DISABILITY SPORT

Disability Sport Cymru is a joint initiative between the Sports Council for Wales, the Federation of Sports Associations for the Disabled (Wales) and local authorities, aimed at developing quality community based sporting and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities throughout Wales.

The scheme’s national objective is to create and develop club-based activities at grass roots level and provide professional support to help existing clubs expand. Its other key objectives are to:

• Create new clubs and to give professional advice and support to improve existing clubs.
• Increase the number of disabled people who are members of sports clubs.
• Co-ordinate local accessible training courses for coaches and volunteers.
• Establish local competition structures, which can lead on to regional and national activity.

Paul Taylor, the Disability Sports Development Officer is aiming to help local people with disabilities gain enjoyment through sport and physical activity. He is currently developing a wide range of sporting activities for people with disabilities.

The is a excellent club structure now in place for people with a disability to take place on a regular basis. Clubs include Football, Boccia, Swimming and Multi-sports. For more information on clubs in your area please contact the Disability Sport Development Officer for a club directory.

A wide ranging school holiday programme has been established for young people in collaboration with the Arts Council, which allows young people to experience sport and physical activities alongside music, drama and crafts.  The activity programme also works alongside the WAG Free Swim Initiative with many Leisure Centres across the county borough hosting a session for people with a disability.

For more information, please contact the Disability Sport Development Officer.