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Post by Macmoish on Sept 28, 2010 18:21:39 GMT
This is an area where it's wonderful what various clubs doCharlton Official Site
Damon races to aid the UpbeatsLegendary Formula One racing champion Damon Hill is supporting the campaign to save the Charlton Upbeats, the Charlton Community Trust's Down's syndrome team. Hill and his wife Georgie will be the guests of honour at a fundraising dinner in aid of the Upbeats on Thursday, October 14th at The Valley. One of Hill's four children, Oliver, was born with Down's syndrome. His parents are both patrons of the Down's Syndrome Association, and in 2008 Hill became the first patron of St Joseph's Specialist School and College for children with severe learning disabilities and autism in Cranleigh, Surrey. "Georgie and I are only too pleased to support the Upbeats dinner because it's for such a worthwhile cause," said Damon. Twelve months ago, the trust was approached by the Down's Syndrome Association to organise a football project for young people with Down's syndrome. Since then, more than 100 young people, aged from five to 24 years old, have registered. In addition to playing football, youngsters are encouraged to play tag rugby, cricket and tri-golf and enjoy street dance, while being encouraged to become involved in environmental programmes. Young people from the Charlton Upbeats join teams from the Fulham, Queens Park Rangers and West Ham United Down's syndrome projects in a tournament at Sparrows Lane on Saturday morning before heading to The Valley, where they appeared on the pitch at half-time of the match against Dagenham & Redbridge.Last year, the Upbeats won some £30,000 funding thanks to ITV's Peoples Millions competition and the votes of thousands of Addicks supporters. Unfortunately, that funding expires in three months' time, so the race is on to find urgently required resources. Anyone interested in booking a table should call Gary Allen on 07813 747842 or e-mail gary.allen9@yahoo.co.uk To donate money, go to www.cact.org.uk and click on Upbeats, where there is a link to a Just Giving website. www.charlton-athletic.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=36699
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Post by Macmoish on Sept 29, 2010 13:28:26 GMT
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Post by Zamoraaaah on Sept 29, 2010 13:42:45 GMT
Well done to all involved.
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 5, 2010 7:19:17 GMT
And a report Downs Syndrome Association (DSA) DSA News
DSACTIVE TOURNAMENT SUCCESSTuesday, 28 September 2010 15:01 The sun shone brightly on Saturday, 25th of September at the Charlton Athletic Training Ground as Down's syndrome football teams from across London and Hereford joined in a football tournament and festival.The tournament brought together 50 DSActive players representing the five London-based DSActive teams: Fulham Badgers, QPR Tiger Cubs, Charlton Upbeats and West Ham United DS Team and the newly formed Hereford United team who travelled 150 miles to participate. Unlike traditional tournaments, the main focus was not on winning or losing, just taking part. Players aged 11 and under participated in football exercises and games such as ‘beat the goalie', as well as engaging in alternative sports, including golf and rugby. The older players participated in a tournament of eight matches, each match lasting eight minutes. The players demonstrated a passion that would rival a professional match and cheered each other on with zest and delight. Although goals were scored and tackles were made, the emphasis was on being able to apply the skills and techniques learned in training to a match situation. Charlton Upbeats Head Coach Terry Peart reflected on the day, "It was a great success and the participation of all the players was great to be a part of. We watched some great football being played, but most of all was the fun that everyone had that made it special." Patricia James form the DSA said, "The day was brilliant with a buzz of energy and excitement throughout the tournament. All of the players had a fantastic time and the day was concluded with the players attending the Charlton vs Dagenham & Redbridge match at The Valley." Expanding on the DSActive programme, Patricia continued, "The DSA looks forward to continuing the development of its partnerships with the participating clubs and building new DSActive teams throughout the country as we strive to provide every person with Down's syndrome the same opportunity as yesterday's players." All of the players took to the pitch during halftime receiving a roaring standing ovation from the fans as a recap of the tournament and festival was announced over the tannoy. Information was also given for the Charlton Upbeats Fundraising Dinner which will take place on the Thursday, 14th October with DSA Patron and Formula One racing champion Damon Hill to ensure this vital programme will continue. For further information, please visit their website by clicking here For more information of the Down's Syndrome Tournament, and DSActive, please contact Scott Pollington Woods at the Down's Syndrome Association at 0845 230 0372 or via email patricia.james@downs-syndrome.org.uk This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/news-and-media/dsa-news.html |
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Post by Lonegunmen on Oct 5, 2010 7:35:37 GMT
50 players. Well done to the clubs to get these young un's actively involved in it.
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 10, 2010 9:54:39 GMT
Hereford Official Site Every Player Counts Trip Success Posted on: Sun 10 Oct 2010 The Hereford United Every Player Counts Centre travelled to Charlton Athletic recently to take part in a down's syndrome festival. The Bulls' team departed Edgar Street at 7:30am on the long trip to London. The festival involved the only other four-team Down's Syndrome teams in the country. These teams were from Fulham, Charlton, West Ham and QPR. The day was designed to allow the children to actively participate in numerous different games to show off their football, rugby and goalfing skills, whilst also improving links and building friendships. The Hereford United children, kitted out in the current Bulls home strip competed to a high level and all the teams were impressed with the abilities - even after the four hour bus journey! One of the highlights of the day was the opportunity to watch Charlton's local local derby against Dagenham in League 1. The game turned out to be an entertaining 2-2 draw. All the players from the festival got to go on the pitch for a round of applause from the 14,000 fans at the Valley. The trip was the first outing for any of the 'Every Player Counts' centre teams and proved to be a great success that everyone enjoyed! www.herefordunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10835~2179999,00.html |
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Post by finney on Oct 10, 2010 10:02:50 GMT
What a great read well done to all
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Post by Lonegunmen on Oct 10, 2010 10:21:07 GMT
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 12, 2010 12:37:30 GMT
Another heart-warming piece EADT 24 Gallery: Happy to have a go at the beautiful game By Hollie-Rae Merrick Monday, 11 October, 2010 15:44 PM IT was smiles and happiness as this bunch of Suffolk youngsters enjoyed a special day playing football and making friends. The event came as the Football Foundation teamed up with the Down’s Syndrome Association in support of its DSActive programme by donating £126,000 to help develop new football teams. The 12 new teams created for those with Down’s syndrome, will be developed across the country over the next three years. On Saturday, Ipswich Town Football Club became one of the first teams to get involved in the initiative as youngsters excitedly ran around the team’s training ground. The ITFC Charitable Trust received £1,400 from the Football Foundation and an extra £5,000 from the DSActive programme, to help fund a 10-week training programme for Down’s syndrome sufferers in Suffolk between the ages of five and 25. David Sheepshanks, ambassador of the Football Foundation and former ITFC chairman, presented a giant cheque of £125,916 to DSActive. The programme works to offer young people with Down’s syndrome the chance to play regular football in a comfortable, yet challenging environment helping those involved to not only improve their fitness and football skills, but also their confidence and self-esteem. Other football clubs involved in the scheme include West Ham, Charlton Athletic, Fulham and Queens Park Rangers. Terry Baxter, chief executive of the ITFC Charitable Trust, said: “We understand the positive impact playing regular football has on the lives of people within our community. “This funding will enable the trust to engage with DSActive and make a positive difference to many young people with Down’s syndrome who live in Suffolk. “We are delighted to be a part of this great initiative.” www.eadt.co.uk/news/gallery_happy_to_have_a_go_at_the_beautiful_game_1_676907 |
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