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Disability Sport
Wirral Council has a Cultural and Equalities Development Officer, Stacey Manion, who is responsible for ensuring that children and adults with a disability have the opportunity to access all leisure and cultural facilities, activities, and programmes. Stacey is currently seeking to improve current over all provision and co-ordinates holiday and term time programmes/ events within sport, leisure, and culture for children and adults with disabilities.
To contact Stacey call 0151 666 4842 or email staceymanion@wirral.co.uk
Active All Sports Programme Newsletter - March 2009
Tranmere Community Youth Team – Disability
Football training sessions open to ages 6 yrs – 16yrs
There will be opportunities for children to play as a team representing the club and Wirral in the Disability Cheshire and Merseyside League
Starting in the New Year
Thurs 5th Mar 5pm – 6pm
Thurs 12th Mar 5pm - 6pm
Thurs 19th Mar 5pm - 6pm
Thurs 26th Apr 5pm - 6pm
Thurs 2nd Apr 5pm - 6pm
Venue: Woodchurch Sports Complex Sports Hall (not the leisure centre but next door to Woodchurch High School). Please contact Stacey Manion on the number below for further details.
Cost per session per child is £2 and to be paid at each session
Disability Swimming Lessons
The disability swimming lessons through Swim Wirral aim to provide safe and supported lessons to meet the needs of all children with a disability in Wirral. The lessons are available after school and at weekends for group or one to one lessons.
Please contact the centres below for more details and to book a place on the swimming lessons:
- Leasowe Recreation Centre Tel: 0151 677 0916
- West Kirby Concourse Tel: 0151 929 7801
Oval Disability Family Swim Session
The Oval has a swim session now open for children and young people with a disability and their families. The session is on a Saturday afternoon from 3pm - 4pm. For more details please feel free to contact Stacey Manion 0151 666 4842 or The Oval centre on 0151 645 0596. (Please note this session will not be staffed by the Disability Sport Development Team).
Martial Arts
A new martial arts club has been created for children and young people with disabilities within Wirral. If parents/carers have any questions or are interested and would like to book onto a lesson please contact Mike Smith on the telephone number below.
Every Monday from 5pm – 5.45pm
Location: Birkenhead Karate Academy, The Water Tower, Claughton
(Opposite Wirral Ladies Golf Club)
Please contact Mike Smith for bookings, further information and details.
Tel: 07878 273 820 Email: m.smith8483@ntlworld.com
Hot Wheels Dance Club
Inclusive Dance sessions for children and young people with a disability.
Every Thursday evening
For more details including times and venue, please contact either
Claire on 07766403059 or Linda 07920437501
Bebington High Sports College - All Active Saturday Sports Club
This club is aimed at children and young people with learning difficulties and disabilities
Venue: Bebington High Sports College
Time: Saturday Mornings 9.30am - 11.00am
Age Groups: 8 – 18 Years
Sports: Boccia, Kurling, Football, Basketball, Tennis, Gymnastics, Badmington, Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, Tag Rugby and more …
Cost: £2.50 Per Sesson
If you would like any further information or would like to book a place please contact:
Craig Nall 0151 645 4154 or e-mail craignall08@yahoo.co.uk
Wheels 4 All
All ages (Adults)
Thursdays 10.00am - 3.00pm Birkenhead Park
For details call Iain Lancaster on 07989 399725 or e-mail iain.lancaster@cycling.org.uk
Wirral Disability Sports Club Letter
Please click onto the link below to access the Wirral Disability Sports Club Newsletter
Wirral Disability Swimming Development Group
Please click onto the links below to either contact by email or access the Wirral Disability Swimming Development Group
email wdsdg@btinternet.com