Para Football Players from Aberdeen & Dundee Posing on an indoor pitch.
 
Three people inside water zorbs walk on water close to the edge.
 
A single leg amputee scuba dives in a swimming pool
 
 
Wheelchair racer, Joanna, races along Aberdeen beach at ParkRun
 

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Who we are

We are a charitable organisation made up of athletes, parents, sports development professionals, coaches and people with an interest in disability sport. Our aim is to ensure that high quality sporting opportunities are on offer throughout Grampian, and that people with disabilities across the region are given the opportunity to reach their potential in sport.

Our activities include coach education, sport and activity development, supporting athletes and clubs at all stages, and running our own programme of events. Please get in touch if you’d like to get involved or hear more about what we offer.

 

 

A group of young people playing wheelchair basketball line up along an outdoor court.

Our Volunteers

Volunteering is the lifeblood of what we do. A strong pool of volunteers enables us to gain new ideas, support activities and athletes across our diverse and rural landscape, and provide high-quality competitive and recreational opportunities for our athletes.

Volunteering with GDS offers a range of benefits including gaining nationally-recognised qualifications and experience across a range of sporting opportunities in an uplifting and fun-filled environment. No experience or qualifications are needed – just an interest in sport and a passion for making a difference to people with disabilities.

Become a volunteer

Athlete Stories

  • Neil Fachie Celebrating on his tandem bike.

    Our amazing para athletes have had some incredible journeys in sport. Check out their profiles to read about how they got involved, what their achievements are & what their goals are for the future. It’s inspiring stuff! Click on the Athletes page above to see our athlete profiles.

  • Neil Fachie Celebrating on his tandem bike.

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    Jenny Royal

    Manager @ REQ

  • Neil Fachie Celebrating on his tandem bike.

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    Jenny Royal

    Manager @ REQ

  • Neil Fachie Celebrating on his tandem bike.

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    Jenny Royal

    Manager @ REQ

  • Neil Fachie Celebrating on his tandem bike.

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    Jenny Royal

    Manager @ REQ

  • Pre-school children with disabilities and their parents and carers playing parachute games.
  • A picture of staff who helped at a Trampoline and Rebound festival.
  • Amputees taking part in Strength & Conditioning at the Sports Village.

Get Involved

Get Involved

GDS leads in the development of sport for people with physical, sensory or learning disability in partnership with key local agencies in the three local authority areas of Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

Charity Number: SC030188

Get in touch

Grampian Disability Sport
RGU: SPORT
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7GE