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
Located at Llyn Ffridd Y Bwlch
Angling suitable for – Wheelchair users, and people with physical & learning disabilities
Suitable for all ages
Contact: Mel Jones 01766 762401
Llyn Ffridd Y Bwlch, Blaenau Ffestiniog has platfrom for wheelchair access.
Pan Disability sessions for people of all ages (ring for details)
Sessions are on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Junior sessions are held 6.
Pan Disabilities
Junior & Adult Sessions available
Mary Axford 01248 450618
A well established riding club for the disabled is located in Treborth near Bangor offering riding opportunities for Pan Disabilities.
Juniors & adults
Membership Fees Plus £2 adults / £1 Juniors
This is an inclusive mainstream Archery club with membership for people with physical disabilities and VI people.
Suitable for all ages
3 Bikes available for Visually Impaired to buddy up with sighted person to use.
The lake is a 1200 acre stillwater set in the Snowdonia national park.
Suitable for Adults & Juniors
Tuesdays & Fridays 5.
Suitable for ages 14+
£15 per session (although this is an on going learn to sail course)
This is an established activity and is a fantastic monthly sailing programme which provides a half day sailing opportunity organised by Plas Menai & Disability Sport Wales.
Following a strong interest in VI shooting with over 35 names on a data base for shooting with acoustics, the Gwynedd DSWDO has applied for a £5,000 grant to set up a barnd new club.
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
