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This page promote Roots of Yggdrasil's exercise at home booklet. SWIM SKILLS EXERCISE BOOKLET You have free access to this document through your membership with Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group The QR codes will give you access to further online material, such as exercise videos. Simply use your phone camera to link to it. Visit SDSG Home Return to Swim Strokes Online Terms & Conditions All Rights Reserved

Discover the Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group - a welcoming community offering accessible facilities, swimming programs, and more. Join now! BOOKING NOW OPEN ONLINE Low cost family activity in the small pool Welcome to SDSG Accessible swim session & extension activites for people of all ages with a disability, their families and also anyone aged 50+ JOIN NOW RENEW MEMBERSHIP BOOK ONLINE I.SWIM Teaching & Learning Aquacise Join our exercise based aquatic activities run by our qualified aquafit Instructor, combining general swimming and exercise to improve movement and mobility. There are loads of benefits to giving our aquacise classes a go. Not only will it help you burn off extra calories, but it does it in a way that’s gentle on your joints. This means you won’t hurt as much afterwards and will also help with all sorts of other fitness targets. These include improving your flexibility and range of movement, as well as helping to fend off osteoporosis. As well as giving you a fantastic workout, aqua classes are a great way to meet new people. Meanwhile, the exercises themselves are great fun and our instructors go the extra mile to ensure everyone in the class has a great time. Reserve a Spot View Swim Dates All Age Aqua-Sensory Which can include fluid movements, relaxation, music, singing, signing and discovery play. There are activities for children, adults and the whole family. We have installed state of the art visual and audio equipment and have a team of dedicated volunteers and qualified Swim Teachers, many of whom have undertaken further professional development in water therapy and sensory play. SDSG is affiliated to the Halliwick Association of Swimming Therapy. Learner: Informal Reserve a Spot Learn More General Swimming Are you looking for a general swim and a chat with fellow members, then look no further! We have various floats and specialist equipment on hand to make your swim extra special. Become a Member Equipment Page NASCH Distance Badge & Water Skills Award Scheme The scheme is points based and is extremely flexible to accommodate our informal learners and a vast array of disabilities. Everyone can learn a life skill! NASCH Affiliation and Registration No: 924 Learner: Informal / Semi formal Reserve a Spot More Information Timing and Stroke Development Awards Are you looking to improve your swimming technique or wish to complete that width or length a bit faster? Our volunteers are on hand to time you, we also have qualified Swim Teachers available to provide advice and guidance. For adults and children of all abilities. Learner: Semi-formal & Adapted Book Now More Information Special Olympics Members with an intellectual disability* have the opportunity to continue their development through Special Olympics (SO) GB. We currently have a team of six Special Olympic Athletes who travel the region to compete in competitions and events. Registered club with Special Olympics GB Learner: Semi formal / Adapted FURTHER INFO VISIT SO WEBSITE Family Activity New Rockhopper Series The Rockhopper series is an exciting programme consisting of 9 awards which introduce children/young people with disabilities to the joy of water. The award scheme is aimed at our semi-formal and adapted learners. The series develops water confidence and water skills as well as increasing water safety awareness and knowledge. The lessons* take place alongside our fortnightly swim session, so children/young people can enjoy some "free time" before or after their lesson. The lessons themselves are small, bite-sized lessons of 20 minutes. Children/young people will work with a Swim Teacher in small groups to learn the skills necessary to earn their awards. If you are interested in these lessons please let us know. *Separate fees apply Express An Interest Family Activity JOIN NOW Family Aquatic Activities Plus We have joined forces with Kingspan and their Planet Passionate Community Fund to be able to offer family activities in the small pool with low cost entry from £2.00. Our swim teachers are on hand lead various progressive games and activities promoting: Water confidence Aquatic skills Mental wellbeing Team Building Co-ordination Supporting children to progress onto and develop through the Learn to Swim Penguin Series Award Scheme. Book online today! Learner: Informal / Semi formal Join Us Family Activity JOIN NOW Swim & Natter As part of our winter offer, why not have a swim and a chat over a hot drink after our fortnightly swim session. Hot drinks are donation only. All ages welcome. Book online today! Join Us Accessible Facilities Ample disabled parking, two accessible changing rooms with shower changing beds, open plan village changing cubicles, Pool Pod Platform. Plus lots lots more. Find Out More Over 50 S wimming Swimming in any form is great exercise. Not only is it a whole-body workout, but thanks to the extra resistance of water, you’re building strength and boosting your cardio fitness at the same time. The buoyancy offered by the water means you’re less likely to hurt yourself and makes it ideal if you’re recovering from injury or returning to exercise after a long lay-off. These sessions are also a great opportunity to meet up with friends, socialise and get active together. Not only does this make them great for your physical wellbeing, but your mental health as well. Join Us View Swim Dates Volunteering We are currently offering Aquatic Helper Placements for young people aged 16+ to gain experience and skills working with people with SEND. Placements normally last 8 swim sessions, where you will have the opportunity to carry out various roles within the charity and complete the STA Aquatic Helper Award. To be able to offer this short project we received a Magic Little Grant through the partnership between Localgiving and Postcode Neighbourhood Trust. More Information View Video View Poster Good Boost Good Boost provides accessible therapeutic exercise programmes, through cutting-edge technology. SDSG has purchased a waterproof tablet and with the kind support of Good Boost gained access to their range of rehabilitation programmes. Which are designed to be beneficial and fun for people with a wide range of MSK conditions, including arthritis and back pain. Learn More View Swim Dates I.SWM I.SWIM PROJECT PROGRESSIVE AQUATIC ACTIVITIES Read More COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT Read More LINKED ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES Read More NOW ON Accessing Aquacise & Beyond Our all age Aquacise class is for young people and adults wishing to get back into swimming and aquatic exercise. Each class will be tailored to those in each cohort of five classes. Classes include: aqua-aerobics stretching developing water skills improving water confidence One of the great benefits is that you can go at your own level, without any pressure to push yourself too hard. You can gradually work harder each session and take a brief break when needed. Each time you attend, you’ll be building up your stamina and, importantly, your confidence. Other benefits: Fun & social Aqua-aerobics lowers your heart rate compared to exercise out of the water Great for burning fat & calories Low impact for joints Good for lowering stress levels Low cost activity Attend with friends/family Small class sizes Join SDSG Aquati Activities I.ACTIVE We are offering a range of fitness based activities in the sport hall, multi use room and gym, which will meet a varied range of needs and learning styles . These may include: traditional garden games (such as qouits), yoga, badminton, instructor led gym activities, dance, chair based exercises, aerobics, group cycling and Good Boost classes to name a few. Members will have input into the activities being delivered: with the aim of improving fitness, confidence and engagement in regular exercise. We are also looking for volunteers to help deliver these activities and support members to get the most out of these opportunities. To find out more please visit our Volunteer page. To view or book our current I.Active classes click "Book Now" . We also run classes in association with local self-help groups, schools and care providers. Book Now Download Flyer I.SWIM Water Safety Awards With around 48 percent of children in England, leaving primary school (Key Stage 2) unable to swim, we want to ensure that children with a disability (and their siblings) have the opportunity to keep themselves safe in and around water. Swimming isn't just about being able to have fun in the water with family and friends (although it is and you should!). Its about knowing what to do if someone gets into trouble. You will also learn key water skills, such as, floatation and treading water. Plus much more! For our adaptive learners , our swim teachers are there to support you in your learning and assesses you against the award scheme. Supported by local schools. Email Us More Information COMING SOON I.LEARN TO SWIM From time to time we offer the opportunity for children with SEND to work towards The Learn to Swim Awards through a series of adapted lessons . The Awards are divided into 7 progressive stages. They make up the core, national syllabus of learning to swim for primary school aged children. They are designed to reward your child for their development of the essential aquatic skills they need to be confident, competent and safe in the water. Should a child not meet the Learn to Swim Award criteria within the series of classes, we will endeavour to match their progression to another award scheme. To access these classes you must be a member of SDSG and be regularly attending our main fortnightly swim session. More Information I.DEVELOP Adult Swimming From time to time we offer the opportunity for young people and adults with SEND to work towards The Swim England Adult Swimming Framework through a series of adapted lessons . The Adult Swimming Framework is about improving confidence, technique and safety in the water, with no age limit. Not everyone is able to reach their potential in the water during their school years . This is where swimming lessons using our Adult Swimming Framework can help. Around 30% of adults in the UK can’t swim a length. Yet, one quarter of adult non-swimmers would like to learn how. Adults have very different needs to children when learning to swim – as an adult, you have different motivations and learn in different ways. Our Adult Swimming Framework takes this into account, providing goals and targets suitable for those aged 16+. To access these classes you must be a member of SDSG and be regularly attending our main fortnightly swim session. Lottery: More Information Anchor 2 I.SWIM Aqua Sensory Our weekday aqua sensory sessions are a great opportunity for children with SEND to explore the water and build water confidence with their family, in a calm environment, with a unique ambience created by our sensory lighting and sounds. An Everyone Active qualified swim teacher will be on hand to provide advice and guidance from poolside. Each session will be aimed at a different age range, to ensure as many families can benefit from these sessions as possible. Come and join us! Learner: Informal Book Now I.ACTIVE SOFTPLAY This is a series of soft play sessions aimed at children with SEND, as part of our I.Active programme. Each class is aimed at a specific age range, please click "book now" to see what age range is currently on offer. Children and parents come together to explore, play and interact. Learner: Informal Book Now I.ACTIVE SUPPORTED GYM SESSION Supported gym session for adults aged 16 plus, who may need support from an instructor during the session. This activity is lead by experienced Everyone Active gym instructors and is open to users with sensory needs, neurodiverse or would just prefer support on hand if needed from an instructor. Learner: Semi formal/adapted Book Now I.EXPLORE POOL SNORKELLING EXPERIENCE This opportunity is part of our I.SWIM specialist activities, where members have the opportunity to experience the pool in a new way. As an extension to the Learn to Swim pathway, members will learn about: Safe entries/exits Masks, snorkels & fins Hand signals Snorkelling games Safety in the pool Learner: Adapted , aged 8+ and be a competent swimmer. Numbers will be limited, please ask at an SDSG main fortnightly swim session for more information.

Our membrship page explained how to become a member of Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group, along with forms to dowload. WHO CAN JOIN As a user led membership charity you will need to join before attending one of our swim sessions or activities. Anyone (child, young person or adult) with a special educational need or disability (SEND) People with a short or long term health/medical condition (examples including : recovering after a hip replacement, muscle/ligament injury or more long term with diabetes or a hearing impairment ) Adults aged 50+ Membership To join us, you do not need an official diagnoses but you may need to provide some additional information to confirm eligibility. SDSG believes in the holistic approach to support, therefore, each paid up member can bring their family, carer(s) or a friend swimming with them (subject to entry fees), as long as they complete a membership form. TERMS & CONDITIONS JOIN US To join us in two easy steps: - Complete your Membership Form and Pay your Annual Membership online - Pay your entry fee / book online* The above stages can be completed online in advance of your first swim session, or if required, completed at the start of your first swim session. Should you require them, incontinence swimwear** can be purchased from a range of online suppliers, a good place to start may be Fledglings, ran by a charity called Connect. *Please be aware, some of our activities book up very fast and online booking normally closes at least six hours before each swim session. ** SDSG has a small hardship fund to help members with the cost of swimwear and individual buoyancy aids. Please contact us for more information. N ote: Membership is not confirmed until your first swim session, subject to any additional questions. SIGNUP ONLINE Cost: Each household (or individually if in supported living/care home) pays an annual membership fee, which is due upon joining and in January each year. See downloads for example costs depending on your situation. See the documents section for membership examples. First Year Signup Membership: £8.00* Annual Membership: £8.00* ( subsidised) There are also session/activity entry fees to help pay costs such as: pool hire, lifeguards, volunteer training and equipment costs. Please check the individual activity fee when booking. Fortnightly swim session: Swim Entry Adult: from £4.50 Swim Entry Child: £2.00 (external funding) Children under five enter free of charge. If you are in financial hardship, you may wish to contact your Social Worker. Subject to eligibility, it is possible to include the cost of attending SDSG swim sessions in your care plan / Direct Payments / Personnel Health Budget, including the cost of any carer(s) and travel required. Depending on your disability, some charities also provide grants for health and fitness activities. SDSG also holds a small discretionary hardship fund, please contact us for more information. *If you are a tax payer we can claim back the tax paid on your membership fee, an additional 25% through Gift Aid. Please complete a declaration or a Gift Aid Envelop during one of our sessions. Annual membership is due on 1st January each year. SIGNUP ONLINE Sign up and pay your signup fee quickly and easily online via Member Mo Jo. To help keep you safe, every person in the pool must have completed and returned a membership form. This is an insurance requirement and they must be reviewed regularly to ensure they remain up to date. Once signed up, you can review and update your membership details at any time and you will be sent a booking password to enable you to book your first swim session with us. If you are a carer/parent, please complete your membership form first, as the lead member and logout. Then, login and click "Your Membership", scroll down to "Additional Members" and select "New Membership" to complete another linked membership form. If the lead carer changes at a later date, please contact us to change the lead person. SIGNUP ONLINE OTHER WAYS TO JOIN SIGNUP ONLINE What payment options do I have? Members (via their membership account) can make secure payments with their PayPal account, credit and debit cards, or Apple Pay and Google Pay from a phone. Do you provide personal care? No, we do not provide any personal care. If you require this level of support, please ensure you arrange adequate support before, during and after SDSG swim sessions. Why does it say booking is closed online? To enable the volunteers to print out the record sheets before a swim session, online booking usually closes at 11am on the day of the swim session. Please book in advance where possible. I have paid my membership online, how do I book a swim session? Upon paying your annual membership online and completing your membership form, you are sent a welcome email confirming your online booking password. If you have not received it within 30mins, please check your "Junk" folder. Please click "book now" (top right of this webpage), select the activity/session you wish to book, enter the password and follow the instructions to book online. Are there any Terms & Conditions? Yes, full terms & conditions can be seen on our website, including: Swim Wear Policy Health committment statement Safeguarding statement General Terms & Conditions Cancelations & Refund Policy Online Terms & Conditions When are the changing rooms available from / to? The changing rooms are normally available 15 mins before and after our swim sessions. The changing rooms may be open to the public. How do I login to my Member Account? Via your online membership account you can: - update your contact details - update your health and medical information -update your preferences - renew your membership To login, please visit: www.membermojo.co.uk/sdsg and select sign in by email. As a security measure you will not automatically be signed in, but will receive another email with a further link. This link is only valid for 2 hours (If the link expires, you can generate another one by going back to the previous email and click the ‘Click to complete your application’ link again). This will generate another sign in email. I am a carer, how do I set up a membership on behalf of my service user(s)? New Account Please visit: www.membermojo.co.uk/sdsg, complete your membership form (as the lead person), then log out and back in again. Click "Your Membership" tab and scroll down to "Additional Membership", click "New Member" and complete a membership form in the name of your service user. You will then be able to update and switch between the membership form for your service user(s) and your own, via the "Your Membership" tab. Existing Member Should you already have a Membership Account with SDSG, login, click "Your Membership" tab, then "Additional Membership". How do I renew my membership? Renewal reminders are sent automatically as the membership expiry date approaches. You then login to your online membership account and click renew. If another member shares your email address, you will need to "switch user" and renew their membership. How do I renew the membership of a service user or family member who shares my email address? If your child or service user shares your email address, login to Member Mo Jo and scrolls down to "Switch Member". 1 - Select the member you wish to renew. 2- Scroll back up to the top 3 - You should then have a message inviting you to renew that membership. 4 - Follow the options. 3 - You then need to repeat this process for any other members who share your email address. I have a new carer, what do I do? Should you have a new or additional carer, they are required to complete a new membership form before getting in the water. Please login to your Membership Account, click the "Your Membership" tab, then "Additional Membership". You will then be invited to complete a new membership form. My child is disabled, how do I register them? 1 - Please create yourself a Membership Account and complete your membership form, then logout. 2 - Log in to your Membership Account and click "My Membership". 3 - Scroll down to "Additional Membership" 4 - Select "add member", to add a child with a disability . Please repeat the above steps to add another linked membership, eg any other family members. How do I update my Childs or service users details? If your child or service user shares your email address, login to Member Mo Jo and scrolls down to "Switch Member". 1 - Select the member you wish to edit. 2- Scroll back up to "My Details" and click "View or Edit". 3 - It will then load the member profile that you selected. 4 - Scroll down to the bottom and select "Edit" My lead carer has changed, what do I do? If your lead carer has changed (the person who managed your online membership account), once your new lead carer has created an online membership account, please inform the front desk during a SDSG swim session and confirm their email address. Your membership account (plus any other members) will then be linked to the new lead carer's account and your previous lead carer's account will be deactivated. I want to bring a family member/friend, what do I do? 1 - Once you have set up your own membership, please logout and back in. 2 - Go to your Membership Account, click the "Your Membership" tab. 3 - Select "Additional Membership" 4 - Select "New Membership" I have broken my leg, can I join? Yes, our swim sessions are open to anyone with a short or long term health conditions where our specialist sessions would be beneficial. I am part of a self-help group, can we bring a mini bus? Yes, by all means. All swimmers need to have completed their membership forms online and be paid up. Teaching & Learning @ SDSG As SDSG we aim to tailor the activities we offer to the children, young people and adults we work with. To faciliate this, we group people based on one of three pathways: informal, semi-formal and adaptive. Where appropriate, we may also group by age, stage and physical ability. When deciding which activities to join in with or to book, please consider the pathway it is aimed at and ensure it meets your needs and ambitions. The pathways are flexible, so if you are not sure, please speak with the teacher/instructor for more information. What is a specialist or fitness activity? This is a physical activity which is requires intense exercise, such as, aquacise, circuit class or pool snorkelling. Therefore we are required to ask you a few extra questions as part of a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q). Please ensure your membership record is upto date (Member Mo Jo). Ensure you select: Plus check the PAR-Q: You must not participate in a specialist or fitness activity without completing this questionnaire via Member Mo Jo.

This page outlines the charities annual sponsored swimming event. THE BIG SWIM Annual Sponsored Swim: Don't worry, if you struggle swimming numerous lengths in a row, why not swim as part of a relay? To keep costs down (unless we are able to secure external funding) swimmers will be offered a lane during one (or more) of our main fortnightly swim sessions in October. A sponsorship form can be dowloaded below, once complete please email it to contactus@sdsg.org.uk . Sponsors can also make a donation online. Please contact us for more information - thank you! Download A Form Donate Online

Learn about accessing Swim England's Water Safety Awards during SDSG Swim session. WATER SAFETY AWARDS Being safe in water What is on offer at SDSG? Junior Members (and their siblings) can work towards the Swimming & Water Safety Awards. It includes three main parts which link to the national curriculum requirements for swimming and water safety: Able to use a range of strokes, for example, backstroke and breaststroke. Swim confidently over a distance of 25 meters Preforming a safe self-rescue in different water based situations Speak to a swim teacher during a SDSG swim session for more information. Contact Us Part of SDSG's Exercise and Swim Skills Re-engagement Project funded by North Yorkshire Council. Water Safety Awards Play Video Play Video 00:40 Swim 25 metres Play Video Play Video 00:59 Use a range of swim strokes Play Video Play Video 00:32 Perform safe self-rescue Award 1 Pupils can complete these outcomes with or without floatation equipment or support: Enter the water safely. Move forwards, backwards and sideways for a distance of 5 metres, feet may be on or off the floor. Scoop the water and wash face, be comfortable with water showered from overhead. Blow bubbles a minimum of three times rhythmically, with nose and mouth submerged. Take part in a movement game. Give examples of two pool rules. Recognise and identify the purpose of beach flags. Exit the water safely. Award 2 Pupils can complete these outcomes with or without floatation equipment: Enter the water safely. Move from a horizontal floating position on the front and return to standing. Move from a horizontal floating position on the back and return to standing. Push and glide on the front in a horizontal position, to or from the pool wall. Push and glide on the back in a horizontal position from the pool wall. Travelonthebackfor5metres. Travel on the front for 5 metres. Floatontheback. Knowhowtosignalforhelp. Exit the water safely. Award 3 Pupils can complete these outcomes without floatation equipment or support: Jump in from poolside and submerge (minimum depth of 1 metre). Fully submerge to pick up an object. Perform a tuck float and hold for five seconds. Push from wall and glide on the front with arms extended. Push from wall and glide on the back (optional with arms extended). Perform a rotation from the front to the back, then return to standing. Perform a rotation from the back to the front, then return to standing. Identify an open water hazard near Scarborough Sports Village. Exit the water safely. Award 4 Pupils can complete these outcomes without floatation equipment or support: Jump into the water, submerge, surface and swim back to the point of entry (minimum depth 1 metre). Push and glide towards the pool floor with arms extended. Perform a sequence of changing shapes (minimum of three) whilst floating on the surface. Push and glide on the front with arms extended and log roll onto the back. Push and glide on the back with arms extended and log roll onto the front. Travel5metresonthefront,performatucktorotateontothe back and return to the side. Travel 10 metres on the front with feet off the pool floor. Travel 10metres on the back with feet off the pool floor. Perform a ‘shoutand signal’ rescue. Explain how you would get help. Exit the water safely without using steps. Award 5 Pupils can complete these outcomes without floatation equipment or support: Jump into the water, submerge, surface and swim back to the point of entry (at least full reach depth). Perform a horizontal stationary scull on the back. Kick 10 metres backstroke. Kick 10metresfrontcrawl. Kick 10 metres butterfly or breaststroke on the front or on the back. Travelon back and logroll 180 degrees in one continuous movement onto front. Travel on front and log roll 180 degrees in one continuous movement onto back. Swim 10 metres, choice of stroke is optional. Give two examples of where it is safe to swim and why. Exit the water safely. Award 6 Pupils can complete these outcomes without floatation equipment or support: Perform three different shaped jumps into deep water (to include a straddle jump). Perform a head first scull for 5 metres. Two out of the following three must be completed: a. Swim 10 metres front crawl. b. Swim 10 metres backstroke. c. Swim 10 metres breaststroke. Tread water for 30 seconds. Perform a handstand or forward somersault, tucked in the water. Swim 25 metres (choice of stroke optional). Swim 10 metres wearing clothes - as a minimum T-shirt and shorts. Exit deep water without the use of steps. Self Rescue Award Pupils can complete these outcomes without floatation equipment, in clothing, and in the order listed without pause: Enter the water using a fall in entry. Float on the back or scull. Tread water for 20 seconds with one arm in the air and shout for help. Swim 15 metres on the front, rotate and swim 15 metres on the back to a floating object. Take up the Heat Escape Lessening Position (H.E.L.P). Swim 10 metres retaining a floating object. Take up the Huddle position. Swim using a long arm front paddle (survival stroke) to the side. Climb out from water of at least full reach depth without using the steps. Discuss as a group when these skills might be used to self-rescue in different water based situations. Aquatic Skills Award Pupils can complete these outcomes without floatation equipment or support: Enter the water safely. Submerge to pick up an object from the bottom of the pool (full reach depth). Swim 25 metres (choice of stroke is optional). Swim 50 metres (choice of stroke(s) may be used). Participate in a game of mini-polo. Discuss in your group the tactics and skills used and evaluate them. Perform a one minute movement sequence in a group of three or more, incorporating a number of different skills, for example: sculling, treading water, floating, rotations. Exit the water safely. Return - Home Page Return - Top of page

Learn about accessing Special Olympics SPECIAL OLYMPICS WHAT IS ON OFFER? Members with an intellectual disability* have the opportunity to continue their development through Special Olympics (SO) GB. We currently have a team of six Special Olympic Athletes who travel the region to compete in competitions and events. SO have created the video below to showcase its work. To find out more please contact Nicky or pop along to one of our swim sessions. Contact Us Introduction to Special Olympics GB Play Video SO Watch Now Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Share Close Local Gala Our second local gala is on Sunday 5th October 2025. Hosted by SDSG and kindly officiated by Kingfishers Swimming Club, in partnership with Hull SO Swimming Club. Kindly support by The Lottery Community Fund and the many people who continue to donate, to enable the event to be a great success. Main Contact: Jackie@sdsg.org.uk Entry Forms: Janet: Janet.Nolan@sdsg.org.uk Due Date: 2nd September 2025 Photographer Accreditation Policy in place. Should you wish to attend the gala, please contact your local club to arrange entry. Only registered attendees will be granted entry. OPEN FEEDBACK FORM VIEW SCARBOROUGH SPORTS VILLAGE VIDEO Volunteers Our training, events and local gala would not happen without the hard work and dedication of our volunteers. May they be part of SDSG, Kingfishers Swimming Club or Hull SO Swimming Club. Volunteer guidance: Coaching Divisioning Safeguarding Competitions Photos & pictures These guides can be found on SDSG's Volunteer Hub or the SO website, link below. VOLUNTEER INFO SO COACH GUIDES Support Putting on an all day event with over 100 swimmers and 40 volunteers isn't cheap, we are looking for support to help cover the costs: Pool hire Lifeguard costs Volunteer expenses Food Medals & certificates Printing Hire of the hall and meeting room Swimmer & volunteer t-shirts Volunteer SO registration We are also looking for prizes for our fundraising raffle. If you or your employer is able to help, please contact us (contactus@sdsg.org.uk ). ONLINE DONATION Return - Home Page Return - Top of page

Learn about NASCH Distance Badge & Waterskills Award Scheme NASCH DISTANCE BADGE & WATER SKILLS AWARD SCHEME A points based scheme to enable anyone to learn and develop in swimming Distance Badge Members can earn badges for swimming set distances freestyle or using one of the four main swim strokes: backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and front crawl. Certificates and badges are awarded at our annual presentation in December each year. To find out more about the scheme please click and watch the video on this page or speak to one of our volunteer swim teachers during a SDSG swim session. Many swimmers pursue badges while also undertaking NASCH Water Skills or our Stroke Development Awards . Contact Us Water Skills Skills required for safety, water confidence and competence are split progressively into skills: Skills 1 to 20, cover early water confidence skills Skills 21 to 40 cover more advanced skills and propulsion Skills are also graded according to the amount of support required. These are termed stages. Points are awarded for learning different skills and for increasing independence. Badges are awarded according to the number of points earned and not necessarily upon completing all skills (which can be at diffing stages) depending on the affect of a person's disability. Swimmers can then progress onto our Water Safety Awards and / or Stroke Development to continue their swim journey. Contact Us Other Awards Swim Strokes Water Safety Swim Skills Exercise

This page explains how memebrs of the community can support SDSG with a regular donation. Forms are downloadable. FRIENDS OF SDSG May you be a member, carer, family, friend or a member of the local community, you can support us Support Did you know 1 in 5 people in England and Wales have a disability? The Borough of Scarborough has one of the highest concentration of people with a disability in England and it is the most deprived area in North Yorkshire*. We believe everyone should be able to learn to swim and enjoy the life long benefits of swimming. We rely on voluntary donations to support the services we offer and the improvements made at Scarborough Sports Village. Regular giving provides us with a reliable source of income that we can direct to where it is most needed. Your monthly donations allow us to plan ahead more effectively, ensuring that we can continue to offer the best care and support for our members. How To become a "Friend of SDSG" please complete and return a Donor Form and set up your Standing Order with your bank, may that be by phoning them, setting it up via online banking/mobile banking app or by completing and sending them a standing order form. Remember to quote "FD" (friend donation) followed by your name, so we can identfy your donation. Alternatively, a one-off or regular donation can be set up quickly and easily online with your debit card with Just Giving. Please click here: Gift Aid Please remember to confirm whether you would like Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group to claim Gift Aid on your donation and any past or future donations you make. This could enable us to claim an additional 25p for every £1 you donate with no extra cost to you. We can also claim Gift Aid on your Annual Membership Fees. Please complete a Gift Aid Declaration or during a swim session complete a Gift Aid Envelope. Downloads: Donor Form (to be returned to SDSG) OR Standing Order Form (to be sent to your bank) OR Gift Aid Form (to be returned to SDSG) OR Upload your forms: Completed forms can be emailed to contactus@sdsg.org.uk or uploaded below: Select File Max File Size 15MB Select File Max File Size 15MB I agree to the terms & conditions View terms of use Submit Thanks for submitting Your support is much appreciated! Alternatively, forms can be posted to us . Should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us. CONTACT US * Data taken from DataNorthYorkshire.org 12/12/2020.

This page explains what the charity is about and how to sign up. Welcome to Accessible Swimming We are a user led membership charity offering swimming opportunities for people with a disability of any age, people aged 50 and over and also their family who live in Scarborough, Whitby, Filey or the surrounding district. Objective: “To provide or assist in the provision of facilities and events for recreation, rehabilitation, sport and leisure time occupation, (in particular but not exclusively by the provision of facilities and opportunities for swimming,) for people with disabilities* and their families, in the interest of social welfare with the object of improving their condition” Partnerships: We work with many local businesses, groups and charities to improve and develop accessibility and health improvement provision for people with a disability in the Borough of Scarborough. Similarly, we receive new member referrals from Social Services (Disabled Children Service and Adult Services), Occupational Health, our local Home Improvement Agency (White Rose), NHS Specialist Nurses, GP Practices, NYCC Wellbeing Service and our local Youth Services to mention a few. It is amazing what can be achieved through working together! Please contact us to find out more. Main Fortnightly Swim sessions: Since 1974 SDSG has been providing fortnightly accessible swimming sessions and we have grown to be one of the largest disabled swimming groups in the country. We are a user led charity and our sessions at Scarborough Sports Village are open to anyone aged 50 and over and anyone of any age with a disability, along with their family. We operate a flat rate entry fee for our swim sessions and do not charge extra for partaking in Aqua-fit, NASCH Distance Badge or Water-Skills Award Scheme etc, to ensure people are not put off partaking in these activities. Subject to funding, we also offer extension activities during the week, from time to time. Our volunteers and staff are trained in various techniques of aquatic therapy, as well as expertise in working with members with anxiety, physical, sensory, communication or behaviour challenges. We also have specialist equipment and toys to make your time with us extra special. In partnership with parents and care givers we provide adaptive swim activities that use techniques that place emphasis on swimming skills modified or adapted to accommodate individual abilities, needs, and goals, regardless of age or disability/medical condition. BECOME A MEMBER NHS EXERCISE GUIDANCE Charity Excellence Quality Mark: We are pleased to have been awarded the Charity Excellence Quality Mark. The assurance assessment covered: promoting good governance, effective strategy, leading and managing people well, effective delivery of operations, efficient use of finance and resources, maximising income generation and effective communications. The system also assessed key crisis health check indicators, including maximising impact, short-term resilience, longer-term sustainability, how good we are at getting funding to front line activities, legal & compliance and how well everyone is kept safe from harm. Main Home Page Next Page

This page explaines SDSG new project for children and young people. Scarborough District Children & Young People’s Fund Introduction During the pandemic crisis, poor mental health and wellbeing in children & young people in the Scarborough District has become an increasing concern. In response, the Scarborough District Children & Young People’s fund has provided money to enable SDSG to deliver aquatic activities to promote good mental health and wellbeing for children and their parents for one year, entry free. Swim England state: "Being active has a positive impact on mental health including: improving mood, increasing self-esteem, lowers the risk of depression, slows dementia and cognitive decline, improves sleep and reduces stress. What is on offer? In the small pool SDSG is providing access to: - SDSG's toys and equipment - State of the art aqua-sensory lighting - Trained assistants will be on hand to organise games and activities In addition to this, the children and young people will be able to influence the games and activities being organised and together will have £500 to spend on new equipment and toys. It will also be FREE ENTRY* for children, young people and parents. Sign-up to SDSG * Annual Membership Required.

This page explains our Employability Course. Volunteer Placement for Young People with a Disability or Difficulty MAIN POINTS: Our Aim To support young people aged 18 - 25 (Special Educational Needs or Disability - SEND) to develop confidence and awareness of the different roles in community sports clubs, with a particular focus on swimming and developing lifeskills. It is predominantly aimed at those with a mild to moderate learning difficulty or autism. However, we welcome applications from anyone with Special Educational Needs or Disability (SEND) who would benefit from partaking in this project. Organiser Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group in partnership with Disability Sport Yorkshire and North Yorkshire Sport. Venue Scarborough Sports Village, Ashburn Road, Off Valley Road, Scarborough YO11 2JW. Time Fortnightly, Saturday Evenings, 5:00 – 8:00pm, with ad hoc work to do at home. Employability Poster Commitment Training: You will work towards completing the STA Aquatic Helper Award. This award involves completing a work booklet, assisting our swim teachers; and learning about the role of an aquatic helper and the wider leisure sector. Existing skills/ability: You will have the skills and ability to follow instructions, retain information and work at or just below level 1 NQF. With support, you will be able to research topics online and use email. Time Commitment: Up to 10 fortnightly swim sessions on a Saturday evening 5:00 - 8:00pm (we aim for: 1 hour classroom based, 45 mins in the water and 45 mins poolside) Signup Come and see us during one of our fortnightly swim sessions. Just pop along. If you are ready to register your interest, please complete and return the application form below by email to contactus@sdsg.org.uk (completed, signed and photographed). Please provide as much information as possible on your application, including if you are, or have attended the Personalised Learning College or any such programme. Paper registration forms can be posted to you upon request. Click the Word or PDF icon below to download an application form: Our Volunteers & Job Coach We have a wide range of experience and specialisms including : Qualified Swim Teachers. Lifeguards. Undertaken Halliwick Water Therapy training. NASCH Swim Teachers. Have an Award in Education & Training. Undertaken training in Information, Advice & Guidance. Undertaken the CACHE Childcare & Education / Early Years Education & Care Qualification Basic Makaton. Experienced Sports Coaches (adults). Have undertaken training in working with people with special educational needs or disability. Professional backgrounds in teaching in schools, colleges and community settings; hospitality; catering; retail; specialist autism support; remedial therapy, social care; finance: transformation, project management; administration and IT. Contact Us Project Lead/Placement Coach: Claire Edwards Email: contactus@sdsg.org.uk Disability Sport Yorkshire Note: this program and its application criteria may be changed or withdrawn without notice at any time. SDSG also reserves the right to use discretion.

This page explains social prescribing and our role as a provider of services. SOCIAL PRESCRIBING Social prescribing enables GPs, nurses and other primary care professionals to refer people to a range of local, non-clinical services to support their health and wellbeing. What is Social Prescribing? Social prescribing is a key component of Universal Personalised Care . It is an approach that connects people to activities, groups, and services in their community to meet the practical, social and emotional needs that affect their health and wellbeing. In social prescribing, local agencies such as local charities, social care and health services refer people to a social prescribing link worker . Social prescribing link workers give people time, focusing on ‘what matters to me?’ to coproduce a simple personalised care and support plan , and support people to take control of their health and wellbeing. Social prescribing is an all-age, whole population approach that works particularly well for people who: have one or more long term conditions who need support with low level mental health issues who are lonely or isolated who have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing. The Well-being Partnership Age Uk Scarborough & District is working with Advocacy Alliance and Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Mind to provide the Social Prescribing contract across the Scarborough, Filey and Ryedale South areas. Following a referral from your GP or health professional, a link worker from The Well-being Partnership is assigned to help people access local sources of support. Link workers are funded through the local Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to provide this service. How does SDSG fit in? A GP can refer their patient to a link worker (The Well-being Partnership) who then works with the patient to find suitable activities and prescribes them. A social prescription is granted in the form of a referral to a local service provider or community group. They will also help you register with SDSG. Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group is an approved service provider for social prescriptions. Membership and entry fees apply. Link Worker Referals Your Link Worker* can support you to arrange transport, complete your online membership form and help you to find out further information. Link workers can reach out to us by contacting Alex on: T: 01723 565669 (voicemail) E: contactus@sdsg.org.uk *This could also include a Social Worker / Specialist Nurse / Teacher, to name a few. More information VISIT: NHS SP WEBPAGE VISIT: AGE UK Or speak to your GP.