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| SDS/PL001 | BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR CRICKETERS WITH DISABILITIES The British Association for Cricketers with Disabilities is a charitable organisation run entirely by volunteers and its main job is to run and administer the Disabled County Cricket Championship on behalf of the ECB. There are some sixteen counties currently involved, with plans to take on a further four counties in the next two years. The BACD offers cricket opportunities for people with learning or physical disabilites and is looking for sponsorship for its national competitions. "We currently run two county competitions, one using a normal hardball and one for those less mobile, using a softer ball, called an Incrediball. We also run a national Twenty/20 competition at the National Cricket Performance Centre at Loughborough. This is for the fifty-two best physically disabled cricketers in the country. For the county championship competitions, we are looking for sponsorship deals in the region of £2K per competition per season and for the Twenty/20 competition we are looking for deals in the region of £1K". Contact: Richard Hill, Chairman - BACD Tournaments Committee. Address: 25 Nutfield, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL7 1UL. Tel.: 01707 882236. E-mail: welwyncc@gmx.com. link to website
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| SDS/PL002 |  COMBINED SERVICES DISABLED SKI TEAM The Combined Services Disabled Ski Team was set up during 2008 as part of the services' Battle Back programme. Skiers were selected from personnel who took part in the first Adaptive Ski Training Exercise, run in March 2008 ("Ex Snow Warrior"). The team consists of members of all three services who have either been wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan or who have suffered traumatic non-battlefield injuries that prevent them from undertaking able-bodied sport. Currently the team consists of Captain Martin Hewitt - Para - shot through the shoulder in Afghanistan; Staff Sergeant Mark Hutchinson - Royal Engineers - who lost the use of his right arm in a motorcycle accident; Sergeant Mick Brennan - Royal Signals - who lost both legs above the knee in a suicide-bomb blast in Iraq; and Trooper Steve Shine - Royal Tank Regiment - who lost one leg to an Improvised Explosive Device in Iraq. All the current members of the team have been through rehabilitation at Headley Court and now lead a largely independent life within the forces. Quite amazingly, Sergeant Brennan and Trooper Shine only learnt to ski in March 2008, but they (and Captain Hewitt) have already been selected for the British Disabled Ski Team Development Squad (BDST). Staff Sergeant Hutchinson is already a member of the BDST and has been racing this year at Europa Cup level. Another ex Snow Warrior completed in March and there will be at least three more skiers joining the squad next season. All the team members have been through horrific injuries, especially those wounded in action. Their progress to recovery, which can never be absolute, has been an enormously painful journey. Rehabilitation at Headley Court is incredibly taxing and those who have lost lower limbs have had to learn to walk again on computer-controlled prosthetic legs. Then they had to learn to ski, a process in which falling over is infinitely more painful and dangerous than for an able-bodied skier. They face extraordinary levels of pain simply learning to ski. In order to race at international level, they have to push themselves an extraordinary amount; some have broken their remaining limbs during training and, in some cases, have aggravated their original wounds. This shows a level of dedication that is hard to match in any walk of life, but their burning desire to prove themselves, to reach for a normal life and, ultimately, to compete in a UK team suit is what drives them inexorably forward. These incredibly determined and extremely brave young skiers deserve every chance to compete at the 2014 Paralympics. They have given a considerable part of themselves in the service of their country and it would be very fitting if they could compete for that country in a sport to which they are totally committed. "They are extraordinary people and really deserve your support; we would really welcome sponsorship, either to pay for the team's expenses during the next few seasons or by way of sponsorship in kind. We can provide considerable beneficial engagement with your staff in return". Contact: Colonel David Eadie. Address: PJHQ, Sandy Lane, Northwood HA6 3JJ. Tel.: 01923 955307. E-mail: david@eadie.me.uk.
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| SDS/PL003 |  GEOFF HOLT ATLANTIC CHALLENGE The opportunity exists to sponsor record breaking disabled yachtsman Geoff Holt to become the first disabled yachtsman to sail the Atlantic Ocean single-handed. Geoff Holt has already acquired the specialist yacht, the only 60 foot wheelchair-accessible yacht in the world. Sponsorship funds are needed just to cover administrative costs. In return the yacht has two sixty foot white hulls and several thousand square metres of sail, just crying out for a sponsor's logo. Already a proven commodity, in 2007 Geoff Holt became the first disabled yachtsman to sail single handed around Great Britain. Paralysed from the chest down, he sailed his 15 foot trimaran dinghy 1,500 miles to fifty-one destinations in a Challenge that took 109 days to complete. On his return, he wrote a best-selling autobiography, Walking on Water. Now he is attempting the "big one" and with a guaranteed 30 minute documentary and a launch planned with HRH Princess Anne and Dame Ellen MacArthur, DBE, this project offers the title sponsor a unique and highly "PR friendly" marketing opportunity for a modest cost. Contact: Geoff Holt. Address: Ty Melyn, St Anne's Lane, Shedfield SO32 2HR. Tel.: 01329 835151. E-mail: geoff@geoffholt.com. link to website
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| SDS/PL004 | MAJOR PHIL PACKER Major Phil Packer is a paraplegic who was injured in Iraq last year and was told that he would not walk again. His injuries have improved and this year he has been given a Golden Ticket to walk the Flora London Marathon over two weeks (two miles each day). He will be the first paraplegic to do so. The MOD and KTB PR have a media plan with media partners including the BBC, Telegraph and Hello magazine, who will cover the exclusives for his story. He has just rowed the English Channel and, following the marathon, will climb El Capitan. His intention is to try out as many sports as possible to provide information to fellow injured servicemen and women and the wider disabled network. He has a website (www.philpacker.com) which is currently being redesigned and continuously improved. His intent is to raise £1 million for Help for Heroes, so all sponsorship would go directly to the charity and he would be delighted to wear a sponsor's logo on his clothing for his challenges, including the Flora London Marathon. The media covering his marathon attempt will be national and he hopes to gain public support through his quest. "I don't want any money from the sponsorship; this is an opportunity for a sponsor to get high publicity and donate their sponsorship to a fantastic charity". Contact: Major Phil Packer. Address: 4a Vincent House, Vincent Square, London SW1P 2NB. Tel.: 07841 045210. E-mail: phil@helpforheroes.org.uk. link to website
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| SDS/0001 | BRITISH BLIND SAILING RACING ASSOCIATION Blind Sailing is a charity set up to enable all visually impaired sailors to get out on the water. The charity tries to cater for all - from the young to the old, from the beginner to the experienced racer. It also provides advice to those who have recently lost their sight or to clubs with visually impaired sailors looking to join. The charity also supports the British Blind Sailing Team, helping to fund their attendance at events and to hold their own events. To date the team has had great success, becoming World Champions twice. Later this year, in Rhode Island, USA, the British Blind Sailing Team are looking to defend the World Champion title they achieved in Italy. However, they need the help of sponsors to be able to send the three teams of different sight categories, two sighted and two visually impaired on each team, to the USA. Currently the team are funding their own training and also work hard to raise the money for the events in which they compete. Through hard training they have developed strong communication and show tremendous commitment to their sailing. The team will be delighted to take part in photo opportunities with sponsors and will happily wear a uniform bearing the sponsor's logo. They will promote the sponsor's company as best they can whilst competing in the World Championships during 2006. Hopefully this brief information has given potentail sponsors an insight into what the team hopes to achieve. More information is available via the contact shown or from the charity's website. "If you can see some way how your company may assist us with the funding we need to be able to send a competitive team to the next World Championships this would be greatly appreciated". Contact: Lucy Hodges. Address: 92 Lesney Gardens, Rochford, Essex SS4 1TZ. Tel.: 07736 306046. E-mail: stephen.griffiths@coutts.com link to website
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| SDS/0002 | BRITISH BLIND SPORT British Blind Sport needs sponsorship to fund grass roots, national and international sporting activities for the blind and partially sighted in the UK. Sponsors can choose from a selection of options which includes everything from children's activities to national sports events for adults and older people. Sponsors can support potential Paralympians or whole teams attending overseas events for the blind. Potentially, over 2 million visually-impaired people in the UK may be reached via the charity's website. Other opportunities include sponsoring the organisation's Sports Development Officer as well as getting involved in direct mail campaigns to doctors' surgeries, health clubs and sports clubs (football, cricket, golf). Contact: Mrs. Georgina Hare, Head of Fundraising. Address: 4/6 Victoria Terrace, Leamington Spa, CV31 3AB. Tel.: 01926-424247. Fax: 01926-427775. E-mail: georgina@britishblindsport.org.uk link to website
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| SDS/0003 | DISABILITY SPORT EVENTS Disability Sport Events (DSE) is the events arm of the umbrella body, English Federation of Disability Sport. The charity organises twelve national championships in a variety of sports, as well as the Flora London Wheelchair Marathon. These events provide pathways for international success. The organisation is now seeking corporate and trust partners for a number of its high standard events and projects. "You too can help us to increase participation and medal winners in the most rewarding ways". More information about sponsorship opportunities is available on request. Contact: Sarah Marl, Marketing & Communications Manager. Address: DSE, Belle Vue Centre, Pink Bank Lane, Manchester M12 5GL. Tel.: 0161 953 2438. Fax: 0161 953 2420. E-mail: sarah@dse.org.uk link to website
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| SDS/0004 | ROB BURTON SOCCER SCHOOL Rob Burton Soccer School is a soccer school for disabled children and young people. A sponsor would have pride of place on the school's website which attracts a large number of hits each month, as well as shirt sponsorship and name checks when the team is featured on local radio and newspaper media. Newspaper articles would be reproduced on the club website. "The domain name www.disabilityfootball.com has proved to be a massive hit all over the world!", says Rob Burton. "With such an amazing domain name the money from sponsorship would go to promoting my disabled soccer school and expanding it into wheelchair sports and other specialist areas". Contact: Rob Burton. Tel.: 07974 121 701. E-mail: rburton1978@yahoo.co.uk link to website
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| SDS/0005 | RUSHMOOR MALLARDS DISABILITY SPORTS CLUB The Rushmoor Mallards was formed in 1974 as a Sunday swimming club for disabled people and their families, based at Farnborough Leisure Centre. When the centre extended its facilities in 1976, the club did likewise and introduced an extensive range of dry sports on Friday Club Evenings. Since those tentative beginnings, the club has developed into one of the top disability sports clubs in the country. Rushmoor Mallards takes great pride in the fact that the club has developed National, European, World and Paralympic Champions. These successes are recognised by the fact that three of its members have been honoured with the award of MBEs by the Queen. The club covers a wide range of sports (from athletics and swimming to badminton and wheelchair basketball), each with its own Sports Leader and coaching. Opportunities exist to participate in all sports recreationally, and in many sports competitively, at all levels. Some competitions are run internally for club members only; others are inter-club competitions, run by the club itself or other neighbouring clubs. As members become more experienced they are given the opportunity to participate in higher level competition at Regional, National and International levels. Much of the equipment used in disability sport is highly specialised (eg basketball wheelchairs) and is therefore expensive. Likewise, competitions are often spread across the whole country, meaning high travel costs. "We would really like to hear from anyone who would be interested in being involved in a club which has an extremely positive impact on the lives of many people with disabilities, giving them a sporting chance that they might not have had otherwise. Contact: Victoria Pallot. Address: 1 Stickle Down, Deepcut, Surrey GU16 6GB. Tel.: 07554 920701. E-mail: vicky@blackhawks.co.uk link to website
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| SDS/0006 | TEES VALLEY TARGET SPORTS Tees Valley Target Sports (formerly Guisborough Gun Club) is based in the Middlesbrough area and exists to cater for its members interests' in clay pigeon, full and small bore rifle and black powder shooting. This very popular and forward-looking club is currently developing an indoor target sports facility for small bore shooting, archery, air pistol and air rifle on Teesside. The new facility will enable the club to significantly expand the scope of its operations, both for existing members and for the training of young people and the disabled from the local community. The club is seeking sponsorship for the conversion of the premises and for the purchase of equipment. More details are available on request. Contact: David Pengilley, Secretary. E-mail: info@teesvalleytargetsports.co.uk. link to website
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| SDS/0007 | WESTERN ISLES DISABILITY SPORT In return for sponsorship funding, the sponsor's logo will appear on the organisation's letterheads, in media reports etc.. Contact: Gordon Thomas, Chairman.Address: 83 Parkend, Sandwick, Isle of Lewis HS2 0AR. Tel.: 01851 701105. E-mail: gordon.thomas2@btinternet.com
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