Who is powerchair football for?
Due to the nature of the sport both male and females can compete together in the same team and players 5 years of age and over can be involved. Anybody who has a physical disability weather they are a wheelchair user or not are invited to take part.
There is a powerchair football festival being held at University of Worcester Arena, Hylton Road, Worcester, WR2 5JN. On Saturday 2nd May from 10.30 am – 2.30pm
Well now you can!
At Aztec Upton Warren
Worcester Road
Bromsgrove
Two courses are available to choose from:
Thursday 23rd, 30th April & 7th May 10am-12pm
or Saturday 25th April & 2nd, 9th May 2pm-4pm
Course cost- £10 for all three sessions
– A range of equipment for all abilities to learn how to sail
-Qualified, friendly instructors
-No experience needed
For more information contact Bromsgrove District Council’s
Sports Development Team on 01527 881356 or email
sd@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk
Worcestershire FA is delighted to be able to offer a 4 month placement opportunity to recent graduates, current undergraduates or similar following courses or employment related to sports development/sports management. The placement will be between mid-May and mid-September (to be agreed with the successful candidate).
This position reports directly to the Football Development Officers and will support and develop football in the Worcestershire FA area in accordance with the County FA Development Plan.
The role encompasses the following areas:
Growth & Retention. Increasing & maintaining participation in football (the number of affiliated teams), with a focus on mixed, boys youth, adult male, small sided and disability
Raising Standards. Supporting club and league development, particularly through the School-Club Links programme and the FA Charter Standard Scheme
Better Players. Ensuring programmes are provided to improve the standard of players and coaches across the county
Running the Game. Working with local football partners, contributing towards administration and strategic planning
Workforce Development. Increasing and supporting the local football workforce via in-service training events
Marketing & Promotion. Positively promote the Worcestershire FA via various media including social media
To apply please send a CV and covering letter clearly detailing why you consider yourself suitable for this role in not less than 750 words and any relevant previous experience to:
Summer Placement,
Development Team,
Worcestershire Football Association Ltd,
Craftsman House,
De Salis Drive,
Droitwich,
Worcestershire,
WR9 0QE
or email applications to: development@worcestershirefa.com
The closing date for applications is Monday 13th April 2015.
Interviews will take place on Monday 20th April 2015.
Worcestershire FA is committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community
Have your chance to perform infront of an audience after having a 2 day masterclass with leading deaf musicians and dancers! If you are deaf and between the age of 8 and 16 years old, then go enter the competition at :www.buzz.org.uk/raisingthebar
Have you ever wanted to giveblind and VI cricket a go? Well now you can!!
Indoor coaching suitable for boys and girls aged 10 and above and adults of all ages.
January 27th to February 10th February …
and 24th to March 24th Tuesday evenings
6.30 pm to 8.00 pm
Worcester New College, Whittington Road, WR5 2JX
