About Us

Disability Sport Fife (SCIO) has been leading the development of inclusive sport and active recreation for children, young people and adults with a physical, sensory or learning disabilities across Fife since we were set up in 1977. In 2017 DSF (SCIO) celebrated 40 years as the lead body in Fife for sport and active recreation for children, athletes and players of all ages and abilities with physical, sensory, or learning disabilities.

Contact Information
•   Disability Sport Fife, Michael Woods Sports & Leisure Centre, Viewfield, Glenrothes, KY6 2RD

•   Telephone: 03451 555 555 ext 444 989

•   Email: disabilitysportfife@fifeleisure.org.uk / norma.buchanan@fife.gov.uk

Please note: The Disability Sport Fife office is currently manned Mon, Tues and Wed morning but we are working on trying to increase cover at the tail end of the week

Key Impact Areas

The safety, health and well being of our members is at the centre of all we do.

  • Success on the International Stage

    DSF (SCIO) athlete members have been successful in European Championships, World Championships, Commonwealth Games and Paralympic Games all over the world. Since 1977 DSF (SCIO) has supported 25 members to reach their goals as GB Paralympians. Individual members and Fife teams have enjoyed enormous success at Scottish national events across all sports.

    Our Head Office and Governance

    DSF has two part time coordinators based at Michael Woods Sports and Leisure Centre financially supported by Fife Council and Robertson Trust grants and supported by Fife Sports and Leisure Trust.

    DSF has a Service Level Agreement with Fife Sports and Leisure Trust and works in partnership with Fife Council. DSF (SCIO) has a Board of Charity Trustees plus sub committees with responsibility for Finance, Performance and Safeguarding.

    Key Funding and Support Partners

    DSF has many key funding partners whose support has been critical to our success.

    DSF (SCIO) also has strong links with Fife schools and the Active Schools Network. Since inception DSF (SCIO) has worked closely with Health and Social Care in Fife and a significant number of individual Fife Sports Clubs. DSF (SCIO) considers the Sports Councils in East, Central and West Fife as key partners.

  • Activity Inclusion Model (AIM)

    DSF will utilise the principles of the AIM model and STEP framework to promote inclusive practice within physical education, active recreation, and sport. DSF (SCIO) recognises that four factors influence inclusive practice and shape content and delivery – ability, activity, impairment and setting.

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