However, as a preliminary exercise we are looking for about half a dozen, well spread throughout the regions, to help develop the standards. These will be clubs who are prepared to help the DSP develop a workable Focus Club package; one that is fit for purpose, and not discouragingly difficult for clubs to cope with.
The purpose So what will these Focus Clubs be expected to do?
Firstly, to act as the first point of referral for anyone in their area with a disability that prevents them shooting with conventional equipment and/or technique. The Focus Clubs should be able to cope with wheelchair users and other mobility problems. They should have sufficient equipment and coaching expertise to enable them to help a pretty wide range of disabled people have an enjoyable introduction to the sport.
Secondly, we hope such clubs will encourage and advise other clubs in their area that wish to cater for disabled shooters. The majority of clubs simply don’t have the facilities and/or resources to open their doors to the full range of disabilities, and there is no realistic possibility of them developing to the point where they can – at
least in the short term. But nearly every club can accommodate some types of disability, and we’d like to think that they would be willing to do so as far as they can. They will probably find it much easier if help and advice is readily available from a Focus Club; from people who they probably know, and who have local knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of the area.
The invitation We’d love to hear from clubs that are interested in joining in this part of the DSP’s work, at any of these levels:
The Pilot Scheme – Clubs that offer a good range of disciplines, already have established members with disabilities that require special facilities and/or equipment, and have at least one experienced and qualified coach. They must also be willing to work with the DSP over a period of several months to test and refine the draft criteria and systems for this part of the project.
Focus Clubs – Clubs that are able to accommodate wheelchair shooters and/or blind or visually impaired shooters in more than one discipline, and have at least one experienced and qualified coach. These clubs need to be willing to work with other clubs in their area to
Michelle (right) won the Women’s Prone, but runner-up Jen McIntosh steam-rollered all in the 3P.
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