Our Chairman Len Richardson

East Kilbride Disability Sports Club was formed in the Autumn of 1999 by parents of young people with special needs. It has developed considerably since formation and the affairs of the Club are conducted by an Executive Committee consisting of Office Bearers and other elected members - all on an entirely voluntary basis. A representative from South Lanarkshire Disability Sport, Scott Dunbar, also serves on the Club's Management Committee to provide liaison and partnership with Local Authority Sports Associations for people with disabilities.

The Club's main objectives are as follows:-

• To encourage and promote participation in sport and recreation for young people with special needs.
• To provide opportunities for young people to develop their sporting skills to competitive levels.
• To promote and support local and national sporting competitions.
• To encourage helpers and volunteers to take part in Coach Education Courses specifically for Disabled Sportspeople.

In recognition of our contribution to Disability sports within the South Lanarkshire area the Club was recently presented with Valuing Volunteers Certificates by Solve (South Lanarkshire Volunteering Enterprises) and by South Lanarkshire Council for the 2001 International Year of Volunteers.

So why not come along to the Club and join our multi-sports activities - who says you can't compete and enjoy the fun and recreation - you could even go for 'GOLD' at the Special Olympics!