Post by QPR Report on Apr 15, 2009 17:58:56 GMT
I know I posted something re this.Not sure if this is the same article I post a week or two. If already, aplogies, but nice.
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Young Down’s Syndrome stars show their skills
Young Down’s Syndrome stars show their skills
Queen's Park Rangers are 'doing it for Down's Syndrome'
By Dave Smith April 15, 2009
19,000 show their support for the QPR Tiger Cubs Anthony DohertyThank you to everyone who made it possible for the QPR Tiger Cubs to have their moment on the pitch at half time on Saturday. Team Pages
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In the spring sunshine at Loftus Road, an inspirational football team consisting of young people with Down’s Syndrome showed their skills to an enthusiastic crowd.
The 20-strong team from the DSActive QPR Tiger Cubs entertained the 19,000-strong crowd with a display of their developing football skills. Football drills, dribbling and shots on goal were cheered and clapped by every supporter, from the home crowd to Bristol City’s away fans.
The QPR Tiger Cubs’ efforts were marked with a standing ovation on their lap of honour.
The team were out to mark World Down’s Syndrome Day on 21st March and were joined by Queens Park Rangers first team football squad who warmed up in T-shirts sporting the words ‘Doing it for Down’s Syndrome’.
World Down’s Syndrome Day celebrates advances in the care and social welfare of people with Down’s syndrome. Down’s syndrome is a genetic condition caused by the presence of an additional third copy of the 21st chromosome – hence the celebration being held on 21st March.
The QPR Tiger Cubs train weekly to develop their football skills and all members of the team have Down’s syndrome. The programme of training is run by QPR in the Community Trust in partnership with the Down’s Syndrome Association.
The development of the team is part of the DSActive scheme, which allows through football, young people with Down’s syndrome to develop their physical abilities and enjoy the social aspects that team sports such as football bring.
Patricia James, Corporate Fundraising Officer from the Down’s Syndrome Association said: “It was a great day of celebration. We collected £627 which will go towards the £6,000 needed to fund the brilliant QPR Tiger Cubs and their training programme.”
Anthony Doherty, Football Development Officer - Disability at QPR, said: “Thank you to everyone who made it possible for the QPR Tiger Cubs to have their moment on the pitch at half time on Saturday.
“The young people had a wonderful experience and were warmly received by both sets of fans. QPR are delighted to be involved in such a fantastic project and are striving to make football for people with Down’s syndrome in Britain at the forefront of disability football.”
www.givemefootball.com/pfa/pfa-in-the-community-news/young-downs-syndrome-stars-show-their-skills
PFA
Young Down’s Syndrome stars show their skills
Young Down’s Syndrome stars show their skills
Queen's Park Rangers are 'doing it for Down's Syndrome'
By Dave Smith April 15, 2009
19,000 show their support for the QPR Tiger Cubs Anthony DohertyThank you to everyone who made it possible for the QPR Tiger Cubs to have their moment on the pitch at half time on Saturday. Team Pages
Queen's Park Rangers
Also see
Video Gallery
Transfer Directory
Manager Spotlight
In the spring sunshine at Loftus Road, an inspirational football team consisting of young people with Down’s Syndrome showed their skills to an enthusiastic crowd.
The 20-strong team from the DSActive QPR Tiger Cubs entertained the 19,000-strong crowd with a display of their developing football skills. Football drills, dribbling and shots on goal were cheered and clapped by every supporter, from the home crowd to Bristol City’s away fans.
The QPR Tiger Cubs’ efforts were marked with a standing ovation on their lap of honour.
The team were out to mark World Down’s Syndrome Day on 21st March and were joined by Queens Park Rangers first team football squad who warmed up in T-shirts sporting the words ‘Doing it for Down’s Syndrome’.
World Down’s Syndrome Day celebrates advances in the care and social welfare of people with Down’s syndrome. Down’s syndrome is a genetic condition caused by the presence of an additional third copy of the 21st chromosome – hence the celebration being held on 21st March.
The QPR Tiger Cubs train weekly to develop their football skills and all members of the team have Down’s syndrome. The programme of training is run by QPR in the Community Trust in partnership with the Down’s Syndrome Association.
The development of the team is part of the DSActive scheme, which allows through football, young people with Down’s syndrome to develop their physical abilities and enjoy the social aspects that team sports such as football bring.
Patricia James, Corporate Fundraising Officer from the Down’s Syndrome Association said: “It was a great day of celebration. We collected £627 which will go towards the £6,000 needed to fund the brilliant QPR Tiger Cubs and their training programme.”
Anthony Doherty, Football Development Officer - Disability at QPR, said: “Thank you to everyone who made it possible for the QPR Tiger Cubs to have their moment on the pitch at half time on Saturday.
“The young people had a wonderful experience and were warmly received by both sets of fans. QPR are delighted to be involved in such a fantastic project and are striving to make football for people with Down’s syndrome in Britain at the forefront of disability football.”
www.givemefootball.com/pfa/pfa-in-the-community-news/young-downs-syndrome-stars-show-their-skills