Disport are working with Littleport Leisure Centre and now hold monthly Multisport Sessions for people aged 12 and over. Sessions are well attended and activities have included Boccia, Football, Archery, Basketball, Badminton and Volleyball. Sessions cost just £2.50. For more details or contact Littleport Leisure Centre on 01353 860600.
Currently there are disability swim sessions at the Paradise pool in Ely which take place on Sundays from 1.30 - 2.30pm and is open to all people with disabilities. For more details please contact Paradise Pool on 01353 665481.
British Blind Sports have organised a football training session for people aged 8 - 16 with visual impairments, booking is essential. Please use the attached poster at the bottom of this page for further details.
A new football club for adults with disabilities/learning difficulties was launched in June 2009. Sessions take place weekly, please use details below and use the link or the attached poster at the bottom of this page.
Times: Tuesdays, 1.30-2.30pm (weekly)
Place: Littleport Sports Centre (outside on grass)
Cost: £1.50
Age: 16 years +
For more details contact Joanne Bull, Football Development Officer at Cambridgeshire F.A. on 01223 209035, or email joanne.bull@cambridgeshirefa.com
The Ely Junior Ability Counts Football Club has now been suspended due to low numbers attending.
There is now an Ability Counts Football League for both juniors and adults, this involves monthly competitions and is open to clubs across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
There is a monthly 5-a-side football session for people who are deaf in Cottenham, further details on the website below.
For more information about football across Cambridgeshire contact Joanne Bull, Football Development Officer at Cambridgeshire F.A. on 01223 209035, or email joanne.bull@cambridgeshirefa.com.
Website: http://www.cambridgeshirefa.com/Development/DisabilityFootball/
There are a number of opportunities for people to participate in archery in East Cambridgeshire, for more details please contact either Mepal Outdoor Centre on 01354 692251. For details about joining archery clubs in the East Cambridgeshire, please contact Andy Benstead, whose details can be found on the website www.shamba-ace.com
Weekly Zone Hockey with Ely Hockey Club has restarted as of 10th May 2009. Training takes place weekly on Monday's 6:00 - 7:00pm, at Ely Outdoor Sports Association, Downham Road, Ely.
Zone hockey is an adapted version of hockey so that the game can be played more inclusively. Sessions will be available to people with disabilities of all ages and are free of charge. No booking necessary.
For more details please see the attached poster at the bottom of this page.
The Lantern Dance School hold classes at the Paradise Leisure Centre, Ely on Wednesdays 5.30 - 7.
Classes are open to young people with and without learning difficulties.
For further details please see their website www.ldtc.org.uk
There are a number of weekly Healthy Walks that take place across East Cambridgeshire. For more details please contact Gemma Voutt on 01353 865393 or email Gemma.Voutt@cambridgeshirepct.pct.nhs.uk or use the following weblink http://www.whi.org.uk/walkfinder/region/East+of+England/East+Cambridgeshire%3A+Heart+Beat/593.html
Eastern Vipers are a visually impaired cricket club and welcome new players to their team. The game is played very similar to real cricket but with a different ball and wickets. They also play competitive cricket against other visually impaired teams in both league and cup competitions and also friendly games against surrounding villages in Cambridgeshire. To find out more information or if you are a local club and are interested in playing against the Vipers please contact the team captain, Chris Jeffries on 07884 268 666 (phone or text) or by email on easternvipers@pobox.com or visit http://www.easternvipers.co.uk/
These sessions are designed to focus on your individual needs and to develop your strength and mobility. Sessions take place on Mondays on 11:15 - 12:15, at the Paradise Leisure Centre in Ely. Places are limited therefore advanced booking is required. If you are interested in booking a place please contact The Paradise Sports Centre reception on 01353 667580.
For further details, please use the information sheet available at the bottom of this page.
There is now a weekly Boccia club beased at Impington Village College on Sundays.
Boccia is a Paralympic sport developed by CP Sport (Cerebral Palsy Sport). For more details about the club, please use the weblink. http://www.camboccia.co.uk/
Ely Tigers Rugby Club have developed close links with the England Deaf Rugby Union team and will continue to have fixtures between the two sides in the future. Ely Tigers are an inclusive club and have qualified coaches and welcome new players of all abilities. For contact details please use the Ely Tigers' website http://www.elyrufc.co.uk/About%20Us/Clubhouse.htm
City of Ely Bowls Club have adapted wheelchairs taht can be used on the indoor rinks. The club also have visually impaired groups, playing at the club. For more details about the club, including contact information, please visit the website. http://www.cityofelybowlsclub.org.uk/
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| Long Term Conditions Exercise Group Information | 15.77 KB |