Wakefield Disability Sports Directory

2016/17
Wakefield Disability
Sports Directory
Sports
Clubs
Welcome...
For more information please contact:
Sally Holmes
sally.holmes@wakefieldharriers.org.uk
www.wakefield-harriers.co.uk
Bowling
to Wakefield District Disability Sports and
Physical Activity Directory.
This directory details all of the disability sport and
physical activity opportunities that exist across
Wakefield, delivered by Wakefield District Council
and all key partners. This includes children,
young people and adults with all ability levels.
The directory also includes information on all
leisure facilities and venues across Wakefield,
the health initiatives provided by Wakefield
Council and a list of other useful websites.
There are other disability sports events and
festivals that run across Wakefield throughout
the year. More information on these can be
found on the website:
www.wakefield.gov.uk/residents/sport-
and-leisure/disability-sport-and-fitness
If you know of any additional information, or
amendments for future issues of this directory,
please contact:
Lisa Moseley
Sport Development Officer, Wakefield One, PO Box 700, Burton Street, Wakefield
WF1 2EB
07964209316
@MyWakefield #disabilitysport
healthimprovement@wakefield.gov.uk
Angling
Wakefield Angling Club
The Wakefield Anglers club caters for anyone
who wishes to fish in and around Wakefield.
The club has a range of memberships.
For more information please contact:
Ian Bain
07861 764314
Bainian123@live.co.uk
Athletics
Wakefield Harriers Athletics Club
Wakefield District Harriers & AC is a competitive
athletics club covering all branches of track and
field athletics, road and cross-country running
and fell running. It competes in all the
Northern Athletics Leagues from U/13s to
seniors, the Yorkshire League (U/13s to U/17s),
the West Yorkshire Track and Field League and
all Championships right up to County, Area and
National level.
Also all ages of the West Yorkshire Cross Country
League and County, Northern and National Cross
Country Championships, similarly Road and Fell
Running events. The club meets at Thornes Park
Athletics Stadium, Wakefield, on Tuesday and
Thursday from 7pm to 8.30pm.
Wakefield Indoor Bowling Club
Taster sessions are on a Tuesday morning,
10.30am - 12.00noon at Thornes Park Stadium.
For more information please contact:
Dave White
01924 240961
Wakefield Indoor Bowling League
The winter indoor bowling league runs from
September until April, Monday to Friday, 12.45
3.45pm at Thornes Park Stadium. The league
currently has several
disabled members competing for local teams
from throughout the district.
For more information please contact:
Keith Hawes
01924 363071
keith.hawes@btinternet.com
Boccia
The Able 2 group provides sport facilities and
training for young people with disabilities living
within the Wakefield District. The club is
predominantly for people with a physical and/
or sensory disability, their families and friends.
The sessions are Wednesday 6 - 7pm held at
Featherstone Sports Complex.
For more information please contact:
Steve Greatorex
01977 709576
greatorex_s@sky.com
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Climbing
Cycling
Climbing Wall and Sky Ride
Try climbing a huge Utah inspired indoor rock
climbing tower or defy gravity on Skyride!
For more information please contact:
Cycle Rides
There is a ride for everyone, they are of varied
lengths and difficulty, with a pace set to suit the
most careful rider. Traffic free routes are used
with some quite roads. Rides are suitable for
families or beginner riders and those wanting
to increase their confidence and are led by
Wakefield Cycle Forum.
For more information please contact:
Xscape
01977 555124
castleford@vertical-chill.com
Sandy Clark or David R Keighley
01977 703546 / 01924 240180
info@cycling-wakefield.org.uk
Cricket
Yorkshire Visually Impaired Cricket Club
The Yorkshire visually impaired cricket club was
formed in 2008 and has grown steadily over the
past 5 years, now running both a first team in
a national league and cup competitions, plus a
development team in the northern league.
For more information please contact:
John Garbett
07972 360928
garbett.j@sky.com
www.bcew.co.uk
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Disability Cycling
The disabled bikes at Thornes Park are available
to hire out when every the facility is open. they
can be taken into the park to ride around the
path. There are also some specific sessions,
which are:
Monday: 10am - 12 noon
This session is for people with mobile and
physical impairments. The mobility session,
using a range of adapted cycles and led by a
fully qualified instructor takes place on the
outdoor track throughout the summer months
and indoor through winter.
For more information please contact:
Sheena Woodward
01924 303481
Saturday: 10am - 11am
This session using adapted cycles is to
support people with special needs in a controlled
environment, allowing the opportunity to create
independence, creativity and motivation.
For more information please contact:
Thornes Park
01924 302385
Havercroft Wheels for All
Havercroft “Wheels for All” Centre enhances the
provision of inclusive sporting and leisure
opportunities for people of all ages in the
Wakefield area. Our extensive fleet of
adapted bikes are accessible to those people
with disabilities and differing needs who cannot
ride conventional bicycles.
Cycling is a great way to exercise as it is fun
both independently and with family and friends
joining in. Through the “Wheels for All” initiative
we are able to work on a one-to-one basis to
improve the mobility and confidence of clients.
We meet monthly at Havercroft Sports Centre
(WF4 2BD).
For more information please contact:
Gail Tombs
07762 018136
gailtombs@btinternet.com
Duke of Edinburgh
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Run in partnership with The Hut @ Airedale on
a Thursday evening at Youth Development and
Support Service, Crofton Young People's Centre.
There are a number of young people working
towards achieving their awards at all 3 levels,
(Bronze, Silver and Gold). www.wfyouth.co.uk/
things-to-do/duke-of-edinburgh-award/.
For more information please contact:
John Millington
01977 722815
jmillington@wakefield.gov.uk
Fitness
Aspire Health and Fitness
If you are new to exercise or looking for an
active challenge, then an Aspire Membership will
inspire and support you to achieve your health
and wellbeing goals. An Aspire
membership is flexible, value for money and
gives you unlimited use of Aspire gyms, public
swimming sessions, fitness classes and sauna
and steam at Wakefield council leisure facilities
throughout the district.
For more information please contact:
01924 307820
sal@wakefield.gov.uk
www.wakefield.gov.uk/aspire
Get Healthy... Get Active
Wakefield district Exercise on Referral Scheme.
The Get Healthy Get Active Scheme makes it
possible for health professionals to refer patients
for safe exercise to improve management of
their condition or quality of life. This scheme
puts clients in touch with designated staff called
Health and Wellbeing Activators. The Health and
Wellbeing Activators work with the participant to
plan a programme of appropriate activity. These
staff will provide you with a professional,
understanding and confidential service.
For more information please contact:
01924 307811
sal@wakefield.gov.uk
www.wakefield.gov.uk/activelifestyles
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Football
Frickley Foxes
The club trains on a Saturday from 11am - 1pm
at Hemsworth High School. Aged 16+ Learning
Disabilities.
For more information please contact:
Simon Newbound
07951 933512
snewbound9@mail.com
www.clubwebsite.co.uk/frickleyfoxes
Pontefract Pirates
Meets on a Saturday morning at Pontefract
Collieries FC and is a football team for young
people with learning difficulties.
For more information please contact:
Trevor Waddington
07825 418999
trevor@pontecolls.co.uk
www.pontefractpirates.co.uk
Yorkshire CP (Cerebral Palsy) Football Club
Yorkshire CP Football Club and the NEW
Featherstone Frame FC (for children who use
frames as mobility aids) now on a Saturday at
Featherstone Sports Complex (astro-turf and
gymnasium) 1.15pm - 2.30pm.
For more information please contact:
Andy Millington
07828921345
www.yorkshirecpfc.co.uk
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Wakefield Wheelchair FC
Wakefield Wheelchair FC now at Able2 Saturday
Club, 11.00-1.00 at Featherstone Sports
Complex, Pontefract Road, Featherstone, WF7 5AJ
For more information please contact:
Steve Greatorex
01977 709576
greatorex_s@sky.com
Golf
Cosmic Golf
Crazy Golf with a twist! Experience the next
generation of mini golf.
For more information please contact:
Xscape
01977 553355
www.xploreplay.com
Gymnastics
Freestyle Gymnastics
FreeG is about total freedom. Combining
elements from martial arts and stunt
performance as well as gymnastics, there are
no rules or competitions. You learn the tricks you
want to learn, pick the lines you want to pick,
and express yourself how you want.
Thursday: 7:00pm - 9:00pm 13+ & Adults - 2 hours £5.90/£6.70
Saturday: 2:00pm - 3:30pm 8 - 12 Years - 1.5 hours £4.50
Saturday: 3:30pm - 5:00pm 13+ & Adults - 1.5 hours £4.50/£5.10
Sunday: 12:00pm - 1:30pm 8 - 12 years - 1.5 hours £4.50
Sunday: 1:30pm - 3:00pm 13+ & Adults - 1.5 hours £4.50/£5.10
Wakefield Gymnastics Club
Wakefield Gymnastics is one of Britain’s leading
sports acrobatic, tumbling and trampolining
clubs, which has produced numerous World and
European champions over the last 20 years.
The club maintains a high standard of qualified
coaching staff. The club is inclusive & has
attained Sports England’s Clubmark
accreditation, which ensures the welfare of all its
members & encourages everyone to enjoy sport.
For more information please contact:
Zoe Styles
07866 475952
Normanton Sports Acro
We are one of the most successful gymnastics
clubs in Yorkshire. We take children from 18
months old to 5yrs in British Gymnastics quality
Preschool sessions and children 6 to adults in
our many classes throughout the week.
We offer specialist one to one assistance for
children who require it to allow them to access
our main stream classes.
NSA is the only club in West Yorkshire to offer
classes specifically catering towards children
with Downs Syndrome, this in partnership with
Wakefield Downs Syndrome support.
For more information please contact:
Holly Rowney
07773 704735
normantonsportsacro@googlemail.com
Hockey
Wakefield Hockey Club
Wakefield Flyerz is a brand new section
at Wakefield Hockey Club for people with
disabilities. Members are aged 8 or over, children
and adults, with all disabilities including learning,
sensory or physical can attend. The Club is an
exciting venue with lots of local, national and
even international Hockey events, on a first class
synthetic pitch, as well as other sports on site.
Experienced players and coaches will help you
quickly learn the basics of hockey and develop
your skills and fitness. We will arrange
matches and you could attend regional and
national events.
For more information please contact:
Dr Tom Heyes
07966 228505
wakefieldflyerz@gmail.com
www.wakefieldhockeyclub.co.uk
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Horse riding
Wakefield Riding for the Disabled Association
Provides horse riding for adults and children with
a wide variety of special needs.
For more information please contact:
Wakefield Riding for the Disabled
Pennine Camphill Community,
Chaplethorpe, Wakefield WF4 3JL
01924 241341
enquiries@wrda.org.uk
www.wrda.org.uk
St Dale Riding Group Commonside Farm,
St Dale, Normanton WF7 6HE
01977 794557
karenfrendz@yahoo.co.uk
Ackworth Riding for the Disabled
Long Lane, Ackworth, Pontfract WF7 7EY
Multi sport
All-stars +
This session runs on Mondays during term time
between 3.45 - 4.45pm. All Stars + is for young
people aged 8-16 with coordination
difficulties who find it hard to engage in
mainstream physical activity and sport. Its aim is
to improve health and fitness in a fun
environment and to encourage them to
become healthy adults by having confidence to
use local sports centre facilities. The session is
led by external coaching staff / volunteers and
can be a combination of the following:
• Use of exercise machines
• Small group games e.g. hockey/benchball
• Coaching in a specific sport e.g. basketball
Contact Featherstone Sports Complex for more
details:
The Mulberry Club
A multiskills sports Club for young people with
additional physical and learning needs.To register
your child and for more information contact:
Gail Tombs
07762 018136
gailtombs@btinternet.com
01977 722700
Disability Fun Activities
Thursday: 11am - 12 noon
This session provides therapeutic exercise, fun
and recreation for people with a wide range of
disabilities. The session is delivered by Thornes
Park Stadium staff, however, carers are required
to support individuals taking part in the activities.
For more information please contact:
Thornes Park Stadium
01924 302385
Run Riot
Run Riot is a unique and friendly stay and play
session. Especially for families who have children
with additional needs. Enjoy playing together as
a family and making friends in our exciting, safe
and inclusive adventure playground. Siblings
welcome. It’s free and a warm welcome awaits.
Come and join in the fun!
Shelleymcintyre@hotmail.co.uk
Wakefield Able 2
The Able 2 group provides sport facilities and
training for young people with disabilities living
within the Wakefield District. The club is
predominantly for people with a physical and/
or sensory disability, their families and friends.
Multisport sessions are run on a Saturday 11am
- 1pm at Featherstone Leisure Centre.
For more information please contact:
Wakefield Autism Leisure Club
A sports club for children and young adults with
a learning difficulty. We meet 4 x per week
in Central Wakefield and offer sports such as
football, indoor bowls, swimming, boccia , indoor
kurling. For ages 4 yrs and upwards.
For more information please contact:
Sally Balmforth (Club Co-ordinator)
07415 708007
Claire Stephenson (Chairperson)
01924 820233
sally.balmforth1991@gmail.com or walconline@hotmail.co.uk
Steve Greatorex
Featherstone Sports Centre
Pontefract Road, Featherstone
Pontefract WF7 5AJ
01977 709576
greatorex_s@sky.com
Wakefield and District Sports Association for
Disabled
A non-competitive sport and social club for
people over 5 years old. We meet on a Saturday
from 6 - 8pm at Phoenix Youth Centre, Batley
Road.
For more information please contact:
Mrs E Smith
01924 251591
Mr Don Teal
01924 367800
Wheelers & Wobblers
Wheelers and Wobblers aim is to improve the life
and wellbeing of our members, whatever the
disability, through sports and social activities.
They hold sessions at Stanley Community Centre,
Wakefield. The Club is specifically designed for
adults with any disability. Activities include bowls,
boccia, snooker, table tennis and more.
For more information please contact:
Spencer Pym (Honorary Secretary)
spencerp12@sky.com
www.wdco.org/site/
Wheelers-and-Wobblers
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Rugby
Castleford Rugby Union Club
Castleford Rugby Union Football Club is a family
based rugby club and we pride ourselves on
a long history, warm hospitality and providing
rugby opportunities to players from 5 to 55+ to
embrace our legacy but to look to the future with
confidence. We want to provide sporting
opportunities for people with disabilities and
thereby seek to establish a fully integrated club
and to enhance the rugby experience to all.
For more information please contact:
Stephen Ball
07707 927 090
stephenball85@live.com
Castleford Tigers
Castleford Tigers are able to provide clubs with
some rugby specific session, delivered at your
club. Castleford Tigers was formed in 1926 and
has always played home games at the current
stadium on Wheldon Road which is called the
Wish Communications Stadium. The Tigers are a
British rugby league club who take part in Super
League (the elite European club competition) as
well as the famous Challenge Cup tournament
(longest running knock-out rugby tournament in
the world). As well as a successful team on the
field, the off-field operation boasts a pro-active
and forward thinking set up. This includes the
Tigers Trust, the community arm of the club
which has charitable status.
For more information please contact:
Stephen Ball
07707 927090
steveball@castigers.com
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Wakefield Wildcats
Wakefield Wildcats have the ability to attend your
club and provide rugby sessions tailored to your
clubs needs at your clubs venue. Wakefield
Trinity Wildcats has played an integral part in the life
of the people of Wakefield and the
surrounding area since its formation in 1873.
Sport has the unique ability to raise the spirits and
unite different ages, sexes, ethnicities and social
economic groups in a shared passion. We pride
ourselves on being a community-focused club and
enjoy the responsibilities we have to engage with
the people of Wakefield and the
surrounding area through the work of the Wakefield
Wildcats Community Trust. Its
formation is the next step in the evolution of our
community programme. It will Engage, Educate and
Inspire creating positive change in our local society.
James Stephenson
01924 211611 or 07968 838028
jamesstephenson@
wakefieldwildcats.co.uk
Snow Sport
Taekwondo
Disability Snowsport - Xscape, Castleford
Snozone’s aim is make Snowsports accessible
and inclusive for everyone!
Our highly experienced and qualified Adaptive
coaches provide bespoke adaptive (disabled)
tuition, guiding and coaching for all types of
skiers and snowboarders, from beginners to
National Team athletes. For guests who have
additional needs we have dedicated coaches
who can use different teaching styles and
additional equipment to assist in achieving a
memorable Snowsports experience!
Please email us for further details, friendly
consultation and availability.
Try a Paralympic martial art in our friendly
academy based in Normanton. The club has a
welcoming community feel with the desire to give
all the opportunity to train in the sport we love.
Classes available to suit all interests from age
4 upwards. For further information or to book a
free trial lesson contact Rich on:
snowsports.cas@snozoneuk.com
Special Olympics
Able2
Able2 Pontefract Special Olympics Club for
athletics, swimming, football, equestrian, boccia,
new age kurling and table tennis.
Steve Peace
07551 648661
speace@soable2.org.uk
Wakefield Special Olympics
Wakefield Special Olympics is founded on the
belief that people with a learning disability can
enjoy and benefit from participation in individual
and team sports. The Special Olympics aim is to
provide year round training in sport and access
to regular competitions.
For more information please contact:
01924 368360
www.sogb.org.uk
07878131575
Black Widow
www.blackwidowtkd.com
Trampolining
Gravity at Xscape offers 2 disability open jump
sessions for people to come and have a try at
bouncing.
Contact details are:
01977 52 99 20
Enquiries.xscape@gravity-uk.com
Walking
Health Walks
Wakefield health walks are regular short walks
that last between 20 minutes and 2 hours and
are aimed at people of all fitness levels. Each
walk is led by at least 1 trained walk leader as
part of the National Walking for Health Scheme.
You don’t need fancy walking gear, just
sensible footwear and clothing suited to weather
conditions.
For more information please contact:
Lindsey Nicholson
01924 303481
lindseynicholson@wakefield.gov.uk
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Wheelchair Basketball
The Able 2 group provides sport facilities and
training for young people with disabilities living
within the Wakefield District. The club is
predominantly for people with a physical and/or
sensory disability, their families and friends. The
sessions for the Wakefield Whirlwinds basketball
are held on a Friday 6.30 - 8.30pm, at
Featherstone Leisure Centre.
For more information please contact:
Steve Greatorex
01977 709576
greatorex_s@sky.com
Wheelchair Rugby
Five Towns Tigers Wheelchair Tag Rugby Club
on Saturdays 11.00-1.00 at Featherstone
leisure centre.
For more information please contact:
Steve Greatorex
01977 709576
greatorex_s@sky.com
Yorkshire Lions Wheelchair Rugby Club
Featherstone Sports Centre, Pontefract Road,
Featherstone, Pontefract WF7 5AJ on Saturdays 1.00 - 3.45.
For more information please contact
Kevan Baker
07865 960 520
spine.pinderfields@gmail.com
or
Allan Smith
07806 785 127
Swimming
Disability Swimming
Swimming is a great pastime and an excellent
way to get and stay active.
Reasons to take the plunge:
• Swimming is for all. No matter what your age,
weight and physical ability, swimming and waterbased activities can provide you with a workout.
• It's great for mental health. Studies have
shown swimming improves psychological
wellbeing. Female swimmers in particular have
been shown to experience significantly less
tension, depression and anger after exercising
than before.
• Swimming is particularly good for those with
disabilities, injuries or illnesses like arthritis
because swimming can support up to 90% of
the body's weight in the water.
Start slowly and build up - if you have any
concerns or any existing medical problem ask
your GP before you start.
General Swimming Sessions
Wednesday: 10.45am – 11.45am & 6.30pm –
7.30pm at Castleford Swimming Pool
Thursday: 5.30pm – 6.30pm at Featherstone Swimming Pool
The general swimming sessions are for people
with a disability. Carers can attend for free. The
session is fully supervised by NPLQ fully qualified
Lifeguards. The swimming pools have a hoist
and graduated steps for easy access.
Disabled Swimming Lessons
Monday from 4pm until 7pm at Featherstone
Sports complex
Wednesday 5.30pm – 6.15pm at Sun Lane
Leisure
The lessons are for children with a physical
and or sensory disability, who are unable or
weak swimmers, children are required to be
accompanied in the water by an adult. A fully
qualified ASA level 2 Swimming teacher will
deliver the 45 minute group session and the pool
will be supervised by NPLQ qualified Lifeguards.
These lessons will be in a small group setting
and work through a progressive programme
of awards to improve swimming strokes and
aquatic skills.
The ASA (Amateur Swimming Association)
Pathway is one assurance that your child is
receiving quality instruction. Your child can
work through the same ASA Awards, but will
be exempt from some skills where he or she is
physically unable to achieve them.
1 to 1 swimming lessons for a 30 minute
lesson are also available at Featherstone Sports
Complex and across our facilities please contact
Aquatic Development for further information.
For more information please contact:
01924 307252
aquatics@wakefield.gov.uk
Muscle Mobility
A water-based low impact exercise class that
works on improving the mobility, strength
balance and fitness. This is done in the shallow
end of the pool and participants can access the
water through the gradient steps or a chair hoist
to help to access the water if required.
For more information please contact:
01924 307820
sal@wakefield.gov.uk
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Other
Services
For more information please contact WESAIL on
01924 379015 (Mon- Fri 9/5) or
wesail@kids.org.uk
Facilities &
Venues
www.wakefieldfis.org.uk
Disability Groups Run by Wakefield Council
Youth development support services run several
youth groups in the Wakefield district for young
people with a variety of impairments.
Sport and Active Lifestyles
Co-ordinate and deliver high quality sports
opportunities which are inclusive and accessible
to individuals and communities of all abilities.
For more information please contact:
www.wakefield.gov.uk/SAL
KIDS WeSail
Wakefield Council and NHS Wakefield District fund
KIDS to provide Wakefield Early Support Advice
Information and Liaison (WESAIL). The service provides an information service on a range of matters
relevant to Special Educational Needs and disability. The service also manages the local register of
disabled children called the Information Network
and provides a MAX card scheme to provide a
discount card to a range of leisure attractions.
The service provides workshops and events for
parents and families alongside supporting families
of disabled children to coordinate the support they
require to meet the needs of their children through
the keyworker service.
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All Stars
Monday, 6.00 to 8.00pm
Crofton Young people’s centre
Contact details:
High St, Crofton, Wakefield WF4 1NF
01924 863619
Open Access Youth Club
Tuesday, 5.30 to 8.00pm
Hemsworth Platform one
Contact details:
Wakefield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract WF9 4AB
City of Wakefield
Golf Course
Horbury Road, Wakefield WF2 8QS
01924 360282
Full sized 18 hole golf course on gently
undulating mature park land, providing a great
test of golf to all levels of players. Accessibility:
Length 6,400 yards, Par 72
Castleford Swimming Pool
Aketon Road, Castleford WF10 5DU
01977 722055
01977 722056
castlefordsp@wakefield.gov.uk
Takes approximately four hours to play 18 holes
Disabled toilets and
changing facilities
Gaskell Sports Pavilion and Club house fully accessible
Golf buggies available to hire
Disabled parking
Induction Loop available
Accessibility:
Entry for wheel chair users is good
01977 72381
Disabled toilets
Changing rooms, handrails and large cubicles
Pool access hoist and
graduated steps
Pool temperature can be raised for
specialist sessions
One to one swimming lessons
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Featherstone
Sports Complex
Normanton Swimming Pool
Market Street, Normanton WF6 2AR
01924 302475
normantonsp@wakefield.gov.uk
Pontefract Road, Featherstone WF7 5AJ
Swimming pool - 01977 722842
featherstonesp@wakefield.gov.uk
Accessibility:
Accessibility:
Entry and mobility for wheel chair users is excellent at this site
Disabled toilets and changing facilities
Entry and mobility for wheel chair users at this site is excellent
Lift access to upper floor
Disabled toilets and changing facilities
One to one swimming lessons
Disabled cubicles in male and female changing rooms
Pool access hoist is available
Direct access to pool
Graduated Steps available
Pool access hoist and graduated steps to pool
Changing facilities for people with
disabilities
One to one swimming lessons
Direct access to pool
Pool Access Hoist available
One to one swimming
Intergrated graduated steps into pool
Disabled parking provided, including dropped kerbs
Disabled shower facilities
Knottingley Sports Centre
Hill Top, Knottingley WF11 8EE
01977 722505
knottingleysc@wakefield.gov.uk
Lightwaves Leisure &
Community Centre
Lower York Street Wakefield WF1 3LJ
01924 360158
info@lightwaves.org.uk
Entry for wheel chair users
Disabled parking provided, including dropped kerbs
Disabled parking provided, including dropped kerbs
Disabled shower facilities
Pontefract Swimming Pool
Stuart Road, Pontefract WF8 4PQ
01977 722755
01977 722756
pontefractsp@wakefield.gov.uk
Accessibility:
Disabled shower facilities
Accessibility:
Changing facilities for people with
disabilities
Entry for wheel chair users
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Improved access to sports halls for
wheelchair users. Mobility for wheel chair users around the centre is fair, only one level at a time
One to one swimming lessons
No physical barriers restricting use
Pool access hoist and graduated steps available
Improved signage including
Disabled parking and dropped kerb
Pool temperature can be raised for specialist sessions
Pugneys Country Park &
Water sports Centre
Asdale Road, off Denby Dale Road
Wakefield WF2 7EQ
01924 302360
01924 302362
pugneyscp@wakefield.gov.uk
Accessibility:
This site caters for water sports such as
canoeing, sailing and windsurfing.
A track runs round the largest lake and is
approximately 1.6 miles long, suitable for
running or taking a stroll. The footpath
situated around the lake is wide and suitable for
wheelchair users, electric wheelchairs are also
available. Angling is also accessible at this site
with nearby pegs. There is also a bird hide and
trim trail.
Disabled toilets available
Lift to all floors
Changing rooms have hand rails and provide unisex, disabled and family facilities
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Sun Lane Leisure
Sun Lane, Wakefield WF1 1JD
01924 306001
sunlaneleisure@wakefield.gov.uk
Accessibility:
Ramped access and high visibility steps
Tactile signage
Accessibility:
Good mobility for wheel chair users throughout the site
Fully Accessible
A lift to all floors
One to one swimming lessons
Lift to all floors
Automatic doors
Toilets for people with disabilities
Accessible changing facilities
Changing facilities and shower for people with disabilities
IFI Mark facilities
Pool access hoist and graduated steps
IFI Accredited fitness equipment
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The Hut, Airedale
The Hut is a new state of the art youth and community facility. It hosts a 4 lane bowling alley,
indoor sports/performance hall, multi-use games
area, Adizone (outdoor gym) and all weather
pitch. A variety of different activities are on offer
including roller skating, dance and keep fit and
football.
Thornes Park
Athletics Stadium
Horbury Road, Wakefield WF2 8TY
01924 302385
01924 302387
thornesas@wakefield.gov.uk
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Email us at: info@yorkshiresport.org
Call us on: 0330 20 20 280
Kershaw Avenue, Airedale, Castleford WF10 3ES
01977 550250
info@thehutairedale.com
www.thehutairedale.com
Accessibility:
Fully Accessible
Lift to all floors
Accessible changing facilities
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Useful
Websites
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Amateur Swimming Association
www.britishswimming.org
British Blind Sports & Links
www.britishblindsport.org.uk
www.goalballuk.com
www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk
Cerebral Palsy (CP) Sport
www.cpsport.org
0115 925 7027
info@cpsport.org
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Disability Sport Events
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www.disabilitysport.org.uk
EFDS - English Federation
of Disability Sport
www.efds.co.uk
Disability Sport Yorkshire
www.fdso.co.uk
Great Britain Paralympics
www.paralympics.org.uk
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Luv 2 Meet U
www.luv2meetu.com
Mencap Sport
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www.mencap.org.uk
Open Country
(gaining access to the countryside)
www.disabilitysport.org.uk
Scope
www.scope.org.uk
Sport England
www.sportengland.org
Wakefield Disability Sport
www.wakefield.gov.uk
West Yorkshire Sport
www.wysport.co.uk
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