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Member Information

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For those who wish to pay their fees by DD the account details are as follows:

Seniors - Lloyds, Poole: Sort code 30-96-73 / Account No: 00260989
Juniors -  Lloyds, Poole: Sort code 30-96-73 / Account No: 00520395

Mark Pitman Memorial Fund – juniors can apply for a grant towards their expenses. Please ask Lynn or Geoff for an application form.

Physio. services
We have arranged a deal with physio Paul O'Connell whois willing to treat Club members for £25. Paul works at Meyrick Park where he has access to the gym and pool.  Appointments can be made on 01202 786000 (ask for an appointment with Paul) or you can phone his mobile 077898540846.  Paul normally works Tuesday, Thursday and Sat evening but if there is some urgency he may be able to make a special appointment. If Paul is unavailable you can try BWT in Parkstone on 749154 who will charge their standard rates.

Club member, Sarah Palmer can be contacted for advice on injuries, posture and preventive and corrective exercises. T/n   678154 or   07868229967. 

Ben Marsh is happy to give advice to the juniors and is willing to attend sessions. To be arranged via the coaches.
Sports massages from Julie Merrell (749002) and Debbie Stout in Weymouth (01305 788536. Phone for details and costs.

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Kit
Club shirts £5. Hoodies can be purchased for £12.50.  We hope to have polo shirts available - cost will be about £8.

Match kit. 
Last season some players purchased their own match shirt and shorts and had their name printed on the back. If any player wishes to do the same or buy a replacement the kit is Panzeri Cannes. You can see this on the Sportset website www.sportset.com. Cost will be about £22 plus 50p per letter. Orders to Lynn on wessex4vb@btinternet.com.

For kneepads, balls etc please contact Sportset direct on 01202 682682
Special sessions re fitness / nutrition etc.

Fitness - invitation only  - Subject to change
Sessions will be at Oakmead School, Duck Lane on a Monday from 5 to 6 with Paul Rees. We are very lucky as Paul does this free of charge and Oakmead give the use of the School gym free, so please remember to show your appreciation.  

For those lucky enough to receive expert coaching from Paul Rees, please remember that he is giving his time free so if you cannot make a session please let him know – 01202 770894

The National League teams have their own arrangements.

We hope to run sessions of interest to members on a Monday evening. Information about these and other courses will be shown here as and when organised.

Other Events of interest to Wessex Members

ACTIVE DORSET WORKSHOPS / COURSES

Go to Active Dorset Programme of events (pdf)
Go To Active Dorset Web Site

Summary of outcomes of the workshop/courses
SPORTSCOACH UK - Go To Sportscoach Web Site
SAFEGUARDING & PROTECTING CHILDREN; this workshop will help the coach to:

  • identify good coaching practice to promote a positive relationship with children
  • identify sport situations and coaching practice that might constitute either poor practice or possible abuse
  • identify ways of dealing with your own feelings about child abuse and state what constitutes neglect, physical, sexual and emotional abuse
  • recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse and appreciate why reporting it is often so difficult
  • identity appropriate action if a child discloses he/she has been abused
  • identity appropriate action if abuse is suspected and explain the role and responsibilities of other experts (e.g. police, social services)
  • describe appropriate practice that reduces the likelihood of abuse occurring.

EQUITY IN YOUR COACHING; this workshop will help the coach to:

  • explain what equity means and why it is important
  • identify barriers to participation
  • use appropriate language and terminology
  • identify and challenge inequitable behaviour
  • interpret the legal framework that affects coaching
  • identify how they can become more equitable
  • establish where to go for further information.

COACHING DISABLED PERFORMERS; this workshop will help the coach to:

  • explain when integration and segregation might be most appropriate
  • identify appropriate safety and medical considerations
  • review and extend your knowledge of how to adapt your coaching to the specific needs of disabled performers
  • design and monitor a programme for a disabled player taking part in their sport
  • direct players to appropriate structures for competition and further coaching.

RUNNING SPORTS – Go To Runningsports Web Site
A CLUB FOR ALL:  attendees will get the following out of the workshop:

  • Discover what is classed as ‘inequitable practice’, so you can protect your club
  • Recognise the key challenges facing your club in relation to disability, race and gender issues
  • Understand what steps to take to be truly inclusive – welcoming young and older people, those on low incomes, disabled people and people from ethnic minorities
  • Start an action plan for wiping out prejudice behaviour
  • Find out about organisations that can provide further guidance

EMERGENCY 1ST AID FOR SPORT; This HSE-approved, course is designed especially for sports coaches, leaders and officials.  Attendees will learn how to deal with;

  • The unresponsive/unconscious casualty
  • Resuscitation
  • Medical illness
  • Trauma (wounds, bleeding, fractures, head injuries)
  • Requesting further assistance

For membership information, go to: About Page

 

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