UK Deaf Sport is delighted to announce the appointment of Fil Kamps and Rebecca Foster MBE to the Board of Directors. Nick Brookes, Chair of the Board, said: “I am delighted that Fil and Rebecca will be joining the Board. Both bring many years of experience from participating in and coaching deaf sport. I look forward to their contribution to Board discussions and to working with them in delivering UK Deaf Sport’s vision”. Fil Kamps said: “I’m thrilled to join the board of UK Deaf Sport. Sport has been such a large part of my life since I was a young lad, and after retiring from football hav ..read more

UK Deaf Sport is the leading organisation for deaf sport in the UK. We use the term “deaf” to represent all people who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a hearing loss, whether this is acquired or from birth. Our vision is Every Deaf Person Active and Inspired by Sport and Physical Activity. Our mission is for more deaf people to participate in sport throughout their lives and more deaf athletes to perform on the world stage. UK Deaf Sport works with key partners to ensure that deaf children, young people and adults have equal opportunities to participate and excel in sport and physical activ ..read more

XRAI, a cutting-edge technology company, is excited to announce its collaboration with UK Deaf Sport to pioneer a new era of inclusivity in live events with real-time subtitles. This innovative partnership aims to revolutionize the way deaf individuals experience sports and other events, ensuring everyone can enjoy the action in real-time. Dan Scarfe, CEO of XRAI, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are proud to join forces with UK Deaf Sport to make live events more accessible and inclusive for everyone. At XRAI, we are committed to breaking down barriers and providin ..read more

Good luck to Barnet DFC, Farsley Celtic DFC and St John’s DFC who have all qualified to compete at the Deaf Champions League in Athens, Greece 22 – 27 April 2024. Follow all the action on the Deaf Champions League Channel. Deaf Champions League YouTube Channel Farsley Celtic Deaf FC 2024Barnet Deaf FC 2024St John’s Deaf FC 2023 The post Deaf Champions League 2024 – Three England Deaf Football Teams Qualify appeared first on UK Deaf Sport ..read more

Chris Beech, DeaflympicsGB Chef de Mission needs your support and help. See update below. SIGN the Petition The post Chef de Mission – Fair Play for Deaf Athletes Update 2024 appeared first on UK Deaf Sport ..read more

UK Deaf Sport Chair, Nick Brooks attended the 50th ICSD Congress in Erzurum, Turkey with Gordon Hay. See below update from Nick Brookes on Congress. Sign the Fair Play for Deaf Athletes Petition Here It was also fantastic to see the Great Britain Deaf Women’s Futsal compete so strongly and finish 4th place overall. See more photos and follow their journey here. The post ICSD Congress 2024 – Erzurum, Turkey appeared first on UK Deaf Sport ..read more

Good luck to the Great Britain Deaf Women’s Futsal Team who will compete at the Winter Deaflympics in Erzurum, Turkey 2-12 March 2024.   The women’s deaf futsal team travel to Turkey to take part in the historic 100th year of the Deaflympics and it is the first-time futsal has been included in the Winter Deaflympics.  Watch and follow all the games on the Winter Deaflympics YouTube channel. Winter Deaflympics Live Stream Great Britain Deaf Futsal Lead Oliver Eadsforth says: We are delighted to have this opportunity to make Deaf Sports history, as the first ever Futsal Deafl ..read more

Entries for the Activity Alliance British Junior Para Swimming Championships 2024 are now open. The event takes place at the Alan Higgs Centre in Coventry on 8-9 June 2024. Deaf athletes aged 18yrs and under are welcome to attend. See details below for all entry requirements and deadlines. Full Details The post British Junior Para Swimming Championships 2024 appeared first on UK Deaf Sport ..read more

The UK Deaf Sport Board is pleased to announce that Chris Beech has been appointed as the Chef de Mission for the DeaflympicsGB Team attending the Summer Deaflympics in Japan in November 2025. Chris is a former Deaflympian from 2005 in Melbourne and 2009 in Taiwan. He has also been the captain and vice-captain of Great Britain Deaf Football Teams from 2001 and 2007 where GB won the gold medal at the 2005 Deaflympics and a silver medal at the 2007 Europeans and has been the Chair of Great Britain Deaf Football (GBDF) Chair for the past 8 years. Chris will work with the Deaflympics Organising Co ..read more

Good luck to St Albans City DFC Men’s Futsal team who are competing at the Deaf Champions League Futsal in Guadalajara, Spain this week. Follow all the action here on the Facebook Page for results and photos. St Albans City Facebook Page You can also follow on the Deaf Champions League Website and social media channels. The post St Albans City Deaf FC compete at Deaf Champions League Futsal February 2024 appeared first on UK Deaf Sport ..read more