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Cameron Hall taking on new challenges!
After supporting DSUK in 2012 by taking part in the Kilimanjaro Trek and various running events, Cameron is setting out to complete many more challenges throughout 2013. Watch this space!
Take Part in a Channel 4 documentary
Channel 4 are currently producing a documentary about sex and disability. The documentary aims to explore this topic in a revolutionary way and highlight some of the obstacles people face when it comes to their sexuality and having a disability.
Fantastic opportunity to play 4 ball with one of the UK's best loved sportsman
Sir Steve Redgrave has put his love of golf and his love of skiing together to offer Disability Snowsport UK the opportunity to auction a 4 ball match with Sir Steve, including lunch at the prestigious Wentworth Golf Course. For more information of this amazing opportunity please see below
5 Peaks Challenge
11th March 2013 - Challenge yourself and raise money for Disability Snowsport UK by Skiing or Snowboarding All 5 Scottish Peaks in one day
Mountain Valley Festival (MV Festival)
Friday 01st - Sunday 03rd March 2013. Back for it's second year the MV Festival brings music and comedy to the Highlands.
How to become involved in the 34th DSUK Annual General Meeting
The next DSUK Annual General Meeting will be held between the dates 07th - 15th December 2012. The AGM will be online and postal Full details are available here, however you will also receive full information in the post with your personal copy of the Annual Report and Yearbook
Support Cameron Hall on his way to Kili!
On 18 October, Cameron will start an adventure of a lifetime: trekking Kilimanjaro, the highest African mountain. Cameron is hoping to raise £3,600 for by the end of 2012 for DSUK. Read his story!
Austria: a small, but successful Paralympic nation supports Disability Sport in the UK
President Heinz Fischer – in London for the Olympic Games – met Disability Snowsport UK’s Fiona Young
Goodbye and good luck to Nick Hatherly
DSUK say a sad farewell to Nick Hatherly who has left to pursue other challenges. We, and all of your skiers, will miss you Nick. Hope to see you again very soon.
Join the Winter Sports Football Tournament!
Crystal and Team Evolution are organising a Football League on 30 October 2012 to raise funding for DSUK. We are looking for teams of 7 to join!
Lenzie Golf Club Ladies Open Day
The Ladies Open Day of the Lenzie Golf Club in Scotland has raised £1000 for Disability Snowsport UK.
Tirol Tourist Board raises over £15,000 for DSUK
Fiona Young. CEO of DSUK, receiving a cheque for over £15,000 from the Austrian Tirol Tourist Board for cycling to London. With Konrad Bartelski!
Tirol Cycle Team arrived in London!
On Thursday 26th July, the Tirol Cycle Team finally arrived to a euphoric welcome in London, after covering an epic 1300km across Europe. Donations are expected to reach about £10,000.
DSUK 1 mile open water swim in the beautiful Loch Morlich
Join DSUK in the beautiful surroundings of Cairngorm Mountain and take part in their first 1 mile Open Water Swim in Loch Morlich.
Mars donate £500 to Jason Cooper
Jason Cooper receives donation from Mars Fuel that he will put towards a new mono ski
Huge success for first race at Hemel!
The first race of the Race for All Race League took place on 7 July 2012. A great first event which attracted 40 thrill seekers!
Innsbruck to London 2012 - Cycling for DSUK
A team of 20 people will be cycling from Innsbruck to London from 19 July to celebrate the Youth Winter Olympics and the Summer Olympic Games. The team is fundraising for DSUK - come and show your support in London on their arrival on 26 July!
DSUK Vice-Chair in Olympic Form
Robbie Young, Vice-Chair of DSUK, proudly bore the Olympic torch in Inverness.
First Access for All race coming up!
The first race of the new DSUK Access for All Race League will take place in Hemel Hempstead at the Snow Centre on Saturday 7 July 2012.
New benefits for our members!
Disability Snowsport UK secured two new exciting benefits for our members! Our members can now obtain a 15% discount at Handmade Burger Co and 10% for adaptive mountain-biking with SnowBikers.
Make a Million Friends by joining DSUK
Disability Snowsport UK launches new fundraising campaign. Our aim is to 'Make a Million friends' - You can help us by spreading the word to everyone you know and asking them all to donate just £1 to the charity.
National DSUK Skiathon 2012
It's not too late to register - The National DSUK Skiathon is back in 2012 with an Olympic theme! Get in a team of 6 and complete 2012 runs in 6 hours! The more money you raise, the fewer runs you have to complete/ Raise to the challenge and contact Lynne to register at fundraising@disabilitysnowsport.org.uk
York St John students raise money for DSUK
Students at York St John University donated the proceeds of their events to Disability Snowsport UK
Avalanche talks raise over £2,000 for DSUK
Snow+Rock donates proceeds of a series of avalanche talks to DSUK
The exploits of Andy Titley at the Virgin London Marathon
Andy Titley raised over £1000 for DSUK by running the Virgin London Marathon, and breaks his marathon PB!
DSUK's vice-chair on Olympic torch duties
Robbie Young, vice-chair of DSUK, will be an Olympic torch bearer!
MV Festival supports DSUK
The 2012 MV Festival has proven popular, and attracted generous donations for DSUK.
Calling all thrill seekers - Jump for Charity
Come on down and sky dive with the RED DEVILS IN May! Book early to avoid disappointment - places are limited and selling fast.
WINTER 2011 NEWSLETTER - HOT OFF THE PRESS!!!
Here's a copy of the Winter 2011 Newsletter... check it out for an exciting update on Paralympic tickets, Fundraising news and an AMAZING Scottish Snowsport event happening in December!!!
2012 PARALYMPIC TICKETS... Enter the prize draw to win!
Here's your chance to win 2012 Paralympic tickets... We have 52 to give away, but enter ASAP as the closing date is 4pm Wednesday 7th December!!
London Santa Run 2011
Run, walk or volunteer at our flagship fundraising event - the London Santa Run! Held on Saturday 3rd December in Battersea Park, the event is back for its SIXTH year. If running 6k fills you full of dread, then why not volunteer at the event for the day!?
Disabled compete alongside non disabled
Adaptive snow sports will feature an extended programme at 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games, the only elite snow sports event to combine both adaptive and able-bodied competition on the same courses.
Event Marshalls needed!
As DSUK is heading into the busy events season, we need your help to make these events a huge success.
Milton Keynes Extravaganza!!
If you live in or around Milton Keynes, please come and get involved at the SNO!zone with this awesome event. It's set to be a super fun day with some really great prizes to be won...
Paul Masters rides across Britain and beyond
Deloitte RAB is a breath-taking nine day John O'Groats to Lands End cycle ride that is aiming to raise £1million for ParalympicsGB between now and 2013. In 2010, 600 cyclists took part and over £300,500.00 was raised for ParalympicsGB. Read more and help Paul raise money for DSUK
JustTextGiving
If you have a mobile phone, you can donate to DSUK! Just text DSUK01 £10 to 70070 and your network won't even charge for the text...
Mont Blanc Ski Challenge!
Ski Club Leaders Paul Baldwin and Radek Berka are tackling the highest mountain in the Alps in aid of Disability Snowsport UK
DSUK Skiathon - Taking Place at a slope near you
Tuesday 17th May 2011 - 666 The number of the Piste..........
Check out the DSUK blog!
Disability Snowsport UK is now on Facebook, Twitter and we have our very own blog!
Santa Run Spectacular for 2010!
Santa warmed up for the 2010 Christmas season last weekend in London's Battersea Park.
Early season success for British Disabled Ski Team
5 medals from the first couple of race meets in the 2010-2011 season is an amazing start and bodes well for the ambitious GB team.
DSUK's ONE opportunity!
The One Show are featuring DSUK live at Hemel Hempstead Snow Centre on Monday 6th December.
The London Santa Run is back for its 5th year!
The Original London Santa Run is a 6k fun run on Saturday 4th December 2010 in Battersea Park and one of the charity’s biggest fundraising events.
Running through Hell for DSUK
DSUK supporter Leon Freeman runs 12 miles in this 'hellish' event and raises £200.
Volunteers - Join us on a DSUK activity week!
Calling all Volunteers - DSUK NEED YOU! Join us on an overseas activity week and help us make a difference
Disability Snowsport UK shortlisted for the RADAR People of the Year awards.
DSUK is delighted to be shortlisted for the Sports Award category in the RADAR People of the Year awards presented annually by the UK’s largest disability campaigns network.
Ski Wear Sale at Chill Factore!
Don't miss our ski sale taking place at Manchesters Chill Factore from 10am- 4pm. Brand new & used Jackets, Salopettes, tops, bags, bindings & footwear at fantastic prices. Mens & Ladies ski wear with labels such as Salomon, Surfanic , Faiise & Westbeach! DONATIONS WANTED!
DSUK 32nd Annual General Meeting took place on 25th September
Minutes will be available to download shortly
Don't miss out on the Peak 2 Peak Cycle Challenge!
A 70 mile stunning bike ride from Ben Nevis to Cairngorm Mountain
Grange Team Conquer the Matterhorn for their Latest Fundraiser
Two Melton climbers have returned triumphant after their successful second assent of the Matterhorn in the Swiss Alps. John Houghton owner of the Grange Garden Centre and Alpine Restaurant and local farmer Roger Hobil reached the summit 4488m (14692ft) at 9 am on 10th August 2010.
The Fastest Cycle Across America!
Paul Spencer is attempting to break a new World Record by cycling across America North to South, West to East in 50 Days!
Folgarida supports DSUK
During 2011 there will be a number of sponsored events to raise the £40,000 needed to buy, and fully equip, a new minibus for Disability Snowsports UK. Please join us if you can, and don't forget to tell all your friends, family, work mates and anyone else you know about this effort.
Deloitte Ride Across Britain raises thousands for DSUK
Crawford Geddes chose Disability Snowsport UK as the beneficiary of his epic bike challenge.
Combined Services Disabled Ski Team win the top fundraising prize!
A Tandem Skydive with the Red Devils for the amazing team of 6
Disability Snowsport UK on STV's POSTCODE CHALLENGE!
Show will be aired on Friday nights in Autumn 2010 to see how our team got on.
ADAPTIVE SNOWSPORTS JUST GOT BIGGER!
EXCITING NEWS FOR ANYONE WITH ANY DISABILITY WHO WANTS TO GET INVOLVED IN SNOWSPORTS!
Have You Always Want To Sky Dive With The Red Devils?
Have You Always Want To Sky Dive With The Red Devils? Now is your Chance!
National Skiathon was a resounding success!
All the teams that took part over all the country had a fantastic time, and many of the teams managed to get 666 runs in 6 hours!
Manchester 10k
Congratulations to everyone that ran the BUPA Great Manchester Run on behalf of Disability Snowsport UK.
Graham Bell completes the London Marathon
..and even mentions his chosen charity Disability Snowsport UK on tv.
Celebrities confirmed for the National Skiathon
Ever wanted to ski or board with Graham Bell and Heather Mills? If you sign up to take part in this years National Skiathon, we just might be able to fix it for you!
Patron Graham Bell to run the London Marathon
DSUK Patron and loyal supporter of the charity is taking part in the London Marathon this weekend to raise funds for Disability Snowsport UK.
5 Peaks Challenge
On Monday 29th March, 4 intrepid skiers and boarders undertook the challenge of skiing all 5 ski areas in one day!
Tesco Vouchers
TESCO VOUCHERS ARE UP FOR GRABS ONCE AGAIN - PLEASE COLLECT THEM FOR US! I LOOK FORWARD TO COUNTING THOUSANDS OF THEM IN MAY!!
666 The Number Of The Piste.. National Skiathon 18.05.2010
The skiathon is back for 2010! We're looking for teams of 6 to complete 666 runs, choice of 6 locations within 6 hours! raising a minimun of £666! 666 The Number of the Piste... do you dare?
Winter Paralympics Vancouver 2010
In the build up to the Winter Paralympics why not download our list of all the Paralympic skiing events 2010!
Villars 24hr race
After the amazing success of the Villars 24hr race in January, DSUK have been awarded a cheque for £20,000!
Skiing in Scotland 2010
We have the most amazing snow for 20years. Perfect conditions, blue skies and sunshine. Phone and book your lessons now!!
Well Done Santa Runners!
A big thank you to all those people who took part in Disability Snowsport UK Santa Run in Battersea Park on 5th Dec 2009!
DSUK working with the Snowcentre at Hemel Hempstead
DSUK are proud to announce that we will be working closely with the new indoor ski facility The Snowcentre in Hemel Hempstead.
Purchase a 2010 British Disabled Ski Team Calender
Purchase the new 2010 calender of the British Disabled Ski Team and support them on their way to the Paralympics in Vancouver
Street Santa Christmas Cards
Buy your Christmas Cards through Street Santa and we will receive 50p for each pack sold!
Oh Sit Down Oh Sit Down!
A team of 8 from Manchester glided gracefully on the 1st October skydiving with the Red Devils to raise money for Disability Snowsport UK.
Sponsor DSUK Staff to run the Great North Run Half Marathon - WE DID IT!!!!
It's easy to support Disability Snowsport UK. Sponsor Nick our Finance manager and Debbie our Operations manager as they train for the Great North Run Half Marathon on September 20th.
Red Devils, staff from Chill Factor e & DSUK & Guitarist from Manchester band James!
Thursday 1st October 2009 will see the staff from Chill Factor e & DSUK and guitarist from Manchester band James skydiving with the Red Devils to raise money for skiers with Disabilities! Help them glide majestically to their £6,000 target!
The Celebrity Guild of Great Britain Supporting DSUK
Enjoy an evening of comedy with BOBBY DAVRO and friends in London on October 11th 2009.
John O Groats to Lands End - on an old BMX!
Disability Snowsport supporter Ross Barclay is cycling from one end of the nation to the other to raise funds for our charity!
DSUK Volunteer Helper Training and Instructor Refresher November 2009
Do you want to help disabled people to ski? Do you wonder about the equipment that is used? Do you think 'I would like to do that' If so then read on........................
BASI Adaptive Course Zermatt 2009
The next BASI Adaptive course will take place in Zermatt in November 2009. Numbers are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
DSUK join forces with Crystal Ski Holidays
' We are proud to be working with Disability Snowsport UK'
Take part in cycling challenge to support Disability Snowsport UK
The Justbike event takes place on 3rd October 2009, and includes two different challenges....
Well done to our Edinburgh Marathon runners
Last month, seven runners took part in the Edinburgh Marathon to raise funds for Disability Snowsport UK.
Skiathon 2009 Update
A huge THANK YOU to all the skiers and supporters of the 'Ski Out of this World' National Skiathon 2009!
The Grand Race comes to Aviemore
Are you looking for a challenge with a difference? Are you a team of 10, or would you like to join a team on the 21st June to push a grand piano up to Cairngorm base station? If you answer yes to these questions then read on..........
Places still available for the Great North Run!
Disability Snowsport UK still has a few places available for the Great North Run this year.
The amazing team from The Grange do it again
Read the incredible story of John, Roger, Adam, Nick and Dorian as they face their toughest challenge yet - Nature
Well done to our Marathon runners!
Last Sunday, two separate runners, Martin Edwards and Mike Greenwood undertook the ultimate challenge to raise funds for Disability Snowsport UK
Children in Need announce support of Disability Snowsport UK!
Children in Need have announced today that they will be supporting Disability Snowsport’s Schools and Youth programme with a substantial grant over the next three years.
A Sad Farewell to Wendy
Last week we bid a sad farewell to Wendy Dell who has been with us for more than two years
It Was a Shark!
£1 from every sale of supporter Shaun Smith's book 'It Was a Shark' to come to Disability Snowsport.
On Top of the World on Everest
Nicola Tannahill walks to BASE CAMP EVEREST for Disability Snowsport UK Please sponsor her to help her on her way!
DSUK Fundraising Challenges - taking place all over the world in 2009!
Do you want to trek Kilimanjaro, cycle through Vietnam or tackle Everest?
Results from Special Olympics World Winter Games Idaho
16 February, 2009 –Ten very happy members of Special Olympics Great Britain Ski team returned with 13 medals to show their friends, families and supporters at Heathrow airport yesterday. The skiers proudly represented Great Britain at the Special Olympics World Winter Games, 7-13 February in Boise Idaho. Over 2500 learning disabled athletes from 95 countries competed.
THE BROOKIE BOWL 2009
One of Courchevel's most popular events The Brookie Bowl Charity GS Race is taking place on Saturday 7th March
Olympics for everyone
We’re all looking forward to 2012 when the Olympic Games come to the UK. But if you can’t wait that long, there are lots of other competitions going on too that are just as exciting, including Special Olympics and the Paralympics. These games are for people of all abilities, and anyone could end up being a champion
Grimsby Sledge Hockey Team Launch
Grimsby Sledge Hockey team launch at 5:00 pm on 28th March at Grimsby Leisure Centre.
Special Olympics Great Britain
Ski Team Send-Off to World Winter Games Boise, Idaho, USA, 7-13 February Skiers to Represent Great Britain vs 100 Countries
Charity greeting cards
Do you want to wish someone a Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas, or Congratulations in a novel way?
Peak To Peak Pedal Fundraising Challenge a huge success!
Fiona young, DSUK’s Chief Executive Officer said her body felt every one of the 335 miles!
Sarah Buckle - A runner's story
Sarah Buckle who ran the London marathon for DSUK gives an account of how it was to take part in the marathon.
A big thank you to all who attended DSUK's evening event at the Chillfactore
On the 12th June 2008, Disability Snowsport's Northern hub launched officially with celebrations at the Manchester Chill Factore.
Nicky Walker to support DSUK in gruelling challenge
Nicky Walker is adding her own unique twist to competing in Ironman Nice 2008: she is going to cycle to the start… from London
