Disability Sport

Disability Sport in Manchester

Contact:

Nicky Boothroyd - Strategic Disability Sport Manager

Telephone: 0161 220 3856
Fax: 0161 232 3124
E-mail: n.boothroyd@manchester.gov.uk

What's It All About:

Manchester has a dedicated Disability Sport Manager who has a strategic responsibility for the development of disability sport in Manchester. The Disability Sport Manager works with many partners to ensure there are accessible programmes and clubs for disabled people and that there are opportunities for disabled Manchester residents to take part in sport at any level they choose.

Weekly Activities

Multi Sports Clubs:

The following clubs are open to all Manchester disabled children and take part during term time only, we operate a multi sport approach & activities are adapted to meet individual needs. The ethos of the clubs is fun through sport & we encourage individuals to play & progress in sport regardless of ability. The clubs deliver structured sessions that are led by qualified coaches who ensure all participants stay physically active and develop their own sporting ability.

North Junior Club:

Manchester Creative and Media Academy (Boys)
Hinchley Road off Charlestown Road
Blackley
Manchester
M9 7FS

Saturdays:
10am - 12noon, Age: 8 - 16 years.

Central Junior Club:
Active Lifestyle Centre
Denmark Road,
Hulme,
Manchester,
M15 6FG

Saturdays:
10am - 12noon, Age: 8 - 16 years.

Manchester Marvels Junior Club:
Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre
Portway
Woodhouse Park
Manchester
M22 9UF

Saturday:
1pm - 3pm, Age:8 - 16 years.

North Adult Learning Disabled Club:

Manchester Creative and Media Academy (Boys)
Hinchley Road off Charlestown Road
Blackley
Manchester
M9 7FS

Saturdays:
9.30am -11.30am, Age 16+

Central Adult Learning Disabled Club:
Burnage High School
Burnage Lane
Burnage
Manchester

Saturday:
10am - 11.30am, Age 16+

South Adult Learning Disabled Club:
Manchester Enterprise Academy
Wythenshawe
Manchester

Saturday:
10am - 11.30am, Age 16+

Sports Clubs:

The following sport specific clubs are delivered with partners or are supported by Sports Development and develop individual's ability in their chosen sport so that they can achieve at whatever level they choose.

Cycling:

Wythenshawe Wheelers Cycling Club: Adapted Cycles for Disabled People

Contact:
Sue Blaylock on 07753 428937 or
Nicky Boothroyd on 0161 220 3856

Wythenshawe Athletics Track
Brooklands Road
Brooklands
Manchester

Wednesday:
10am - 12noon, Open Age

Saturday:
1pm - 3pm, Open Age

Wheels for All Cycling Sessions: Adapted Cycles for All at:

Boggart Hole Clough:

Contact: The Wardens on 0161 795 2650
Charlestown Road
Blackley
Manchester
M9

Thursday:
1pm -3pm, Open Age

Debdale Park:

Contact: Cycling Projects on 0161 745 9099
Hyde Road
Gorton
Manchester
M18 7LJ

Thursday:
10.30am - 12noon

Swimming:

Miles Platting Swimming Sessions for Disabled Children:
Miles Platting pools
Varley Street
Miles Platting
Manchester
M40 8EE

Thursday:
4.30pm -5.30pm, Age 8 - 16 years

Wythenshawe Disability Swimming Club:

Contact: Liz Macdonald on
Telephone: 07798 871 957
email l.macdonald@manchester.gov.uk

Forum Leisure
Poundswick Lane
Wythenshawe
Manchester
M22

Saturday:
10am - 11am, Age 8 - 16 years

Athletics:

Athletics Clubs:
Contact:
Athletics Development Officer Lindsay Johnson on 0161 220 3854.

Kestrels Wheelchair Athletics Club:
adult session contact Trina Curran on 0161 902 0282

Manchester Regional Arena
Sportcity
Gate 13, Rowsley Street,
Manchester
M11 3FF

Monday:
6pm - 7pm, Age 8 - 16 years
7pm -9pm, Adults

Athletics Club for People with Learning Disabilities:
This is a community session developing all the disciplines of athletics aimed at beginners.

Manchester Regional Arena
Sportcity
Gate 13, Rowsley Street,
Manchester
M11 3FF

Friday:
6:30pm -8:00pm, Age 8 -19 years.

Sportcity Academy for Advanced Athletes:
This session is for athletes wishing to stay & succeed in Athletics and compete at all levels.

Manchester Regional Indoor Arena
Sportcity
Gate 13, Rowsley Street,
Manchester
M11 3FF

Tuesday & Thursday:
6:00pm -7:00pm, Age 8 -19 years.

Football:

MCFC Football in the Community Pan Disability Club (Not suitable for Visually Impaired people or Wheelchair Users)

Please contact Tom Flowers on 0161 438 7710 to discuss your suitability of taking part.

Active Lifestyle Centre
Denmark Road
Hulme
Manchester
M15 6FG

Mondays:
6.00pm - 8.00pm, Age 8 - 16 years

Wheelchair Basketball: Manchester Mavericks

'Y' Club
Liverpool Road
Manchester

Contact: Josie Cichockyi on;
Telephone: 0161 456 1391

Sunday:
6.30pm - 8.00pm, Juniors
8.00pm - 10.00pm, Seniors

School Holiday Activities:

Sports Development deliver a variety of activities in the holidays specifically for disabled children, disabled children can also access other holiday programmes but we advise that you contact the relevant development officer to ensure they can accommodate your child's requirements.