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The Ability Sports programme provides opportunities for adults and young people with disabilities to access a sport of their choice.
Rising Stars
Rising Stars is a community sports club for young people with SEN and/or disabilities who are aged 8 - 16 years old. Clubs encourage young people to explore new activities and sports, helping individuals gain life skills as they take part. Participants develop social, personal, creative, and learning skills as well as benefiting from improved confidence and self-esteem. These clubs provide a safe, friendly, and fun environment for everyone and new members are always welcome
Timetable
Location
Day
Time
Price
Age
Trowbridge Sports centre
Wednesday afternoons during term time
4.15pm - 5pm
£3
8 - 16
Salisbury, Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre
Fit Club is a sports club for adults aged 17 and above with disabilities allowing participants to continue to take part in sport and physical activity. The clubs help individuals lead a healthier and more active lifestyle, as well as providing the chance to develop sporting and social skills in a relaxed and fun environment. Participants will learn how to play different sports and develop team skills such as communication and working together whilst improving spatial awareness.
Timetable
Location
Day
Time
Price
Age
Trowbridge Sports centre
Wednesday afternoons during term time
5.15pm - 6pm
£3
17+
Salisbury, Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre
Wiltshire Boccia Club is an exciting opportunity for people with disabilities and their friends/siblings to come along and take part in a Paralympic sport. Boccia is a non-contact sport that relies upon the skill of the player rather than size, speed, and strength. A ball can be propelled by rolling, throwing, or kicking. A ramp can be used if required. Players will experience competitive opportunities in a friendly atmosphere with the emphasis on taking part and enjoyment.
Wiltshire Wheels for All is an inclusive cycling programme providing opportunities for adults and young people with a disability or mobility issues to take part. A range of adapted cycles are on offer including tandems, tricycles and hand cycles with all sessions delivered by qualified leaders. Individuals are welcome to bring their own adapted bike if they wish to.
The club is currently paused with further information about its restart coming shortly.
For further information about the above sessions please contact:
Various swim classes and opportunities are available to children and adults across the county.
1-2-1 swimming
1-2-1 swimming lessons are delivered to beginners and improving swimmers giving opportunities for young people aged 5 to 19 to receive 1-2-1 tuition from Swim England qualified swimming teachers. These sessions are offered in blocks with a maximum of ten sessions per participant and have been heavily subsidised, resulting in an approximate 50% saving for families.
Swim Squad
In partnership with Swim England and local swimming clubs, the county swim squad is a Wiltshire based swimming academy that targets young people aged 8 to 19 with a disability who show an interest and ability in swimming. Sessions are delivered monthly at Devizes Leisure Centre. Members of the academy receive technical coaching and any young people who demonstrate further talent will be signposted to additional opportunities including regional training and competitive events
Further opportunities include disability group swims and parent/child classes.
GOGA is a programme developed by the national inclusive charity 'Activity Alliance' and is funded by Spirit of 2012.
The aim is to target the least active members of our community, bringing disabled (inc. those with long term health conditions) and non-disabled people together to enjoy the physical, social, and mental benefits associated with physical activity. In Wiltshire, we have also targeted those that were at risk of rural and social isolation during the pandemic. There are opportunities for individuals to develop their skills and volunteer within the programme.
Timetable
Location
Activity
Day
Time
Price
Age
Amesbury, Bowman Centre
Seated exercise and dance
Monday mornings
10am - 11:30am
£0
All ages
Calne, Leisure Centre
Seated exercise and dance
Monday mornings
11am - 12.15pm
£0
All ages
Redlynch, Downton Leisure Centre
Walking Football
Monday afternoons
1pm - 2pm
£0
All ages
Tidworth, Tedworth Equestrian Centre
Equestrian Activities
Wednesday mornings
10am - 11am
£0
All ages
Devizes, Needham House (closed group)
Seated exercise and dance
Thursday mornings
10am - 11am
£0
All ages
Ludgershall Community Hall
Seated exercise and dance
Thursday mornings
11am - 12pm
£0
All ages
Wilton, Olivier Place (closed group)
Seated exercise and dance
Friday mornings
10:30am - 11:30am
£0
All ages
For further information about the above sessions please contact the Disability Sports Development Officer robert.paget@wiltshire.gov.uk.
