Title: Irish National Wheelchair Tennis Championships
Date: 30th April
News Details:
Date: Fri 15th – Sun 17th August 2008
Venue:David Lloyd Riverview, Clonsleagh, Dublin, ROI
Contact: Mark Barry - Irish Wheelchair Association,Sport mark.barry@iwa.ie
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Title: Matthew Selected to Compete Alongside World Best
Date: 28th April
News Details:
A huge congratulations to 18 year old Matthew Bell from Larne Swimming Club who has just been selected to swim for Great Britain at the INAS-FID European Swimming Championships for People with Learning Disabilities.
Matthew, who is coached by Andy Hunter will compete in 8 events along side his fellow team mates from England, Scotland and Wales. The event which is specifically aimed at elite S14 swimmer is being held in Poland from 16th – 21st August 08 and will attract competitors from throughout Europe. The GB squad is currently is currently ranked number 1 at INAS-FID swimming competitions at both a World and European level and Matthew hopes to contribute to the medal tally which will keep them at the top of the table.
Matthew’s preparation programme has been funded and supported by Sport NI Lottery Fund, Athlete Support Programme. The support given by lottery has allowed Matthew to access the high level training he needs to compete at this level as well as giving him the opportunity to widen his experience at an international level.
DSNI would like to wish Matthew and the rest of the Great Britain team the best of luck.
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Title: ***Blind Golf Development Day***
Date: 18th April
News Details:
The RNIB are hosting a golf development day on Monday 9th June at Allen Park Golf Centre, Antirm.
This is a fantastic opportunity to have some fun and learn the skills of golf from a Professional
The development day is available to blind and partially sighted people of all ages. Friends and family are more than welcome to attend and take part.
We have organised three sessions with a club pro. The times for the sessions are:
1. 2.00pm - 2.45pm
2. 2.45pm - 3.30pm
3. 3.30pm - 4.15pm
There is no cost for the session.
Contact Shannon Connolly at RNIB Northern Ireland on 02890329373 for further details.
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Title: Visually Impaired Football Development Day- L'Derry
Date: 14th April
News Details:
Visually Impaired Football Development Day- L'Derry.
The RNIB will be holding a development day for visually impaired football on Sunday 27th April. The development day will take place in
Templemore Leisure Centre, from 1pm-3pm. IFA coaches and RNIB
volunteers are attending the event so it would be brilliant to get a good turnout.
These sessions provide an excellent opportunity for young children and adults to come and have some fun whilst meeting new people and learning new skills.
We are hoping to set up a weekly Visually impaired football club in Derry at the start of May.
Friends and family are more than welcome to join in!!
Development Day!!!
Where: Templemore Leisure Centre. L'Derry.
Who can play: Males and Females with visual impairment.
Junior squad- ages 5-15
Senior squad- age 15+
Friends and family are welcome to join in!!
When: Sunday 27th April 2008
Junior session: 1pm-2pm
Senior session: 2pm-3pm
What to Bring: Training gear and training shoes suitable for an indoor hall.
Why: Excellent opportunity to meet new people!! Learn new skills from qualified IFA coaches! Everyone’s welcome!!
For further details contact:
Shannon Connolly at RNIB NI on (028) 90 329373 or
Martina O' Neill on 07999713245
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Title: DSNI ARE MOVING OFFICE
Date: 14th April
News Details:
DSNI will be moving office and from the 1st May 2008, the new contact details are:
Disability Sports NI
Adelaide House
Falcon Rd
BELFAST
Tel: 028 9038 7062
Fax: 028 9038 7063
Textphone: 028 9038 7064
The new office is located just off Boucher Road in Belfast. If you are coming into Belfast using the M1, then take the Balmoral/Outer Ring exit, take the 3rd turn off the roundabout unto Stockmans Lane. At the 1st set of traffic lights, turn LEFT unto Boucher Rd.
If you are coming into Belfast using the M2, go unto the Westlink and at the Broadway roundabout turn LEFT unto Boucher Rd.
To get to Adelaide House turn off Boucher Road unto Apollo Rd (Marks & Spencer food store on the corner) a short distance along Apollo Rd you will see the RIGHT hand turn unto Falcon Rd, then turn immediately LEFT through the gates into the courtyard, you will see Adelaide House straight ahead.
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Title: FLY FISHING COMPETITIONS, ENTRIES INVITED
Date: 10th April
News Details:
IRISH DISABLED FLY FISHING ASSOCIATION
John Joe Duffy Memorial Competition will be fished on
Saturday, 31st May 2008 on Lough Erne 12.00 noon – 5.00 p.m.
Going out from Rossigh, Castlearchdale.
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: 25th April, 2008
Qualifying Competition to select the team to fish the
Disabled International Match in Wales in 2009 will be fished on
Annagh Lake, Cavan on 30th August, 2008.
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: 2nd August, 2008
Entry forms and further details from E J Black, Hon. Secretary.
Tel: 028 2564 2539
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Title: Pan-Disability Lisburn Badminton Club
Date: 8th April
News Details:
The Pan-Disability Lisburn Badminton Club had a very successful trip last weekend at the Badmintons Four Nations Championships in Largs.
The club proved to be one of the best by picking up quite a number of medals:
- Niall McVeigh took gold in the Dwarf Men's Singles and silver in both the Men's and Mixed Doubles events.
- Emma Farnham took silver in the Dwarf Ladies' Singles and Doubles event.
- Luke Kells and Colin O'Neill took gold in the Learning Disability Class 2 Men's Doubles.
Also a mention for Luke Irvine, Michael Smith and Laura-Lee Jenkins who competed strong in the tournament.
All the players had a fantastic weekend and as they said "they've caught the bug" and want to play in more tournaments!
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Title: Olympia Triathlon Club - 2008 Aquathons
Date: 8th April
News Details:
Olympian Triathlon Club & Olympia Leisure Centre
2008 Aquathons
Swim and run/walk ‘try –it’ events for fitness and fun
Adult events: Saturday, 29th March 2008
• 400m swim & 5km run
• Walker’s Challenge: 3km walk and 200m swim
(Walk and run sections in Musgrave Park)
Children’s events: Saturday, 26th April, 2008
25m swim & 300m run OR 200m swim & 1.2km run
Start time for both events: 1pm
(with registration in Olympia Leisure Centre: 12 -12.45 pm)
Olympia Leisure Centre, Boucher Rd., Belfast.
Further details and entry forms from available @
www.otcbelfast.com
(Pre-entry only, no entries accepted on day)
Entry fees: Adults £5 Children £3
Entries from People with Disabilities are particularly welcome. The event and facilities will be fully accessible.
Break between swim and run sections.
Closing date for adult race: 20th March; for children & youth event: 23rd April.
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Title: Irish Blind Sports Athletics Training Weekend
Date: 8th April
News Details:
IRISH BLIND SPORTS
ATHLETICS
TRAINING WEEKEND
Saturday 26th– Sunday 27th April 2008
Venue: Cork Institute of Technology
- Fun weekend for people of all levels of all levels and abilities - try out a new event!!
- In conjunction with Cork Sports Partnership Sports Ability Day.
COST - Residential 100 Euros
Non-Residential 25 Euros
Price Includes:
- 2 nights bed and breakfast accomodation in hotel
- 2 days coaching sessions
For futher inforamtion, contact:
Daragh McDaid
087 9654 532
daraghmcdaid@yahoo.com
or
Kelly Boutilier
01 2020 118
kelly@ibsports.ie
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Title: KNIGHTS JUNIORS QUALIFY FOR GB LEAGUE FINALS
Date: 2nd April
News Details:
After the 3rd and final round of matches in the GB Junior Wheelchair Basketball League, Northern Ireland's representatives the Knights Juniors finished 2nd in the Southern Division earning them a place in the play-offs where they will meet Sheffield Steelers Juniors in a Quarter-Final match up.
The Knights came through their 12 Divisional matches with a record of 10 wins and only 2 defeats.
Knights Juniors: G.Wallace, C.Rankin, Z.Lusty, E.MacSorley, J.MacSorley, C.Campbell, J.Agnew & P.Farrell
The Junior League Play-Off Finals will take place on Sat 26th April at the Wildcats Arena, Nottingham.
If you are interested in finding out more about the Junior Team. Contact Jason Kennedy 078 0143 6248
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Title: DAANI Begin Training
Date: 28th March
News Details:
DAANI held their first football training session at the new high performance complex in Jordanstown University on the 8th March in preparation for the 2009 Dwarf World Games.
Mal Donaghy of the IFA took a large group of boys and girls for the football session by which they had a fun time showing off their silky skills.
DAANI will be keeping up with the training with Mal again on the 10th May at the high performance complex.
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Title: SWIMMING SESSIONS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Date: 28th March
News Details:
Swimability is a swimming group open to children and young people with any form of diability providing opportunities to enjoy the water, learn lifesaving skills and compete if they wish to do so.
Venue: Muckamore Abbey Hospital Pool
Thursday Evenings 7:00 - 7.30pm Non-Swimmers, 7.30 - 8:00pm Swimmers
Contact Lynda Groves 9181 6452 or 079 6601 2695 lyndagroves@hotmail.com
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Title: NEW AGE KURLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Date: 19th March
News Details:
3rd - 4th May, 2008, the Kurling World Singles and Doubles Championship at Warners Chalet Park, Hayling Island, Hampshire, there is still time to book and register to take part in these brilliant competitions, just contact Nick Gibbs of the Great Britain Kurling Association, we are also looking for you to join the GBKA so we can be recognised as a sport by Sport England just email Nick Gibbs on gbka_secretary@hotmail.co.uk
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Title: TALENTED JUNIOR SWIMMERS BRING HOME MEDALS
Date: 14th March
News Details:
Congratulations to the Ulster and Irish swimmers who competed in this years DSE UK National Junior Swimming Championships held in Ponds Forge, Sheffield. The event, which was sponsored by Nationwide Building Society seen 6 of Northern Ireland’s most talented swimmers compete against 200 other young Paralympic hopefuls.
At the end of the two day meet swimmers from throughout the UK had broken 3 World Records, 6 European Records and a host of British Records. Not to be outdone, local swimmers Eimear MacSorley, Laurence McGivern and James MacSorley, all of whom were representing Ireland brought home gold medals, while Ellen Meldrum and Matthew Bell added to Swim Ulster’s medal tally.
A total of 17 medals were brought home by the 6 swimmers including a silver medal for the freestyle relay which included the newest member of the squad James Hamilton who was competing at the competition for the first time.
A full list of medal winners is as follows:
Gold
Eimear MacSorley 50m Breaststroke
100m Breaststroke
James MacSorley 100m Breaststroke
Laurence McGivern 50m Backstroke
Silver
James MacSorley 50m Breaststroke
50m Freestyle
Ellen Meldrum 50m Breaststroke
Eimear MacSorley 50m Backstroke
100m Backstroke
Laurence McGivern 50m Breaststroke
100m Backstroke
Matthew Bell 100m Breaststroke
Bronze
Mathew Bell 100m Freestyle
100m Butterfly
50m Freestyle
Ellen Meldrum 50m Backstroke
50m Freestyle
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Title: 2008 SPECIAL SCHOOLS SPORTS HALL ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Date: 13th March
News Details:
LAGAN VALLEY LEISUREPLEX, LISBURN 11th MARCH 2008
MLD
1st THORNFIELD HOUSE
2nd CASTLE TOWER (DUNFANE CAMPUS)
3rd HARBERTON
4th LONGSTONE
5th KILLARD HOUSE
SLD
1st CEDAR LODGE
2nd LISANALLY
3rd CASTLE TOWER (LOUGHAN CAMPUS)
4th HILLCROFT
5th RODDENSVALE
6th CEARA
7th DONARD
8th GLENVEAGH
9th KNOCKEVIN
10th SPERRINVIEW
11th RIVERSIDE
12th RATHORE
13th MITCHELL HOUSE
TEMPLEMORE SPORTS COMPLEX, L'DERRY 12th MARCH 2008
MLD
1st BELMONT HOUSE
2nd ROSSMAR 2
3rd ERNE SCHOOL
4th ARVALEE
SLD
1st SANDELFORD
2nd KNOCKAVOE
3rd ELMBROOK
4th FOYLEVIEW
5th KILRONAN
6th ROSSMAR 1
WELL DONE TO All particpants, teachers, assistants & supporters for making it a fantastic 2 days of sport.
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Title: FERMANAGH ACHIEVES MAJOR FITNESS ACCOLADE
Date: 12th March
News Details:
The Lakeland Forum Leisure Centre, in Enniskillen has become the first leisure centre in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales to achieve the prestigious ‘Inclusive Fitness Initiative’ accreditation Mark (‘IFI’), which recognises excellence in the provision of fitness facilities which are fully inclusive of people with disabilities.
Fermanagh District Council was presented with the prestigious ‘IFI’ award by former Paralympic athlete and current Chairperson of Disability Sports NI, Angela Hendra MBE, at Fermanagh’s annual Sports Awards, held at the Killyhevlin Hotel in Enniskillen on Friday 7th March.
Speaking immediately after the awards ceremony Mrs Hendra said “I am delighted that the Lakeland Forum has become the first ‘IFI’ accredited site in Northern Ireland. The accreditation clearly demonstrates the council’s commitment to ensuring that its sports and leisure facilities are truly inclusive of people with disabilities. The many positive changes made at the Lakeland Forum will mean that many more local people with disabilities will have the opportunity to lead a fit and active lifestyle in the area”.
Accepting the accreditation plaque on behalf of Fermanagh District Council, Councillor Alex Baird, Chairman of Fermanagh District Council said “I am delighted to accept this plaque on behalf of all the leisure services staff in Fermanagh who worked so hard to achieve ‘IFI’ accreditation, but more importantly I’m very proud that the Lakeland Forum is the first Leisure Centre in Ireland to receive the accreditation. I think the award underlines our ongoing commitment to including more local people with disabilities in our sports and leisure programmes.”
The accolade marks the completion of a major series of work, largely funded by the Sport Northern Ireland Lottery Fund, which has included the complete refurbishment of the fitness suite, the purchase of new accessible fitness equipment and the training of leisure centre staff.
Congratulating the Council on the award Eamonn McCartan, Chief Executive of Sport Northern Ireland said, “We are pleased to have been able to fund such an innovative project that has the potential to improve the quality of life of hundreds of people with disabilities in the Fermanagh area. This investment underlines our commitment to extending the benefits of sport and physical recreation to the whole community, including people with disabilities.”
The ‘IFI’ accreditation mark was achieved as part of a broader sports and leisure project being organised as a result of a partnership between Fermanagh District Council and Disability Sports NI. The project called the ‘Fermanagh Inclusive Sports & Leisure Project’ began in early 2007 and is concerned with the development of a range of sports and leisure opportunities for people with disabilities throughout Fermanagh.
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For further information please contact:
Kevin O’Neill, Development Manager, Disability Sports NI
Tel: 028 9050 8255 Mobile: 07808 772402
Or
Roisin Henry, Fermanagh Inclusive Sports & Leisure Officer, Disability Sports NI
Tel: 028 6632 6936 Mobile: 07798 687843
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Title: Funding Information Evening
Date: 7th March
News Details:
DSNI is hosting this years annual Funding Information Evening on Monday 10th March, being held in Ormeau Business Park from 6.30pm – 9.00pm.
Representatives from Sport NI Lottery Fund, A4 Awards for All, NICVA, Ulster Sports Trust and The Big Lottery Fund will be attending on the night so if you or your club have a project in mind please come along and find out more about the various types of funding available.
Please confirm your attendance by contacting the DSNI office on 028 9050 8255.
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Title: NEW AGE KURLING LEAGUE STARTING IN CASTLEREAGH
Date: 6th March
News Details:
New Age Kurling 6 Week League in Cregagh Communtiy Centre.
Monday 31st March at 11am-1pm.
Contact Kelly Dougan at kellyd@castlereagh.gov.uk or
Tel 02890 494543.
Greater Belfast Area.
Following on from a 6 week Boccia League we have decided to run a New Age Kurling League. It is aimed at everyone and anyone who would like to take part, all ages and abilities, the more the merrier! This Tournament will take place each Monday from 11am-1pm, in Cregagh Community Centre. It will start on Monday 31st March. For a team entry form please contact myself, Kelly Dougan, on the email or telephone number above. We look forward to seeing you there!!
Kelly Dougan
Community Sports Development Officer
Castlreagh Borough Council
Bradford Court
Upper Galwally
Belfast
BT8 6RB
02890 494543 or 07903714593
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Title: IRISH BLIND SPORTS - MAY GAMES
Date: 5th March
News Details:
MAY GAMES – DUBLIN – Saturday 10th may 2008
We are pleased to announce that the 28th May Games will take place on
Saturday, 10th May 2008
at
Aer Lingus Sports Club (ALSAA), Dublin Airport
Low Vision athletics participants are invited to take part in track and field events – new entrants are especially welcome
For preliminary information, please contact:
Kate Dobbyn
May Games Organiser
086-2585148
Email: katedobbyn@gmail.com
or
Irish Blind Sports
Tel: (353-1) 2020118
Email: info@ibsports.ie
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Title: GAA Course
Date: 19th February
News Details:
The 'GAA for ALL' course is open to all parents, coaches and teachers looking for fun useful advice to adapt games. Its free of charge and starts at 7.30pm in St.Micheals Grammar School Lurgan March 3rd and Bryansford GAA club, March 10. ALL WELCOME.
For any further information please contact:
Una McKay
Regional Development Officer
Ulster Council
email: umckay@ulster.gaa.ie
07920528793
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Title: NORTHERN IRELAND CEREBRAL PALSY SQUAD
Date: 8th February
News Details:
NORTHERN IRELAND CEREBRAL PALSY SQUAD
NEW PLAYERS WELCOME!!!
WHERE:
BILLY NEILL CENTRE, COMBER RD, DUNDONALD
OUTDOOR ON GRASS
WHO CAN PLAY:
MALES, AGES 10+
WHEN:
SUNDAY 17th FEBRUARY 2008, 1PM – 3PM
WHAT TO BRING:
FOOTBALL BOOTS AND TRAINING GEAR changing/showering facilities available.
COST:
FREE
ACTIVITIES:
Skill Progression, Mobility, Team Play and Competitive Games. Enjoyment.
THE IFA ARE HOSTING THE 2008 HOME NATIONS CP CHAMPIONSHIPS IN JUNE. CAN YOU BE A PART OF THIS SQUAD???
For more information on CP Football or Disability Football in general please contact:
Alan Crooks at the Irish Football Association on 028 90 669458 or by e-mail at acrooks@irishfa.com
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Title: WILLOWBANK WIN NI BOCCIA CHAMPIONSHIPS
Date: 4th February
News Details:
The Boccia team from Willowbank (Dungannon) narrowly pipped Station Rd (Armagh) to lift the coveted NI Boccia Champions Shield for 2008.
The competition which took place on Mon 4th Feb '08 at Lough Moss Rec. Centre, Carryduff saw 28 teams from around NI battle for the title.
Teams from Newry, Castlereagh, Portadown, Craigavon, Moy, Armagh, Dungannon, Holywood, Downpatrick & Belfast entered the 1 day competition, which is aimed at encouraging more people with disabilities to participate in active pastimes.
Each of the 3 player teams (at least 1 player has to have a disability) played a number of preliminary matches before the Quarter Final line-up was decided:
QTR- FINALS
X-Men 0 Willowbank 5
Reconnect 1 Station Rd 4
Navara Boys 8 Amigos 0
Vote Vixens 4 Spooks 1
SEMI_FINALS
Willowbank 3 Vote Vixens 1
Station Rd 3 Navara Boys 2
3rd/4th PLAY-OFF
Navara Boys 5 Vote Vixens 1
FINAL
STATION RD 3 WILLOWBANK 4
The final turned out to be a very tense affair with Station Rd going into a 3-0 lead after the 1st end, but Willowbank came back, winning 1-0 in the 2nd end and amazing pulling out a 2-0 win in the 3rd end, leaving the score tied at 3-3. The match was decided on a 1 ball play-off, with Willowbank coming through with the winning shot to take the title with a 4-3 victory.
Well done to all involved, and a thank you to the Castlereagh Borough Council Community Sports Dev Unit for making the tournament run so smoothly and to Castlereagh's Lady Mayoress Morave Chambers for presenting the medals and trophies.
Other Scores:
Reconnect1 3 Down Diamonds 1
Moy2 3 Amigos 4
X-Men 7 Johnston Jokers 0
Reconnect1 2 Amigos 5
Down Diamonds 0 X-Men 4
Moy2 1 Johnston Jokers 3
Loughview Ladies 2 Willowbank 4
High Flyers 1 Navara Boys 5
Gifted 0 Vote Violets 5
Mountview Miracles 1 Navara Boys 3
Willowbank 3 Gifted 0
High Flyers 2 Vote Violets 1
Reconnect2 4 Evergreens 0
Vote Victors 0 Jets 7
Spooks 4 Vote Victors 0
Superstars 0 Reconnect2 6
Station Rd1 0 Spooks 4
Jets 2 Superstars 3
Struelle Stars 2 Station Rd2 3
Moy1 3 Bannvale Bears 2
Johnston Jollys 1 Vote Vixens 4
4 Steps 4 Struelle Stars 3
Station Rd2 3 Johnston Jollys 2
Moy1 1 Vote Vixens 4
Bannvale Bears 3 4 Steps 1
Reconnect1 3 Vote Violets 3
Mountview Miracles 1 Loughview Ladies 5
Station Rd1 3 Evergreens 2
Moy2 5 High Flyers 4
Mountview Miracles 0 Down Diamonds 8
Johnston Jollys 0 Vote Victors 5
Johnston Jokers 2 Loughview Ladies 1
Station Rd1 1 4 Steps 4
Evergreens 4 Struelle Stars 0
Superstars 0 Moy1 4
Jets 8 Bannvale Bears 2
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Title: NEW GLIDING DATES FOR 2008
Date: 29th January
News Details:
Ulster Gliding Club
As reported previously the Ulster Gliding Club introduced to its fleet on 26th June 2007 a new high performance training glider which is equipped with special hand controls that make it suitable for flying by both able-bodied and by those with disabilities of the lower limbs. Then during August and September of last year the Club encouraged groups of people with various disabilities to come by special arrangement to Bellarena and experience the joy of gliding in the magnificent surroundings of the North Coast.
So successful was the uptake of this offer that this year the Club has set aside 28 weekdays to enable pre-planned groups of those with disabilities to come and fly the new glider in the company of one of the Club’s highly qualified gliding instructors.
Gliding dates:
April 2008
Wednesday 2, 9, 16, 23 + 30
Friday 4, 11, 18 + 25
May 2008
Wednesday 7, 14 + 21
Friday 2, 9, 16 + 23
June 2008
Wednesday 25
July 2008
Wednesday 2, 9 + 30
August 2008
Wednesday 6, 13, 20 + 27
September 2008
Wednesday 3, 10, 17 + 24
In general, on any given Wednesday or Friday it is possible to fly four to six persons during the course of the day. The cost per person is £40 and in order to book one of the above dates or to enquire further please contact Jim Weston at your earliest convenience
Email: jamesweston1@btinternet.com;
Tel: 02870358196;
Mobile: 07717473840).
Please note that at 24th January six dates had already been booked: 4/4; 9/4; 16/4; 23/4; 7/5; 14/5.
Dr J Weston
24th January 2008
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Title: MIXED FORTUNES FOR KNIGHTS TEAMS
Date: 29th January
News Details:
On the weekend of 26/27 Jan '08 the Knights Wheelchair Basketball Club fielded teams in 2 different levels of competition with mixed success.
The Knights Senior team who compete in Division 1 of the GB Wheelchair Basketball League, had 2 home fixtures - On saturday they were up against a team from the North-East of England in the shape of Newcastle Sharks, this promised to be a close affair and thats exactly how it panned out. The Knights played some good basketball but in fits and starts while Newcastle went with their tried and trusted method of utilising Forward Terry Bywater as much as possible. Bywater is a phenomenon and in the game he scored an incredible 40pts, including 2 pointers from ridiculous angles, 3 pointers and 100% shooting from the free throw line. In the end the scoreline of 58-63 in favour of Newcastle showed the competitive nature of the game, bur Mr Bywater was the difference.
On the Sunday the Knights Senior Team played host to Sheffield Steelers, who have a number of past GB players in their ranks and although the Knights started well jumping into an 8-0 lead, the experienced Sheffield team gradually found their shooting range and proceeded to give the Knights a lesson in team play & shooting. The final score finished 50-81 for Sheffield.
On a more positive note, the Knights Junior team who compete in the GB Junior League travelled to Birmingham for the 2nd Rnd of the League. The Juniors who are all under 16 yrs of age (including 1 8 yr old and 1 10 yr old) produced some fine displays defeating Junior outfits from London, Aylesbury, Mansfield & Wolverhampton to record stats of 4 wins out of 4 for the weekend. These victories mean that the Juniors are virtually assured of their place in the April Play-Offs.
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Title: BELFAST DEAF UTD REACH SEMI-FINALS OF BRITISH DEAF CUP
Date: 29th January
News Details:
BELFAST Deaf United progressed to the semi-finals of the British Deaf Cup after a hard fought win against their Everton counterparts last Saturday evening.
Played at the magnificent Ashfield Boys High School third generation artificial grass surface in East Belfast, BDU from the Down Area Winter League made an explosive start taking the lead in only the third minute, a great through ball from captain Eoin Cluskey split the Everton defence allowing Brian Babb to flick the ball past the advancing keeper sparking jubilant celebrations amongst the large BDU support.
The Belfast side continued to dominate the opening exchanges with Chris Jones almost connecting with a tantalising cross from Richard Beattie and Roy McKee having two attempts blocked by desperate Everton defending following a couple of Cluskey corners.
As the half progressed the more physical Everton team began to impose themselves more on the game and BDU were indebted to a fine reflex save from keeper Conor Mervyn in the 25th minute.
The blustery conditions were making good football difficult but the game was lit up by a superb nine man passing move involving Eoghan Fee, Stephen Hesketh, McKee and Richard Dougherty ending with Babb sticking the ball in the back of the net only for the linesman’s flag to intervene.
BDU finished the half strongly with Dougherty almost putting Babb through and Noel O’Donnell’s rasping long range free kick shaving the wrong side of the crossbar.
Half-Time: Belfast Deaf UTD 1 – 0 Everton
Losing the influential Dougherty to injury at half-time was a blow to BDU but substitute Adam McCormick settled quickly with the inspirational Beattie and McKee now dominating the midfield battle. A number of slick interchange passing moves involving Beattie, McKee, Babb and Jones saw BDU regularly open up the Everton defence only to be thwarted on five separate occasions by magnificent saves from the Everton goalkeeper. As the game entered its latter stages Everton pressed forward in search of an equaliser but the BDU defence superbly marshalled throughout by Barry Campbell and O’Donnell stood firm, with Mervyn dealing confidently with everything that came his way.
The final whistle was greeted with relief and delight by the BDU Contingent. They now travel to England to play the winners of St. John’s Arsenal or Fulham in the semi-final on a date still to be confirmed. Speaking after the game BDU player manager Barry Campbell praised the professionalism and battling qualities of his side, and looked forward with optimism to the next round: “The semi-final will be a tough game but if we perform to our full potential we are certainly in with a decent chance,” said Campbell.
BDU would like to thank the IFA and Ashfield Boys High School for their support and also the Holiday Inn Belfast for their recent sponsorship of the Club.
Full-Time: Belfast Deaf UTD 1 – 0 Everton
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Title: KNIGHTS FACING 2 TOUGH BATTLES
Date: 23rd January
News Details:
On Sat 26 + Sun 27 Jan '08 are crucial dates for the Knights Wheelchair Basketball Team competing in the Great Britain 1st Division.
Their opponents on Saturday 26th, are Newcastle Sharks, the Toon team beat the Knights in the North-East earlier this season, so the Knights will be looking for home advantage to work for them.
Tip-Off at Antrim Forum 1.30pm
On Sunday 27th, the Knights face a stiff challenge when the Sheffield Steelers team will visit the Antrim Forum.
Tip-Off 2.30pm
Come along and watch some spoke bending action and give the NI lads your support. FREE ENTRANCE
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Title: Cycling Ulster set up Disability Commission
Date: 17th January
News Details:
Cycling Ulster set up Disability Commission
A new commission was set up in December 2007 within Cycling Ulster to promote and develop disability cycling in the province.
The commission hopes to develop cycling both on a leisure and competitive basis, and will liaise closely with cycling clubs throughout Ulster to promote disability cycling.
At present the physical disabilities aimed at will be those covered by the International Paralympic Committee. These include tandem cycling for those with sight loss, locomotor disorders such as upper and lower limb amputees or those who have reduced joint mobility or weakness, cerebral palsy and hand cyclists for wheelchair users.
The commission will be headed up by Andrew and Emma Fitzgerald from Warrenpoint. Andy and Emma are both visually impaired and have been tandem cycling for some years. They are both members of the Irish Paralympic squad, and have represented Ireland at international competitions both in road and track events.
Speaking recently about the new commission, Andrew commented. ` it is a new venture for Cycling Ulster, and we are proud to be involved with the development of disability cycling in Ulster. Cycling is a highly enjoyable activity with numerous physical and psychological benefits. We at cycling Ulster wish to make cycling an accessible sport for all physical disabilities, and our involvement with the Irish squad has enabled us to foster links with many organisations and clubs which will help in our endeavours.` Andy will chair the commission and his wife Emma is secretary.
Emma added `we would love to hear from any individual who has a physical disability and who is interested in cycling. We will do whatever is possible to enable them to take up the sport, either as a leisure activity or on a more competitive basis.`
Anyone interested please contact Andy or Emma on
02841752556 or e-mail on andy@conallphysio.wanadoo.co.uk
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Title: ARCHERY FOR BEGINNERS - SIGN UP NOW
Date: 15th January
News Details:
DSNI has linked up with Kilmore Archery Club to offer Archery sessions for people with disabilities. Go into the 'Whats On' section on this website to read more.........
Archery sessions are:
Tuesday 15th January ’08
11:00am – 12.30pm Or 2pm – 3.30pm
limited number of places (8 – 10 people per session)
if you have a specific question relating to the suitability of the sessions for certain types of disability, please contact Wellesley McGown at the Archery Centre. 38326987
In the meantime if you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Aubrey Bingham, Disability Sports NI Development Officer on tel- 9050 8255
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Title: FATHER & SON PICK UP DSE AWARDS AT MAN UTD
Date: 9th January
News Details:
Congratulations to father and son Eugene and Niall McVeigh who were regional winners at the recent DSE (Disability Sports Events) Awards. The duo travelled to Manchester Utd Football Club on 5th December 07 where Niall picked up his award for NI Regional Sports Person for his achievements at the 2006 National Junior Athletics Championships while Eugene collected the NI Regional Volunteer Award for his development work with the NI Disability Squad and the Dwarf Athletics Assocaition.
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Title: GET ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITY - CASH GRANT AWARDS
Date: 4th January
News Details:
The Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland are currently promoting their Get Active in the Community Grant scheme.
The scheme is aimed at supporting local community and voluntary groups who are planning locally based physical activity programmes with people with disabilities being one of the main priority groups.
Application forms are available through the Health Promotion Agency website www.getalifegetactive.com or through your local health board physical activity co-ordinator.
Applications have to be completed by the
7th April '08, and projects must take place between May - Dec '08.
Completed application forms should be sent to the following address only.
Get Active in the Community Cash Grant Awards
The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland
Grant Administrators
Community House
Citylink Business Park
Albert Street
Belfast BT12 4HQ
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Title: Opportunity to Train as a Disability Sports NI 'Inclusive Community Coach'
Date: 12th December
News Details:
‘Inclusive Community Coach’
Disability Sports NI is currently recruiting 15 people to train as volunteer ‘Inclusive Community Coaches’, as a result of a new training initiative designed to increase the number of participation opportunities available to people with disabilities, living in local communities throughout Northern Ireland.
The training initiative which is being funded by the ‘Big Lottery Fund’ and supported by Sport Northern Ireland, will see a network of fully insured coaches successfully trained by the end of March 2008.
To complete the ‘Inclusive Community Coaching’ award trainees will be required to complete 30hrs of training and assessment spread over 3 training weekends in February and March 2008.
However, once trained each ‘Inclusive Community Coach’ will have the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver a range of inclusive sports, games and multi skills sessions to children and adults with disabilities and their non-disabled peers, in their local community.
So if you are interested in improving the quality of life of people with disabilities and would like to make a positive contribution to your local community, why not contact Disability Sports NI to apply for a place on the training course.
Application packs are available by contacting the Disability Sports NI Office on 028 9050 8255 or by email at email@dsni.co.uk.
Alternatively application packs are available from your local Big Lottery funded Community Sport Officer.
Please note that the closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is Thursday 17th January 2008.
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Title: KNIGHTS WIN CLOSE BATTLE
Date: 3rd December
News Details:
The Knights Wheelchair Basketball Team came back from 20-31 down at Half-Time to win a thrilling GB Division 1 encounter v's Liverpool Greenbank.
The match was played in Newtownabbey at the Valley Leisure Centre and turned out to be a battle and a superb advertisement for Wheelchair Basketball.
The Liverpool team started well, racing into a 6 pt lead with their 2 GB squad members, Ade Oregbemi & Abdi Jamaa pulling thestrings. The Knights gradually got into the game but were finding the going tough against the fast and agile Merseysiders. At the h/t break Liverpool were in a commanding 20-31 lead.
The Knights knew what they had to do in the 2nd period as they had clawed back deficits like this before. So with greater focus on picking and targeting the Liverpool outside shooters the Knights started chiping away at the lead and after a magnificent 3rd qtr display with Paul 'Nelson' McKillop converting some tough baskets and Jason 'Kirby' Kennedy finding his shooting touch, the scores were even at 43-43.
The Knights high work rate paid dividends in the final quarter and the Knights finished the match in control, winning 61-57.
Knights Line-Up: Jason Kennedy 22pts, Paul McKillop 15pts, Paul Gallagher 10pts, Chris O'Neill 6pts, David McAleese 8pts, Davy Young & Jamie Odgers
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Title: LIMEGROVE SCHOOL, LIMAVADY WIN NI BOCCIA TITLE
Date: 30th November
News Details:
The inaugural NI Special Schools Boccia Championship, organised by Disability Sports NI & Antrim Borough Council Sports Development Dept. took place at Antrim Forum Sports Centre, Antrim on Thurs 29 Nov.
21 teams from various Special Schools around NI entered the competition with the final results coming out:
SEMI-FINALS
Snickers (Limegrove, Limavady) 7 Erne Eagles (Enniskillen) 3
Sandelford Herons (Coleraine) 6 Longstone Stars (Belfast) 0
3rd/4th Play-Off
Erne Eagles 2 Longstone Stars 3
FINAL
Snickers 3 Sandelford Herons 1
Thanks to Nick Heard (CCEA) for attending and presenting Medals & trophy.
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Title: New Club for people with Disabilities in Lisburn
Date: 28th November
News Details:
A new Multi Activity Club will be starting in Lisburn in January 2008.
The Club is aimed at attracting people with disabilities in the Lisburn and will feature a range of exciting activities such as New Age Kurling, Table Top Games, Boccia & Swimming to name but a few.
The idea is that participants will be able to influence which activities they would like to see on the programme.
This is a pilot project through Lisburn City Council Sports Development Department and its success will depend on local people with disabilities supporting it by participating in the sessions.
Each session will have a nominal £1 or £2 charge just to cover some of the activity leaders costs.
For further information, Contact Conleth Donnelly 92509250
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Title: KNIGHTS JUNIORS MAKE IMPACT
Date: 27th November
News Details:
The Knights Junior team, which features players under 16 yrs of age, made an impressive start to their 2007/08 GB Junior League (Southern Section) Campaign at Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury, 24th Nov.
The Young'uns had a tough 4 match schedule against opposition from differents parts of England.
After an exhausting day the young Knights had chalked up 3 victories out of the 4 matches, beating Wolverhampton Rhinos Jnrs, South England Jns & Aldershot Jnrs and finally succumbing to favourites for the Southern Section title, Bury Bombers.
James MacSorley, Geordi Wallace, Cameron Cambell, Zara Lusty & Eimear MacSorley all played their part in securing this excellent start.
Next Round of matches in the GB Junior League will be in Birmingham 27th Jan '08
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Title: OUTWARD BOUND COURSE
Date: 23rd November
News Details:
Belfast Activity Centre is currently organising an Outward Bound Course for a group of ten young disabled people aged between 14 and 24.
Venue: Outward Bound – Ullswater, Lake District
Date: Sunday 6th – Friday 11th April, 2008
Cost: The cost of the Course will be £200.00 (covers boat, bus hire, food, equipment, instructors and Course). Normally the Course alone would be £365.00 but due to a bursary from the N.Ireland Outward Bound Association and the UK Outward Bound Association this cost has been reduced dramatically.
Activities: The Course will be a week long (Sunday to Friday) multi-activity programme. Activities will include: canoeing, rock climbing, ropes course, teambuilding games etc.
If you are interested or have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact myself, Nicola Campbell at Belfast Activity Centre on 02890 600132 or email: nicola.campbell@belfastactivitycentre.com
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Title: Northern Ireland UNDER 15's claim 5th place at UK Regional Juniors Tournament
Date: 19th November
News Details:
The NI Under 15s Wheelchair Basketball team have returned home with a very creditable 5th place in the UK Regional Junior Championships.
The NI team started off with 2 defeat s against pre-tournament favourites North West England and v East Midlands, however the 1st day of competition ended on a high note with a thrilling 16-14 victory over South England A with young gun James MacSorley scoring 12pts.
On the 2nd day of competition, the NI team were pipped by 6pts by East England, but finished off the tournament on a high with victory over South England B by 21 v 14.
All the support staff commented on what a fantastic experience it was for the kids involved and are hopeful that they will be inspired to carry on their skills training and come back bigger and better next year.
Team: Zara Lusty, Padraic Farrell, Eimear MacSorley, Conn Nagle, Jack Agnew, James MacSorley, Gareth Burton, Cameron Campbell & Charlie Cooke. Coach David McAleese
Thanks are extended to Sport Northern Ireland for their support of the young NI team.
The Championships is for 'regional' teams from around the UK. All the other teams at the competition have a distinct advantage over NI, in that they are picking from several local teams to make up a regional team, whereas there is only 1 team to pick from in NI. Also although its an Under 15 comp, the NI teams average age was 11 yrs old!
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Title: KNIGHTS MAKE SUPERB START IN IRISH LEAGUE
Date: 19th November
News Details:
The Knights Development team travelled to Dublin for the 1st round of matches in the Irish League Wheelchair Basketball Division 2 on Sun 18th Nov.
All the matches in the league are organised through the Southern based - Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA), with all games played at the IWA complex in Clontaf, Dublin, so effectively all matches are away games for the Knights.
The Development team is a mixture of Junior & Senior players and they certainly gelled well in their first competitive outings, beating Dublin Trailblazers 56 -10 with new player Calvin Watson from Ballynahinch scoring an incredible 21pts ably assisted by Jamie Odgers (Richhill) 14pts and Geordi Wallace (Broughshane) 14pts. In the Knights 2nd game, they defeated Galway Titans by 30pts with Jamie, Geordi and Calvin all getting an impressive pts tally.
Knights Development Team: Calvin Watson, Jamie Odgers, Paul McLister, Andy Ryan, Daniel Black, geordi Wallace & Steven McAleese
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Title: DSNI SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2007
Date: 14th November
News Details:
LAGAN VALLEY LEISUREPLEX, LISBURN 10 NOV ‘07
Mixed 25 SC Metre Backstroke S1-S6
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1 Wallace, Geordi 42.25
2 Marshall, Luke 44.15
3 Johnston, Adam 55.62
Mixed 25 SC Metre Backstroke S7-13
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1 Dempster, Toni 26.84
2 Cunningham, Edel 31.00
-- Valllelly, Sean DQ
Mixed 25 SC Metre Backstroke S14/15
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1 Meldrum, Ellen 22.00
2 Firth, Bethany 22.14
3 McKenna, Aoife 24.59
4 Gillen, Ryan 25.09
5 Martin, Adam 25.43
6 Sproule, Tyrone 25.68
7 Doherty, Lee 26.62
8 Stockdale, Greame 28.33
9 Welsh, Andrew 28.87
10 Caldwell, Nathan 28.90
11 Williams, Billy 30.00
12 Field, Paul Michael 31.46
13 Aiken, Rachel 31.93
14 Campbell, Sean 31.96
15 Martin, Jack 33.12
16 Watson, Anne Marie 33.31
17 Ferguson, Colleen 33.56
18 Nolan, Kate 34.09
19 Moore, Dale 34.46
20 Greehy, Ben 35.54
21 Crawford, Matthew 35.62
22 Magee, Katrina 38.09
22 Boone, Richard 38.09
24 Scott, Dale 38.65
25 Traynor, Agnes 39.53
25 Lindsay, Andrew 39.53
27 Chalmers, Emma 43.81
28 Carlisle, Emma 45.40
29 Murray, Thomas 46.46
30 Greggory, Fergal 1:21.61
Mixed 25 SC Metre Breaststroke S1-S6
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1 Wallace, Geordi 35.68
2 Burns, Austen 1:00.09
3 Marshall, Luke 1:01.50
4 Quinn, Naoishe 2:00.75
Mixed 25 SC Metre Breaststroke S7-13
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1 Woodside, Rachel 29.93
2 Anderson, Larry 50.72
Mixed 25 SC Metre Breaststroke S14/15
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1 McCarron, Conor 26.53
2 Martin, Jack 29.65
3 Cahill, Manus 32.03
4 McKeown, Christine 34.09
5 Traynor, Agnes 36.25
6 Welsh, Andrew 39.34
7 Nolan, Kate 45.15
8 Lindsay, Andrew 47.00
9 Haveron, Chakira 48.25
10 McKeown, Sean 48.28
11 Magee, Katrina 1:07.03
Mixed 25 SC Metre Butterfly S1-S6
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1 Marshall, Luke 1:04.71
Mixed 25 SC Metre Butterfly S14/15
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1 Rea, Jamie 17.75
2 Gordon, Gemma 22.93
3 McCarron, Conor 23.18
4 Carroll, Gary 24.03
5 Cahill, Manus 27.43
Mixed 25 SC Metre Freestyle S1-S6
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1 MacSorley, James 22.62
2 Wallace, Geordi 35.62
3 Johnston, Adam 45.40
4 Marshall, Luke 50.84
5 Burns, Austen 1:07.87
6 Quinn, Naoishe 2:06.18
Mixed 25 SC Metre Freestyle S7-13
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1 Archibald, Ryan 16.62
2 Goldrick, John 21.68
3 Dempster, Toni 22.43
4 Woodside, Rachel 22.53
5 Cunningham, Edel 32.15
6 Topping, Richard 32.59
7 McIlhagger, Lisah 55.28
8 Valllelly, Sean 2:02.71
Mixed 25 SC Metre Freestyle S14/15
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1 Hamilton, James 18.80
2 Scott, Dale 19.37
3 Dodds, Cormac 19.56
4 Firth, Bethany 19.65
5 Doherty, Lee 20.11
6 McCarron, Conor 20.53
7 Caldwell, Nathan 20.56
8 Carroll, Gary 20.62
9 Gillen, Ryan 20.65
10 Martin, Adam 20.68
11 Greehy, Ben 21.03
12 Eastwood, Gerard 21.90
13 Campbell, Sean 22.46
14 Patton, Philip 22.50
15 Martin, Jack 22.93
16 Williams, Billy 24.12
17 Stockdale, Greame 24.65
18 Welsh, Andrew 25.13
19 Sproule, Tyrone 25.46
20 Watson, Anne Marie 26.40
21 Aiken, Rachel 26.74
22 McDowell, Aaron 26.96
23 Magee, Katrina 27.18
24 Doherty, Daniel 27.34
25 Lindsay, Andrew 28.35
26 Cahill, Manus 28.90
27 Crawford, Matthew 28.93
28 Moore, Dale 29.00
29 Cunning, Kevin 29.28
29 Traynor, Agnes 29.28
29 Crockett, Curtis 29.28
32 Gamble, Jordan 29.37
33 Field, Paul Michael 29.56
34 Noel, Connor 29.71
35 Chalmers, Emma 31.50
36 Haveron, Chakira 31.65
37 McNicholl, Jesse 31.96
38 Carlisle, Emma 32.93
39 Ferguson, Colleen 34.16
40 Murray, Thomas 34.50
41 McNicholl, Paul 34.55
42 Stewart, Darren 35.68
43 Goad, Peter 35.78
44 Breen, Ciaran 36.28
45 Nolan, Kate 39.03
46 Lynch, Caolan 39.34
47 McKeown, Sean 39.65
48 Diak, Gareth 39.71
49 McGuigan, Stephen 40.09
50 McDonald, Catherine 43.25
51 Davidson, Matthew 45.40
52 McClory, Connor 48.71
53 Johnston, Ellyn 51.11
54 Connery, Jill 58.90
55 Greggory, Fergal 1:03.13
56 Rickard, Mark 1:03.53
57 Evans, Jonathan 1:19.96
Mixed 50 SC Metre Backstroke S1-S6
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1 McDonald, Darragh 54.82
2 MacSorley, Eimear 1:35.41
Mixed 50 SC Metre Backstroke S7-13
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1 McGivern, Lawerence 36.88
2 Goldrick, Aggie 55.36
3 Kenny, Claire 1:07.72
4 Cunningham, Edel 1:14.05
Mixed 50 SC Metre Backstroke S14/15
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1 Rea, Jamie 42.73
2 Gordon, Francis 50.77
3 Martin, Adam 52.71
4 Meldrum, Ellen 53.33
5 Maguire, Desmond 53.46
6 Murray, Kevin 58.74
7 Hawe, Danielle 1:00.62
8 Caldwell, Nathan 1:02.62
9 Doherty, Lee 1:03.22
10 Campbell, Sean 1:06.87
11 Aiken, Rachel 1:10.83
12 Gillen, Ryan 1:15.06
13 Eccles, Matthew 1:18.80
14 Hardaker, Siobhan 1:20.87
15 Moore, Dale 1:23.53
16 Stockdale, Greame 1:29.59
17 Breen, Ciaran 1:36.84
18 McConville, Carla 1:42.45
Mixed 50 SC Metre Breaststroke S1-S6
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1 MacSorley James 1:26.87
2 Scully, James 1:30.30
3 MacSorley Eimear 1:41.91
4 Burns, Austen 2:18.38
Mixed 50 SC Metre Breaststroke S7-13
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1 Browne, Gareth 41.42
2 McGivern, Lawerence 46.77
3 Kenny, Claire 1:28.82
Mixed 50 SC Metre Breaststroke S14/15
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1 Hamilton, James 46.37
2 Connelly, Peader 53.55
3 Morris, Conor 54.89
4 Gordon, Barry 57.55
5 Murray, Kevin 1:03.68
6 Gordon, Gemma 1:10.39
7 Grant, Lewis 1:18.76
8 McKeown, Christine 1:35.37
9 Fegan, Denise 1:37.19
10 Breen, Ciaran 1:45.84
-- Rea, Jamie DQ
Mixed 50 SC Metre Butterfly S14/15
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1 Bell, Matthew 31.17
2 Rea, Jamie 43.75
3 Meldrum, Ellen 55.89
4 Morris, Conor 1:00.90
5 Cahill, Manus 1:02.89
Mixed 50 SC Metre Freestyle S1-S6
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1 McDonald, Darragh 38.95
2 MacSorley, James 57.93
3 Scully, James 58.24
4 MacSorley Eimear 1:34.44
5 Wallace, Geordi 1:36.87
6 Burns, Austen 2:29.45
Mixed 50 SC Metre Freestyle S7-13
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1 Browne, Gareth 33.05
2 Archibald, Ryan 37.54
3 Goldrick, Aggie 50.06
4 Aiken, Rachel 1:02.34
5 Kenny, Claire 1:05.02
6 Cunningham, Edel 1:12.93
7 Topping, Richard 1:25.80
Mixed 50 SC Metre Freestyle S14/15
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1 Rea, Jamie 34.40
2 Hamilton, James 40.65
3 Gordon, Francis 41.25
4 Connelly, Peader 41.89
5 Gordon, Barry 42.76
6 Meldrum, Ellen 43.17
7 McKenna, Aoife 44.00
8 Morris, Conor 44.78
9 Hawe, Danielle 44.84
10 Murray, Kevin 45.25
11 Maguire, Desmond 46.16
12 Gordon, Gemma 46.60
13 Grant, Lewis 47.56
14 Gillen, Ryan 48.44
15 Caldwell, Nathan 49.45
16 Doherty, Lee 50.42
17 Campbell, Sean 50.72
18 Martin, Adam 51.09
19 Greehy, Ben 53.66
20 Scott, Dale 54.81
21 Eastwood, Gerard 55.22
22 Williams, Billy 55.67
23 Watson, Anne Marie 56.62
24 Stockdale, Greame 1:00.58
25 Doherty, Daniel 1:04.98
26 Lindsay, Andrew 1:05.06
27 Magee, Katrina 1:06.89
28 Cunning, Kevin 1:07.90
29 Moore, Dale 1:10.90
30 Fegan, Denise 1:11.64
31 Chalmers, Emma 1:17.13
32 Eccles, Matthew 1:19.79
33 Topley, James 1:20.10
34 Crawford, Matthew 1:23.88
35 Crockett, Curtis 1:23.97
36 Ferguson, Colleen 1:24.49
37 Hardaker, Siobhan 1:27.20
38 McGuigan, Stephen 1:30.41
39 Breen, Ciaran 1:31.68
40 Diak, Gareth 1:32.16
41 Welsh, Andrew 1:38.06
42 Palastanga, Kerry 1:51.36
43 McConville, Carla 1:52.41
44 Boone, Richard 2:01.00
45 Davidson, Matthew 2:32.75
Mixed 100 SC Metre Backstroke S1-S6
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1 McDonald, Darragh 1:55.39
2 MacSorley James 2:23.27
3 MacSorley, Eimear 3:21.11
Mixed 100 SC Metre Backstroke S7-13
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1 McGivern, Lawerence 1:18.25
Mixed 100 SC Metre Backstroke S14/15
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1 Connelly, Peader 1:54.73
2 Gordon, Francis 2:15.39
3 Hawe, Danielle 2:34.88
4 McConville, Carla 4:28.46
-- Eccles, Matthew DNF
Mixed 100 SC Metre Breaststroke S1-S6
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1 Scully, James 3:26.39
Mixed 100 SC Metre Breaststroke S7-13
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1 Browne, Gareth 1:37.39
Mixed 100 SC Metre Breaststroke S14/15 ==============================
1 Hamilton, James 1:42.35
2 Morris, Conor 2:03.89
3 Gordon, Barry 2:07.46
-- McKeown, Christine DNF
Mixed 100 SC Metre Butterfly S14 & S15
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1 Bell, Matthew 1:13.41
Mixed 100 SC Metre Freestyle S1-S6
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1 McDonald, Darragh 1:25.25
2 Scully, James 2:09.79
Mixed 100 SC Metre Freestyle S7-13
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1 McGivern, Lawerence 1:11.66
2 Browne, Gareth 1:16.61
3 Archibald, Ryan 1:22.03
4 Owen, Dean 1:22.17
Mixed 100 SC Metre Freestyle S14 & S15
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1 Connelly, Peader 1:33.48
2 Gordon, Francis 1:37.36
3 McKenna, Aoife 1:44.85
4 Gordon, Barry 1:48.79
5 Murray, Kevin 1:51.53
5 Gordon, Gemma 1:51.53
7 Hawe, Danielle 2:04.38
8 Grant, Lewis 2:05.26
9 Eccles, Matthew 2:52.03
10 Topley, James 2:53.00
Mixed 100 SC Metre Freestyle Relay Multi-Disability
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1 Splash & Dash'A' 1:16.43
2 Armagh SO Club'A' 1:21.73
3 Newry Sportability 'A' 1:21.96
4 Erne Special School'A' 1:28.21
5 Ballymoney SO'A' 1:42.37
6 Splash & Dash'B' 1:46.46
7 Armagh SO'B' 2:06.55
8 Dolphins'A' 2:07.00
8 Splash & Dash 'C' 2:07.00
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Title: KILRONAN TAKE SPECIAL SCHOOLS NEW AGE KURLING TITLE
Date: 25th October
News Details:
Kilronan School (Magherafelt) won the 2nd NI Special Schools New Age Kurling at Antrim Forum defeating the team from Beechlawn in a closely fought final 2-1. In the 3rd/4th Play-Off Mitchell House despatched St Gerards 3-0.
31 team from a variety of Special Schools throughout NI participated in the excellent event organised by DSNI and Antrim Borough Council Sports Dev Unit.
Thanks to Janine & Elaine from Antrim Borough Council, Shannon & Yousra from RNIB, Elaine, Anita & Andy (DSNI) and Patricia Row from CCEA who presented the medals/trophies.
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Title: LONDON JOY for Northern Ireland VI (Visual Impairment) Team
Date: 15th October
News Details:
TOURNAMENT SUCCESS FOR NI VISUAL IMPAIRMENT SQUAD
The Northern Ireland Visual Impairment Squad won the inaugural Primary Cup held by the English based Football Association for the Visually Impaired.
This indoor five-a-side competition took place at the Sobell Leisure Centre in Islington, London on 6/7 Oct.
Despite tough opposition, the Northern Ireland lads played exceptionally well to defeat Swansea City, Tottenham Hotspur and London side, Thames Hamlett.
Special mention goes to two of the younger players who made a huge impact on the day. Sixteen-year-old Luke Walsh of Belfast was outstanding in the semi final, scoring a hat-trick to help the lads to a fine 5-2 win against Swansea, and 16-year-old Conor Thompson who scored the winner in the Final from the penalty spot with the match tied at 2-2.
Congratulations to all the players involved. This is an extraordinary feat for these budding football stars, in what is only their second major competition.
The squad is coached by Alan Crooks and Mal Donaghy of the IFA Disability Football department.
Well done lads!
Northern Ireland squad:
Niall Dempsey, Luke Walsh, Simon Gough, Conor Thompson, Brian Mc Master, David Telford, Stephen Elliot, Robbie Doherty.
For further details on Visual Impairment football training, contact:
Shannon Connolly at RNIB on 02890329393 or
s.connolly@rnib.org.uk
Hope the NI Team can emulate their heroics in Sweden on Wed night!
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Title: KNIGHTS FIND THE GOING TOUGH
Date: 15th October
News Details:
The Knights Wheelchair Basketball Team have lost their opening 2 matches in the Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball League - Division 1
Knights battled with Sheffield Steelers in their first game of the season, but although the local lads produced some bits of magic, they just couldnt do anything with the offensive threat of Sheffield forwards Ian Seger & Jonathan Hall.
Knights 48 Sheffield 55
At the weekend the NI team travelled to Lancashire for a match up against the experienced Tameside Owls outfit. It proved to be an embarassing defeat for Knights with the game effectively lost in the 1st qtr with the score standing at 24-8. The Tameside team were scoring at will with the knights unable to get their offence into any sort of rhythm. At the end of a disappointing match from a Knights view, the final score read:
Tameside 76 Knights 39
On 20th & 21st Knights have 2 away games v Wolverhampton and against St Helens.
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Title: Deaf Football Development Day
Date: 8th October
News Details:
St. Columbs Park, Limavady Rd,
Londonderry (Astroturf)
Sunday 21st October
2pm - 4pm
Boys and Girls 7+, with any level of Hearing Impairment
Training Gear and Trainers
Cost is FREE
To Register, Text your Name and Age to:
07894614324
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Title: Could rowing be the right sport for you?
Date: 4th October
News Details:
Redgrave, recently described the challenge
of rowing as “doing the best you can with
the physical attributes that you have.”
Adaptive rowing gives you a chance to
compete on level terms. It is the only sport
to have fully inclusive World Championships,
and – if you’re good enough – you can join
in able-bodied rowing clubs and crews.
But to row for your country, you need more
than talent. You need the hunger to succeed.
If you see yourself as a potential champion,
contact the Amateur Rowing Association
for selection information on 020 8237 6767
or www.ara-rowing.org
Potential GB rowers are invited to attend open
trials with successful applicants coached by
leading international coaches as part of a
world class high performance programme
alongside GB Rowing’s Olympians at the new
rowing lake at Caversham near Reading.
To learn more visit www.worldrowing.com
In Beijing in 2008, rowing will be included in
a Paralympic Games for the fi rst time and GB
Rowing’s adaptive squad is aiming to win gold.
Adaptive rowing is for both men and women
and offers opportunities for athletes with
a disability to compete on their own, as a
double or in a coxed four. Rowing calls for
strength, stamina and balance. It’s not easy
but in Beijing, or indeed in London in 2012,
it could be you on the podium.
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Title: Northern Ireland Swimming Championships
Date: 3rd October
News Details:
Date: Saturday 10th November
Venue: Lagan Valley LeisurePlex in Lisburn
Disability Sports NI is currently organising the annual NI Swimming Championships. This year’s event is being held on Saturday 10th November 2007 at Lagan Valley LeisurePlex in Lisburn and for the first time will be supported by Nationwide.
The event is designed to give people with disabilities the opportunity to take part in competitive swimming in a fun and exciting environment and is open to anyone with a physical, sensory or learning disability, who can swim at least 25 metres unaided.
The event will be time banded as always, meaning swimmers will compete against others of similar standard, however this year the event will also be banded by class. This means that swimmers will be competing against others of a similar disability, as well as standard. Details on classification can be found attached to the entry form.
To ensure swimmers are placed in the correct heat each entry must provide accurate times for the events they would like to compete in and details of their class. If no times are provided the swimmer will be placed in the fastest heat. If a competitor’s class is not known please provide a brief description of the swimmer’s disability.
To enter the event simply complete an entry form and return to Disability Sports NI by Friday 26th October 2007, if you require an entry form please contact DSNI. Once your entry form has been received further details will be posted out.
If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact the DSNI office.
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Title: Well Done Amigos!!!
Date: 27th September
News Details:
42 Teams battled it out for the winners medal in the New Age Kurling Championships, held in the Antrim Forum.
The quarter finals were made up of 8 teams in which only 4 could go through and they were as follows;
Young Ones v Amigos (Amigos)
X-Men v Headstart 1 (X-Men)
Spooks v Rathmore Eagles (Rathmore Eagles)
Gifted v Vote Victors (Vote Victors)
The semi-finals seen 4 strong teams fight for their place in the final with Vote Victors defeating Rathmore Eagles and the Amigos proving too powerful for the X-men.
The Amigos faced Vote Victors in the final and resulted in a 3 : 0 win over the Victors.
Would like to thank all the teams for participating in the Championship and hope to see you all again soon!
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Title: New Age Kurling Championships, Come to Antrim
Date: 26th September
News Details:
Record entry of 44 teams.
Thursday 27th September,
11am - 1.30pm, Antrim Forum
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Title: NI’s 1st BADMINTON CLUB EXCLUSIVELY FOR ATHLETES WITH LEARNING, SENSORY, OR PHYSICAL Disabilities
Date: 17th September
News Details:
ULSTER BRANCH BADMINTON UNION OF IRELAND (UBBUI)
INTRODUCING
NORTHERN IRELAND’S FIRST-EVER BADMINTON CLUB EXCLUSIVELY FOR ATHLETES WITH LEARNING, SENSORY, OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
THE ‘PAN-DISABILITY LISBURN BADMINTON CLUB’, ESTABLISHED BY THE UBBUI, IS OPEN TO ATHLETES THROUGHOUT NORTHERN IRELAND & LAUNCHES ON SATURDAY 6 OCTOBER 2007 AT 6.30 – 8.30pm
AT
THE NATIONAL BADMINTON CENTRE,
CITY OF LISBURN RACQUETS CLUB, 36 BELFAST ROAD, LISBURN
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MEMBERSHIP FEES AND TO REQUEST AN APPLICATION FORM PLEASE CONTACT:
TRACEY HUGHES ON 028 9258 8544 OR 07890229135. ALTERNATIVELY DETAILS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM
DISABILITY SPORTS NI (DSNI) ON 028 9050 8255 AND
028 9050 8254 (TXTPH)
PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO COME ALONG ON
SATURDAY 6 OCTOBER 2007 AT 6.30PM AND TRY THE GAME OF BADMINTON BEFORE DECIDING TO JOIN
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Title: Local Athletes Compete in 2007 UK School Games
Date: 31st August
News Details:
Congratulations to the Northern Ireland athletes who have just returned from the 2007 UK School Games in Coventry. Eimear and James MacSorley gave strong performances in the pool with James securing a 4th place finish in the 100m breaststroke with a time of 2.58.54 while Eimear achieved a time of 1.33.22 in the 50m freestyle and 3.23.85 in the 100m backstroke. David Spence, who was the only disabled athlete to represent Northern Ireland on the track achieved 4th place in his heat of the 200m wheelchair race to secure his place in the final where he finished 5th overall.
This is the second year of the UK School Games which is aimed towards the UK’s most talented young athletes age 16 and under. The 4 day multi-sport event is designed to replicate major events such as the Paralympic Games.
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Title: Campbell wins silver at IBSA World Championships in Brazil
Date: 30th August
News Details:
Stephen Campbell won the Silver Medal in the final of the 200 metres individual medley at the International Blind Sports (IBSA) World Games in Brazil, which took place from 1st-6th August 2007. Stephen followed his breakthrough performance at the IPC World Championships in Durban last December with this fine medal winning performance. Six swimmers competed in the final of the 200 metre individual medley. Stephen started in lane five and in the first 50m butterfly was neck and neck with the Spanish and Mexican swimmers. In the next 50m backstroke, Stephen moved into second place. The eventual winner, Enhamed Mohamed of Spain pulled away from the field, leaving the battle for the silver and bronze medal positions between Stephen and another Spaniard. Stephen's real strength came in the next breaststroke section where he worked hard and gained a few seconds on Eduardo Cruz of Spain. Stephen then pulled away in the final 50m freestyle section and came home in the silver medal position with a time of 2.57.02.
Stephen also narrowly missed out on a medal in the men's 100m butterfly event with less than one second separating 3rd, 4th and 5th places. He did however have a personal best time in this event and the 50m freestyle.
IBSA created the World Games to promote the integration of visually impaired athletes across the world. The cities of Sao Paulo and Sao Caetano do Sul in Brazil hosted 1,700 participants from 66 different countries throughout the event. Athletes competed in six sports including athletics, goalball, judo, swimming, powerlifting, and football.
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Title: 1 Year Placement at Disability Sports NI
Date: 22nd August
News Details:
If you are currently studying in a Sports/Leisure related course and are interested in a 1 year placement with DSNI.
Please Contact Elaine Alexander - DSNI 90508255 or ealexander@dsni.co.uk for further information
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Title: DAANI 2009 World Games in Belfast
Date: 14th August
News Details:
DAANI (Dwarf Athletics Association Northern Ireland Region)
A new website has been launched by the DAANI to help promote the 5th Dwarf World Games which is being held in Belfast in 2009.
To host this prestigious event is a fantastic coup for the local DAANI group and they are working hard behind the scenes in preparation for the event.
Eugene McVeigh - DAANI says "We are very excited at being given the honour to host the 2009 Games and the website is an excellent way to promote the event"
Check out www.daani.org for World Games information
The first ever Dwarf World games were held in Chicago, USA in 1993, they then came to the Peterborough, UK in 1997. Toronto, Canada hosted the dwarf world games in 2001 and France in 2005. This is a truly unique opportunity for NI to host the 2009 world games and show DAANI and Belfast want to give NI dwarf athletes every opportunity to Compete with other Athletes from around the world. We would hope that events like this will encourage other family members with restricted growth conditions to get more involved in sports and then be able to compete in events like these with confidence. DAANI are at present working with DSNI and other sports bodies to help train our athletes for these major events it is also through these training programs that we hope that our athletes will at least get the chance to qualify for the Paralympics London 2012.
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Title: Ulster Badminton announces new Pan Disability Badminton Club
Date: 12th August
News Details:
Over the summer months the Ulster Branch Badminton Union of Ireland has been working hard to establish Ulster’s first disability badminton club. With 2 successful tasters days held at Lisburn Racquet club with over 50 participants coming along to try the sport, UBBUI has announced the first night of training to be on Saturday 6th October from 6.30 -8.30pm at Lisburn Racquets Club. Training will be held on a weekly basis and all sessions will be run by qualified badminton coaches. The club is open to anyone with a disability who is interested in taking up the sport of badminton at either a recreational or competitive level and is open to all ages. If you would like to get involved in the club please contact Tracey Hughes on 07890229135.
Volunteers Wanted
Ulster Badminton is currently looking for volunteers to help out at their new Pan Disability Badminton Club. The first night of training will be held on Saturday 6th October at Lisburn Racket Club from 6.30 – 8.30pm and will run on a weekly basis through until April. If you could like to get involved or would like further information please contact Tracey Hughes on 07890229135.
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Title: BADMINTON TASTER SESSION FOR ANYONE WITH A DISABILITY
Date: 10th August
News Details:
MAYBE YOU WOULD LIKE TO RETURN TO A SPORT YOU ONCE PLAYED?
DO YOU WANT TO HAVE FUN?
ULSTER BRANCH BADMINTON UNION OF IRELAND
PRESENTS
BADMINTON TASTER SESSION FOR ANYONE WITH A DISABILITY
AT
CITY OF LISBURN RACQUETS CLUB ON
SATURDAY 11 AUGUST 2007 2-5pm
Open to those aged 8 years of age and over (no upper limit), Male and Female, and all disabilities
Registration & participation is FREE and is offered on a 'First Come, First Served' basis. Each participant will be assigned to a 1 Hour session.
For further details Contact TRACEY HUGHES 07890229135 or 92588544
Alternatively details may be obtained from Disability Sports NI 90508255 and 90508254 (txtphone) as well as the Ulster Badminton office 90383810
Closing date for return of completed registration forms is FRIDAY 27 JULY 2007
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Title: DISABLED RAMBLERS NI
Date: 25th July
News Details:
The Disabled Ramblers NI next rambles will be on SUNDAY 5th AUGUST '07 in An Creagan, OMAGH.
&
SUNDAY 19th AUGUST '07 in the ULSTER FOLK & TRANSPORT MUSEUM
For further details Contact Vonnie McWilliams at Shopmobility Belfast - Tel 9080 8090
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Title: NI DISABILITY ATHLETICS SQUAD GIVE UK ATHLETES A RUN FOR THEIR MONEY
Date: 24th July
News Details:
NI DISABILITY ATHLETICS SQUAD GIVE UK ATHLETES A RUN FOR THEIR MONEY
Northern Irelands first ever disability athletics squad demonstrated their speed and strength last weekend at the DSE UK National Junior Championships held in Blackpool. The squad of 8, who are all member of the NI Disability Athletics Squad brought home a total of 11 medals including 3 Gold after competing against over 400 competitors at the two day event.
The squad who have been training at the Mary Peters Track, Belfast on a monthly basis in preparation for the largest junior disability athletics competition is run by NI Athletics Federation and supported by Disability Sports NI. Speaking on behalf of NI Athletics is Development Officer Jackie McKernan,
‘We are absolutely delighted with the performances of all the athletes. For many of the squad this was their first time competing at this level and the standard of competition at the event is very high so to secure 11 medals is a great achievement.’
Both days of competition seen Northern Ireland athletes on the podium with 7 medals won on day one and 4 medals on day two, with the squad accumulating a total of 104 points to put them in 11th place at the end of the competition. However for one squad member the highlight of the weekend was not only being awarded the Gold medal in the Javelin but also achieving a UK National Record. Niall McVeigh from Newry threw 16.68 meters to achieve the status of National Record Holder.
For many of these athletes the UK National Championships is hopefully the first step towards International representation as explained by DSNI’s Competition and Performance Officer, Elaine Alexander,
‘The UK National Junior Athletics Junior Championships is one of the most prestigious events in the athletics calendar and without a doubt many of the participants involved in the weekend will go on to represent Great Britain at a Paralympic level, so for Northern Ireland athletes to claim medals and a National Record demonstrates the potential of our local athletes. With 2012 just around the corner it is vital that our athletes get the necessary support and opportunities and the programme provided by NI Athletics is doing just that’
Since returning home from competition the squad have returned to local competitions and will resume training again at the Mary Peters Track on Saturday 21st July 07.
Medal Winners
NAME EVENT MEDAL
Niall McVeigh Javelin Gold - NR
Niall McVeigh Shot Gold
Luke Irvine 100m Gold
Luke Irvine Javelin Silver
David Cheng Long Jump Silver
Luke Irvine Shot Silver
Niall McVeigh 100m Silver
David Spence 100m Silver
David Spence 200m Silver
Dean Stewart Long Jump Bronze
Craig Sturgeon 100m Bronze
Picture Caption
NI Athletics squad picture alongside Coach Michael Smith and Escort Deborah Spence
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Notes to Editor:
Disability Sports NI is Northern Ireland’s unified disability sports organisation representing the vast majority of disabled sports people.
For further information contact:
Elaine Alexander of Disability Sports NI on 028 9050 8255
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Title: DEAF SWIMMING TEAM ANNOUNCED
Date: 18th July
News Details:
The Ireland Team to compete at the 2nd World Deaf Swimming Championships 2007 has been announced:
Ireland Swimming Team
Alan Turner (Coach/Manager)
John Kealy
Vincent McArdle
David McIlroy
IDSA Official
Ken Taylor (Swimming Director)
To pass on your best wishes to the team, email us at info@irishdeafsports.net or text Ken Taylor 0044(0)7850892391
Your message will be relayed to the team! Visit our website: www.irishdeafsports.net http://w2007.ncpes.edu.tw
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Title: Visually Impaired Junior Cricket Club
Date: 30th May
News Details:
Visually Impaired Junior Cricket Club
For Blind or Partially Sighted children and their siblings ages 6-16
July and Aug 2007 One afternoon each week
Venue and Day to be confirmed (Greater Belfast)
Qualified Coach from Northern Ireland Cricket Association
Adapted game and equipment to take account of sight difficulties
If interested phone Kathy Milligan at RNIB NI 9032 9373
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Title: RNIB & Woodvale Cricket Club Family Fun Day
Date: 30th May
News Details:
6-a-side Cricket
Barbeque
Band
Magic Show
Linfield Team
Face Painting
and lots more...
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Title: JUBILANT JANET IS THE WORLD CHAMPION.......FOR THE 4th TIME!
Date: 23rd May
News Details:
Jubilant Blind World Ski Champ Returns to Belfast
The newly crowned World Disabled Water Ski Champion Janet Gray MBE arrived home in Belfast today after winning the World Disabled Water Ski Championships for an amazing fourth time.
The blind athlete who is funded by Sport Northern Ireland marked her comeback to the sport in magnificent style at the 2007 World Disabled Water Ski Championships held in Townsville, Northern Queensland, Australia, by winning gold in all three disciplines of ‘slalom’, ‘tricks’ and ‘jump’ and equalling her world record in the ‘tricks’ discipline. In addition Janet’s individual performance was pivotal in helping the British ski team win gold in the team section of the event.
The performance is particularly remarkable considering that Janet only returned to the sport in July past, after a two and half year absence from the sport following a horrific training accident in Florida in which she sustained life threatening injuries. Despite the accident Janet was determined to ski again and her victory in Australia is the outcome of a two year long rehabilitation process overseen by a team of specialists at the Sports Institute for Northern Ireland at Jordanstown.
Her victory at the World Championships was unexpected as Kevin O’Neill of Disability Sports NI explained: “Janet is a remarkably talented athlete who up until the time of her accident had totally dominated her sport. Although Janet sustained terrible injuries in her accident, knowing how determined she is, I was confident that Janet could compete in the Worlds again, but I don’t think anyone including Janet herself believed that she would perform to such a high standard and come home with a world title in all three disciplines. I’m simply delighted about her performance.”
Commenting on Janet’s performance Professor Eric Saunders OBE, Chairman of Sport Northern Ireland said: “This is a tremendous achievement from one of Northern Ireland’s leading sports women and on behalf of Sport Northern Ireland we congratulate Janet. Janet has now become a role model inspiring and motivating many, both within her sport of Water Skiing and the wider sports community.”
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Title: FANCY TRYING GLIDING?
Date: 8th May
News Details:
On Tuesday 26th June 2007, the Ulster Gliding Club (UGC) based at Bellarena, Near Limavady, will be unveiling their new K21 adapted glider, which has hand controls enabling those with a lower limb disability to experience the thrills of Gliding.
If you would like to book a gliding slot on the 26th June, Tel Disability Sports NI 90508255 for details
If this date does not suit but you are interested in Gliding, there will be several other Gliding dates available for people with disabilities, both at Bellarena and at St Angelo, Enniskillen, Contact DSNI for details
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Title: LOCAL SWIMMERS EXCEL AT NATIONAL DEAF SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Date: 25th April
News Details:
4 Local Deaf swimmers have returned from the National Deaf Swimming Championships, held on Saturday 21st April 2007 at Warwick University Pool with an impressive medal haul.
The NI swimmers won 12 medals in total:
RUTH KELLY - 3 Bronze
JAMIE REA - 2 Bronze
LISA KELLY - 4 Gold
SARA KELLY - 2 Silver & 1 Bronze
This is a major achievement for UDSC (Ulster Deaf Sports Council) as this was the first time they had taken young Deaf to a National competition and they are justifiably proud of the young athletes.
Ken Taylor - IDSA Swimming Director
The Irish Deaf Sports Association are currently on the lookout for potential swimmers who are interested in aiming for participation at DEAFLYMPICS in Taiwan in 2009:
Deaf/Hard of Hearing?
Interested in Learning to Swim?
Interested in improving your swimming to International level?
Our aim is to encourage our Deaf Young to improve their swimming to International standard for Deaflympics in Taiwan in 2009.
Please contact by text message:
Ken Taylor
IDSA Swimming Director
+44 (07850892391) or
ken.taylor@southerntrust.hsci.net
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Title: FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
Date: 18th April
News Details:
SPORT RELIEF FUNDING
“Using sport to tackle the exclusion and isolation
experienced by some of the poorest and most disadvantaged communities”
Aims / Objectives of Sport Relief Grants
Sport Relief was set up by Comic Relief and BBC Sport to use the power and passion of sport to tackle poverty and disadvantage
Community organisations are invited to put forward proposals that plan to use sport to make a real and lasting impact on the lives of people who are clearly excluded or disadvantaged – and who have not been involved in sport
Applications should show how the project has been planned and how the beneficiary group have been involved in planning the project.
The beneficiaries must be people who are excluded or disadvantaged through low income, rural or social isolation, age, disabilities, race, sexuality or gender.
The initiative should seek to prioritize initiatives that are grassroots based and are using sport and exercise as a means of addressing the needs of disadvantaged local neighbourhoods
Projects will be prioritized that provide evidence of a sustained beneficial impact on the lives of people who are clearly excluded or disadvantaged.
It is hoped that a number of initiatives addressing the needs of people aged over 60 years will be supported.
Sports Relief Grants Funding Themes
Projects seeking funding should identify how they address one of the two themes:
Theme I
increasing access to sport and exercise for people who face social exclusion and isolation;
Theme II
helping people who are experiencing difficulties in their lives to regain their confidence and self-esteem.
Examples of Eligible Projects Theme(I):
• A group of Asian women meeting for mutual support getting involved in keep fit or other sports activities
• Movement to Music classes for isolated older people
• A group of disabled people wanting to undertake sport or a club wanting to increase sporting opportunities for disabled people
• A bowling club wanting to extend its activities to provide short mat bowling to older/disabled people in an area
Examples of Eligible Projects Theme (II):
• Women’s refuges wanting to undertake sport or exercise with the women or their children
• People with mental health problems wanting to help rebuild their lives through sport
• Refugees or asylum seekers using sport to help cope with traumatic experiences
• Positive sport activities for children with behavioural problems
• People with substance misuse issues using sport to aid recovery
Who can Apply:
Applications are sought from community organisations working with the more disadvantaged and excluded communities and groups. Proposals from this type of organisation rather than requests from sporting organisations for running costs will be prioritised.
What funding will not cover:
The criteria exclude funding the following:
• to individuals;
• to statutory organisations, including schools;
• to fund trips abroad;
• to fund buses, mini buses or other community transport schemes (not including transport costs forming part of a project);
• to fund building costs, including access adaptations to buildings
How much can one apply for:
Grants will range from £1,000 - £10,000.
It should be noted however that the total budget (In Northern Ireland) for 2007 is £60,000 and for 2008 is £60,000
When to Apply:
Applications will be considered in 5 rounds. The closing date for each round is 4pm on the following dates: 23rd March 2007; 20th April 2007; 26th July 2007; 14th November 2007 and 5th March 2008.
Further details and application forms are available from;
Christina Vint or Cormac McAleer
Community House
Albert Street
Belfast
BT12 4HQ
Tel 02890245927
email - cvint@communityfoundationni.org or cmcaleer@communityfoundationni.org
Alternatively look at the web site; www.communityfoundationni.org
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Title: BASKETBALL AT TEMPLEMORE
Date: 18th April
News Details:
The final round of the NI Wheelchair Basketball League took place at Templemore Sports Complex, Derry on Sat 14th April.
The day organised through DSNI, Knights WBC, Derry City Council & Derry Healthy Cities saw 4 matches being played plus the opportunity for local disabled people to take part in a coaching session.
SENIOR SECTION
Knights WIZARDS 34
Knights GRIZZLIES 33
Knights CAVALIERS 38
Knights WIZARDS 50
DEVELOPMENT SECTION
Knights PISTONS 20
Knights BULLS 35
Knights PISTONS 36
Knights LAKERS 28
For further information on Basketball opportunities in the Derry area:
Contact: Fiona McCann - Derry Healthy Cities 71611384 or Teresa Bradley - Derry City Council 71361566 x6657
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Title: DISABLED RAMBLERS NI
Date: 18th April
News Details:
The Disabled Ramblers NI organise a range of rambles throughout Northern Ireland.
The group organise rambles at various locations around NI which have previously audited in terms of their access for people using mobility scooters.
The first ramble in their 2007 season is on SUNDAY 20th MAY, at GOSFORD PARK, MARKETHILL with a scheduled start time of 11:30am
Registering for the event is essential, to register or to find out further details about future rambles or the Disabled Ramblers group in general, Contact Disabled Ramblers (through Shopmobility Belfast) 90808090
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Title: UST Guidelines & Application Form Available
Date: 12th April
News Details:
The Ulster Sports Trust Awards for People with Disabilities is an annual grants programme administered by Disability Sports NI and funded by the Ulster Sports Trust.
The Programme provides talented individuals with disabilities between the ages of 12 and 21 with financial support towards preparation, training and competition costs.
A ‘talented’ individual is defined as a sports person with the potential to compete at an international level or with distinction at British or Irish Championships.
Grants will normally be in the region of £100-£500 per person but will not exceed 50% of total costs.
Funding will not be awarded to training or competitions which have taken place prior to the appropriate closing date.
Applications for funding can be made twice a year by completing and returning the attached form to Disability Sports NI by the following closing dates:
Friday 4th May 2007
Friday 2nd November 2007
Applications which are not fully completed will not be considered.
All application forms should be posted to the following address:
Disability Sports NI
Unit 6, Ormeau Business Park
8 Cromac Avenue
Belfast BT7 2JA
For further information and advice please contact the DSNI office:
Tel: 028 9050 8255; Textphone: 028 9050 8254 Fax: 028 9050 8256
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Title: BADMINTON COACHING COURSE
Date: 11th April
News Details:
Calling all Coaches and those interested in working in the area of Disability Badminton
Coaching Badminton to those with a Disability Course, Baldoyle Badminton Centre 21st/22nd April
Badminton Ireland is delighted to offer a further training opportunity geared towards increasing your awareness and skills when working with players with a disability.
We are extremely fortunate to have a very experienced group facilitating this course which includes:
Lyndon Williams – Welsh Badminton Union
Jim McKay – Classification Officer for the International Badminton Association for the Disabled (IBAD)
Norman Greenhouse and Fiona Reid – Disability Badminton Coaches with Welsh Badminton Union
Dave Quarry – Wheelchair Badminton Player
Nicola Tustain – CP Badminton Player
The course will run from 10am – 6pm in Baldoyle Badminton Centre each day and over the course of the two days, participants will gain practical experience of Wheelchair Badminton, learn how to adapt fun games and activities for badminton to include those with a disability, learn about the rules for Disability Badminton for the various classifications and learn how to coach Disability Badminton.
This is not a formal qualification but will benefit anyone coaching or interested in doing badminton with disability groups.
The cost of this course is €30 per person which includes lunch on both days. If you would like to attend or have any questions about this course, please contact Mary Browne at the Badminton Ireland Office 01-8393028 or e-mail mary.browne@badminton.ie
Places may be limited subject to demand and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
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Title: SPECIAL SCHOOLS SPORTS HALL ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2007
Date: 4th April
News Details:
The Annual DSNI Special Schools Sports Hall Athletics Championships took place on 13 & 14 March in Lisburn & L'Derry respectively.
Special Schools from all over Northern Ireland were invited to enter teams into 1 of the Regional events. At this year's competitions, 33 Schools entered teams, with over 400 young people with disabilities getting the chance to try their hands at a range of Indoor Athletics disciplines i.e. Obstacle & Jigsaw Relay, Seated Ball Throw, Speed Bounce, Javelin & Target Throw.
LISBURN
MODERATE SECTION
1st ROSSTULLA (Newtownabbey)
2nd THORNFIELD HOUSE (Newtownabbey)
3rd HARBERTON (Belfast)
SEVERE SECTION
1st HILLCROFT (Newtownabbey)
2nd LOUGHAN (Ballymena)
3rd LISANALLY (Armagh)
L'DERRY
MODERATE SECTION
1st SANDELFORD (Coleraine)
2nd BELMONT HOUSE (Derry)
3rd ERNE SCHOOL (Enniskillen)
SEVERE SECTION
1st KILRONAN (Magherafelt)
2nd FOYLEVIEW (Derry)
3rd ELMBROOK (Enniskillen)
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Title: WATCH THIS SPACE for New DSNI 2007-2008 Events Calendar
Date: 4th April
News Details:
New Exciting events calendar currently being produced. It will feature a range of sports and Leisure activities aimed at providing opportunities for people with disabilities to get involved at a participation level as well as a number of competitive opportunities.
Watch this Space...................
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Title: DARRELL RACING THROUGH GRUELLING MARATHON SCHEDULE
Date: 9th March
News Details:
Darrell's Competitions Schedule:
24 March Larne 1/2 Marathon
1 April Taunton Marathon
15 April Paris Marathon
22 April London Marathon
7 May Belfast Marathon
Wheelchair Racer Darrell is pounding out the miles on the roads and pumping some iron in his his local gym in preparation for the events. Darrell says "My aim is to put in some impressive times and to better my current personal best, which sits at 2 hrs 19mins. I would also like to acknowledge the Front Page Inn, Ballymena for helping me out with some much needed funding"
Good Luck Darrell and remember 'What goes Uphill, must come Downhill'
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Title: CRAIGAVON WATER SPORTS CENTRE OPEN DAYS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Date: 7th March
News Details:
Craigavon Watersports Centres’
Outdoor Pursuits for Disabled People
Thursday 26th April, 10.30am to 1.30pm,
Or
Saturday 28th April, 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Activities include: Costs £1.50 per session
Sailing (10 people per session)
Climbing (16 people per session)
Kayaking (16 people per session)
Cycling (16 people per session)
Waterskiing (6 people per session)
CWSC invites students with a disability to join them for a session of land or water based activities. Have a go at one or more of the above activities.
Spaces are limited on the day, so book early by contacting Kelley on 02838-342669 or
e-mail Kelley.rushton@craigavon.gov.uk
Craigavon Watersports Centre, 1 Lake Road, Craigavon, BT64 1AS
There are individual club sessions throughout the year and school group booking also available. £1.50 per person per session.
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Title: KNIGHTS EDGED OUT IN THRILLER
Date: 7th March
News Details:
The Knights Wheelchair Basketball Team just lost out to the high flying Sheffield Steelers in their latest GB League Match.
The Sheffield team can boast 3 current GB Internationals as well as the former GB Team Coach in their ranks so this was always going to be a tough battle for the NI boys.
But what a superb, gritty performance the Knights put in even though they were missing a couple of their regular starters. The intensity level for the whole match was breathtaking as both sides fought for the win. Sheffield held a slender 18-20 advantage after the 1st qtr. In the 2nd qtr the Knights just couldnt find their shooting rhythm as the Steelers went in with a 24-35 H/T lead. The 3rd qtr was very even but the Knights couldnt eat into the Sheffield lead however the Knights came out in the final qtr with some fantastic defensive work and with some fine outside shooting, but it was the Sheffield boys who were relieved to hear the final whistle.
KNIGHTS 60 SHEFFIELD 67
Next GB League matches for the Knights :
Sat 10th March v West of Scotland 2:30pm at Antrim Forum
Sat 17th March v Newcastle 12:00 at Antrim Forum
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Title: New Season of Wheelchair Tennis Coaching Sessions
Date: 7th March
News Details:
All sessions are held at - Ozone Indoor Tennis Centre, Ormeau Pk, Belfast
Coaching Session times are as follows:
BEGINNERS/JUNIORS SESSION 7-8pm
Monday's starting 22nd Jan '07
INTERMEDIATE SESSIONS Time TBC
Tuesday's starting 23rd Jan '07
ADVANCED SESSIONS Time TBC
Thursday's starting 25th Jan '07
For further details on these sessions, Contact: IVOR JESS 94422248
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Title: ARCHERY CLUB for People with Disabilities in NEWTOWNARDS
Date: 20th February
News Details:
A new Archery Club aimed at people with disabilities will be starting on THURSDAY 15th MARCH when an initial Open Night will be held. The Club will then run on consecutive Thursday nights from then on. The Open night on 15th March will run from 7 - 8.30pm at Ards Arena, South Street Newtownards.
The night will consist of an unstructured come and try session with light refreshments provided etc. The club will run on Thursdays and be adult only (Over18's) initially with a view to a junior section over the forth coming months.
FREE TO JOIN
For Further Information Contact:
Ryan Haire
Link to Active Participation (L.A.P)
02891 827864 / 07760124163
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Title: KNIGHTS WIN ON THEIR TRAVELS
Date: 13th February
News Details:
The Knights GB League team returned from their weekend travels with 1 win & 1 loss.
On Saturday evening the Knights played Oldham Owls, Coach Kennedy knew it was going to be a tough battle as Oldham's line-up included both current & former GB internationals, the Knights fought & scrapped over every inch of the court but ended up on the wrong end of the 68-41 scoreline.
On Sunday the Knights were up against Liverpool Greenbank, it was a 10am start but the Knights came out of the blocks quickly and opened up a commanding lead. There was no let up in intensity throughout the 4 quarters and Knights won with an impressive 93-31 scoreline.
Next matches:
SUNDAY 25th FEB - NI League Ards Leisure Centre 1-6pm, Various matches
SATURDAY 3rd MAR - GB League Antrim Forum, v Sheffield Steelers 3pm
SATURDAY 10th MAR - GB League
Antrim Forum, v West of Scotland 2:30pm
SATURDAY 17th MAR - GB League
Antrim Forum, v Newcastle Sharks 12:00noon
SATURDAY 14th APR - NI League
Templemore Sports Complex, L'Derry 1-6pm various matches
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Title: SAILING, CANOEING, KAYAKING, WATER SKIING, CLIMBING & CYCLING
Date: 13th February
News Details:
CRAIGAVON WATERSPORTS CENTRE (CWSC) have announced the dates for the 2007 Outdoor Pursuits for people with disabilities programme:
Activities include: SAILING, CANOEING, KAYAKING, WATER SKIING, CLIMBING & CYCLING
Groups and individuals can at anytime call to book in for a session with an instructor - Contact Kelley Tel: 38342669
DATES
(TUESDAY'S 6:30pm - 8:30pm)
May 8th & 22nd
June 5th & 19th
July 3rd & 17th
Sept 4th & 18th
(SATURDAY'S 10:00am - 12:00)
May 12th & 26th
June 9th & 23rd
July 7th
Aug 25th
Sept 1st & 15th
Cost £1.50 per person per session, £5.00 for accompanying person.
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Title: GIFTED TEAM SECURE NI BOCCIA TITLE
Date: 5th February
News Details:
Craigavon Leisure Centre was the venue for the NI Boccia Championships on Sat 3rd Feb.
Teams from Craigavon, Portadown, Lurgan, South Belfast, East Belfast, & Ballymena competed in the tournament which was aimed at promoting the sport among people with disabilities as each team had to have at least 1 player with a disability in their ranks.
After several closely fought group matches, Bannvale, Gifted, Amigos, Finaghy, Ballymena SOC 2, Vote Victors, Chancers & Vote Violets progressed through to the Qtr-Finals.
Gifted squeezed out Bannvale with a 4-2 scoreline, Amigos beat Finaghy 8-0, Vote Victors beat Ballymena SOC2 5-0 & the Chancers nudged past Vote Violets 2-1.
In the Semi-Finals, 2 of the competition favourites, Gifted & Chancers met. The Chancers had defeated Gifted 5-3 & 4-0 in the group stage but Gifted exacted their revenge in a tense Semi-Final, eventually winning 3-0 to book their place in the final against Vote Victors, who beat the Amigos Team 5-3 in the other Semi-Final. Amigos came through 4-0 in the Bronze medal match by beating the Chancers 4-0.
The final was a closely fought affair with the Gifted team just pipping Vote Victors in the final end to take the title.
For further information on the Boccia tournament, please contact DSNI
1st GIFTED
2nd VOTE VICTORS
3rd AMIGOS
4th CHANCERS
Thanks to Clare Dodds, Paul Careless, Nuala O'Connor, Colleen Murray, Clare Bell & Julie-Ann Kyle for their help
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Title: NI BOCCIA CHAMPIONSHIPS
Date: 30th January
News Details:
STOP PRESS:
WE HAVE JUST 1 PLACE LEFT AT THE NI BOCCIA CHAMPIONSHIPS BEING HELD ON 3rd FEB. IF YOU CAN ENTER A TEAM (which should include at least 1 player with a disability) PLEASE CONTACT DSNI
ENTRY TO THE COMPETITION IS FREE
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Title: NEW DSNI 'ACTIVE' MAGAZINE
Date: 30th January
News Details:
Keep a look out for the new and improved 'Active' magazine, which will be available in the next few weeks.
Active is packed with articles from around NI, including how the NI Football team fared at the recent World Cup in Germany, Janet Gray's comeback to competitive Water-Skiing and how facilities and programmes for people with disabilities in Fermanagh have received a massive boost!!!!
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Title: ATTENTION ALL NORTHERN IRELAND SUPPORTERS
Date: 16th January
News Details:
15/01/2007
The IFA Grassroots Development Programme has teamed up with BBC NI, the RNIB NI, and the George Best Foundation to provide quality commentary to blind and / or partially sighted Northern Ireland Fans.
Are you unable to see or do you have difficulty seeing the action at Windsor Park?
Do you know any fans who have sight problems?
Well this will no longer be a problem at NI Internationals and you won't have to rely on your mate to tell you what is happening.
The IFA is introducing Soccer Sight at the Sweden game on 28th March. People with sight problems will be given an earpiece and will have the action audio described to them by a trained commentator - no need to leave your usual seat.
Any blind or partially sighted people who are block bookers, ticket holders or who would like to start attending games due to this development should contact Barry Macaulay at RNIB NI 90329373 or e mail barry.macaulay@rnib.org.uk
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Title: HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL FROM DISABILITY SPORTS NI
Date: 5th January
News Details:
The New Year sees some exciting developments at DSNI.
New Inclusive Leisure Officer coming into post in Fermanagh...........Based at the Lakeland Forum working with local groups and setting up activity sessions for pwd in the area
NI Boccia Championships............ Sat 3rd Feb @ Craigavon Leisure Centre, groups welcome to enter teams, contact DSNI 90508255 or Craigavon Borough Council Sports Development Unit
Range of DSNI courses being held across Northern Ireland............courses in Dungannon, Newtownards, Derry, Belfast, Newry & Newtownabbey, for further information on the courses, contact DSNI
ACTIVE magazine being relaunched Jan/Feb 2007............The magazine will include articles on Fermanagh IFI project, Knights Wheelchair Basketball Club, Work Out at the Waterfront Aerobathon, Sports Hall Athletics Competitions, NI Swimming Championships, Talented Athletes update, Janet Gray's comeback, Archery Development Sessions, Athletics Development Squad and much more, for more information or to find out how to include articles in the magazine, contact DSNI
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Title: FANCY TRYING YOUR HAND AT ARCHERY?
Date: 20th December
News Details:
If Yes, then contact DSNI Tel: 90508255 or abingham@dsni.co.uk for full details and booking forms.
The 'Introduction to Archery' sessions will take place on WEDNESDAY 17th JANUARY 2007 @ KILMORE ARCHERY CENTRE (3 mls from Moira village)
There are 2 sessions available:
11am - 1pm aimed at those with Learning Disabilities
7:30pm - 9:30pm aimed at those with physical/sensory disability
Both sessions will be overseen by experienced Archery Instructors and will feature an introduction to the facility, equipment familiarisation as well a Have-a-go session
Cost is ONLY £5:00 per person!
The places are filling up fast so get your places booked ASAP.
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Title: NORTHERN IRELAND BOCCIA CHAMPIONSHIPS 2007
Date: 20th December
News Details:
Disability Sports NI will be organising the Championships in partnership with Craigavon Sports Development Department.
Teams will be made up of 3 players (at least 1 of which must have a disability)
Matches will be played to proper Boccia competition rules and all teams will have the opportunity to play a number of matches.
If you would like to participate in the NI Boccia Championships, its very easy.
Simply contact Disability Sports NI and register your interest, complete an event booking form and return it to DSNI before the entry deadline Tel: 90508255 or abingham@dsni.co.uk
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Title: Can't stop talking about FOOTBALL...
Date: 5th December
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During a Grassroots Football Team building day at Tollymore, |
