info@dakscom.org.uk
DAKSCom the Double Above Knee amputee Snowboarders Community
About Us
DAKSCom CIC was started in the spring of 2023 by Darren Swift (Swifty), a double above knee (DAK) amputee, and Dale Rennard, an able bodied graphic/product designer, to provide a transparent, formal, asset locked framework through which to continue to support the DAKS Community.
The DAKs community consists of people with double above knee limb deficiencies, their families, friends and anyone involved in the creation, facilitation and participation in recreational and competitive snowboarding opportunities. Such opportunities ultimately support choice to pursue active and healthy lifestyles.
- The promotion and provision of snowboarding opportunities for DAK amputee snowboarders
- The development and understanding of the snowboarding coaching processes and techniques to improve performance specific to DAK amputees
- The development of equipment and resources supporting the performance and enjoyment of snowboarding by DAK amputee snowboarders
Mission
To coordinate the development and supply of equipment, and to facilitate opportunities which benefit the DAKS community.
DAKSCom is an ethics-lead asset locked Community Interest Company Limited by guarantee which will support the DAKs community through five pillars of business focus:
- Equipment and Resources
- Community Enrichment
- Community Growth
- Personal Performance and Coaching Development
- Stakeholder & Funder Relations
Within the next three years, DAKSCom aims to provide:
Stakeholder & Funder Relations
DAKSCom manages the relationship between project stakeholders, gatekeepers and funders who are able to support the DAKs community.
We aim to:
- Actively engage with anyone who is able to support the projects that benefit the DAKSCom community
- Identify opportunities for mutual benefit
- Establish long term partnerships and associations to provide a sustainable and lasting framework
Equipment and Resources
DAKSCom holds all background Intellectual Property (IP) to date and aims to manage future IP with the intention of commercially exploiting it for the furtherment of the DAKs community.
We aim to:
- Development of a budget/entry level training pair of composite lightweight bindings
- Development of bindings with suspension to support performance development and mitigate personal risks
Community Enrichment
Through fundraising and charitable donations, DAKSCom manages a programme that nurtures the existing community thus helping create a positive and active social network.
We aim to:
- 6 x weekend on-slope and overnight meetings per year
- Participation as Experts By Experience (EBE) on equipment test and coach development days
Community Growth
DAKSCom promotes the social, emotional and physical benefits of snowboarding in order to inspire others.
We aim to:
- Website development and social media campaigns linked to national and international events
- Participation and engagement at AFPST ‘try slide’ events
Performance & Coaching
DAKSCom works alongside national coaching bodies to share experience and understanding which improves the performance of both the DAK snowboarder and aspiring coach.
We aim to:
- Adaptive coaching process syllabus addendum
- Adaptive coach familiarisation events x 6
- Extended EBEs on-mountain data/evidence gathering event
Get in touch
DAKSCom CiC has recently formed and we are keen to engage with anyone interested in either being part of the community or supporting the community. Whatever your interest please get in touch, we will reply and we will keep you posted on events and news.