Gwynedd
My Name is Marcus Politis and I would like to welcome you to Gwynedd’s dynamic range of Disability Sports.
For Wheelchair Users and People with Physical Disabilities we have the following opportunities:-
A coached Wheelchair Tennis Programme, an exiting Shooting initiative to check out, Sports Wheelchairs for badminton use in Bangor & Porthmadog Leisure Centres, there are 2 Boccia Clubs, an Adaptive rowing facility and accessible pools.
VI / Blind Sports We have monthly sailing programme with J80’s and Catamarans. We have a monthly walking programme called Voice Trails with a huge membership base of 30 VI people and there are also tandems available for use on a casual basis. We are hoping to launch another exiting Shooting Initiative with Acoustics in conjunction with British Blind Sports.
Pan Disability – (all disabilities) We have got an Athletics Club, a Bowls Club, Archery Club, Trampolining Club, Fishing Club, Horse Riding Clubs, and a Karate club providing sports for all.
Community Champions: Gwynedd now has 4 Disabled sporting athletes who receive a Gold Cards (free leisure centre use) due to their achievements check out their profiles.
If you can’t see all of the info there are 23 clubs & sessions individually listed- Press F11 to refresh the screen and scroll down, checkout all pages and most importantly get in touch with me to discuss any opportunity (contact details bottom left of this page).
Clubs
Adult Oudoor Club
Ankolysing Spondilitis Swimming Club specialises for people with a physical disability, For further details on the club please contact Graham Fitch 01248 670778 or Email Graham
Sessions held 7-8pm 2nd and 4th Monday of every month for adults with ankolysing spondilitis
This is a school into community based club that also plays in North Wales Disability Football League.
Free of charge for all age Groups
Every Sunday 12-1pm there is an exclusive disability swimming session on at Bangor Swimming Pool.
For children with autism and aspergers
Pan disability Junior 5-14yrs cost £3 per session
Please note sessions have finished now until late September; start up dates will be announced in August
Tuesdays 4.
Sessions held at Barmouth Bowls Club for adults with disabilities.
Pan Disabilities: Cerebral Palsy, Electric Wheelchair User, Manual Wheelchair User, Pan Disability, Physical Disability (ambulant)
Juniors: Free Session
Wednesdays 4-6pm (term time)
This is a Junior Youth for Disabled Children which operates on a weekly basis out of Bethesda Youth Club.
Boccia Club for electric & manual wheelchair users
Held at Blaenau Ffestiniog Community Centre starting from April 2009.
Events in your area
Gwynedd Shooting Roadshows
6 events April tp June 2010
A series of 6 Shooting Roadshows with Talent 2012 Paralympic Potential Ambassador Matt Skelhon!
Arfon Leisure Centre, Ffordd Bethel, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 1DU. 12 May, 9 June, 7 July, all sessions 6-8pm, £3
Glan Wnion Leisure Centre, Arran Road Dolgellau Gwynedd LL40 1LH. 28 April, 26 May, 30 June, all sessions 7-9pm, £3
Sessions delivered by Gwynedd Council Volunteers, income to Gwynedd Wheelchair Sports Association
To reserve your space contact Marcus Politis on: 01758 704109 / 07766 505320 / Email Marcus or, David Lloyd Williams on: 01758 704057
News in your area
Wheelchair Tennis Initiative
2009
Held at Arfon indoor Tennis Centre, Caernarfon
Excluding bank holidays
The Bangoroos are Gwynedd’s 1st Clubmark Club
The Bangoroos are a quality assured accredited club that has the highest of standards in providing sports within a fun & safe environment. The sessions run with a minimum of 2 trampoline beds which means the children are not waiting around as much for their turn.
To ensure there is a place for your disabled child / children it is essential for you to register your interest with Isabel hudgel prior to attending any sessions
Contact details: Isabelle Hudgel 07796 353114
