Dundee

AFAS aims to promote and develop the sport of amputee football in Scotland. Working with football clubs and Scottish football’s governing bodies, their aim is to create a Scottish amputee football league. They create opportunities for amputees and those with congenital limb differences to play football at grassroots, club and national level, both for fun and competitively.

Find out more on their website here or contact:

Ashley Reid at ashley@amputeefootballscotland.co.uk

Connor Moyes at  connor.moyes@dundeeunitedct.co.uk or mobile 07960036119.

DUNDEE DISABILITY BOWLS GROUP

For new and existing bowlers with a disability.

When: This group meets every Friday from 10 til 12 pm

Venue: Dundee Indoor Bowling Club, 15 Miln Street, Dundee, DD1 5BZ

For more information contact:

Bob Christie – 07866862863

Jim Mackie – 07747664305

The Scottish Curling Trust works in partnership with Scottish Curling to develop its multiple curling disability pathways. The disability programmes are funded by the Scottish Curling Trust and delivered using experienced staff from the Scottish Curling.

The Scottish Curling Trust works to support the advancement of public participation in sport to enable more people to further enhance their active lifestyles.

For more information about what’s available in your area click here.

WALKING ON AIR

Soar like birds… Disability gliding at its best!

“If you are disabled and really want wings, come and try an Air Experience flight in our two seat dual hand controlled training glider at Portmoak Airfield, near Kinross in Fife, Scotland some 25 miles from Edinburgh.

We operate from the Scottish Gliding Union, which is the largest gliding club in Scotland and the third largest in the UK. The local scenery is superb, with marvellous views from the air of local Loch Leven and the Lomond hills.”

More information on their website here.

The Brae is an independent charity group that is part of the national Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA).

“Through the commitment of our volunteers The Brae enables people with disabilities to benefit their health and well being and to achieve their goals.

Horse riding offers an opportunity for:

• enjoyment
• challenge
• friendship
• laughter
• achievement
• independence
• self-confidence

For more information check out their website here.

‘We have a unique mission, to give people of mixed abilities and circumstances the freedom to explore their ability, potential and place in the world through inclusive adventures at sea.

In a wild, unpredictable and challenging environment, people discover new personal depths. That is true for everyone, because the sea does not discriminate. On our ships people engage in a continuous, residential experience and live in close quarters. They are often disconnected from elements of modern life. That means that people are more present in the moment and their learning experience is accelerated. We give everyone responsibilities that have real consequences. People learn that risky activities can be safe when managed responsibly. Our tall ships are uniquely accessible and are crewed by a diverse community of mixed abilities, circumstances and ages. On JST voyages social, demographic and physical barriers are broken down and disability and disadvantage fade into the background.’

For more information about JST sailing trips check out their website here.

St Andrews Coastal Rowing Club attracts members of different abilities from a range of backgrounds.  The St Andrews Coastal Rowing club members already include members with double leg amputations and progressive medical conditions that result in loss of power and balance challenges. Equipment modifications are made to accommodate different members.

Club members with disabilities have already competed in regattas and one member was part of the team that completed the great river race www.greatriverrace.co.uk

For more information check out their website here.

Contact Julie Hardisty on secretary@stacrc.org.uk

SDS is the Scottish governing and co-coordinating body of all sports for children, athletes and players of all ages and abilities with a physical, sensory or learning disability. SDS has the vision of developing opportunities and improving performance in disability sport for children, athletes and players with a physical, sensory or learning disability in Scotland and contributing to UK and international initiatives.

For more information on what’s available in your area, your local contact is:

DUNDEE CITY DISABILITY SPORT

Gordon Quinton

Tel: 01382 436 962

Email: gordon.quinton@leisureandculturedundee.com

Website: https://www.dundeedisabilitysport.co.uk/activitiesgroups.html

ANGUS DISABILITY SPORT

Laura Smith

Tel: 01307 473 860

Email: laura.ap.smith@angusalive.scot

PERTH & KINROSS DISABILITY SPORT

Graeme Doig

Tel: 07716 628 452

Email: graeme@pkds.org.uk

The SDGC was created in January 2018 and is a Registered Scottish Charity. This brand new charity brought together two previously well established groups, the Scottish Disability Golf Partnership (established in 2004) and the Disabled Curlers Scotland (established in 2014), to provide and develop year-round sports opportunities for disabled people across the country.

Check out their website here.

DUNDEE DRAGONS WHEELCHAIR SPORTS CLUB

The Dundee Dragons sports club provide many sporting activities as well as Basketball. They’re a very friendly club and everyone is welcome.

Training: 6pm-7pm on a Wednesday night and 11am-12pm on a Saturday.

Training/Playing Venue: Dundee & Angus College, Gardyne Campus, Dundee, DD5 1NY

Club Contact: gemma.lumsdaine@dundeedragons.net