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Wembley Stadium Deaf-Friendly Football Day Pictures

Peterborough United's Deaf Youth football team went to Wembley Stadium on Sunday 27th July to take part in football training and matches against teams from Kent Deaf Children's Society and Brentford FC.

With the impressive stadium looming magnificently in the background, players aged 4-14 joined in with some drills then some five-a-side matches with mixed teams. At the end, Peterborough United took on Brentford and Kent and won the match. Well done to the players from all the teams who took part.

Following the football, the children and parents were taken on a tour of Wembley Stadium with BSL interpretation.

PDDCS would like to thank Louise Henley from KDCS for her help in the organisation; the Skills and Drill Coaches, Ben Lampert and Tash Applegate for coaching the kids; Peterborough United for provision of kits and the minibus; Powerleague for the use of the pitches, Anna Baker for interpreting and Wembley for the tour. PDDCS would also like to extend thanks to all parents and carers for bringing the children and the children themselves for demonstrating their abilities and enthusiasm.

In the picture above, all the people taking part in one of the tours are seen with the FA Cup. Our goalkeeper Harry Bidwell's Father holding the cup.

Check out the pictures below. If you would like to find out more about deaf-friendly football or any deaf sports with PDDCS, please click here

Daniyaal, William and Aaron in England's changing room

Some of Peterborough United Deaf Youth FC's boys in the hotseats 

Ava, Coach Tash Applegate, Daniyaal and Ryan before the matches

Ava enjoying the atmosphere of the changing rooms at Wembley

Boys and girls from Brentford, Kent Deaf Children's Society and Peterborough United took part in training together

Anna Baker, BSL interpreter, with Michael the knowledgeable and deaf-aware tour guide.

Brentford's Ben Lampert puts the players through their paces in the shadow of Wembley's arch. Ava shooting from long range.

This is Ava. She loves our deaf-friendly football

Here's Ava at our deaf friendly football training in association with Peterborough United. She's loves coming along and is the captain of one of our teams.
Deaf friendly football is for all ages, all abilities, boys and girls and accessible. The way it should be.
If you want to bring your child along or get involved. Click here for details.

PDDCS Deaf friendly football update

NOTE: Football is on Fridays now at Nene Park Academy at 7pm

PDDCS youth football training will be temporarily relocated to the Posh training centre at the Nene Park academy on Oundle Road on Fridays at 7pm from the week after Easter (28th April) for the whole term.

It is a 4G AstroTurf pitch which means blades and astro boots may be worn but not studs.

There are some plans for a small tournaments to take place in the coming months. Check out all our football news, including how our teams became champions!

Deaf Friendly Football with The Posh by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society

Young Deaf Footballers Honoured by Fans at Peterborough United

Some members of Peterborough United's Deaf Youth football team were at London Road stadium on Saturday to parade the winners trophy won at the National Deaf Youth Tournament and celebrate the achievements of all three teams in reaching at least the semi-finals.

Coaches Qadeer Hussain, Tash Applegate and Rob Neal were also present to take the applause from the crowd during a lap of honour at the match against Crewe. 

Here are the photos taken by offical photographer Joe Dent. Find out more about Deaf Friendly Football with Peterborough United and PDDCS. 

Line up: All three teams made it to at least the semi-finals

Harry William Palmer and Aaron Osker take the applause

On the pitch!

Harry, Michael, and Qadeer

Peterborough United Deaf Teams bring home a trophy from National Deaf Youth Football Tournament

The whole squad as mascot celebrate at the end of the tournament

Players, coaches, parents and administrators of the Peterborough United Deaf Youth teams returned from the NDCS National tournament on Sunday with smiles on their faces after impressive performances from all the Posh teams involved.

The two under-12 teams, White and Blue, dominated their respective groups and met in the semi-final. White progressed from that match to the final and won the tournament after beating Brentford 6-0.

The under-16 teams also got to the semi-final where they also lost to the eventual winners, Hamilton Lodge School 6-3.

All the teams performed very well and received praise from the tournament organisers who heralded the Peterborough teams as among the most technically able they had seen in years. Tom Lyons of NDCS said:

"I am incredibly impressed with how quickly you have grown and established the Peterborough team in little over a year. I didn’t get to watch too much of the tournament, but I must say I think the standard of the U12’s and U16’s teams generally was higher than I have seen before.

"The Peterborough U12 team was almost certainly the strongest team I’ve seen over the past few years in terms of technical ability. The attitude and endeavour also appeared fantastic!"

Peterborough United Chairman Darragh McAnthony retweeted news of the teams reaching the semi-final stages and sent this tweet once the final whistle had blown in the under-12's final.

@PDDCS @theposhdotcom @nickysheppy Wow what an incredible effort. Well done & congrats
— Darragh MacAnthony (@DMAC102) March 2, 2014

Andy Palmer, PDDCS committee member who oversees the deaf football project, said: "The main thing about playing football is having fun and it was good to see all the players and their families enjoying the day."

Under 12 White Celebrate

"It is a real bonus and quite an achievement for us to have come this far in only a year. That year has seen us become part of the Peterborough United family, hold weekly sessions and help many players develop their football and social skills. To have three teams and 40 people on the coach to Reading was also very encouraging for the future of deaf football in our area."

"I would like to thank our coaches; Qadeer Hussain, Tash Applegate and Rob Neal for all their input and the knowledge of the game that they have imparted to our players."

"I would also like to thank Jack Hunt School for their continued and valuable support in allowing us to use their facilities. Finally I want to thank both the players for their effort, the fun and pride they bring into our lives and their parents for their fantastic support."

Anyone 18-years-old or under is welcome to come to the deaf friendly football sessions which are held every Monday in term-time at Jack Hunt School (please check first).  Below are the tournament results:

Under 16 Team

Group B matches

Blanche Neville 3-1 Posh
Charlton B 0-4 Posh
Posh 10-0 Maidstone United 

Posh 1-1 Bedfordshire
Cardiff City 1-8 Posh

Group B Table
1st Blanche Neville 12 points
2nd Posh 10 points 24 goals 

3rd Bedfordshire 10 points 23 goals

Through to semi-final on goal difference
Semi Final: Hamilton Lodge 6-3 Posh

Hamilton Lodge won 3-0 in the final against Blanche Neville School

Overall Goals

Michael 14

Josh 6

Joe 4

Vitor 2

Husnayn 1

Under 12 Blue

Group A matches

Peterborough 7 v Derby 1
Alfie 7

Bristol 2 v Peterborough 7
Alfie 5 Jack, Ryan

Blanche Neville 3 v Peterborough 3
Alfie 3

Brentford 0 v Peterborough 4
Alfie 2, Ava 2 

Finished second in their group and through to semi-final

Semi Final
Posh White 9 v Posh Blue 1
Alfie

Under 12 White

To follow

2014 Peterborough United Deaf Youth Team Photos

Here are the official photos of the Peterborough United deaf teams that will be playing at the NDCS National Tournament in Reading on Sunday. We have three teams: Under 12 Blue, Under 12 White and Under 16. The pictures were taken at Peterborough's famous London Road Stadium on Tuesday. Good luck in the tournament to all players and UP THE POSH!

Peterborough United Deaf Youth Squad

Back Row: Josh, Aaron, Vitor, Ben, Jack, Calum, Husnayn, Michael, Kefasi, Joe and Coach Qadeer Hussain
Front Row: Coach Tash Applegate, Calum, William, Daniyaal, Hazza, Ryan, Ava, Alfie

Peterborough United Deaf Youth Under 12's Blue

Aaron, Harry, William, Calum and Coach Rob Neal

Peterborough United Deaf Youth Under 12's White

Coach Tash Applegate, Jack, Danyiall, Alfie, Hazza, Ben, Alfie, Ava

Peterborough United Deaf Youth Under 16's

Joe, Josh, Vitor, Husnayn, Kefasi, Michael, Coach Qadeer Hussain

You can financially support our deaf friendly coaching here. 

Deaf Futsal (indoor football) Now in Peterborough ... come along on Wednesdays

Deaf Adult Futsal has come to Peterborough thanks to the new City of Peterborough Futsal Centre.

Futsal is an indoor version of football. It is five-a-side but played on a basketball size court with a smaller but heavier ball. It relies on skill and speed. Its how Ronaldo and Messi started and people around the world love to play it especially in Brazil.

See the video at the bottom of the page and watch some great futsal goals.

Now its the turn of deaf people in Peterborough to play and hopefully start a team. Deaf coach Michael Bedford will be leading the training sessions with Qadeer Hussain.

Futsal has become popular recently with deaf teams springing up across the country. Fulham Deaf FC have their own futsal team doing well in the league so maybe the same will happen in Peterborough if you come along.

Check out our deaf friendly football sessions for kids too.

Details
When: Wednesdays
What time: 7-8pm
Cost: £3
Age: Over 16
Where: Stanground Sports Academy
Contact details here or twitter 

Watch: Footballer Derrick Coleman's NFL Duracell battery advert is an inspiration to deaf children around the world (with captions)

Watch this video from battery manufacturer Duracell featuring deaf NFL (American Football League) professional Derrick Coleman.

The story is that Derrick has been deaf since three and faced bullying, misunderstanding and was told to quit the sport on account of his deafness. But he took no notice and now plays the sport he loves in front of tens of thousands of adoring fans every week.



Having faith in deaf children's ability, no matter what level it is, and overcoming communication barriers is something we do here at PDDCS deaf friendly football coaching in association with The Posh. We want the deaf kids of Peterborough to, if they want, be like Derrick but without ever feeling like they don't belong on a sports field.

You can support us in that aim. See how you can support us.

Deaf Friendly Football Coaching with Peterborough United

Come along to Deaf Friendly Football with Peterborough United and PDDCS every Monday in term time. It's at Jack Hunt School, for boys and girls and all ages and abilities. 7-8pm and free.

Kids can play for fun and learn some footy skills or go for selection for the Peterborough United Youth Deaf team and play in matches against other teams and in national tournaments. 

The coaching is run by our two FA qualified coaches, Rob and Tash, alongside skilful deaf footballer Qadeer. Communication support is provided too to help children with any level of hearing feel included.

Check out the offical poster and check out all our deaf coaching news

Deaf Friendly Football with The Posh by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society

Reminder: Deaf football taster session tomorrow with England Ace

Don't forget that tomorrow its the deaf football taster session with England Deaf football ace, Claire Stanicliffe. It's tomorrow at Hampton FC's base on Beaumont Way in Hampton. Come along!

See the poster below:





DF Session by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society

Major Development: New Deaf Youth Football Team becomes part of Peterborough United

Peterborough United have confirmed this week that the new Deaf Youth Football team, only established two-months ago by PDDCS, Hampton FC and Jack Hunt School, will become part of the Championship club.

While all the original stakeholders of the project are all still as involved as they ever were - the team's name will change to Peterborough United Deaf Football Club and the kids will now wear the historic blue and white strip of the club on match-days. The Posh will also support the young city's young deaf footballers in the following ways:

• Training at the Posh Academy if needed (coaching remains at Jack Hunt)
• Use of coaching equipment
• Discount for coach's clothing
• Access to club transport for away matches
• Use of the club name and kits for match days
• Free tickets to Posh home matches for the players
• Reports on the Posh.com website and in the match-day magazine

Rob Neil remains the head-coach of the deaf team alongside assistant coaches Qadeer Hussain, Katie Bocking and Tash Applegate. Funding will still need to be sought to pay for the development of deaf youth football in the city so the roles of the founding partners of the project remain as crucial as ever. There is still lots of work to be done.

This brilliant news reinforces the importance of providing accessible opportunities to play football for deaf children in the city. It means the players can wear the Posh shirt with the pride shown by some of the clubs greatest players and compete on an equal footing with other deaf teams from cities like Cardiff, Norwich City and Manchester United. 

Deaf friendly coaching will continue on Monday nights at Jack Hunt School after the Easter holidays and is open to all boys and girls, of all abilities and of any age. 

**Don't forget that Hampton FC are hosting a free deaf friendly football session with Claire Stancliffe at Hampton FC's facility on the 12th April.** 

Football team return to Peterborough with much to celebrate

The first team ever to represent Peterborough's deaf children have returned home from their first competitive action with much to be happy about.

The under 12's team, which only began training five weeks ago as part of the city's first ever deaf friendly football coaching, played in the NDCS (National Deaf Children's Society) Football Tournament in Reading and finished a respectable 4th out of seven teams.

Peterborough beat teams coached by professional clubs such as Cardiff and Brentford and were unlucky not to have finished higher. The eventual winners from London, could only hold Peterborough to a draw. There was much to be pleased about and this tournament will give the players confidence as they continue to train and look forward to more friendly matches this year. Check out our pictures from the day on this video:



Thanks to Hampton Football Club for their support, Jack Hunt School for their generosity in providing the transport and training facilities and to BGL for the excellent kits they provided quickly so the boys looked the part. Thanks also go to Rob, Katy, Tash, Jade and Qadeer who make up our coaching team and to Teresa Quail for her major role in organising the event and deaf friendly football coaching in general. Finally, thanks to Jake the goalkeeper who helped us out and was outstanding.

If you're interested in coming along to our deaf friendly football coaching - you are welcome. Its for all ages, boys and girls and all abilities. Click here for more

Claire Stancliffe to support a Hampton deaf friendly football session

The PDDCS are delighted to share the news that Claire Stancliffe will be supporting a deaf friendly football session with Hampton Football Club on 12th April. Claire plays deaf football for both England and Great Britain. She is a World Cup bronze medallist from 2008 and a Deaflympian.

At the upcoming 2013 Deaflympics, Claire will represent Great Britain hockey.

DF Session by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society

PDDCS BGL Football Kit Revealed

William Palmer models the new kit

PDDCS are pleased to reveal the inaugural football kit for the Youth Football Team, sponsored by top UK insurance company, BGL.

The design of the kit is based on the colours of one of Europe's most successful teams, AC Milan, and features the distinctive hand logo of PDDCS as well as the BGL logo.

The kit will be worn for the first time at the National Deaf Children's Society football tournament in Reading on Sunday 24th March when PDDCS will be taking on teams from around the country, proudly wearing the new kit.

The formation of Peterborough's first youth football team comes in the wake of the successful start of deaf friendly football coaching in association with Hampton Football Club and Jack Hunt School

Special thanks to the Give Committee at BGL for supporting the city's young deaf footballers and working alongside the kit supplier to provide the kits in time for the tournament

Peterborough Deaf Kids Football Coaching

 

Coach Robert Neal

PDDCS are pleased to offer free deaf friendly football coaching in Peterborough in association with Jack Hunt School and Hampton Football Club.

Open to all ages from primary age to youth, deaf football coaching is for both boys and girls with all levels of hearing loss, any language preference or football ability.

We are lucky to have obtained the services of a qualified FA level two coach called Robert Neal who will be assisted by communication supporters and a coaching assistant. Robert is currently a coach for Hampton Football Club and Posh Leaders.

Here are all the details:

Where? Jack Hunt School
When? Every Monday 
What time? 7pm till 8pm
How much? Free!

If transport to the venue is a problem or for more information, please contact Andy Palmer, PDDCS Committee member on 07949 571173, email peterborough@ndcsgroup.org.uk or message us via our Facebook page. Please also let us know if you would like to come but cannot for any reason.

Hope to see you there!

Update - New PDDCS Kit!