New deaf girls and ladies football coming soon. New players wanted

Post by Peterborough United's deaf football teams.

Hannah Beharry guest at PDDCS' Boxfit

Poster for Media Pack (1) Boxfit.pdf by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society

The deaf friendly Boxfit sessions will run at a discounted price for PDDCS members:
Friday 16th January - 20th February
Kids of all ages 6-7pm
Adults 7-8pm
Location: Jack Hunt School PE3 9PN

For further details contact Sam stockwell328@btinternet.com

Hannah Beharry to attend PDDCS Boxfit sessions

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The popular PDDCS Boxfit sessions, delivered by Sam Stockwell and James Chapple, will have an extra attendee, Hannah Beharry, at the three of the sessions during the 4th round of Deaf Friendly Boxfit taking place from Friday the 16th January 2015.

Hannah, Athlete Mentor for Sky Sports Living for Sport, is:
Two times England champion at 48 kg
British champion at 50 kg
Two times European Union bronze medallist
Golden Girl Box Club Gold medallist
Gold Medal in Swedish Box Cup 3 times
Gold Medal in Haringey Box Cup and Golden Girl Box Cup
Bronze Medal in European Union Championships

The deaf friendly Boxfit sessions will run at a discounted price for PDDCS members:
Friday 16th January - 20th February
Kids of all ages 6-7pm
Adults 7-8pm
Location: Jack Hunt School PE3 9PN

For further details contact Sam stockwell328@btinternet.com

Swimming instructors get sign language training thanks to swimmers efforts

Swimming and sports instructors from across Peterborough took part in the first BSL (British Sign Language) classes paid for by the efforts of two-heroic swimmers that swam 22-miles down the River Nene last week.

The sign language courses, which will get the instructors to the BSL Level 1 qualification, also include a sports module and deaf awareness training that will allow both deaf children and adults to access inclusive sports coaching and tuition in Peterborough. 

The classes are funded by the sponsorship money raised by Julie Longland and Lisa Ryan who completed a 22-mile swim, known as the Nene Channel Challenge, last week and have so far raised £1,700. They are still collecting donations. 

The courses are being delivered by tutor Nicki Sanders as part of an intensive course. Peterborough City Council's Leisure division, known as Vivacity, have allowed staff from leisure centres across the city the time off to attend the course with Hampton Leisure Centre being the only exception. 

Andy Palmer, Chairman of the Peterborough and District Deaf Association said: "Anyone who donated to the amazing swim in the last few weeks can now see their money being put to good use in training sports and swimming instructors to be deaf aware and learn sign language."

"This doesn't just benefit the members of PDDCS, but all deaf children and adults who use leisure facilities in Peterborough and is a continuation of the strong focus PDDCS has given deaf sports over the years. 

"I would like to thank everyone involved in making this happen. Much work from Amy Casselden and Teresa Quail on our committee is devoted to deaf-friendly swimming and of course to Lisa and Julie who completed that quite incredible swim last week. Massive thanks also to Carl of Bannatyne's Gym in Werrington for giving us free use of the room."

You can still donate to the Nene Channel Challenge here 

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.

Peterborough Deaf Friendly Boxfit May update

Earlier this year, ABC Peterborough Boxfit group offered to deliver discounted blocks of deaf-friendly sessions to PDDCS members as they were aware of the lack of adequate sporting services in the local area. The first 6 week block started alongside National Deaf Awareness week. From the deaf children and adults perspective the mainstream sessions are proving to be a great success.

"amazing seeing a group of kids having fun and exercising together. Even more amazing being a mix of deaf and hearing fully integrated, no access or communication problems thanks to the fantastic support of all at the club." Deaf adult.

The sessions, which run Fridays 6-7pm at Jack Hunt School,  consist of cross training, boxing moves and much fun.

For further details contact  Sam Stockwell - Instructor: Email: stockwell328@btinternet.com
or PDDCS link Teresa Quail  tquail@jackhunt.net

 

Good hook!!

A beaming smile

Great punch

Lovely hook

Volunteer role model

good punch

Everyone training as they watch the pad work

One to the side



Peg time



Ouch, that peg pinched



Ready, steady ...



Go!!  The one with the most pegs is the winner but you have to catch him first

Handfuls of pegs, hall full of fun.

Watch: Deaf Friendly Boxfit

The PDDCS deaf friendly sessions, run by Peterborough ABC, start 16th May. Two of the deaf adult BSL users who attend the mainstream Boxfit sessions have shared their views of the classes.

"My name is Rolands, I’m from Latvia. I like boxing here. When I arrived here I wanted to find somewhere to box here but I’m deaf. I looked on the internet and found this group. 

The first time I came I was worried about communication but when I arrived I was surprised because there was an interpreter. I was really happy because there was full communication. I can communicate with the hearing people and learn how to box and ask what things mean if I don’t understand, it’s perfect. 

The people are very encouraging and I am learning lots of boxing, it’s fantastic. All the hearing and deaf people are friendly with each other and it’s just great."

"My name is Nicki (sign name). I come here to Box fit for two reasons: first because it’s healthy to exercise, secondly it’s fantastic, we laugh and have fun. The exercise is hard but I like it because you have to think hard about the different punches.

The group are all lovely and friendly and I feel fully included. It’s really interesting and I will keep coming, it’s great."

Find out more about attending Boxfit here 

PDDCS deaf friendly swimming: Round 2

PDDCS babies, children and young people have been enjoying the deaf-friendly swimming sessions delivered by Lisa, swimming instructor, and Vivacity.












The next ten week block starts on 1st May at the regional pool in Peterborough each Thursday:
age 0-3: 4.30-5pm
age 3-5 5-5.30pm
age 5-19 5.30-6pm

Thanks to funding support from Vivacity, the ten week course is only £30.

For further details phone or text Amy 07816911744.

NDCS have recently created various resources to support families accessing deaf-friendly swimming.

Deaf friendly Boxfit Peterborough

The PDDCS are pleased to be sharing news of even more fantastic deaf friendly sporting sessions for young people in Peterborough.

A little background on the deaf friendly coaches:

James is a qualified ABA boxing coach.Sam is a qualified ABA boxing coach, ABA official and four time British champion kickboxer.  Both have wide ranging experiences in various martial arts.

Boxfit PDDCS Poster by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society

PDDCS Deaf Friendly cycling sessions

The first block of deaf friendly cycling sessions, despite the bitter winds and snow, proved to be a success with the deaf young people. Thorpe Venture has secured funding to offer a second block, starting 8th May for a 6 week period.

For further details contact tquail@jackhunt.net

NOTE Time change: now 4-5pm

Cycling Poster PDDCS May 2014 by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society

NDCS Deaf Tennis Coaching Clinic and Tennis Competition

The Tennis Foundation are hosting a Deaf Tennis Coaching Clinic and Tennis Competition! Deaf Tennis Coaching Clinic and Tennis Competition Gosling Tennis Centre, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Saturday 3 May 2014 10am to 3pm Ages 5+ Just £5 (including lunch)! All abilities welcome! Coaching will be provided by a team of licensed LTA coaches trained to coach deaf players.  Please book in advance. To book a place or for more information please contact: Kirsty Thomson, Tennis Foundation Kirsty.thomson@tennisfoundation.org.uk 0208 487 7068

Deaf Tennis Coaching Clinic and Competition by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society

Inspiration to deaf children across the world. Deaf professional American footballer Derrick Coleman's story

 Derrick Coleman, the Seattle Seahawks fullback, is the first deaf offensive American Football player in NFL history.

This week, Derrick’s story was revealed to the world in an advert for Duracell, where he explains how he never let deafness stand between him and his dreams, even though others around him did.

It is an inspirational advert that has been shared around the world and viewed over three-and-a-half million times.

On Sunday, Derrick’s team will take to the field against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game, the equivalent of Soccer’s European Champions League Semi-final.

If his team wins, then Coleman will play at the Superbowl for the iconic Vince Lombardi trophy on Sunday 2nd February. It’s the biggest event in American sport.

Read the full story over on Limping Chicken