Grampian Disability Sport

Grampian Schools' Trampoline & Rebound Festival
2023-04-26 10:30 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | JumpIn, Craigshaw Road, Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, AB12 3AP, United Kingdom
Pupils can jump, rebound, and play using the facilities’ built-in trampolines, foam pit, air bag & more.
This event is suitable for all pupils who have physical, sensory (visual and hearing) and learning disabilities.
Two session times are available:
10:30 – 12:00: Book here
12:30 – 14:00: Book here
A small charge of £2 per child is applicable for this event. Upon receipt of your booking, we will be in touch to provide bank details of Grampian Disability Sport where payment can be transferred.
Pupils with disabilities or additional support needs from primary or secondary schools in Grampian are welcome to attend. The event is a partnership programme between Active Schools Aberdeen, Active Schools Aberdeenshire, Scottish Disability Sport & Grampian Disability Sport.
Pupils should be accompanied by school staff or a parent/guardian during the session and all pupils should take snacks, drinks, lunch and any medications they may need during the event.
Pupils should wear comfortable sports clothing. No jeans, belts or jewellery.
Please note that data will be shared between Grampian Disability Sport, Scottish Disability Sport, Jump In, Active Schools Aberdeen, Active Schools Aberdeenshire, Live Life Aberdeenshire & Sport Aberdeen for the purposes of planning the event. Data will not be shared with any wider organisations.

Grampian Schools Curling Festival
2023-03-24 10:30 - 14:00 | Curl Aberdeen, Eday Walk, Aberdeen, AB15 6LN, United Kingdom
Pupils will enjoy taking part in a range of games and drills to help them learn the sport of ice curling.
This event is suitable for all pupils who have physical, sensory (visual and hearing) and learning disabilities.
Pupils with disabilities or additional support needs from primary or secondary schools in Grampian are welcome to attend. The event is a partnership programme between Active Schools Aberdeen, Active Schools Aberdeenshire, Scottish Disability Sport & Grampian Disability Sport.
Pupils should be accompanied by school staff or a parent/guardian during the session and all pupils should take snacks, drinks, lunch and any medications they may need during the event.
Pupils should wear comfortable sports clothing including clean trainers.
There are two sessions to choose from.
10:30 – 12:00 – book at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/469039889937
12:30 – 14:00 – book at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/469039889937

Aberdeen Schools Boccia Festival
2023-03-09 10:30 - 12:30 | Sheddocksley Sports Centre, Springhill Road, Aberdeen, AB16 6QJ, United Kingdom
Pupils will enjoy taking part in a range of games and drills to develop their skills and compete against other teams in Boccia.
This event is suitable for all pupils who have physical, sensory (visual and hearing) and learning disabilities.
Pupils with disabilities or additional support needs from primary or secondary schools in Aberdeen are welcome to attend. The event is a partnership programme between Active Schools Aberdeen, Scottish Disability Sport & Grampian Disability Sport.
Pupils should be accompanied by school staff or a parent/guardian during the session and all pupils should take snacks, drinks, lunch and any medications they may need during the event.
Pupils should wear comfortable sports clothing including clean trainers.

Mary Duncan Swimming Gala
2023-02-18 11:30 - 15:30 | Fraserburgh Swimming Pool, Maconochie Place, Fraserburgh, AB43 9TH, United Kingdom
*UPDATE* The programme can be downloaded and viewed by clicking the following link Mary Duncan Programme 2023
Entries for our Swimming Gala for swimmers of all ages with physical, vision, hearing and learning disabilities are now open!
The event will take place at Fraserburgh Community & Sports Centre with swimmers arriving from 11:30am for a 12pm start. The gala will finish at approximately 3.30pm dependent on the size of entries.
Entries are accepted for all strokes but note that swimmers will only be allowed to enter 4 events. Swimmers who record a time of less than 42.00 for 50m freestyle must enter 100m event. Please submit accurate times which will allow for a fair competition for all those taking part.
Please complete the time card for each swimmer (lane and event numbers will be added once the programme is complete). As this event also acts as a qualifier for the Scottish National Senior Championships it is important that you put the full date of birth of each swimmer on the entry form.
The SDS Championships for swimmers with a physical disability and sensory disability will be held at Grangemouth in April 2023.
The SDS Senior Championships for swimmers with a learning disability will be held in May 2023 (venue TBC)
Swimmers who qualify for these events will be notified via their club, or as individuals after the Mary Duncan Gala.
Entry fees (£5 per swimmer) will be due once you have entered. We will provide bank details for this but please let us know if you need another payment method e.g. cheque.
There is plenty of parking at Fraserburgh Community & Sports Centre plus a pool hoist and accessible changing room available. The lockers in the changing rooms operate with a £1 coin.
Each team entering must provide at least one adult helper to help with timekeeping etc.
In the past it has been left to clubs/schools on the day to provide helpers so it would be appreciated if more than 1 named helper per club/ school could be notified with this application.
More information is available on the Eventbrite booking page.

Grampian Schools Racketsports Festival
2023-02-07 10:30 - 13:30 | Tennis Aberdeen, Westburn Park Road, Aberdeen, AB25 3DE, United Kingdom
Pupils will enjoy taking part in a range of tennis and table tennis drills and games.
This event is suitable for all pupils who have physical, sensory (visual and hearing) and learning disabilities.
Pupils with disabilities or additional support needs from primary or secondary schools in Grampian are welcome to attend. The event is a partnership programme between Active Schools Aberdeen, Active Schools Aberdeenshire, Scottish Disability Sport & Grampian Disability Sport.
Pupils should be accompanied by school staff or a parent/guardian during the session and all pupils should take snacks, drinks, lunch and any medications they may need during the event.
Pupils should wear comfortable sports clothing including clean trainers.

Grampian Schools Sportshall Athletics Festival
2023-01-19 10:30 - 14:00 | Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Road, Aberdeen, AB24 5RU, United Kingdom
The Grampian Sportshall Athletics Festival event hosted by Active Schools Aberdeenshire is due to take place on Thursday 19th January from 10.30am – 2.00pm at Aberdeen Sports Village, located on Linksfield Road, Aberdeen, AB24 5RU, in partnership with Active Schools Aberdeen City, Live Life Aberdeenshire and Scottish Disability Sport and Grampian Disability Sport. Arrival and Welcome from 10.30am.
Sportshall Athletics is an indoor programme of adapted athletics activities which is fully inclusive. Events include Speed Bounce, Javelin, Shuttle Runs, Target Throw, Standing Long Jump, Hi-Stepper, Seated Chest Push and with additional Relays at the end.
You are invited to enter primary and secondary school pupils from Primary 5 upwards who have physical, learning and/or sensory disabilities to take part in the event.
The event is free to enter but children are required to bring a packed lunch, snacks and water with them. As this is a Grampian event, we are expecting a high number of entries so please complete and return the 2023 Grampian Sportshall Athletics Festival Entry Form to DisabilitySport@aberdeenshire.gov.uk as soon as possible and by no later than Friday 13th January 2023

Grampian Schools Snowsports Festival (PM)
2022-12-02 12:00 - 13:45 | Aberdeen Snowsports Centre, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen, AB107BA, United Kingdom
Pupils will be supported to take part in skiing and tubing at the Adventure Aberdeen facility at Garthdee, Aberdeen.
Accessibility to the slopes is hilly so please be advised that this event may not be suitable for those with moderate to severe mobility difficulties or wheelchair users.
Each session will accommodate a maximum of 16 children split between 2 groups.
Pupils with disabilities or additional support needs from primary or secondary schools in Grampian are welcome to attend. The event is a partnership programme between Active Schools Aberdeen, Active Schools Aberdeenshire, Scottish Disability Sport & Grampian Disability Sport.
Pupils should be accompanied by school staff or a parent/guardian during the session.
Pupils should wear comfortable sports clothing, which should include long sleeves, clothing which covers the knees, socks and gloves. Pupils should also bring a drink and snack with them.
Please note that data will be shared between Grampian Disability Sport, Scottish Disability Sport, Active Schools Aberdeen, Active Schools Aberdeenshire, Live Life Aberdeenshire & Sport Aberdeen for the purposes of planning the event. Data will not be shared with any wider organisations.
Sport Aberdeen will invoice the schools/individuals for payment for booked pupils following the event. Please note that in the case that pupils are absent on the day for any reason, the school/parent will still be billed for their space in order to cover costs.
Spaces can be booked at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/458466474567

Grampian Schools Snowsports Festival (AM)
2022-12-02 10:00 - 11:45 | Aberdeen Snowsports Centre, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen, AB107BA, United Kingdom
Pupils will be supported to take part in skiing and tubing at the Adventure Aberdeen facility at Garthdee, Aberdeen.
Accessibility to the slopes is hilly so please be advised that this event may not be suitable for those with moderate to severe mobility difficulties or wheelchair users.
Each session will accommodate a maximum of 16 children split between 2 groups.
Pupils with disabilities or additional support needs from primary or secondary schools in Grampian are welcome to attend. The event is a partnership programme between Active Schools Aberdeen, Active Schools Aberdeenshire, Scottish Disability Sport & Grampian Disability Sport.
Pupils should be accompanied by school staff or a parent/guardian during the session.
Pupils should wear comfortable sports clothing, which should include long sleeves, clothing which covers the knees, socks and gloves. Pupils should also bring a drink and snack with them.
Please note that data will be shared between Grampian Disability Sport, Scottish Disability Sport, Active Schools Aberdeen, Active Schools Aberdeenshire, Live Life Aberdeenshire & Sport Aberdeen for the purposes of planning the event. Data will not be shared with any wider organisations.
Sport Aberdeen will invoice the schools/individuals for payment for booked pupils following the event. Please note that in the case that pupils are absent on the day for any reason, the school/parent will still be billed for their space in order to cover costs.
Spaces can be booked at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/458460396387

Grampian Schools Secondary Football Festival
2022-11-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Aberdeen City
Thanks to the Scottish FA, secondary pupils with disabilities and additional support needs once again have the opportunity to participate in fun, competitive football events with other schools.
This event is suitable for all secondary-aged pupils who have physical, sensory (visual and hearing) and learning disabilities, and/or additional support needs. Please note that this event takes place on a synthetic grass surface unsuitable for manoeuvring wheelchairs and powerchairs over.
Pupils with disabilities or additional support needs from primary schools in Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City & Moray are welcome to attend. The event is a partnership programme between the Scottish Football Association, Active Schools, Scottish Disability Sport & Grampian Disability Sport.
We welcome registrations from teams, and the format of the afternoon will involve a round-robin of 7-a-side matches lasting 10 minutes. No trophies or prizes are awarded, this is just for fun. Fixtures will be organised and officiated by SFA, but teams must have their own coach or staff member to look after their team.
Pupils should be accompanied by school staff or a parent/guardian during the session and all pupils should take snacks, drinks, lunch and any medications they may need during the event.
Pupils should wear comfortable sports clothing including clean trainers.
Please note that data will be shared between Grampian Disability Sport, Scottish Disability Sport, Active Schools Aberdeen, Active Schools Aberdeenshire, Active Schools Moray, Scottish Football Association & Sport Aberdeen for the purposes of planning the event. Data will not be shared with any wider organisations.
There is no charge to participate & entry is available at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/457497345877

Grampian Schools Basketball Festival - Secondary
2022-11-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Beach Leisure Centre, Sea Beach, Aberdeen, AB24 5NR, United Kingdom
Pupils will enjoy taking part in a range of games and drills to develop their skills and take part in friendly, competitive games with others in wheelchair basketball and Inclusive Zone Basketball.
This event is suitable for all secondary-aged pupils who have physical, sensory (visual and hearing) and learning disabilities.
Pupils with disabilities or additional support needs from primary schools in Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City & Moray are welcome to attend. The event is a partnership programme between Active Schools, Grampian Flyers Wheelchair Basketball Club, Scottish Disability Sport & Grampian Disability Sport.
Pupils should be accompanied by school staff or a parent/guardian during the session and all pupils should take snacks, drinks, lunch and any medications they may need during the event.
Pupils should wear comfortable sports clothing including clean trainers.
Please note that data will be shared between Grampian Disability Sport, Scottish Disability Sport, Active Schools Aberdeen, Active Schools Aberdeenshire, Active Schools Moray, Grampian Flyers Wheelchair Basketball Club & Sport Aberdeen for the purposes of planning the event. Data will not be shared with any wider organisations.
There is no cost to participate & spaces can be booked at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/440877675997

Grampian Schools Basketball Festival - Primary
2022-11-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Beach Leisure Centre, Sea Beach, Aberdeen, AB24 5NR, United Kingdom
Pupils will enjoy taking part in a range of games and drills to develop their skills and take part in friendly, competitive games with others in wheelchair basketball and Inclusive Zone Basketball.
This event is suitable for all primary-aged pupils who have physical, sensory (visual and hearing) and learning disabilities.
Pupils with disabilities or additional support needs from primary schools in Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City & Moray are welcome to attend. The event is a partnership programme between Active Schools, Grampian Flyers Wheelchair Basketball Club, Scottish Disability Sport & Grampian Disability Sport.
Pupils should be accompanied by school staff or a parent/guardian during the session and all pupils should take snacks, drinks, lunch and any medications they may need during the event.
Pupils should wear comfortable sports clothing including clean trainers.
Please note that data will be shared between Grampian Disability Sport, Scottish Disability Sport, Active Schools Aberdeen, Active Schools Aberdeenshire, Active Schools Moray, Grampian Flyers Wheelchair Basketball Club & Sport Aberdeen for the purposes of planning the event. Data will not be shared with any wider organisations.
There is no charge to participate & spaces can be booked at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/440875559667

Grampian Disability Sport Branch Meeting
2022-10-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual
Join us on Teams to have your say on the development of disability sport opportunities across Grampian.
If you’d like to get involved, email us on info@grampiandisabilitysport.org.uk and we’ll send you the meeting link.
We meet one Friday each month from 10.30 – 11.30am.

Aberdeen Schools Boccia Festival
2022-10-12 10:30 - 12:30 | Sheddocksley Sports Centre, Springhill Road, Aberdeen, AB16 6QJ, United Kingdom
Pupils will enjoy taking part in a range of games and drills to develop their skills and compete against other teams in Boccia.
This event is suitable for all pupils who have physical, sensory (visual and hearing) and learning disabilities.
Pupils with disabilities or additional support needs from primary or secondary schools in Aberdeen are welcome to attend. The event is a partnership programme between Active Schools Aberdeen, Scottish Disability Sport & Grampian Disability Sport.
Pupils should be accompanied by school staff or a parent/guardian during the session and all pupils should take snacks, drinks, lunch and any medications they may need during the event.
Pupils should wear comfortable sports clothing including clean trainers.
Please note that data will be shared between Grampian Disability Sport, Scottish Disability Sport, Active Schools Aberdeen & Sport Aberdeen for the purposes of planning the event. Data will not be shared with any wider organisations.

Norma Buist Swimming Gala
2022-09-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Road, Aberdeen, AB24 5RU, United Kingdom
This swimming gala is for any school-aged pupils with disabilities who are able to swim at least 25m of a recognisable stroke unaided.
Pupils can be in mainstream school, ASN education or home education and do not need to belong to a swimming club or swimming lesson programme. Swimmers do not need to have a classification.
Swimmers will need to have an up-to-date entry time for their events as our events are time-banded.
This is a qualification event for the Scottish Disability Sport National Junior Swimming Championships, which take place in November.
There is a -1 system for medals e.g. if there are only 3 swimmers in a race, only gold and silver will be awarded.
Parents, carers and other spectators are welcome to watch from the balcony. Swim teachers/coaches can be with children on poolside (and, where needed, a parent can sit on poolside to support their child if they’ve entered them individually).
No food is permitted poolside (except for medical reasons). Children should bring a still drink. There will be opportunities for children to go out to the cafe area/balcony and eat small snacks between their races. Food is available to purchase from the on-site cafe.

Grampian Parasport Festival
2022-09-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Road, Aberdeen, AB24 5RU, United Kingdom
We’re delighted to open registrations for this year’s Grampian Parasport Festival, which will be held at Aberdeen Sports Village on Friday 16th September 2022.

The Parasport Festival is a fantastic opportunity for children in mainstream education from P1 – S6 who have a physical disability, vision impairment or hearing loss to try out a range of sports especially adapted to their needs in a friendly, social and welcoming environment. Activities will be led by some of the best coaches from across Grampian (and beyond) and will include athletics, swimming, kayaking, boccia, judo and more. Parents and carers also have the opportunity to meet each other, and to learn about disability sport and ongoing opportunities in their local area.

Please register using the online link below or complete the manual form & return to alison.shaw@scottishdisabilitysport.com before Monday 12th September.
Online link: https://sds.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=96FD7D19BD9D634541ABDE64788E2309D1326174
Manual Form: Application & Information Form 2022

For any queries, please email Alison on the email address above or call 07828 744848.

Grampian Schools Skiing/Tubing Festival
2022-05-13 12:30 - 14:30 | Aberdeen Snowsports Centre, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen, AB107BA, United Kingdom
An opportunity for pupils with additional support needs and disabilities attending schools in Grampian to try out skiing and tubing on dry ski slopes.
The event is a partnership programme between Active Schools Aberdeen, Active Schools Aberdeenshire, Scottish Disability Sport & Grampian Disability Sport.
This is ideal for those with learning disabilities, physical disabilities who are ambulant (the slopes are not accessible for wheelchair users at present), and pupils with visual or hearing impairments.
Cost is £3 per head, which will be invoiced by Sport Aberdeen.
When booking spaces on Eventbrite, please select ‘Register as a Team Member’ and then ‘Create your Team’ if you are bringing multiple pupils along.
If you have any queries, email alison.shaw@scottishdisabilitysport.com or call 07828 744 848

Grampian Schools' Skiing/Tubing Festival
2022-05-13 09:30 - 11:30 | Aberdeen Snowsports Centre, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen, AB107BA, United Kingdom

Grampian Schools' Trampoline & Rebounding Festival
2022-04-27 10:30 - 14:00 | JumpIn, Craigshaw Road, Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, AB12 3AP, United Kingdom
Pupils with disabilities and ASN of all ages from across Grampian will have the opportunity to use facilities at Jump In Aberdeen.
This event is open to pupils with any type of disability attending a school in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire or Moray (mainstream or ASN school). The event is a partnership programme between Active Schools Aberdeen, Active Schools Aberdeenshire, Scottish Disability Sport & Grampian Disability Sport.
There is no cost to attend this event.
There are two sessions available for this event:
To book the 10:30 – 12:00 session, please click here.
To book the 12:30 – 14:00 session, please click here.
When booking spaces on Eventbrite, please select ‘Register as a Team Member’ and then ‘Create your Team’ if you are bringing multiple pupils along.
If you have any queries, email alison.shaw@scottishdisabilitysport.com or call 07828 744 848

Grampian Schools' Curling Festival
2022-03-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Curl Aberdeen, Eday Walk, Aberdeen, AB15 6LN, United Kingdom
Pupils with disabilities and ASN of all ages from across Grampian will get the opportunity to learn the sport of ice curling.
This event is open to pupils with any type of disability attending a school in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire or Moray (mainstream or ASN school).
The event is a partnership programme between Active Schools Aberdeen, Active Schools Aberdeenshire, Scottish Disability Sport & Grampian Disability Sport.
There is no cost to attend this event.
When booking spaces on Eventbrite, please select ‘Register as a Team Member’ and then ‘Create your Team’ if you are bringing multiple pupils along.
There are two sessions for this event:
For 10:00 – 12:00, click here to book.
For 12:00 – 14:00, click here to book.
If you have any queries, email alison.shaw@scottishdisabilitysport.com or call 07828 744 848

Mary Duncan Swimming Gala
2022-03-05 13:00 - 17:00 | Fraserburgh Swimming Pool, Maconochie Place, Fraserburgh, AB43 9TH, United Kingdom
Our swimming gala for swimmers of all ages with physical, visual, hearing or learning disabilities.

The event will take place at Fraserburgh Swimming Pool with swimmers arriving from 1pm for a 1.30pm start. The gala will finish at approximately 5.00pm dependant on the size of entries.
Entries are accepted for all strokes but note that swimmers will only be allowed to enter 4 events. Swimmers who record a time of less than 42.00 for 50m freestyle must enter 100m event. Please submit accurate times which will allow for a fair competition for all those taking part.
The entry form is available on Eventbrite as linked below or entries can be submitted via email by completing the entry form Mary Duncan Gala Entry 2022 (1)
Please copy the timecard sheet TIME CARD 2022 and complete for each swimmer (lane and event numbers will be added once the programme is complete) or add details on the Eventbrite Entry Form. As this event also acts as a qualifier for the Scottish National Senior Championships it is important that you put the full date of birth of each swimmer on the entry form.

The SDS Championships for swimmers with a physical disability and sensory disability will be held at Grangemouth April 2022. The SDS Senior Championships for swimmers with a learning disability will be held at Tollcross in Glasgow on May 2022. Swimmers who qualify for these events will be notified via their club, or as individuals after the Mary Duncan Gala.
Entry fees (£5 per swimmer) will be due once you have entered. We will provide bank details for this but please let us know if you need another payment method e.g. cheque.
There is plenty of parking at Fraserburgh Swimming Pool plus a pool hoist and accessible changing room available. The lockers in the changing rooms operate with a £1 coin.
Each team entering must provide at least one adult helper to help with timekeeping etc.
In the past it has been left to clubs/schools on the day to provide helpers so it would be appreciated if more than 1 named helper per club/ school could be notified with this application
Additional Information
• Swimmers wishing a warm-up will have the opportunity to do so prior to the start of the gala. They should be supervised whilst in the water with a coach at the end of the lane they are warming up in.
• Swimmers with epilepsy should be “spotted” when involved in their races.
• Only swimmers who are competent should dive. No diving at the shallow end. Should swimmers wish to use diving blocks, please tick the box when entering their time.
• There will be a short break in the middle of the progamme to allow swimmers to have a drink and a small snack. Please remember they will be returning to the pool to swim, so shouldn’t eat anything too heavy and fizzy juice should be avoided.
• Swimmers will only be allowed to enter four events. Swimmers can only enter one distance per stroke and if their time is too quick for the 25m events they should move up to the 50m race and similarly from 50m to 100m.
• If there are four or more swimmers in an event then gold, silver and bronze medals will be presented. If there are 3 swimmers in an event then gold and silver medals will be presented. If there are 1 or 2 swimmers in an event then a gold medal will be presented. Please note that in the most common time bands, races may be run over a number of heats with the medals being worked out on the quickest times. Please explain to your swimmers that although they may place well in their heat, their times will be compared to those from other heats before medals are presented.

No photography or videoing will be allowed at this event.

Grampian Schools' Racketsports Festival
2022-02-01 10:30 - 13:30 | Tennis Aberdeen, Westburn Park Road, Aberdeen, AB25 3DE, United Kingdom
Pupils with disabilities and ASN of all ages from across Grampian will get the opportunity to experience tennis & table tennis
This event is open to pupils with any type of disability attending a school in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire or Moray (mainstream or ASN school).
The event is a partnership programme between Active Schools Aberdeen, Active Schools Aberdeenshire, Scottish Disability Sport & Grampian Disability Sport.
There is no cost to attend this event.
When booking spaces on Eventbrite, please select ‘Register as a Team Member’ and then ‘Create your Team’ if you are bringing multiple pupils along.
If you have any queries, email alison.shaw@scottishdisabilitysport.com or call 07828 744 848

Grampian Schools' Sportshall Athletics Festival
2022-01-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Road, Aberdeen, AB24 5RU, United Kingdom
Pupils with disabilities and ASN of all ages from across Grampian will take part in a series of adapted athletics-based events.
This event is open to pupils with any type of disability attending a school in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire or Moray (mainstream or ASN school).
The event is a partnership programme between Active Schools Aberdeen, Active Schools Aberdeenshire, Scottish Disability Sport & Grampian Disability Sport. Selected participants will be invited to take part in the Scottish Disability Sport National Junior Sportshall Athletics Festival on 3rd March 2022 at Grangemouth Sports Complex.
There is no cost to attend this event.
When booking spaces on Eventbrite, please select ‘Register as a Team Member’ and then ‘Create your Team’ if you are bringing multiple pupils along.
If you have any queries, email alison.shaw@scottishdisabilitysport.com or call 07828 744 848

Grampian Schools' Skiing/Tubing Event
2021-12-03 12:30 - 14:30, 2021-12-03 09:30 - 11:30 | Aberdeen Snowsports Centre, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen, AB107BA, United Kingdom

Grampian Disability Sport Meeting
2021-11-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-10-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-09-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Aberdeen City
Join us to have your say on the development of disability sport opportunities in Grampian.
All new members are very welcome.
Meetings are held online at present – email info@grampiandisabilitysport.org.uk if you’d like a meeting link sent to you.

Aberdeenshire Adventure Summer Camp
2021-08-09 13:30 - 17:30, 2021-08-02 09:30 - 13:30, 2021-07-29 09:30 - 13:30 | Lochter Activity Centre, Oldmeldrum, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB510DZ, United Kingdom
Thanks to Get Into Summer and sportscotland funding kindly distributed to us by Aberdeenshire ClubSport, we’re delighted to be able to offer a series of half-day adventure camps for people living in Aberdeenshire with disabilities and additional support needs aged 8 – 17, and their families.
The camps will take place at Lochter Activity Centre just outside Oldmeldrum and there is no charge to attend. The activities will be led by Lochter staff, and Alison from Scottish Disability Sport will be in attendance at all sessions to offer guidance & support, but all child attendees must be accompanied by a parent or carer (who can opt to book a space to participate too or solely attend to support the person they care for). There are limited spaces available on a first-come-first-served basis.
For morning camps, please feel free to bring your packed lunch to enjoy after the activities have finished. Refreshments are also available in the on-site cafe. All camps will provide 3 activity sessions & each camp will last approximately 3 hours.
All activity-specific equipment will be provided by Lochter, but please make sure you have a change of clothes and wet weather clothing to hand in case of adverse weather. An accessible toilet is available on-site, although it does not have a changing table. If you think your child would require any specialist equipment or modifications in order to participate in the adventure camp, please let us know in your registration form & we’ll call you to discuss.

Dates & booking links for the adventure camps are as follows:
Friday 16th July: 09:30 start: Activities will be off-road buggy driving, target rifle shooting and mini Highland Games (please note that youngsters will be in charge of steering the off-road vehicles)
Tuesday 20th July: 13:30 start: Activities will be raft building, archery and fly fishing
Thursday 22nd July: 09:30 start: Activities will be go karting, segway challenge and water zorbing (please note that only single-seater karts are available & water zorbing is for juniors only due to weight restrictions).
Wednesday 28th July: 13:30 start: Activities will be the digger challenge, raft building and archery (please note that the digger is single-seater and slightly elevated so may not be accessible for those with profound physical disabilities).
Thursday 29th July: 09:30 start: Activities will be go karting, kayaking and target golf (please note that only single-seater karts and kayaks are available)
Monday 2nd August: 09:30 start: Activities will be target rifle shooting, segway challenge and kayaking (please note that only single-seater kayaks are available).
Monday 9th August: 13:30 start: Activities will be target golf, off-road buggy driving and water zorbing (please note that youngsters will be in charge of steering the off-road vehicles & water zorbing is for juniors only due to weight restrictions)

If you have any queries, contact Alison on 07828744848 or email alison.shaw@scottishdisabilitysport.com
