

…Hannah Cockroft and Danny Crates to Ashia Hansen and Kelly Southerton, the best of English Athletics were there and ready to celebrate the achievements of others. The first awards of the night went to volunteers who give up countless evenings and weekends to ensure that their sport continues to grow and succeed. It was inspiring the hear all the stories of those nominated, and particularly inspiring that two clubs the DSActive team work with were…