Disability Sport Fife

Disability Sport Fife Fife lead body in Disability Sport since 1977 Since 1977 DSF (SCIO) has supported 25 members to reach their goals as GB Paralympians.

Disability Sport Fife (SCIO) - About Us

Disability Sport Fife (SCIO) has been leading the development of inclusive sport and active recreation for children, young people and adults with a physical, sensory or learning disabilities across Fife since we were set up in 1977. In 2017 DSF (SCIO) celebrated 40 years as the lead body in Fife for sport and active recreation for children, athletes and players of all ages and abilities with physical, sensory, or learning disabilities. Key Impact Areas
• sustaining weekly sports sessions led by DSF coaches - engagement and participation
• recruiting and retaining members of all levels of ability - engagement and participation
• providing education, coaching, officiating, and volunteering opportunities - learning
• supporting performance Para athletes to achieve their goals through sport - performance
• using communication platforms to inform, engage and celebrate - communication
• promoting strong systems of governance – governance
• to encourage inactive disabled people and significant others to be active - active recreation
The safety, health and well being of our members is at the centre of all we do. International and national success
DSF (SCIO) athlete members have been successful in European Championships, World Championships, Commonwealth Games and Paralympic Games all over the world. Individual members and Fife teams have enjoyed enormous success at Scottish national events across all sports. Events, Activities and Training
Each year DSF (SCIO) organises an extensive programme of sports events and provides education and training opportunities for coaches, volunteers, and peer mentors. With support from Fife Sports and Leisure Trust, DSF employs an experienced team of coaches on a session by session basis to deliver sports specific and active recreation sessions weekly across Fife in top quality leisure centres. Our Head Office and Governance
DSF has two part time coordinators based at Michael Woods Sports and Leisure Centre financially supported by Fife Council and Robertson Trust grants and supported by Fife Sports and Leisure Trust. DSF has a Service Level Agreement with Fife Sports and Leisure Trust and works in partnership with Fife Council. DSF (SCIO) has a Board of Charity Trustees plus sub committees with responsibility for Finance, Performance and Safeguarding. Hall of Fame and Annual Awards
DSF established a Hall of Fame to recognise performance athletes who have achieved significant success in international Para sport. The DSF (SCIO) Annual General Meeting and Annual Awards Evening are now a significant occasion in the Fife Sporting Year with well over 100 attendees and 40 awards presented. Key Funding Partners
DSF has many key funding partners whose support has been critical to our success. These include.
• Spirit of 2012 (GOGA in Fife)
• Scottish Disability Sport and sportscotland
• Order of St John in Fife
• Rotary in Fife and Kilrymont St Andrews Rotary Club
• Margaret Pullar (Bill Pullar Bursary) and Russell Hogg Trust
• Fife Council and Fife Sports and Leisure Trust
• Scottish FA
• Trefoil, Celtic Foundation and STV Children’s Appeal. DSF (SCIO) also has strong links with Fife schools and the Active Schools Network. Since inception DSF (SCIO) has worked closely with Health and Social Care in Fife and a significant number of individual Fife Sports Clubs. DSF (SCIO) considers the Sports Councils in East, Central and West Fife as key partners. Activity Inclusion Model (AIM)
DSF will utilise the principles of the AIM model and STEP framework to promote inclusive practice within physical education, active recreation, and sport. DSF (SCIO) recognises that four factors influence inclusive practice and shape content and delivery – ability, activity, impairment and setting.

A reminder that we are hosting FREE Disability Inclusion Training on Monday 24th of November. Take a look at the post fo...
12/11/2025

A reminder that we are hosting FREE Disability Inclusion Training on Monday 24th of November.

Take a look at the post for more details including how to sign up!

Entries still open but closing very soon!!If anyone is interested in entering this gala please sign up ASAP!
12/11/2025

Entries still open but closing very soon!!

If anyone is interested in entering this gala please sign up ASAP!

🚨 Entries Closing Soon 🚨

Entries close soon for the Kathleen Gardiner Memorial Swimming Gala run in partnership with Perth Dolphins Disability Swim Club and Perth City Swim Club 🏊‍♀️🏊🏽🏊🏻‍♂️

🗓️ Sunday 23 November
⏰ 10.15am start
📍 Perth Leisure Pool
💰 No Cost to Participate

This Gala is open to swimmers of all ages with a physical or learning disability, vision impairment or hearing loss who live in or attend swimming clubs in Tayside or Fife - Please note – participants must be able to swim a minimum of 25m unaided.

There is no cost to participate in this event.

Please email graeme@pkds.org.uk for an entry form and any questions

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We are delighted to announce we are hosting FREE Disability Inclusion Training in partnership with Scottish Disability S...
09/11/2025

We are delighted to announce we are hosting FREE Disability Inclusion Training in partnership with Scottish Disability Sport.

The training will take place on Monday 24th of November at Duloch Leisure Centre. The course will be on a first come first served basis and registration is mandatory.

To register, please click the link here: https://sds.justgo.com/Workbench/i/r/EventsAndBookings/booking-details/0FDDFA06E0037542C3507899AFB24E290AEFE68F/

Deadlines for registration is 17/11/2025 at 12pm.

There is an E-Learning module which must be completed prior to attending. The module can be accessed via the following link: https://learning.scottishdisabilitysport.com/product?catalog=DIT01

For guidance on how to register or to access the E-Learning module, please follow these links:

E-Learning: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG4NuIPOAo/uuedmg0OwStQzNhqEWzJlw/edit?utm_content=DAG4NuIPOAo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

Registration:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG4NrHfFQE/P0Y8idhAq8r6QoC22Hynxw/edit?utm_content=DAG4NrHfFQE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

DSF WOMEN AND GIRLS DAY 2025 - ENTRIES CLOSING THIS FRIDAY 31ST OCTOBER!!Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to ...
29/10/2025

DSF WOMEN AND GIRLS DAY 2025 - ENTRIES CLOSING THIS FRIDAY 31ST OCTOBER!!

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to come and try some fantastic sporting activities at our Women and Girls Day!

Details below:
🗓️ Date: Thursday 20th November 2025
🏛️Venue: Michael Woods Centre, Glenrothes
🥳Age: 12 years old and up
⏰Timings: 10am – 3pm
💰Entry Fee: £4.00

A large variety of activities will take place on the day. Returning again will be Robbie and Gary from Falkland Cricket Club who will be teaching a variety of cricket skills. Karen Stalker from Badminton Scotland will be taking the badminton sessions and Jonathan Kennedy from Scottish Disability Sport will be teaching Boccia skills. Kirsty Byrne will be returning to teach some amazing dance moves.
Two new additions to the programme include Aqua Aerobics and Cycling!
Guess speakers are on the agenda again too!!
To enter click on the link or scan the QR code.
https://www.cognitoforms.com/DisabilitySportFife/WomenAndGirlsDay2025IndividualEntry
We hope you can join us for this fun day of activities!

Curling OpportunityScottish Curling have 3 inclusive Try Curling sessions coming up next month. If you've been thinking ...
23/10/2025

Curling Opportunity

Scottish Curling have 3 inclusive Try Curling sessions coming up next month. If you've been thinking about giving Curling a go, now is the time!

Take a look at the poster to find out more information or contact rhiannon@scottishcurling.org

Better late than never, right? 🏆We recently presented our Partnership Award to Falkland Cricket Club for all their suppo...
23/10/2025

Better late than never, right? 🏆

We recently presented our Partnership Award to Falkland Cricket Club for all their support at our Multi-Sports sessions and their involvement in some of our events!

This award was presented by our members, Beverly Raitt and Kearney Horne 🤝

22/10/2025

🎉 Big News! 🎉

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that during our Cash for Kids Sports Challenge, we raised a fantastic total of £5,005.37! With the bonus from Cash for Kids we have raised a total of £5,505.37!💙

Not only that, we have since received another £388 in sponsorship money from members. This means the final total raised by all of YOU is £5,893.37!!

Thank you to every single one of you who took part in sponsored walks, wheels, swims, who donated, shared posts, attended our adaptive cycling fun day and supported this amazing challenge. Your generosity will make a massive difference in funding the sessions that we offer.

Thank you all again! 💪🙌

A big congratulations to Beverly Raitt and Kearney Horne who collected their prizes from our Adaptive Cycling Fun Day 🧸🍬...
22/10/2025

A big congratulations to Beverly Raitt and Kearney Horne who collected their prizes from our Adaptive Cycling Fun Day 🧸🍬

Thank you to everyone who came along and got involved, it was a fantastic day! 🚲

Some more photos of our amazing members during our fundraising challenge 🎉 We're so grateful for all of the effort you'v...
22/10/2025

Some more photos of our amazing members during our fundraising challenge 🎉

We're so grateful for all of the effort you've all put in to help us raise money this last month! 👏

21/10/2025

⛔️ Session Cancelled tomorrow!⛔️

Unfortunately the Wednesday evening swimming session at the Michael Woods Centre between 5pm and 6pm is now cancelled.

Apologies for the short notice!

The session will be back on as normal next Wednesday 29th October

DSF WOMEN AND GIRLS DAY 2025!An exciting opportunity to come and try some fantastic sporting activities at our Women and...
16/10/2025

DSF WOMEN AND GIRLS DAY 2025!

An exciting opportunity to come and try some fantastic sporting activities at our Women and Girls Day!

Details below:

🗓️ Date: Thursday 20th November 2025
🏛️Venue: Michael Woods Centre, Glenrothes
🥳Age: 12 years old and up
⏰Timings: 10am – 3pm
💰Entry Fee: £4.00

A large variety of activities will take place on the day. Returning again will be Robbie and Gary from Falkland Cricket Club who will be teaching a variety of cricket skills. Karen Stalker from Badminton Scotland will be taking the badminton sessions and Jonathan Kennedy from Scottish Disability Sport will be teaching Boccia skills. Kirsty Byrne will be returning to teach some amazing dance moves.

Two new additions to the programme include Aqua Aerobics and Cycling!

Guess speakers are on the agenda again too!!

To enter click on the link or scan the QR code.
https://www.cognitoforms.com/DisabilitySportFife/WomenAndGirlsDay2025IndividualEntry

We hope you can join us for this fun day of activities!

Address

Michael Woods Sports & Leisure Centre, Viewfield
Glenrothes
KY62RD

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 2:30pm

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Disability Sport Fife (DSF) celebrated 40 years in 2017 as the lead body in disability sport for children, athletes and players of all ages and abilities with a physical, sensory or learning disability. DSF is a Branch of Scottish Disability Sport with a Charity Registration number of SC020994. DSF high performance athlete members have been enormously successful in European and World Championships plus Paralympic Games all over the world. DSF has supported 25 members to become GB Paralympians since 1977. DSF individuals and teams have enjoyed enormous success in national events organised by SDS. Each year DSF organises an extensive programme of sports events and provides education and training opportunities for coaches and volunteers. DSF employs an experienced team of sessional coaches to deliver sports specific activity sessions weekly across Fife. DSF has a part time administrator based in the DSF Office in the Michael Woods Sports and Leisure Centre supported by a Fife Council grant. DSF has a Service Level Agreement with the Fife sports and Leisure Trust and works in partnership with Active Fife, Health and Social Care and numerous voluntary organisations concerned with disabled people. DSF has committees that deal with governance, finance, performance sport, safeguarding and equality. DSF has established a Hall of Fame to recognise high performance athletes and players who have achieved significant success in international disability sport. The DSF Annual General Meeting and Awards Evening is now a significant occasion in the Fife Sporting Year with over 100 attendees. DSF operates across Fife and has a history of supporting individuals of all ages and abilities with a physical, sensory or learning disability. DSF is a multi sport organisation with strong local, national and international partners. DSF has strong funding partners including Scottish Disability Sport, sportscotland, Big Lottery, Order of St John in Fife, the Association of Fife Rotary Clubs, St Andrews Kilrymont Rotary Club, Scottish FA, Russell Hogg Trust, Mary Leishman Foundation, Scottish Disabled Sports Trust, Spirit of 2012 (GOGA in Fife) etc. DSF has has links with Active Schools, Active Fife, Bums off Seats, Scottish FA Football Development officers in Fife, Dunfermline Tennis Club, Glenrothes Strollers, Beveridge Park BC, Dovecot BC, Headwell BC, Fife AC, InCas, Carnegie SC, FINS, St Andrews Coastal Rowing Club, St Andrews BC, Lumphinnins BC, Windygates BC etc etc.