Turks Head 10km Fun Run

Turks Head 10km Fun Run

Seven of us from DSS-GB ran the Turks Head 10km fun run as a group in June 2019 to raise money for Down Syndrome Swimming GB. It was a lovely sunny day as we ran down the High Street in Twickenham and then along the towpath by the River Thames. It was pretty. We ran...
Spring Training Camp 2019 – Catterick, North Yorkshire

Spring Training Camp 2019 – Catterick, North Yorkshire

On Saturday 23rd March 16 of our swimmers, mainly from the North of England and Scotland were lucky enough to attend a training day in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire. DSS-GB coach Keith Hall and Richmond Dales ASC hosted the event, which took place at Catterick...
DSSF Europeans Swimming Competition

DSSF Europeans Swimming Competition

What a fabulous weekend of swimming at the Down Syndrome Swimming Federation European Down Syndrome Open Swimming Competition held at The Quays Southampton. DSS-GB swimmers have been putting in extra effort in their training in the build-up to the World Championships...
Autumn Training Camp 2018 – Ayr, Scotland

Autumn Training Camp 2018 – Ayr, Scotland

What a fantastic weekend we had when in Scotland. The coaches held both swimming and fitness training sessions for the swimmers including a demonstration from a Scotland swimmer. The swimmers also had an informative session to help them understand what was expected of...
Clarifying Position

Clarifying Position

It is unfortunate that a previous Volunteer, Mr Steve Birchmore, has a grievance with DSS-GB and it has been brought into the public domain.  We feel due to the one-sided nature of the comments and the factually incorrect information, that we should clarify our...
Clarifying Position

DSS-GB Triumph at INAS World Championship, Mexico

Great Britain Team Results at the Inas World Championships are: Billy Birchmore Gold 200m Backstroke 3:04.21 Gold 400m Freestyle 5:59.29 Gold 200m Freestyle 2:36.53 Gold 1500m Freestyle 23:41.84 Silver 50m Backstroke 37.48 Silver 50m Freestyle 30.56 Bronze 100m...