‘GET ACTIVE’
A Guide to Disability Sport in the
Black Country.
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Contents
Welcome and Introduction .............................................................3
Using the Guide .............................................................................4
Advice for joining a club .................................................................4
Black Country Role Models ...........................................................5
General Facilities ...........................................................................6
AIKIDO.........................................................................................33
ANGLING.....................................................................................34
ATHLETICS .................................................................................35
BADMINTON ...............................................................................36
BOCCIA .......................................................................................37
CRICKET .....................................................................................38
Case Study: Old Swinford Cricket Club .......................................39
CYCLING .....................................................................................41
FENCING.....................................................................................42
FOOTBALL ..................................................................................43
GOALBALL ..................................................................................45
GOLF ...........................................................................................46
HOCKEY......................................................................................47
HORSE RIDING ..........................................................................48
MULTI SPORT.............................................................................49
NETBALL .....................................................................................51
RUGBY ........................................................................................52
SPECIAL OLYMPICS ..................................................................53
SWIMMING..................................................................................54
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Case Study: Daisy’s Story ...........................................................56
TABLE TENNIS ...........................................................................57
TENNIS........................................................................................58
VOLLEYBALL ..............................................................................59
WALKING ....................................................................................60
WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL .....................................................61
Wheelchair Basketball – Jacob’s Story .......................................62
National Contacts ........................................................................63
Black Country BeActive Partnership ............................................65
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Welcome and Introduction
Stuart Johnson
Equity Champion
Be Active Partnership Board
Welcome to the Black Country BeActive Partnership’s Guide to
Disability Sport. In the Black Country, we are committed to
ensuring that there are fair opportunities for all to participate in
sport and physical activity.
Throughout the summer we saw fantastic performances by
Paralympic athletes from the Black Country, none more so than
the outstanding achievements of Eleanor Simmonds, Jordanne
Whiley and Helen Scott. On the back of the biggest Paralympic
games ever, interest in disability sport has never been so high
and we want to make sure getting involved in disability sport in
the Black Country is getting easier.
This guide will promote opportunities appropriate for those with a
disability across the Black Country to try new activities or play
more sport than they are currently doing. We recognise that not
all clubs will be in a position to accept all participants; however we
are constantly working towards ensuring that there are fairer
opportunities for all participants.
If you have any feedback for us then please feel free to contact
the Black Country BeActive Partnership team.
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The Guide
You have taken the first step into sport by visiting this guide for advice on where to take
part in disability sport in the Black Country. There are more opportunities than you may
think to get involved in local sport with local people! The Black Country BeActive
Partnership is committed to helping you on your personal journey within sport.
What are Hub Clubs? are identified whereby the National Governing B have
recommended a hub club for disability have been highlighted as a ‘Hub Club’ in this
version. This does not prevent you from attending other clubs nor does it constitute a
formal endorsement of the club or its procedures.
Document Formats
This publication is also available via the Black Country BeActive Partnership website
and in alternative formats if required. Please contact the Black Country BeActive
Partnership on 0845 8 151515 if an alternative format is required.
Advice for joining a club.
Things to Check
 Can Parents/Carers stay during the session?
 Does the club have a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy?
 Ensure that all coaches are fully enhanced CRB checked.
 Ensure all coaches are qualified to level 2
 Does the club have a Welfare Officer someone who takes charge of registration
at the start and end of a session, and first aid provision?
 Check the Ratio of Adults to Children.
Things to watch out for
 Activities where parents are discouraged from staying to watch or from becoming
involved.
 Individuals who take charge and operate independently of organisational
guidelines.
 Individuals who show favouritism or personally reward specific children.
 Encouragement of inappropriate physical contact.
 Poor communication and negative responses to questions about safeguards for
your child.
 A “win at all costs” attitude towards the sport or activity.
 Children who drop out or stop going for no apparent reason.
 Invitations for children to spend time alone with staff or volunteers (or even to
visit their home).
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Black Country Role Models
Jordanne Whiley from the Black Country from the
Black Country
Wheelchair Tennis Bronze Medallist, London 2012
“Sports clubs have played a big part in my tennis career, I was surrounded
by friendly people who encouraged me along and got me excited about
playing sport. One tennis club was the reason I was able to pursue my
tennis at such a young age.”
Richard Davies
London 2012 Paralympian from the Black Country
Paralympic Shooting Gold Medallist, London 2012
“After being injured in a swimming pool accident I became wheelchair
bound, decided to stay positive, joined a club and took up wheelchair
rugby. After 14 years playing for GB, I took up shooting and within 6
months I was in the GB squad and beating the best. I am now 2 times and
current British Champion. In 2011 I was ranked number 1 in the world and
finished with the highest ranking in the GB squad in my event at the
London 2012 Paralympic Games. My sights are now on Rio. It’s never
over until you quit.”
Blind Dave Heely from the Black Country
The first blind person in the world to have completed
the ultimate endurance challenge 7 marathons in 7
days on 7 continents
“Sports clubs encourage people in to a friendly and safe environment,
which then encourages adults to involve their young families. The club
environment helps with training modes, social activities and more
importantly brings on that competitive edge which we all need to compete.
For me a running club initially sourced a very important part of my sporting
activity - guide runners - and now I have a great team around me”
Ryan Cockbill
London 2012 Paralympian from the Black Coutry
'By joining sports clubs I was able to find and enjoy target shooting. It has
taken me around world and has opened the door to some great
experiences such as the London 2012 Paralympic Games'
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General Facilities
This section defines the facilities appropriate for sport in the
Black Country. Individual clubs by sport can be found
throughout this document.
Hub Club: Portway Lifestyle Centre
Oldbury, B69 1HE
Telephone: 0300 012 0121
Email: leisure@sandwell.gov.uk
Portway Lifestyle Centre will offer a fully inclusive and holistic
social care, leisure and health centre that will include a GP
Practice all accessible to people with disabilities, and the local
community. Facilities include a full size FA approved, artificial
grass pitch, outdoor exercise trail, sports hall, hydrotherapy pool,
gym and weight area, dance studio, multipurpose room, sensory
room, climbing wall, café, fully accessible ‘Changing Places’
toilets, fully accessible wet and dry changing areas and a hoisting
system for people with severe mobility problems to access the
hydrotherapy pool from the wet changing area.
Aldersley Leisure Village
Hugh Porter Way, Wolverhampton, WV6 9NW
Telephone: 01902 556 200
Email: Marcus.Asbury@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Website: www.wolverhampton.gov.uk
Blakenhall Community and Healthy Living Centre
Bromley Street, Blakenhall, Wolverhampton, WV2 3AS
Telephone: 01902 555460
Email: blakenhall.hlc@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Crystal Leisure Centre
Bell Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1AE
Telephone: 01384 812 800
Email: crystal.leisurecentre@dudley.gov.uk
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Haybridge Sports Centre
Brake Lane, Hagley, Stourbridge, DY8 2XS
Telephone: 01562 881 115
Website: www.haybridge.worcs.sch.uk
Albrighton Trust Ltd.
Blue House Lane, Albrighton, Wolverhampton, WV7 3FL
Telephone: 01902 372 441
Website: www.albrightontrust.org.uk
Walsall Deaf People’s Centre
59a Lichfield Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 2BX
Telephone: 01922 614794
Email: office@walsalldeaf.org.uk
Website: www.wdpc.org.uk
Wolverhampton Swimming & Fitness Centre
Planetenary Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV13 3SW
Telephone: 01902 384 777
Email:
enquiries@wolverhamptonswimmingandfitnesscentre.co.uk
Website: www.dcleisurecentres.co.uk
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AIKIDO
Dragonfly Aikido Club
St Thomas More RC Primary School, Huthill Lane, Walsall, WS6
6PG
Contact: Terence Bayliss
Telephone: 01543 683 526
Email: terence.bayliss@btconnect.com
Website: www.seijitsu-aikido.org.uk
Notes:
Please contact prior to attendance. The club will accommodate if
possible based on requirements.
Ren Shin Kan Aikido Club
265-266 Castle Street, Dudley, DY1 1LQ
Contact: Phil Smith
Telephone: 01384 455 916
Email: renshinkan@live.co.uk
Website: http://www.ukaonline.org.uk/UKA/
Notes:
There is no wheelchair access to the club.
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ANGLING
British Disabled Angling Association
9 Yew Tree Road, Delves, WS5 4NQ
Contact: Terry Moseley
Telephone: 01922 860 912
Email: terry@bdaa.co.uk
Website: www.bdaa.co.uk
Notes:
Have a look at the website or contact Terry directly for more
information about this organisation.
Heathfield Lane Fishing Club
Contact: Kerry Wilkinson
Telephone: 07548 765 894
Email: heathfieldfishing@hotmail.co.uk
Website:
Notes:
Based at Heathfield Lane pool, Darlaston.
Reels on Wheels
Contact: Nick Rowe
Telephone: 07777 692573
Email: nick@reels-on-wheels.org
Website: www.reels-on-wheels.org
Notes:
This is a buddy system rather than a direct club. This would mean
that organisation will help find a partner to assist a disabled
angler in the local area rather than participants attending a
gathering of club members.
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ATHLETICS
Hub Club: Wolverhampton & Bilston Athletics Club
Aldersley Leisure Village, Hugh Porter Way, Aldersley Road,
Wolverhampton, WV6 9NW
Contact: Colin Thompson
Telephone: 01902 556200
Email: wolvesandbilstonac@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.wolvesandbilstonac.co.uk
Notes:
Sessions are open to disabled people irrespective of disability,
track and field.
RGK Sporting Club Rhinos
Aldersley Leisure Village, Hugh Porter Way, Aldersley Road,
Wolverhampton, WV6 9NW
Contact: Rachael Andrews-Caron
Telephone: 0845 519 9026
Email: info@wolverhamptonrhinos.com
Website: www.wolverhamptonrhinos.com
Notes:
Sessions are open to disabled people irrespective of disability or
age.
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BADMINTON
Kingswinford Badminton Club
Kingswinford School, Water Street, Kingswinford, DY6 7AD
Contact: Simon Baggott
Telephone: 07984 501 050
Email: Simon@sbaggott.orangehome.co.uk
Website:
Notes:
Contact club prior to attendance.
Sandwell Leisure Trust – Disability Badminton
Session
Hadley Stadium, Wilson Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND
Contact: Sandwell Leisure Trust
Telephone: 0845 659 4815
Email: leisure@sandwell.gov.uk
Website: www.slt-leisure.co.uk
Notes:
This session is for adults only (aged 16+)
RGK Sporting Club Rhinos - Wheelchair Badminton
North East Wolverhampton Academy, Foxley Campus, Marsh
Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 6SE
Contact: Rachael Andrews-Caron
Telephone: 0845 519 9026
Email: info@wolverhamptonrhinos.com
Website: www.wolverhamptonrhinos.com
Notes:
Sessions are open to disabled people irrespective of disability or
age.
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BOCCIA
RGK Sporting Club Rhinos - Boccia
North East Wolverhampton Academy, Foxley Campus, Marsh
Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 6SE
Contact: Rachael Andrews-Caron
Telephone: 0845 519 9026
Email: info@wolverhamptonrhinos.com
Website: www.wolverhamptonrhinos.com
Notes:
Sessions are open to disabled people irrespective of disability or
age.
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CRICKET
Old Swinford Cricket Club – Cricket Coaching
Old Swinford Cricket Club, Albemarle Road, Stourbridge, DY8
2BG
Contact: Katie Blunt
Telephone: 0781 557 8583
Email: katieblunt@live.co.uk
Website: www.oldswinford.play-cricket.com
Notes:
Children 8 to 14 years with MLD, mild autism, coordination
difficulties, at time of publication, not appropriate for children with
severe disabilities or who need one to one care
Old Wulfrunians Cricket Club
253a Castlecroft Road, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton, WV3 8NA
Contact: Dave Unitt
Telephone: 01902761410
Email: daveunitt@blueyonder.co.uk
Website: www.oldwulfstett.play-cricket.com
Notes:
Contact prior to attendance.
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Case Study: Old Swinford Cricket Club
“Each session was well organised and it was lovely to see
the children involved gaining confidence and indeed
showing progress in such a short space of time.”
Old Swinford Cricket Club thought this programme would be an
ideal opportunity to provide children with moderate learning
disabilities a chance to play cricket, have fun and socialise with
their peers. With no other club in Worcestershire having a
disability section we thought it was a chance to be the first. With
links between Dudley Council and Worcestershire County Cricket
Board we have been able to promote the sessions and be guided
along the correct path to make this programme the best it can be.
This four week programme ran for one hour on a Friday night at
Oldswinford CC. Sessions were focused on providing an
opportunity for children with moderate learning disabilities aged
between 8 and 14 to participate in cricket for what could have
been their first time, as well as providing fun and enjoyment for all
along the way. Over the four week period we saw ten children
participate in the sessions which were run by two qualified
coaches. Each session had a main coaching element whether it
be batting, bowling or fielding and ending in a game. Not only
were these sessions teaching the children sport specific skills but
also life and social skills, such as communication and teamwork.
Our main outcome for this programme was to provide opportunity
for all disabled children a chance to play cricket and having some
fun. After running these sessions it has become evident that it is
something that as a club we would like to continue to do on a
weekly basis, holding winter nets and then continuing it all
through summer training and with funding it would help to secure
this chance. Seeing the children’s faces light up with happiness
and excitement when they hit the wickets, or hit the ball is
something that we will hold onto and intend to only see more of.
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Coaches have enjoyed the programme and have got just as
much out of it as the children have. It also gave parents the
chance to come down to the club, socialise and relax for an hour.
The children were all devastated when it was the last session and
asked if we could do another one the week after for them. This
just goes to show how successful this was. We have also
received positive feedback from parents about both the sessions
and the club. One parent states ‘cricket gives you skills for life
and those children with special educational needs children
deserve to be included in such a wonderful sport’.
Building a coach-player relationship is key with disability sport and
it is something that we have intended to do from the very first
session. A small example of why this relationship is so important
is with one child our coach called him James Bond, he loved this
and every time he was called this he would laugh and smile. His
mom came up to the coach at the end of the sessions and said
how it is the first time he has ever gone home and not stopped
talking about something he has done and how much he has
enjoyed it. She then went on to say how something as little as
calling him James Bond made all the difference as he felt like he
was included in it all and meant something.
Overall this programme has been a huge success and seeing
disabled children play cricket has been a success, but seeing
them play the sport with such enthusiasm and enjoyment makes it
all worthwhile.
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CYCLING
Wolverhampton Cycle Champions Initiative
Heantun House, Salop Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0SQ
Contact: Becky Marston
Telephone: 01902 554755
Email: beccy.marston@ctc.org.uk
Website: www.ctc.org.uk
Notes:
All welcome. Contact for further information.
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FENCING
Stourbridge Fencing Club
Pedmore Technology College, Grange Lane, Pedmore,
Stourbridge, DY9 7HS
Contact: Peter Baron
Telephone: 01384 400 242
Email: info@stourbridgefencingclub.co.uk
Website: www.stourbridgefencingclub.co.uk
Notes:
Contact to discuss accessibility based on needs. It will be difficult
to accommodate those with severe physical disabilities.
RGK Sporting Club Rhinos - Wheelchair Fencing
Our Lady St Chads, Old Fallings Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10
8BL
Contact: Rachael Andrews-Caron
Telephone: 0845 519 9026
Email: info@wolverhamptonrhinos.com
Website: www.wolverhamptonrhinos.com
Notes:
Sessions are open to disabled people irrespective of disability or
age.
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FOOTBALL
Bustleholme Football Club
Contact: Geoff Benbow
Telephone: 07805 829 354
Email: Geoff.benbow@hotmail.co.uk
Sporting Club Albion
Contact: Adam Crowle
Telephone: 07714 108 024
Email: adam.crowle@albionfoundation.co.uk
Website: www.thealbionfoundation.co.uk
Kewford Eagles
The Crestwood School, Bromley Lane, Kingswinford, DY6 8QG
Contact: Jane Beech
Telephone: 07866 275 326
Email: jw004h5501@blueyonder.co.uk
Website: www.kewfordeagles.co.uk
FA Player Development Centre & Centre of Excellence
Birmingham County Football Association
Contact: Amy Sproson
Telephone: 0121 357 4278 (Option 2)
Email: amy.sproson@birminghamfa.com
Website: http://www.birminghamfa.com/players/disability-football
Powerchair Development Centre & Training
The Albion Foundation
Contact: Paul Hunt
Telephone: 07984 610 283
Email: paul.hunt@albionfoundation.co.uk
Website: www.thealbionfoundation.co.uk
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PAN Disability Ambulant Training
The Albion Foundation
Contact: Paul Glover
Telephone: 0871 271 9840
Email: paul.glover@albionfoundation.co.uk
Website: www.thealbionfoundation.co.uk
Notes:
Sessions currently split into 12-16 years and 16+
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GOALBALL
Beacon Centre for the Blind
Wolverhampton Road East, Wolverhampton, WV4 6AZ
Contact: Tim Jukes
Telephone: 01902 880 111
Email: enquiries@beacon4blind.co.uk
Website: www.beacon4blind.co.uk
Notes:
All welcome
RGK Sporting Club Rhinos - Goalball
North East Wolverhampton Academy, Foxley Campus, Marsh
Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 6SE
Contact: Rachael Andrews-Caron
Telephone: 0845 519 9026
Email: info@wolverhamptonrhinos.com
Website: www.wolverhamptonrhinos.com
Notes:
Sessions are open to disabled people irrespective of disability or
age.
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GOLF
Golf Academy
Woodfarm Golf Range, Broad Lane, Essington, Wolverhmapton,
WV11 2RJ
Contact: Craig Thomas
Telephone: 07973 798 483
Email: ctommogolf@aol.com
Website: www.thegolfacademy.co.uk
Notes:
All welcome. Contact for further information.
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HOCKEY
Streetly Hockey Club
Briar Ave, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3HX
Contact: Dave Peers
Telephone: 0121 353 0958
Email: via Website
Website: http://www.streetlyhc.co.uk/
RGK Sporting Club Rhinos – Sledge Hockey
North East Wolverhampton Academy, Foxley Campus, Marsh
Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 6SE
Contact: Rachael Andrews-Caron
Telephone: 0845 519 9026
Email: info@wolverhamptonrhinos.com
Website: www.wolverhamptonrhinos.com
Notes:
Sessions are open to disabled people irrespective of disability or
age.
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HORSE RIDING
Gartmore Riding School
Hall Lane, Burntwood, Walsall, WS7 0JT
Contact: Tracy Francis
Telephone: 01543 686 117
Email: gartmoreridingschool@gmail.com
Mill Riding Centre
Warstone Hill Road, Pattingham, Wolverhampton, WV6 7HH
Contact: Pam Howson
Telephone: 01902 883 062
Email: howson.pam@gmail.com
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MULTI SPORT
These providers provide a range of sporting opportunities.
AC Coaching & Sports Development
8 Eastcroft Road, Warstones, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 4NL
Contact: Alan Caron
Telephone: 01902 229413
Email: info@accoaching.co.uk
Website: www.accoaching.co.uk
Let Us Play
5 Shaw Park Business Village, Shaw Road, Wolverhampton,
WV10 9LE
Contact: Kim Hatton or Claire McKen
Telephone: 01902 546258
Email: letusplay.kim@btinternet.com or claire@letusplay.org.uk
Website: www.letusplay.org.uk
Inclusive Activezone (Holiday activities)
Crystal Leisure Centre, Bell Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1AE
Contact: Greg Southall
Telephone: 01384 814 179
Email: greg.southall@dudley.gov.uk
Friday Adaptive Sports Club
Crystal Leisure Centre, Bell Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1AE
Contact: Greg Southall
Telephone: 01384 814 179
Email: greg.southall@dudley.gov.uk
Get Going Keep Going
Crystal Leisure Centre, Bell Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1AE
Contact: Greg Southall
Telephone: 01384 814 179
Email: greg.southall@dudley.gov.uk
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Orchard Saturday Fun & Games Club
Kids Orchard, Lye Bypass, Lye, DY9 8HA
Telephone: 01384 897 489
Email: greg.southall@dudley.gov.uk
PASS Office
Aldersley Leisure Village, Hugh Porter Way, Wolverhampton,
WV6 9NW
Contact: Alan Caron
Telephone: 07879 861 011
Email: info@wolverhamptonrhinos.com
Website: www.wolverhamptonrhinos.com
Sporting Chances Club
Wolves Community Trust, Wolves Indoor Dome, Aldersley
Leisure Village, Hugh Porter Way, Wolverhampton, WV6 9NW
Contact: Gavin Jones
Telephone: 01902 687038
Email: gavinjones@wolvescommunitytrust.org.uk
Website: www.wolvescommunitytrust.org.uk
Sporting Chances Club
Wolves Community Trust, Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Road,
Wolverhampton, WV1 4QR
Contact: Gavin Jones
Telephone: 01902 687038
Email: gavinjones@wolvescommunitytrust.org.uk
Website: www.wolvescommunitytrust.org.uk
Social Education Centre
Crystal Leisure Centre, Bell Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1AE
Contact: Greg Southall
Telephone: 01384 814 179
Email: greg.southall@dudley.gov.uk
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NETBALL
Netball Club for children with Physical Impairments
Organised by Dudley MBC
Contact: Greg Southall
Telephone: 01384 814 179
Email: greg.southall@dudley.gov.uk
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RUGBY
RGK Sporting Club Rhinos – Wheelchair Rugby
North East Wolverhampton Academy, Foxley Campus, Marsh
Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 6SE
Contact: Rachael Andrews-Caron
Telephone: 0845 519 9026
Email: info@wolverhamptonrhinos.com
Website: www.wolverhamptonrhinos.com
Notes:
Sessions are open to disabled people irrespective of disability or
age.
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Special Olympics Wolverhampton
Contact: Jacqueline Silvester
Telephone: 01902 741 428
Email: petesil@hotmail.co.uk
Special Olympics Sandwell
Contact: Norma Hyde
Telephone: 07957 591 514
Email: norma.freeman@talk21.com
Special Olympics Great Britain
Telephone: 020 7247 8891
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SWIMMING
HUB CLUB: Wolverhampton Swimming Club
Planetenary Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV13 3SW
Contact: Andy Bond (Chair)
Telephone: 01902 384777
Email: enquiries@wolverhamptonsc.co.uk
Website: http://www.wolves-sc.co.uk/
Summerhill Pathways
Summerhill School, Lodge Lane, DY6 9XE
Contact: Sheila Jones
Telephone: 01384 816171
Email: info@summerhill-pathways.co.uk
Website: www.summerhill-pathways.co.uk
Disability Specific (Junior) Swimming Lessons
Smethwick Swimming Centre, Thimblemill Road, Smethwick, B67
5QT
08456594815
Disability Swimming Sessions
Langley Swimming Centre, Vicarage Road, Langley, B68 8HS
08456594815
Disability Swimming Sessions
Haden Hill Leisure Centre, Barrs Road, Cradley Heath, B64 7HA
08456594815
Brine Baths at Walsall Gala Baths
Tower Street, Walsall, WS1 1DH
01922 653150
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Swimming Lessons at Bert Williams Leisure Centre
Nettlefolds Way, Bilston, WV14 0EF
01902 551082
Swimming Lessons at Central Baths
Bath Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV1 4EG
01902 551082
Swimming Lessons at Crystal Leisure Centre
Bell Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1AE
01384 815594
Swimming Lessons at Royal Wolverhampton School
Penn Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0EG
01902 340386
Swimming Lessons at all Dudley Leisure Centres
Greg Southall
01384 814179
Swimming Lessons at Wombourne Leisure Centre
Ounsdale Road Wombourne, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
WV5 8BJ
01902 898 202
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Case Study: Daisy’s Story
Daisy became a member of the schools disability team competing
at local school competitions. She captained the local team at the
SMILE event in Wolverhampton and then went onto the
Swimming Trials at Westcroft Special School for trials. From there
she was invited to attend time trials for the West Midland
Swimming team at Bromsgrove in Freestyle at 25m. In her first
competitive race she won both the 25m Freestyle and 25m Breast
Stroke and came second in 25m Back Crawl.
Daisy is a full member of the West Midland squad and also at her
local Swimming Club where she trains twice a week and is
improving her distance as she wants to compete in the 50m
events, she is also learning to swim butterfly. In addition to all of
this she also helps coach others hoping to inspire them as she
has been.
Daisy has always showed a great enthusiasm and a desire to
work outside her comfort zone. Even after her hospital operations
she suffered great pain but her swimming helped her recover both
physically and mentally and swimming became a large part of her
life. In recognition of this Daisy was appointed as a Student
mentor and a Gold Young Ambassador.
Along with this, Daisy still found time to continue her studies at
college and completed a Literacy Leadership Course through
ASDAN where she involved herself with other groups
demonstrating her confidence and ability to communicate and
help others. Daisy has achieved 8 GCSE’s and is studying for her
A/S levels in Sociology, Maths, and ICT she hopes to go on to
University to become a Primary School Teacher. Daisy always
adapts any tasks to suit her needs and helps other achieve their
goals inside and outside school.
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TABLE TENNIS
HUB CLUB: Wood Green Table Tennis Club
Wood Green Academy, Wood Green Road, Wednesbury, WS10
9QU
Contact: Sam Perry
Telephone: 07961 055 945
Email: sam.perry@woodgreenacademy.co.uk
Woodfield Table Tennis Club
Woodfield Sports & Social Club, Woodfield Avenue,
Wolverhampton, WV4 4AF
Contact: Adam Nutland
Telephone: 07527 437509
Email: adamnutland@gmail.com
Website: www.tabletennis365.co.uk/woodfield
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TENNIS
RGK Sporting Club Rhinos – Wheelchair Tennis
Wolverhampton Tennis Club, 52 Newbridge Crescent,
Wolverhampton, WV6 0LH
Contact: Rachael Andrews-Caron
Telephone: 0845 519 9026
Email: info@wolverhamptonrhinos.com
Website: www.wolverhamptonrhinos.com
Notes:
Sessions are open to disabled people irrespective of disability or
age.
PASS Office
Aldersley Leisure Village, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton, WV6
9NW
Contact: Alan Caron
Telephone: 07879 861011
Email: info@wolverhamptonrhinos.com
Website: www.wolverhamptonrhinos.com
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VOLLEYBALL
RGK Sporting Club Rhinos – Sitting Volleyball
North East Wolverhampton Academy, Foxley Campus, Marsh
Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 6SE
Contact: Rachael Andrews-Caron
Telephone: 0845 519 9026
Email: info@wolverhamptonrhinos.com
Website: www.wolverhamptonrhinos.com
Notes:
Sessions are open to disabled people irrespective of disability or
age.
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WALKING
Walking for Health Scheme
West Park Rehabilitation Hospital, Marson Wing, Park Road
West, Wolverhampton, WV1 4PW
Contact: Greg Southall
Telephone: 01902 444601
Email: walkingforhealth@wolvespct.nhs.uk
Website: www.wolvespct.nhs.uk/wfh.asp
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WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL
RGK Sporting Club Rhinos
North East Wolverhampton Academy, Foxley Campus, Marsh
Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 6SE
Contact: Rachael Andrews-Caron
Telephone: 0845 519 9026
Email: info@wolverhamptonrhinos.com
Website: www.wolverhamptonrhinos.com
Notes:
Sessions are open to disabled people irrespective of disability or
age.
Midland All Stars Ladies Wheelchair Basketball Club
Contact: Alan Caron
Telephone: 01902 229413
Email: info@accoachingacademies.co.uk
Website: www.accoachingacademies.co.uk
AC Coaching Raiders
Contact: Alan Caron
Telephone: 01902 229413
Email: info@accoachingacademies.co.uk
Website: www.accoachingacademies.co.uk
Black Country Magic
Contact: Alan Caron
Telephone: 01902 229413
Email: info@accoachingacademies.co.uk
Website: www.accoachingacademies.co.uk
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Wheelchair Basketball – Jacob’s Story
Jacob is a right leg amputee (above the knee) following an
accident in May 2008 when he was in Year 7. Jacob played rugby
for the Year 7 team and enjoyed playing and being involved in
sport throughout his time in Primary school. He returned back to
school in Year 8, 15 weeks after the accident where he took part
in PE lessons immediately after his return. His PE teachers
differentiated tasks and lesson outcomes to fully include him in
lessons. He felt secure and accepted by his peers and has a ‘just
get on with it’ attitude.
In Year 9 Jacob attended a Dudley SMILE disability sports event
and was talent spotted by The Wolverhampton Rhinos wheelchair
basketball coach. He started training and playing for them and his
sporting career has rocketed. He currently plays for the Coventry
Crusaders and was selected for the GB U23 squad in the
European championships this summer.
Jacob is part of the ‘STARS’ (Supporting Talented Athletes on the
Road to Success) team at his school and is supported by our
Sports therapist and PE staff. He was selected to attend the YST
Step into Sport camp this Easter and had a brilliant time.
Feedback from staff at the camp was overwhelmingly positive.
He gave a speech at the BC School Games Opening ceremony
this summer and is also due to speak at the YST Young
Ambassador conference in October. Jacob feels he is fully
supported to achieve his goals. His parents, school, peers and
STARS programme help him to achieve this. Jacob’s sports
leadership experiences have helped develop his confidence and
provided sound ‘life skills’ for his future.
The only issue Jacob highlighted as being negative was when he
returned to school following his accident, he found mobility
difficult. He used a combination of wheelchair and crutches and
was allowed to leave lessons early etc but still found it hard.
Since starting in the school newly built Sixth Form, he has found
mobility so much easier in the new building.
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National Contacts
The following organisations and contacts may provide you with
further advice and details of opportunities within the Black
Country.
British Blind Sport
www.britishblindsport.org.uk
sportdevelopment@britishblindsport.org.uk
01926 424 247
Cerebral Palsy Sport (CP Sport)
www.cpsport.org
info@cpsport.org
0115 925 7027
Dwarf Sports Association UK
www.dsauk.org
01246 296 485
English Federation of Disability Sport
www.efds.co.uk
01509 227 750
Mencap Sport
www.mencap.org.uk
sport@mencap.org.uk
0121 722 5900
Special Oympics GB
www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk
info@sogb.org.uk
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020 7247 8891
UK Deaf Sport
www.ukdeafsport.org.uk
leed@ukds.org.uk
01905 746 301
Wheelpower: British Wheelchair Sport
www.wheelpower.org.uk
info@wheelpower.org.uk
01296 395 995
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Age 14-25 and want to take part in sports activity?
Do you want to deliver sports activity for 14-25 year olds?
Take a look at our SPORTIVATE programme
Age 16+ and want to volunteer in sport?
Take a look at our SPORT MAKERS programme
Do you want to organise a sports & cultural event for your community?
Take a look at our COMMUNITY GAMES programme
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Disclaimer
The Black Country BeActive Partnership is proactively committed
to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate
in safe and appropriate activity.
All activities found in this directory are provided by external
groups, charities, organisations, clubs and leisure providers. This
guide is provided solely as a convenience and a supportive
document to help you find inclusive and disability sport and
recreation clubs within the Black Country. It does not constitute
an endorsement or approval by the Black Country BeActive
partnership of any activities or specific providers.
Although every effort has been made to ensure the suitability and
accuracy of details published within this guide, the Black Country
BeActive partnership bears no responsibility for the legality or
content, and it remains the individuals (or parent/carers where
under 18) full responsibility to ensure the appropriateness of
activities prior to attendance.
If you have any concerns about the management or practices of
anything contained within this guide please contact the Black
Country BeActive partnership to discuss your concerns.
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