Deaf Golf Champion Paul Waring on Trans World Sport

DeafSportsUK have highlighted the feature of England Deaf Golf star Paul Waring on Channel 4's show Transworld Sport

To access the script they have provided click here

UK Deaf Sport Looking for Trustees

UK Deaf Sport is currently inviting people to join its volunteer board of Trustees Do you know anyone who has what it takes to drive UKDS UK Deaf Sport) forwards? 

They are looking to balance and strengthen the board at UKDS with trustees who

have the right skill set and experience.

If you know anyone who would be an ideal candidate, please pass on this message to them. Or it could be you!

Full details and how to apply are available directly from UKDS website. The deadline for applications is 21st February 2014

English Deaf Squash Championships

The England Deaf Squash Association (EDSA) will be hosting their Squash Championships on 8th September 2013 at: Bishops Stortford Squash Club, HERTS, CM23 2QE.

The event will run from 11am – 6pm and is open to all deaf squash players with a hearing loss as defined by CISS (3 tone frequency average of 500; 1000 and 2000 Hertz, ISO 1964 Standard). No hearing aids or cochlear implants are to be worn throughout the Championships.
Subject to entry numbers, there will be a separate Mens and Ladies event.
The cost to enter the event is £14 for ESR members or £16 for non ESR members
For more information please contact Simon Jones from EDSA directly on SimonJones@PickEverard.co.uk
The deadline for entries is Monday 26th August 2013.

Don't forget PDDCS members are currently able to access free taster sessions  - Each Tuesday in June 4-5pm.

England Deaf Futsal Squad trials

Update from Me2 Sports team:

The FA will be hosting England Deaf Futsal Squad trials on 27th & 28th April 2013 at the Lilleshall National Sport Centre.

The new England Deaf Futsal Team will be participating in the Qualification Round for the 2014 European Futsal Championship, with a view to qualifying for the 2014 European Deaf Futsal Championships, these Championships will be held in Sofia, Bulgaria in November 2014.

All players, aged 16 and over, who meet the eligibility criteria*, and who play football or futsal are encouraged to apply.

Please contact The FA for further information – phil.heap@thefa.com.

* Eligibility criteria - International Committee of Sport for the Deaf (ICSD) rules state a deaf person must have a hearing loss of 55db or greater in the better ear to compete in deaf sport.

Deaf Futsal Trials Final by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society

England Deaf Futsal Squad Trials by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society

UK Deaf Sport secure £125k for Deaflympics

More from UK Deaf Sport today and this time its not about history - its about the future. Sport England have revealed that they are funding UK Deaf Sport (UKDS) to the tune of £125,000 to support athletes going to the Deaflympic Games in Sofia next year.

Following on from the success of the Paralympians and Olympians this year, the news gives deaf athletes some feeling of being recognised by the UK sporting authorities after having all funding pulled last year so it could be given to the already tremendously well funded Team and Paralympic GB althletes instead. The money will not help the athletes pay for travel and accommodation so they can actually take part though - this is just for training. The athletes will need another £165,000 to get there. Compare the amount given to the Deaflympians to the £500 Million spent on the Olympic and Paralympic teams to prepare them for Rio in 2016.

Have a look at the video highlights of the last Deaflympic Games in Taipei:

UK Deaf Sport - Deaf Sport History archive

Recently UK Deaf Sport  received a message from the Belgian Deaf History Museum telling them about an archive of  photographs of deaf sport spanning many decades.

Bernard le Maire, from the Museum explained to UKDS:

"You may see hundreds of Deaflympics, Deaf European sport and even Deaf Belgian sport pictures taken between 1921 and 1980".

Click here to check out the amazing photos:

UKDS have noted that the captions to some photos are in French and Dutch. An online translator such as Google Translate, is required to provide details in English.

Board of Trustees Required for British Deaf Sports

Board of Trustees Required for British Deaf Sports
BRITISH DEAF SPORTS TRUSTEE -- Qualification

Trustees are to be appointed as representatives of British Deaf Sports, a thriving deaf sports organisation active since 1931. Whilst trustees' personal and professional backgrounds will vary, they must be passionate about British Deaf Sport and be proven leaders in their field with a history of professional achievement. They must be prepared to spend few hours a week undertaking voluntary work and be dedicated to British Deaf Sports.

Eligibility Requirements 

It is mandatory that the candidate should possessess a sound knowledge of the requirements of a trustee's role. Candidates are encouraged to utilise their own professional skills and background knowledge to benefit the organisation. Though not mandatory, it is desirable that they are fluent in either BSL or SSE.

Desired Qualifications

To be considered as a qualified candidate for the Board of Trustees, the applicant should:

Be passionate about British Deaf Sport and possesses a sound knowledge of deaf sports 

Demonstrate evidence of leadership within Deaf Community

Have a history of professional achievement and/or community involvement

Demonstarte commitment to British Deaf Sports and a willingness to participate in all aspects of BDS's work

Be able to attend regular board meetings and be committed to communicating effectively and efficiently in a variety of ways

Interested? Please contact us on BritishDeafSports@gmail.com

Deadline 7th May 2012