FVDS Chairperson Position
FVDS would like to thank Angus Whyte for all his hard work and support over the last decade.
Please read more the find out more about the role and on how to apply for the position. Csee attached above FVDS Role description for Chairpersons role. Closing date is 22 April 2022.
Praise for school pupils and sport coordinators
Youngsters from across Falkirk Schools, along with Active Schools coordinators Fiona MacKay and Lisa Male, were presented with the UK children’s charity’s Outstanding Contribution to the Community Award this week.
Forth Valley Disability Sport Awards Night 2021
Forth Valley Disability Sport held their AGM and Awards online over Zoom on Monday 21 February 2022. The purpose of the award ceremony is to reward and acknowledge the hard work and dedication of athletes, coaches and volunteers in 2021.
FVDS Hate Crime
FVDS Awards 2020
Nanairo Ekiden, big succes!
While the overall objective of the ‘Nanairo Ekiden’ (7 colour Japanese relay) series is to teach participants about the 7 Olympic/Paralympic values, this event additionally focused on emphasizing the importance of International Women’s Day within sports, whilst bringing Scottish and Japanese culture together.
Covid-19 (Coronavirus update)
Dear Members
Forth Valley Disability Sport regrets to have to inform you that FVDS has to close down much of its activities until further notice in light of the guidance issued by Scottish Disability Sport and SportScotland, with effect from Saturday 14th March 2020.
Forth Valley Disability Sport Awards Night 2019
Forth Valley Disability Sport held their Awards night at the Stirling Albert Halls on Monday 24th February 2020. The event was a great success with over 120 in attendance. The purpose of this award ceremony is to reward and acknowledge the hard work and dedication of athletes, coaches and volunteers in the year of 2019.
Angus Whyte, FVDS Chair Person, welcomed all the guests and conducted the AGM. Our buffet was then followed by speaker Aileen Neilson, Paralympic Wheelchair Curler, and Get Out Get Active project update from Lead Officer Eva Finlayson. Graham Harvey, FVDS Branch Coordinator, then presented the awards ceremony which briefly highlighted each of the achievements of the nominees from 11 categories of awards.
“This awards evening was one of the best, credit to Forth Valley Disability Sport and all those involved” Angus Whyte, FVDS Chair.
A big thank you goes to all our award sponsors listed below and a special thank you must go to Sheridan Property Consultants and Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire Councils provosts who sponsored the evening by providing the excellent venue and buffet for all attendees.