What does the forum do?
The Huntingdonshire Disability Sports Forum has the following aims and objectives:
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to raise awareness of sporting opportunities available for disabled people within the community
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to improve current provision for disabled sport by introducing new activities to the area
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to work with local mainstream organisers of sport on improving coaching and facility provision for disabled sport across Huntingdonshire (ie local clubs and centres)
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to encourage and advise local people about the best way to become involved with disabled sports and activities
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to explore avenues and apply for grant funding for sporting activities for disabled people across Huntingdonshire
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to promote and raise the profile of sports for disabled people.
Who is in the forum?
The forum is a voluntary group and is made up of:
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service users
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local, club and national governing body representatives
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sports development officers
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teachers
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members of social services
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members of other voluntary organisations.
The forum is currently under review and is actively looking for new members or contributors. Please get in touch with Active Lifestyles at activelifestyles@huntingdonshire.gov.uk if you are interested in joining for forum or would like more information.