Luton
access2sport
access2Sport is a pan disability sports project taking place in Luton aimed at increasing the participation of youngsters ranging in age from 5 to 18 years old through the provision of a number of disability specific activity sessions.
The project aims to address some of the barriers faced by young people with disabilities in accessing sport and physical activity opportunities. The project supports and develops many different sport and physical activity sessions across Luton including:
Swimming - beginners lessons for children and young people with any disability to learn to swim. Includes development sessions for swimmers to build their skills with a view to joining a swimming club linked to Luton and Dunstable Disabled Sports Association and Active Luton.
Ability Counts football - a programme in association with Luton Town Football in the Community and Luton School Sports Partnership providing out of school hours and holiday football opportunities for children with disabilities.
Multi Sport Clubs - providing an opportunity to try lots of different sports and develop skills in a supportive environment. These sessions are provided in conjunction with the School Sports Partnership and team BEDS&LUTON.
The project provides a central point for information and advice with regard to sport and physical activity for young people with disabilities in Luton.
We can also help community organisations, schools sports clubs and groups increase the sporting opportunities they offer to young people with disabilities and give information and advice about such things as inclusion and equipment.
Clubs Currently Available for Young People with Disabilities (Spring 2009)
|
Day |
Time |
Venue |
Activity |
Target Group |
|
Monday |
3:45-4:45 |
Putteridge Recreation Centre |
Multi Sports Club |
KS3/4 Any disability |
|
Tuesday |
5:00-6:00 |
|
Multi Sports Club |
KS1/2 Any disability |
|
Tuesday |
6:15-6:45 |
Putteridge Recreation Centre |
Swimming Lessons- pre development |
KS2-4 any disability, Must be able to swim 25m |
|
Tuesday |
6:45-7:15 |
Putteridge Recreation Centre |
Swimfit |
KS2-4 any disability, Must be able to swim 25m |
|
Wednesday |
4:30-5:00 |
|
Swimming Lessons for non-swimmers |
KS1-4 Any disability |
|
Wednesday |
5:00-5:30 |
|
Swimming Lessons for beginners |
KS1-4 Any disability |
|
Wednesday |
5:30-6:00 |
|
Swimming Lessons for improvers |
KS1-4 Any disability |
|
Thursday |
4:15-5:15 |
|
Dance |
KS1/2 Any disability |
|
Thursday |
5:15-6:15 |
|
Dance |
KS3/4 Any disability |
|
Thursday |
6:00-7:00 |
Putteridge Recreation Centre |
Football
|
KS1-4 Any disability |
|
Friday |
5:30-6:30 |
|
Indoor Athletics
|
KS3/4 Any disability |
These are the opportunities that the School Sports Partnership, Access 2 Sport and Sports Development are currently running for young people with disabilities in Luton. Children must be booked on to activities, to ensure appropriate staffing is provided. If you would like any information on any of these activities please contact:
Matt Corder
Outreach Development Officer
Tel: 01582 400272
E-mail: matt.corder@activeluton.co.uk