SG-Coach L1 Goalball (Technical) Coaching Course
The SG-Coach Goalball Technical Programme equips coaches with the necessary skills to coach Goalball. Participants in this 2.5 day programme will not only learn Goalball rules, regulations and sport-specific exercises and activities, they will also learn to adapt coaching practices for persons with visual impairment. This programme will also enable coaches to explore and reflect on their role as a Goalball coach, as well as develop their guiding principles in coaching this sport. Coaches will also discover that this inclusive sport is one that is suited not just for the visually-impaired, but for everyone! Location 25 November: Sport Singapore Building NSA Meeting Room 2& 3 Mrt Station: Stadium MRT 3 Stadium Drive, Singapore 397630 26 & 27 November: New Town Secondary School Sports Hall MRT Station: Dover MRT Station 1020 Dover Road, Singapore 139657 (next to Singapore Polytechnic) Key Dates Course Date: 25 – 27 November 2022
New World Boccia Development Webinars — Registration
The Boccia International Sports Federation (BISFED) is opening registration for two more development webinars. Creating psychologically safe environments Date: 15 November 2022 Time: 6.00pm to 7.00pm (UK time) Delivered by Bairbre Hassett Register here by 7 November 2022 Club Development Date: 29 November 2022 Time: 6.00pm to 7.00pm (UK time) Delivered by the BISFed Development Committee Register here by 21 November 2022 Please share this information with your community. Only registrations coming from countries with members in good standing with BISFed will be accepted to join the webinars. If you would like more information, please contact BISFED on admin@bisfed.com.
New SDSC leadership marks a new alliance to transform the lives of persons with disabilities through sport
A new board was elected at the Annual General Meeting of the Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC) last Thursday evening (29 September 2022). The 12 individuals include familiar figures in para sport, including President of the Singapore National Paralympic Council, Dr Teo-Koh Sock Miang, and five-time Paralympic medalist Yip Pin Xiu, as well as new faces such as Ms Selina Foong, Chief Operating Officer of AWWA, and Dr Anthony Fok, Treasurer of APSN Education Services. With the adoption of a revised constitution this year, the new board will take on a term of four years, from 2022 to 2026. Dr Teo-Koh Sock Miang, SDSC Vice President from 2016-2020 and SDSC President from 2014-2016 and 2020-2022, was re-elected to serve a second consecutive term as President. Dr Teo-Koh, who has more than 30 years of social service organisation management and board governance, has a PhD in disability sports. She is also the President of the Singapore National Paralympic Council and Singapore Special Olympics, as well as a Justice of the Peace. “I am humbled to be elected a second consecutive term, and given an opportunity to continue advocating for our para athletes and Singapore’s para sport vision. I am delighted with the composition of our new board, which gives us a strong alliance of social service agencies, para sports organisations and professionals. This alliance stands behind SDSC with a shared goal to transform the lives of persons with disabilities through sport. The newly elected Board is committed to continue developing SDSC’s programmes, initiatives, resources and partnerships to achieve SDSC’s vision and mission,” said Dr Teo-Koh. Ms Angeline Peh, who was one of the integral figures leading SDSC to raise $500,000 for its programmes and services this August, was elected Vice President. An experienced finance and operations director, she previously served on the SDSC board as Assistant Treasurer in 2019 and 2020 before becoming the Honorary Treasurer from 2020 to 2022. Ms Suzana Soo, principal of a SPED school operated by MINDS, is the board’s new Honorary Secretary, while Mr Gary Chong, Managing Director of ING Bank NV was elected Honorary Treasurer. Mrs Koh-Lim Ai Lay, principal of the Cerebal Palsy Alliance of Singapore, is the board’s new Assistant Treasurer. The new board also comprises elected members Mr James Chia (Assistant Vice President, Sing Post Ltd, and President, Lawn Bowls Association for the Disabled Singapore) and Ms Florence Khemlani (President, Bowling Association for the Disabled Singapore), as well as appointed members Mr Patrick Wong (Regional Head, Business Audit Asia Pacific, Julius Baer) and Dr Leonard Lim (Consultant Sport Physician, Changi General Hospital). Speaking of his new appointment, Mr Chia said, “I hope to bring in relevant experience and champion for the cause and welfare of athletes with disabilities in Singapore, in particular for inclusive and community sports.”
Run for Inclusion 2022
Organised by Runninghour Co-operative Limited, Run for Inclusion is an annual non-competitive event that seeks to use mainstream sports as a platform to promote integration and nurture a more inclusive Singapore. For the first time since 2019, Run for Inclusion will be a fully in-person event this year. Complimentary entry for persons with special needs (PWSN) plus one caregiver per PWSN Event Details Date: 3 December 2022 (Saturday) Time: 4.30pm – 8.00pm Venue: Singapore Turf Club Guest of Honor: President Halimah Yacob Categories 10km 5km Personalised (less than 3km) 20km cycle Tandem cycle For more information or to sign up, visit the The Running Hour’s website.
World Boccia Development Webinar — Boccia for youths aged 13 to 19
The webinar on Boccia for youths aged 13 to 19 will be held next week. Details Date: 27 September 2022 Time: 6.00-7.00pm UK time (1.00-2.00am, 28 September in Singapore) Delivered by Peter Hornig Register here by 22 September. If you would like more information, please don´t hesitate to contact us at admin@bisfed.com.
BISFed Referee Course — Bahrain
BISFed is pleased to offer the International BISFed Referee course in Bahrain. This course will enable successful candidates to Referee at International level Boccia competitions. Dates Arrival date: 2 November 2022 Course: 3-5 November 2022 Referee on court: 6-7 November 2022 Departure date: 8 November 2022 *Trainees interested in attending the whole competition will depart on the 12 November. Requirements The course is open to all National Level Referees. Entries are open to all members, however priority will be given to members within Asia and Oceania. The candidates must meet the following criteria: To have been a National Referee for a minimum of 2 years. To have a minimum of 45 matches as a referee Have been active as a National Referee in the last two years before the date of the International Referee Course (Excluding any year(s) without BISFed or National sanctioned Tournaments) Good knowledge of both written and spoken English. Note: Before being accepted, an initial oral test will be done by phone or videoconference with each candidate, if English is not their first language. This will be carried out by course trainers. Being able to make a measurement. Being able to stop a ball. Being able to do the Referees Gestures/signs. Interested candidates must respond to this email no later than 29 September and send: a cover letter, a resume, a support letter from the BISFed Member a copy of their logbook — logbooks should show the number of matches with the dates if English is not thier first language, provide availability of three 15 minutes slots between 3-6 October and mobile phone number for WhatsApp contact. The trainers will decide which of the three slots to speak to the candidate and will inform them. Places available are limited. BISFed will let members know by 10 October if the application has been accepted. Find the information pack here and the International Referee course requirements here (note that due to the pandemic, there is a slight modification in activity period — Excluding any year(s) without BISFed or National sanctioned Tournaments). Applications should be sent directly to admin@bisfed.com.
BISFed Basic Classification Course — Bahrain
BISFed is pleased to offer the BISFed Basic Classification Course from 3 to 4 November 2022 in Bahrain. The course is open to physiotherapists, doctors with neurological or rehab background or people with extensive knowledge of boccia (athletes, coaches or sport assistants). This course is a prerequisite for further BISFed training at an international level. Interested candidates must respond no later than 29 September 2022 with: a cover letter; a resume; a support letter from the BISFed Member. Entries are limited to 12 candidates and are open to all members, however, priority will be given to members within Asia and Oceania. BISFed will let you know shortly after if your application has been accepted. Please find more information on the course here. More details on the Classifier pathway can be found in the Boccia Classification Rules, on pages 11 to 17. Applications should be sent directly to admin@bisfed.com.
RDA Singapore: No Horse Run . Walk with Me : Walk-a-Wheelathon
This year, RDA celebrates its 40th Anniversary and has lined up a series of events in the 2nd half of 2022 such as the “No Horse Run . Walk with Me” walkathon. Guest of Honour: Senior Minister of State Mr Chee Hong Tat. The “No Horse Run . Walk with Me” walkathon is a stay fit initiative of RDA to promote healthy lifestyle and fun with sports together. They hope to raise the much needed funds for the charity at the same time. Date & Time: Sunday 28 August 2022, from 8.30am to 11.30am Venue: Thomson area where RDA is located Besides the walk, RDA will be setting up sport activities counters for the participants after the walk to promote fun and family bonding through the sports. Each participant will receive an event T-shirt & bib plus goodie bag. For more information, please visit https://www.giving.sg/riding-for-the-disabled-association-of-singapore/no_horse_run_-_walk_with_me_walk-a-wheelathon. Disclaimer: The above event is posted on behalf of our member organisation and in support of physical activity for persons with disabilities. If you’d like to support our cause as a member, please visit our membership page here (link to SDSC membership). Thank you.
MDAS Go The Dystance 2022
In conjunction with World Duchenne Awareness Day and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Month, MDAS will be organising Go The Dystance 2022. Come join us at this event and invite your friends and family too! MDAS Go The Dystance hopes to create public awareness on the lives of those impacted by muscular dystrophy. Through games and activities, this event serves to challenge and enable the public to have a glimpse of the daily experiences and challenges faced by people with severe disabilities. Event: MDAS Go The Dystance 2022 Date: Saturday, 27th August 2022 Time: 10am-5pm Venue: Bishan Community Centre, 51 Bishan Street 13, Singapore 579799 Guest-Of-Honour: Adviser for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRO, Mr Chong Kee Hiong Click here for event details *Disclaimer: The above event is posted on behalf of our member organisation and in support of physical activity for persons with disabilities. If you’d like to support our cause as a member, please visit our membership page here (link to SDSC membership). Thank you.
