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Annual Metro Athletics Open: Sat 22nd June
Join us on Saturday 22nd June as Metro Blind Sport will be hosting our Annual Metro Athletics Open at Mile End Stadium in East London. For 43 years, the Metro Athletics Open has championed sporting abilities of blind and partially sighted athletes from all over the country and we cannot wait to do it all again next month!
This is your reminder email to those who have not yet signed up that entry to the Metro Athletics Open will be closing on Saturday 1st June 2019, which gives you just over two weeks to be a part of it.
Signing up is easy and FREE to attend.
Please download and complete the entry form http://blindsport.uk/AthleticsOpen2019
If assistance is needed to complete the entry form, then please telephone Charlie Raven (Sport Development Officer) on 07956 292 046.
As always, we welcome participants of all ages and experiences to take part in a comprehensive track and field programme that ranges from the 60m sprint to the 5,000m run, regardless of sporting level.
Field events include high and long jump, shot put, discus and javelin. Organised in accordance with UK Athletics and the International Blind Sports Federation’s rules, the event is a great day out for everyone involved, including family and friends.
Don’t forget to attend the ‘Come and Try’ sessions from 10am that provides those who are new and existing participants of sport with a brilliant opportunity to try out running, jumping and throwing in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, supported by qualified coaches.
The main event gets underway at 12pm and throughout the day, you will be assisted by a team of qualified officials including official starters, scorers and judges as well as event commentary.
If participants have not taken part before and want to compete in the afternoon, improve their performance or just have a fun-filled sporty day out, then our Annual Metro Athletics Open is the place to do so.
Please visit https://blindsport.uk/AO2019 for more details.
London Vision Student Network: Talk with Minister of Education
Thomas Pocklington Trust and VICTAR are working together with the Department for Education to organise a roundtable event with the Minister Chris Skidmore and students with vision impairment. The Minister is interested to hear from students about their experience of DSA and HE in general.
We have invited students directly involved with this campaign however would now like to open it up to any student currently studying or have graduated in the last couple of years.
Would you be able to promote it across the various social media channels and relevant contacts you have? We would also welcome students who are not available to attend however would be happy to have a phone conversation detailing their experiences which we can then relay to the Minister.
Anyone interested can contact us via the policy inbox: policy@pocklington-trust.org.uk
Further details are below:
When: Friday 17th May
Time: 12:00 to 13:00
Where: University of Birmingham – exact location to be confirmed
Lunch will be provided and TPT will meet travel expenses for students attending and their support worker.
Student Network | London Vision
London Vision Student Network: Scholarship Opportunity
Snowdon Masters Scholarships – Investing in inspirational disabled leaders
The Global Disability Innovation Hub and Snowdon Trust are delighted to announce the opening of the Snowdon Masters Scholarships.
Accelerating disabled leaders through post-graduate study, the scholarships will invest in inspirational disabled leaders funding up to £15,000 for a UK Masters course and a £15,000 stipend while studying.
Successful candidates will join a unique network of high achieving disabled leaders, working together to inspire a new generation. Applications for 2019 intake close at the end of April.
Apply online now for this exciting new opportunity here https://www.disabilityinnovation.com/education/snowdon-masters-scholarships-investing-in-inspirational-disabled-leaders#entry:632:url
We’re looking for candidates with;
• The ability to create change and influence others
• Excellence in chosen field of study, within and beyond academia
• Potential to become a leader and role model
• The drive and determination to succeed
National and international applications welcome. Funding available for all UK based Masters program.
Visit the website to find out more.
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