Last week I was delighted to report that a number of Disability Sport Fife sessions have increased their attendances considerably at the start of the new term.
Numbers are up considerably in run, jump and throws, badminton and adult swimming improvers. We are looking at capping numbers in some sessions, increasing water space in others and taking on new coaches/volunteers in another. The legacy of GOGA in Fife supported bySpirit of 2012 is clearly there for all to see.
One of the key targets of GOGA in Fife was to establish a network of inclusive sports clubs across Fife that are open, welcoming and inclusive in ethos and practice. The Enigma Gymnastics Club was one of the first to come on board and the progress made by club volunteers has been significant.
In 2017 a GOGA in Fife partnership was established with Headwell Indoor Bowling Club in Dunfermline. Up to 24 players and club members now play weekly. Three rinks of 8 or four rinks of 6 are the norm. The remaining rinks are occupied by club members not involved in disability bowls. The club is able to provide 3-4 coaches for every session. So successful is the project that the club has decided to cap numbers at 24. A remarkable achievement by a very committed group of club volunteers.
Congratulations to the very inclusive Headwell BC and many thanks to Alyn and Chris in particular who have led the programme from the start with considerable support from Headwell Club member colleagues.
Richard Brickley OBE MBE Chairman Disability Sport Fife (SCIO) Board of Charity Trustees