Inclusive Sports & Leisure Initiative

Inclusive Sports & Leisure Initiative (ISLI)

The Inclusive Sports & Leisure Initiative is a partnership programme between Disability Sport NI and Council, established in 2012. It is the role of our Inclusive Sports & Leisure Officer, employed by Disability Sport NI through funding from Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, to develop and sustain a programme of disability sports and physical recreation opportunities which help improve the health and wellbeing of disabled people.

Aim

Our aim is to deliver an inclusive sports and leisure programme designed to give disabled people living in the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon area an equal opportunity to lead a fit and active lifestyle.

Who is ISLI for?

The Inclusive Sports & Leisure Initiative is open to anyone with a disability and also offers support and training opportunities for mainstream schools and sports clubs to help make their programmes more inclusive of disabled people.

South Lake Disability Sports Clubs  

Multi sports and leisure club for disabled adults aged 19+.

Physical Disability: Tuesdays 10am-12noon.

Learning Disability/ASD: Tuesdays 1pm-2pm.

SLLC | £2.00 per person.

How do I get Involved?

For further information, please contact Colleen Connolly, Inclusive Sports & Leisure Officer or call 07769250885.

Wheelie Active Club

Inclusive opportunity for children aged 4-12 years with a physical disability, to take part in a range of multi-sports along with sibling and/or friends. Access to sports wheelchairs also available.

Tuesdays 4.15pm-5pm.

SLLC | £2.00 per person.

How do I get Involved?

For further information, please contact Colleen Connolly, Inclusive Sports & Leisure Officer or call 07769250885.

Autism and Sports Programme

Inclusive opportunity for children with Autism aged 7-12 years to develop their fundamental sports skills in an environment that suits their needs. Friends/siblings also welcome.

Wednesdays 4.15pm-5pm (6 week blocks rotating between venues).

Richhill Recreation Centre / Dromore Community Centre | £2.00 per person.

How do I get Involved?

For further information, please contact Colleen Connolly, Inclusive Sports & Leisure Officer or call 07769250885.

Craigavon Boccia Club

Sports club for anyone aged 13 years and above with a physical disability, particularly those with Cerebral Palsy and/or other neurological conditions. There are opportunities to play in competitive NI league, as well as potential access to Paralympic pathways.

Thursdays 3:45pm – 4:45pm.

SLLC | £2.00 per person.

How do I get Involved?

For further information, please contact Colleen Connolly, Inclusive Sports & Leisure Officer or call 07769250885.

Inclusive Gym Programme

Support scheme to help disabled people access their local council gym. We provide initial induction as well as 1:1 support for up to 4 weeks, with the aim of helping clients to develop their confidence to continue using the gym independently.

Day, times and venues as agreed with the Inclusive Sports & Leisure Officer.

How do I get Involved?

For further information, please contact Colleen Connolly, Inclusive Sports & Leisure Officer or call 07769250885.

Inclusive Cycling Programme

Cycling sessions for families/small groups/individuals using a range of inclusive bikes. Sessions allow disabled people to build confidence and offer an opportunity for families to enjoy being active together.

Indoor Inclusive Cycling: Fridays 4.00pm-4.45pm and 5.00pm-5.45pm (seasonal – winter).

SLLC | £2.00 per person.

Outdoor Family/Small Group Cycling: instructor led family/small group cycles using a range of inclusive bikes from South Lake Leisure Centre during the summer months. (Dates/times will be released May 2025).

How do I get Involved?

For further information, please contact Colleen Connolly, Inclusive Sports & Leisure Officer or call 07769250885.

ABC Inclusive Summer Schemes

Inclusive summer schemes, providing a range of sports and physical activity opportunities for disabled children aged 7-16 years along with siblings and friends.

Further details will be included in the getactiveabc summer brochure, launching May 2025.

How do I get Involved?

For further information, please contact Colleen Connolly, Inclusive Sports & Leisure Officer or call 07769250885.

Inclusive Schools Competitions

Opportunities for special schools and schools with learning support centres to access inclusive sports competitions outside of school. Competitions to date include New Age Kurling and a Boccia Competition.

How do I get Involved?

For further information, please contact Colleen Connolly, Inclusive Sports & Leisure Officer or call 07769250885.