GDS Community Champion
Marie Cheyne, our GDS Trustee, has won the Scottish Disability Sport Community Champion Trophy. Marie has devoted her life to supporting those with disabilities to swim, compete in swimming, and
Welcome to our new Branch Coordinator!
Rhys, our new Branch Coordinator, will be reaching out over the coming weeks and months and is keen to develop connections when possible. We know you will all make him
Fachie Wins Double Gold at the Commonwealth Games 2026
Grampian Paracyclist, Neil Fachie, has claimed another two Gold medals to add to his collection along side his pilot Aaron Pope. The tandem cyclist from Aberdeen is now the most
Boost for Para Athletics in Moray with New Equipment
A Moray athletics club can now offer people with physical disabilities the opportunity to participate in para athletics thanks to the generosity of local businesses. Elgin Amateur Athletics Club
Outstanding commitment to volunteering sees GDS Vice Chair awarded BEM
A dedicated and long-term member of the Grampian Disability Sport committee has been awarded a British Empire Medal in the latest Queen’s Birthday Honours list for her commitment to volunteering
Grampian partnership aims to improve visual impairment sport
A Grampian partnership has begun work on providing better opportunities and signposting for people with visual impairments as we gradually return to sport after lockdown. The partnership, made up of
Curling proves popular for Grampian pupils
An astounding 96 pupils rocked up to Curl Aberdeen for this year’s Grampian Schools ASN Curling Festival. The popular event, which is continually booked to capacity, gives pupils with a
Outstanding debut for Grampian Champion, Colin
A promising cyclist new to the Para-Cycling scene is celebrating after an impressive performance at his inaugural competitive event. Colin Wallace, a teacher from Aberdeen who has only recently gone
Double win for Grampian Para Trap Shooter at National Awards
A Para Trap Shooter from Aberdeenshire is celebrating after claiming two titles at this year’s British Shooting Awards. Grampian athlete, Allan Ritchie, from Whitecairns was delighted and surprised to be
Aberdeen’s Orianne crowned British Champion in first season as senior.
In her very first year as a senior gymnast, Orianne Slater triumphed in the Disability Artistic Gymnastics British Championships 2018 to take home the title of “British Women’s Senior Disability