Building a Disability Coaching Network across Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Coaching Hampshire and Isle of Wight is looking to raise the profile of disabled and non-disabled coaches in sport. Their plan is to recruit, develop, deploy and retain 50 coaches to support disability sport across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight over the next two years and beyond.
About the Project
The primary focus of the project is to work with National Governing Bodies (of sport) NGBs to identify the best coaches and mentors to support coaches within disability sport. They aim to bring like-minded volunteers and professionals together to share ideas, practice, and resources. By working together they hope to continue to:
- Raise the profile of disabled and non-disabled coaches in sport.
- Recruit, develop and retain more coaches who can deliver inclusive sport
- Support coach development through coach mentoring and training
- Create a collaborative community of deliverers and organisations
- Influence coaches through aspirational role models.
There are many ways to get involved in this project. If you are a coach then simply sign-up to Coaching Hampshire & IOW where you will find a range of useful coaching information on opportunities within the county. You will also receive a quarterly newsletter with news and views on cutting-edge coaching and details of projects within your area.
Courses & Workshops Available
Everybody, whatever their level of coaching experience, can make a contribution to disability sport. Below is a list of courses available in relation to disability coaching. All other courses can be found on our website by returning to the homepage.
Deaf Friendly Swimming Course Available from 3 March, this course can help teachers and coaches become more aware of how to support deaf, and people with a hearing impairment, in swimming. For more information, click here
Disability Football Masterclass 24 April, 1pm - 8pm, St George's Park. This masterclass day will be tailored towards coaches who are working with or coaches with an interest in working in disability football. The day will contain sessions on topics including injury prevention in disability football and special considerations when managing the disabled performer. Contact Jeff Davies Jeff.Davies@TheFa.com for more information.
Autism Workshops - Friday 9 May 2014 delivered by Wendy Lawson. These workshops are primarily for Hampshire recreation and leisure activity providers.
Daytime workshop - Managing anxiety & stress in autism spectrum conditions
Evening workshop - The Passionate Mind, how people with autism learn
Cost: £15 per person. Venue: The Berry Theatre, Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 4EJ For more information and to book a place, click here
Local Clubs and Activities
There are plenty of local opportunities taking place across Hampshire where you can get involved as a coach or volunteer. For a list of all local clubs and opportunities, take a look at the Hampshire Disability Sports Guide on the Sport Hampshire and IOW website
The Hub Boccia Club
Boccia is a Paralympic sport for disabled athletes with profound impairments that have an impact on motor skills. Boccia is a target ball sport belonging to the same family as pentanque and bowls. The Hub, Bishopstoke Road, Eastleigh, SO50 6LA is running boccia sessions for children aged 8-19 years old on Thursdays (5-6pm term time only and 1.30-3pm school holidays) at £3.00 per session. For further information please contact Maria at the Hub on thehub@youthoptions.co.uk or 02380 647090.
Portsmouth Volleyball Club
The Portsmouth Volleyball Club welcomes players of all standards, whether disabled or not, who are 16 years or older. The training sessions are every Thursday evening at the Mary Rose School, Gisors Road, Southsea from 6pm-8pm. The cost of each session is £3.00 (plus a monthly subscription of £5.00). For further information please contact Steve Bailey on 07717733796 or email steve.bailey919@ntlworld.com
Useful links:
Short Breaks
Parent Voice
Mencap
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