Activity Taster Month September 18

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1 Activity Taster Month September 18 Sports and physical activities for adults and children with learning disabilities TelfordShropsSpecialOlympics

2 Introduction Contents Welcome to our very first edition of the Special Olympics Telford and Shropshire activity brochure. Time table 4 Clubs/Groups Autonomy FC 8 8 Elite Dance Studios 8 We are really excited to be bringing together community clubs and groups from across the County to provide more opportunities for people with learning disabilities Park Wrekin Gymnastics 9 Perry Riding for the Disabled 9 Shrewsbury Town in the Community 10 Sportsability 11 Shropshire Stags Mixed Ability Rugby 12 This Special Edition includes all activities on offer for our Taster Month throughout September Telford Netball Club 12 Telford Tennis Centre 13 Telford Sailability Club 13 Wrekin Riders BMX 14 All taster activities will have regular sessions from October 2018 which will be shown in the next brochure. Wrekin Star Judo Club 14 Coming Soon activities 15 Meet the Committee 15 Useful contacts 15 2 Your guide to activities across Telford and Shropshire Your guide to activities across Telford and Shropshire 3

3 Timetabled activities will state if pre-booking is required. Some opportunities have limited spaces, whereas others you can simply turn up and take part. Or feel free to go and have a look at any of the activities listed. Bookable activities will prioritise new participants throughout the taster month to ensure people get to try a variety of activities. Saturday 1st Sunday 2nd Netball 10-11am Telford Langley Sch, Dawley Monday 3rd Tuesday 4th Wednesday 5th Thursday 6th Friday 7th Saturday 8th Sunday 9th from 4:45pm Shrewsbury venues (Beginners) from 6pm DW Sports, Telford Forge Retail Park Judo from 6:30pm Wrekin Star Judo Charlton School, Equestrian 4pm onwards Perry RDA Baschurch Wilfred Owen Sch Shrewsbury Monday 10th Tuesday 11th Wednesday 12th Thursday 13th Friday 14th Saturday 15th Sunday 16th from 4:45pm Shrewsbury venues (Beginners) from 6pm DW Sports, Telford Forge Retail Park Judo from 6:30pm Wrekin Star Judo Charlton School, Dance 4-5pm Elite Dance Studio Sundorne Games Hall Tennis 6-7pm Telford Tennis Centre, Oakengates Equestrian 4pm onwards Perry RDA Baschurch Dance (Ballet/Contemporary) Elite Dance Studio Sundorne Games Hall Wilfred Owen Sch Shrewsbury 10:45-12:00pm Autonomy FC, Bayston Hill Rugby 10:30-12:00pm Shropshire Stags, Donnington Gymnastics 1-2pm Park Wrekin Gym Saturday 15th (Experienced) 9:30-10am Wrekin College, 4 Your guide to activities across Telford and Shropshire Your guide to activities across Telford and Shropshire 5

4 Monday 17th Tuesday 18th Wednesday 19th Thursday 20th Friday 21st Saturday 22nd Sunday 23rd from 4:45pm Shrewsbury venues (Beginners) from 6pm DW Sports, Telford Forge Retail Park Judo from 6:30pm Wrekin Star Judo Charlton School, Tennis 6-7pm Telford Tennis Centre, Oakengates Equestrian 4pm onwards Perry RDA Baschurch Wilfred Owen Sch Shrewsbury Sailability from 3pm Telford Sailability, Priorslee Lake, Priorslee Rugby 10:30-12:00pm Shropshire Stags, Donnington Gymnastics 1-2pm Park Wrekin Gym Saturday 22nd (Experienced) 9:30-10am Wrekin College, Monday 24th Tuesday 25th Wednesday 26th Thursday 27th Friday 28th Saturday 29th Sunday 30th from 4:45pm Shrewsbury venues (Beginners) from 6pm DW Sports, Telford Forge Retail Park Judo from 6:30pm Wrekin Star Judo Charlton School, Dance 4-5pm Elite Dance Studio Sundorne Games Hall Tennis 6-7pm Telford Tennis Centre, Oakengates Equestrian 4pm onwards Perry RDA Baschurch Dance (Ballet/Contemporary) Elite Dance Studio Sundorne Games Hall Wilfred Owen Sch Shrewsbury Sailability from 3pm Telford Sailability, Priorslee Lake, Priorslee Netball 10-11am Telford Langley Sch, Dawley Gymnastics 1-2pm Park Wrekin Gym More information on the various clubs and groups can be seen on the following pages including those with pathways to SOGB competition which will show this icon TelfordShropsSpecialOlympics 4 Your guide to activities across Telford and Shropshire

5 Clubs/Groups Park Wrekin Gymnastics Autonomy FC Where to go: Lythwood Sports Complex, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury What time: Saturday 10:45-12:00pm What they do: Mixed ability football sessions for adults (16+) with/ without disabilities for males and females. Suitable for all abilities. What you might need to bring: Clothing suitable for the weather (outdoor venue), a bottle of water and trainers. Who can tell you more: Thomas Vaughan Their contact details: autonomyfootball@gmail.com or Elite Dance Studios Where to go: Sundorne Games Hall, Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury What time: Tuesday s 4:00-5:00pm - disability session Thursday s 5:00-6:00pm - mixed ability (disability & non) What they do: Supporting beginners and experienced dancers (all ages), open to males and females. Provide a disability specific session for those wanting additional support, and a mixed ability for those interested in integrating into mainstream dance sessions. What you might need to bring: Wear comfortable clothing Who can tell you more: Natalie Prudence Their contact details: natalie@elitedancestudios.co.uk or Where to go: Park Gymnastic Centre, Severn Drive, What time: Sunday 1:00-2:00pm What they do: A supportive learning environment to build on skills around strength, movement and balance for beginners. Also provide links to competitions. What you might need to bring: Wear loose clothing, and a few layers for warming up and cooling down. A bottle of water too. Who can tell you more: Nick Pemberton Their contact details: contactus@parkwrekin-gymclub.com or Perry Riding for the Disabled Where to go: Nobold, Baschurch What time: Wednesday from 4pm (40 minute sessions) What they do: Horse Riding and vaulting sessions for beginners and experienced riders. Opportunities for various therapies and competitions too. What you might need to bring: Wear clothing suitable for the outdoor weather and comfortable shoes. Riding hat provided. Who can tell you more: Jane Barker Their contact details: or barkerj667@gmail.com 2 Your guide to activities across Telford and Shropshire Your guide to activities across Telford and Shropshire 9

6 Sportsability Shrewsbury Town In the Community Mondays - Under 16 s DS Active Monday Where to go: Severndale Academy, Shrewsbury What time: 4:4 Where to go: DW Sports, Telford Forge Retail Park, Telford What time: Mondays from 6pm (30 minute session) Mondays - Over 16 s DS Active Where to go: Shrewsbury Sports Village, Sundorne, Shrewsbury What time: 5:00-6:00pm Saturday Where to go: Wrekin College, Friday 12+ PAN Disability Where to go: Wilfred Owen School, Monkmoor, Shrewsbury What time: 5:00-6:00pm What they do: Provide football coaching sessions for people with Downs Syndrome through their DS Active sessions and wider disabilities through their PAN Disability session. What time: 9:30-10:00am What they do: High quality swimming sessions with low ratios bringing advanced learning for complete beginners. Booking form required before attending sessions, request from Sportsabilitydirectly. What you might need to bring: costume, towel, goggles if preferred. What you might need to bring: Suitable clothing for indoor sessions and a bottle of water. Who can tell you more: General enquiry Their contact details: Sportsability1@gmail.com or Who can tell you more: George Hillman Their contact details: Ext 216 admin@shrewsburytowninthecommunity.com 2

7 Shropshire Stags Rugby Where to go: Parson s Barracks, Donnington, Telford What time: Saturday 10:30-12:00pm What they do: Provide a mixed ability rugby session for adults with/ without disabilities. Involved in friendly rugby matches across the country and overseas too. What you might need to bring: Clothing suitable for the weather (training is outdoors). Trainers or studded boots if you have them. Who can tell you more: John Barclay or Cherie Pressland Their contact details: John johntrustrugby@gmail.com or cherietrustrugby@gmail.com Telford Netball Club Where to go: Telford Langley School, Dawley What time: Sunday 10:00-11:00am (all ages) What they do: This club has set up two brand new sessions just for the taster month. Learn the basics of Netball in an open, fun environment. For beginners and experienced players. Regular sessions will start from October on a monthly/weekly basis based on interest. What you might need to bring: Trainers, a bottle of water and comfortable clothing. Feel free to go and have a look before getting involved. Telford Sailability Club Where to go: Priorslee Lake, Off Teece Dr, Priorslee What time: Friday various 60/90 minute slots available What they do: Sailing for all abilities, suitable for wheelchair users and beginners to sailing, carers welcome to get involved too. They also provide life jackets and waterproofs for all. What you might need to bring: Comfortable clothing and a big smile. Who can tell you more: Paul Devey Their contact details: telford.sailability@gmx.com or Telford Tennis Centre Where to go: New Road, Wrockwardine Wood, Telford What time: Wednesday 6:00-7:00pm (all ages) What they do: Provide fundamental tennis skills for all abilities, deliver through centre coaches within the new indoor tennis courts. What you might need to bring: Suitable clothing for running around indoors, along with suitable trainers and a drink. Who can tell you more: Ian Murphy Their contact details: Ian.Murphy@GLL.ORG or Who can tell you more: Denise Westwood 2 Your guide to activities across Telford and Shropshire Their contact details: telfordnetballclub@gmail.com Your guide to activities across Telford and Shropshire 13

8 Wrekin Riders BMX Where to go: Duce Drive Dawley What time: Saturday/Sunday 10:00-12:00pm (all ages) What they do: A welcoming all ability cycling club supporting people to ride from a balance bike right up to an adrenaline jumping BMX rider. What you might need to bring: Wear a long sleeved top and trousers, pads and helmets provided. Coming soon... We are really excited to be working with two more partners to have them on board to the network very soon. Keep your eyes out in future editions on our monthly brochure for both: Telford Boccia Club & Evolution Roller Derby Meet the committee Who can tell you more: Kirsty Smallman Their contact details: or wrekinriders@outlook.com Wrekin Star Judo Club Jess Lightwood Main Contact Faye Giles Treasurer Tom Moffitt Safeguarding Officer Where to go: Charlton School, What time: Tuesday 6:00-7:30pm (under 16 s) 7:30-9pm (adults) What they do: Provide Judo sessions for people with all abilities. Currently delivered with the mainstream beginners group, but can set up separate sessions in the future if needed. What you might need to bring: Comfortable clothing along with a smile ready lots of fun, meeting new people and learning new skills. Who can tell you more: Ian Brown Their contact details: or info@wrekinstarjudoclub.org.uk Marvyn Joseph DBS Verifier Ian Brown Eligibility Officer Useful contacts: You can reach a member of the committee very easily: Facebook: /TelfordShropsSpecialOlympics Generic so.telfordshropshire@gmail.com Call: Safeguarding safeguarding.telfordshropsso@gmail.com Paul Devey Eligibility Officer 2 Your guide to activities across Telford and Shropshire Your guide to activities across Telford and Shropshire 15

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