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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

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 explaines how you can raise money for sdsg through recycling ink cartridges. The Recycling Factory Inkjet recycling SIGNUP: Turn your old inkjet cartridges into donations for SDSG. Simply hand in your used ink cartridges (in a bag) at Scarborough Sports Village. We receive £1 for every successful cartridge. If you are a business/organisation and would like to have a collection point in aid of SDSG, please contact us.

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

Our faciltities page summerises the accessibility of Scarborough Sports Village. The Facilities Scarborough Sports Village is a state of the art Olympic Games legacy community pool. The pool we have today has developed over time to incorporate many reasonable adjustments, with the aim to remove or reduce a disadvantage related to disability or a health condition, so as many people as possible can access the facility and the benefits of sports and physical exercise. Entrance Over 8 accessible parking spaces Main entry doors automatically open and close Bright and airy Accessible reception desk Loop system available Seats with arms Lift to pool changing area Village Changing Room Various cubical sizes and layouts Group changing Family changing Various accessible toilets Baby changing room Various size, level and location of lockers Various grab rails Access to the changing room via accessible electronically opened doors Inline with Sport England, many of the changing room benches are extra deep to accommodate overflow disabled changing Locker Saddles Available from reception to help those with Dementia or a learning disability to identify their locker independently. They can be customised with a photo to aid identification. SDSG secured this equipment from Sport England. The Pool 25 meter 8 lane main pool Learner pool State of the art water and air management system Pool View Iris above and in water pool safety system, helping lifeguards to detect and prevent drowning The pool itself was previously used in London as a training pool for the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympics Scarborough Borough Council secured £2.2m in Sport England funding to build the facility A thick lane rope boom can be put across the deep end of the pool to support members (SDSG raised the funds to purchase this equipment) Accessible Seating Throughout Scarborough Sports Village SDSG has placed chairs with arms to support users who need to sit down before, during or after their activity. Although most of the chairs are in prominent locations, some are located in quiet areas to support those who need space or lower noise levels. Accessible Doors Throughout Scarborough Sports Village Everyone Active have installed accessible doors to ensure as many people as possible can independently use the facilities. Please do not manually push or pull the doors, this will break them, they should only be operated through the push to open button located at the side of each door. My Jukes Headsets Waterproof headsets to improve hearing and direct communication between swimmer and swim teacher. To find out more visit our dedicated My Jukes webpage Large Accessible Changing Room Overhead hoist (please ensure it is put back to the charging cradle after use) Member to use their own hoist sling Training is available from Everyone Active Height adjustable bed Transfer board Privacy screen Shower Shower transport chair Toilet and sink Changing places compliant Bed cleaning wipes available from reception Small Accessible Changing Room Electric multi-height shower changing bed , which was purchased by SDSG to improve the accessible provision on offer Toilet, sink and shower Training is available from Everyone Active Transfer board Bed cleaning wipes available from reception Please inform reception if the indicator for "low battery" is showing Dual Use Changing Rooms Inline with Sport England Guidance, the following changing areas are dual use with extra deep seating and grab rails: Family changing rooms School changing rooms Various individual changing rooms with different styles of seating This is to enable those who don't require use of a changing places disabled changing room but have additional needs fulfilled by the extra deep seating, a larger changing area or grab rails, be able to use the adapted standard cubicles with their friends and family. Grabrails Through working in partnership with Everyone Active and Scarborough Borough Council, Scarborough Sports Village now has a range of grab rails throughout the changing room should you need them. Pool Pod Platform The platform is located by the main pool Can be used by wheelchair users as well as those who struggle with the pool steps and can stand One active wheelchair Two fully adjustable Tilt Wheelchairs (which were funded through SDSG at a cost of £4k each) Independent use wrist bands are available for the Pool Pod Platform from reception (training required) Small Pool Hoist Fixed seat Portable For both the main pool and learner pool User Manual Gradual Steps Both pools With handrails Identified step edges Main Home Page Next Page

This page explaines how Amazon.co.uk are supporting SDSG and how shoppers can nominate SDSG to receive the money raised through their purchases. LEAVE A GIFT THAT WILL KEEP US SWIMMING Why leave a gift to Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group (SDSG)? We are lucky enough to receive the continued custom of our many loyal Members also parents and grandparents who wish children to learn to swim. Your gift to SDSG, however small, can make a real difference. Our efficient operation, with volunteer help, helps us covers our costs, but we rely on donations to develop and grow the charity, as well as, enhance and improve our pool facilities for future generations. Accessible provision is improving and developing all the time. There are also benefits to your family directly as giving a legacy gift in your will also help to reduce inheritance tax. There are several ways in which you can leave a legacy gift to SDSG: Leave a Residuary Gift | A residuary gift (i.e. a percentage of your estate) will help make the biggest difference to our Charity, as it will keep up with inflation and retain its value better than a fixed sum of money. Leave a Codicil | If you would like to add a gift to Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group to an existing will, you can do so easily by using a codicil. A codicil is a document which amends (eg alters or adds to) a will. If you have made more than one will, it is important that your codicil relates to your most recent will. We completely understand that leaving any gift in your will is a very important decision Your Solicitor will be able to guide you. Gifts such as these make a lasting impact on Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group. We are a small charity with a big presence in the Borough of Scarborough among the disabled community. By remembering us in your will, we can guarantee it will make the ultimate difference keeping those with a disability (and those 50+) active, teaching future generations to swim and inspiring everyone no matter their age or infirmity to get stay active. Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group is Registered Charity 1125170. If you have any questions or would like to set a legacy gift in your will, please contact contactus@sdsg.org.uk . Guidance

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 explaines how Easyfundraising are supporting SDSG and how shoppers can nominate SDSG to receive the money raised through their purchases. EASYFUNDRAISING 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. What is it? Whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be raising free donations for Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group with easyfundraising. There are over 4,000 shops and sites on board ready to make a donation – including eBay, Argos, John Lewis, Comparethemarket.com, ASOS, Booking.com and M&S – and it won’t cost you a penny extra to help us raise funds. How to signup: 1. Go to https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/sdsg/?utm_campaign=raise-more and join for free. 2. Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first to find the site you want and start shopping. 3. After you’ve checked out, the retailer will make a donation to Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group at no extra cost to you whatsoever! It is also possible to set up a "donation reminder" that pops up if you forget to sign into Easyfundraising when purchasing online. You can also raise money if you use "EasySearch" instead of your normal search engine. Just register and save "www.sdsg.easysearch.org.uk " as your default search engine. There are no catches or hidden charges and we will be really grateful for your donations. Thank you for your support. EASY SEARCH EASY FUNDRAISING

Learn about our accessible Noticeboard. ACCESSIBLE SPORTS NOTICEBOARD PURPOSE SDSG secured external funding to install a digital noticeboard at Scarborough Sports Village. The noticeboard promotes accessible sports provision provided by member groups of Scarborough & District Inclusive Sports. Including NHS Exercise Referral, Escape Pain Courses and Social Prescriptions. The noticeboard will be seen by 100s of people each year and will hopefully lead to more people partaking in regular exercise. Links Scarborough & District Inclusive Sports Active Yorkshire Coast

SDSG Equipment We are fortunate to have a wide range of extra equipment and toys to use during SDSG sessions and activities, thanks to our external funders and supporters. Weighted Hoops There is a small set of weight hoops for the more adventurous. Watering Toys Various watering cans and buckets to play with. Water Polo To help develop teamwork we have a set of floating goals so we can organise various games, including water polo. Various Sinking Toys We have various sinking toys to aid development and provide hours of fun. Tactile Flower Toys We have a set of tactile flower and animal sensory toys Swim Pixs - Story Board & Strokes Kit A perfect tool for any swimming lesson, SwimPix were developed with additional needs in mind. SwimPix are designed to give a clear picture of a swimming skill or stroke being demonstrated by the teacher. The clarity of the cards make them accessible for non-English speakers and those with hearing difficulties, dyspraxia, dyslexia, autistic spectrum conditions, ADHD, visual and kinaesthetic swimmers. They provide a versatile, visual aid for storyboarding your training sessions. Swim Pixs - Communication Kit The Communication Set helps swimmers with communication challenges feel comfortable and safe by supporting them to express how they are feeling without words. A number of our volunteers have also undertaken training in Total Communication and Makaton. Swim Noodles A pool noodle is a cylindrical piece of buoyant polyethylene foam, sometimes hollow. Noodles are used by people of all ages while swimming. Pool noodles are useful when learning to swim, for floating, for rescue reaching, in various forms of water play, and for aquatic exercise. Swim Float Jackets Everyone Active and SDSG have a selection of Swim Float Jackets available for both children and adults to use. Stopwatch We have a set of stopwatches to time your widths and lengths. Can you beat your personal best? Slalom Games We have a large set of weighted seaweed to create interest and an intriguing game. Nuts & Bolts We have a a set of tactile aquatic nuts and bolts. My Jukes Headsets My Jukes Headsts are waterproof and are great for ensuring each swimmer can hear the swim teacher while training or partaking in games and activities. They are particularly beneficial for those with a hearing impairment or learning disability. To learn more visit: www.sdsg.org.uk/myjukes Makaton Today over 100,000 children and adults use Makaton symbols and signs, either as their main method of communication or as a way to support speech. A number of our volunteers have undertaken training in the use of Makaton signs and symbols. Alongside, SwimPixs to story board activities. Kick Boards We have a number of Kickboards available, which help you to target your legs, isolating them so you can practice your kick stroke, improve your balance, or work on your leg strength. Good Boost Tablet x2 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. Visit our dedicated page for more information: https://www.sdsg.org.uk/goodboost ​ Floatsation Floatsation® is a swimming aid made of a unique matrix of balls giving total support, flexibility and independence in water for people of all abilities, disabled and non-disabled, young and old. SDSG has purchased various pieces, including the Big Citrus bed, Flexi tubes and the mini citrus. To view the manufactures guidance visit: https://floatsation.com/safety-and-product-care/ Demonstration Man To help our swim teachers give clear demonstrations of swim positions and transitions. Deep End Boom We can put a thick foam boom across the deep end of the pool to help those who would benefit from something to steady themselves while at the deep end (does not take body weight). Basket Ball Set Our swim teachers regularly organise a group game of basket ball and the equipment is available for familiarisation during the session. Home Page Become a Member Book Now

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