ABOUT THIS PAGE
England Athletics East is in the process of forming a
regional disability athletics project group and enlisting the
support of a Disability Athletics Advisor who will lead our
work at a regional level, working with clubs, coaches and
athletes to implement a training and support programme
to enhance knowledge and understanding across this area
of work.
We are also committed to developing a talent
development programme for disabled young athletes in
the region that mirrors the programme being established
for mainstream competitors.
DISABILITY ATHLETICS IN ACTION
ACTIVE LUTON DISABILITY SPORTS DAY
Active Luton (Access2Sport) in partnership with Luton Schools Disability Sports Association is holding a Disability Sports Day at Denbigh High School Sports Centre, Alexandra Avenue, Luton, LU3 1HE on Monday 31st March 2008 (11am-3pm) for all children with disabilities (5-18 years old). Youngsters will have the opportunity to come and try a number of different activities including dance, football, boccia, goalball and many more in a fun and supportive environment.
If you would like any additional information about disability sport in Luton or have any queries about the activity, please do not hesitate to contact James directly.
James Howes
Outreach Development Officer
Active Luton
Wigmore Hall
Wigmore Valley Park
Eaton Green Road
Luton
LU2 9JB
Tel: 01582 400272 or 07789941735
Fax: 01582 459086
Email: james.howes@activeluton.co.uk
Website: www.activeluton.co.uk
PETERBOROUGH GIRL DOES WELL AT NATIONAL SPECIAL OLYMPIC CHAMPIONSHIPS AT LEE VALLEY - MARCH 08
Charlotte Cox from Peterborough performed well as she took part in the ‘Special Olympics’ National Indoor Championships at Lee Valley held on 1st March .
Charlotte competed as part of the Peterborough Special Olympics Team. Teams from all over the country took part.
Charlotte won the GOLD MEDAL in the 200m (with a time of 34.2) which on a banked indoor track is apparently pretty good, she won a SILVER MEDAL in the 60m relay. In the Long Jump, Charlotte performed so well that she outperformed all expectations and in accordance with the rules, it was held that she ought to have been competing in a more able group. In these circumstances, as she was not eligible to take a medal in the lower ability group, Charlotte was presented with a participation award ."
www.orwellpanthers.co.uk
Visit this website to see the outstanding work of the Regions leading Disability Athletics Club. Orwell are close to completing their Clubmark application and have provided high quality coaching and competitive opportunities for disabled people from across the area for a sustained period of time.
Did you know?
◆ Four out of the 20 male athletes representing the UK at
the recent World Disability Athletics Championships
were recent members of the East Regional Junior
Disability Athletics Team (in addition to our new
Regional Patron!).
◆ The Regional Disability Athletics Championships attracts
around 200 athletes every year with 90% of them under
the age of 20.
◆ The 2007 Regional Disability Athletics Championships
took place on Saturday 19 May in Ipswich.
◆ Disabled athletes won one gold and one bronze medal
for the Region at the inaugural UK School Games.
For further information or support with Disability Athletics
please contact Richard Hunt on r.j.hunt@uel.ac.uk.
EASTERN ATHLETES PERFORM WELL AT 2007 NATIONAL DISABILITY ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BLACKPOOL
The Eastern Team performed really well in Blackpool on 7/8th July 2007. We finished 5th out of 13 overall and obtained 15 national records!
The national record breakers were;
Jonathan Adams (Dovedale Flyers) - two records (group 7 U15 category) - Shot
and Javelin (he already holds the discus record!)
Russell McRae (Priory School) - two records (group 13 U15) - Long Jump and
800m
Bethany Woodward (St Albans AC) - two records (group 8 U15) - 100m and 200m
Bobby Pennick (Priory School) - two records (group 13 U17) - 100m and 200m
Adam Tallent (Priory School) - one record (group 13 U20) - High Jump
Marie Yates (Granta School) - one record (group 13 U17) - Long Jump
Mikey Spear (CATS) - one record (group 10 U17) - 100m
Luke Allen (Team Luton) - one record (group 7 U17) - 100m
Kieron Jessup (Warren School) - one record (group 13 U15) - 400m
Emma Jessup (Orwell Panthers) - one record (group 13 U15) - 1500m
(Kieron and Emma are brother and sister)
Aiden Clarke (Harlow Revolution) - one record (group 4 U20) - 3000m
In terms of medals won the total was 82 made up of 44 Gold (18 field and 26
track), 24 silver (11 field and 13 track) and 14 bronze (8 field and 6
track).
The full set of results are available on the Disability Sport Events website
(www.disabilitysport.org.uk).
CASE STUDY - COMMUNITY COACH WINS AWARD FOR VOLUNTEERING
By Malcolm Wallace - Herts Athletics Development Group
"Last year I was approached by St Albans City Council to supply a coach for their special Olympics group. During the previous few months the County had been working hard in conjunction with England Athletics to launch its development programme, one aspect of that programme was coach education, amongst the new coaches who under went coaching education, obtaining not only her level one award but also her Children in Atheltics award, was Natasha Bullock, who apart from living in Hemel Hempostead had been a member of Watford Harriers for many years.
In conjunction with St Albans Athletic Club it was agreed that Natasha would be the lead coach at the Monday evening sessions. Since that first Monday evening Natasha has not only exceeded all expectations of her but has firmly established herself as a coach to watch for the future. Thursday evening saw her achievements recognised when she was presented with the trophy for St Albans Special Olympics Coach of the year for her work.
Herts County AAA development chairman and Watford Harrier Malcolm Wallace on hearing of the award said "I am extremley proud of her for not only the work she has done in St Albans but also for highlighting that there are an awful lot of great youngsters living in our community who we often fail to recognise. I was told of the award a few weeks prior to the event and so wanted to tell her as I feel that we should recognise the work that Teenagers such as Natasha do every day of the week in our local communities."
Natasha will soon be going to University to become a P.E. teacher and I am sure that we will all be hoping she returns to teach one of our schools
CASE STUDY 2 - MIKE OAKLEY RECOGNISED FOR VOLUNTEERING WORK
Mike Oakley, an advisor to the founder members of Orwell Panthers Athletics Club in Ipswich, recently was awarded a coveted volunteer recognition award from Barclays Space For Sport programme for his efforts in driving forward this ground breaking club. Panthers, who have recently been awarded Clubmark from England Athletics East, are a specific disability athletics club that have produced many outstanding athletes that have gone on to compete at regional and national level. The club also provides an outstanding community service through its structured coaching and development programme involving a wide range of volunteers but driven by Mike’s leadership. Mike Oakley is also a qualified technical official and gives up much of his time to support athletics competition of varied standards across the country.
Well done Mike
ORWELL PANTHERS ENJOY WELL SUPPORTED FUN DAY - June 10th 2007
Despite having to scale down their expectations because of a lack of entries, the Panthers were pleasantly surprised by a) the number who did turn out on the day and b) by the wonderful weather in contrast to the forecast.
Please see below details of the event in the report below (bottom of page top document) and the full results and more pictures are available on the web site at: www.orwellpanthers.co.uk
DISABILITY INFORMATION
(DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES)
Richard Hunt has prepared some specific learning resources that will support coaches, clubs and officials to develop their knowledge of disability sport and athletics. Richard can provide tailored training sessions for clubs and counties if there is demand. Please contact Richard directly to discuss this.
For more general enquiries about Disability Sport, please
visit the English Federation Of Disability Sport website
www.efds.co.uk .
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