Inclusive Sports & Leisure Initiative

Inclusive Sports & Leisure Initiative

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.

ISLI – The Inclusive Sports & Leisure Initiative was established in 2012 a partnership programme between Disability Sport NI and Council. 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.

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.

ISLI Programmes – The Inclusive Sports & Leisure Initiative offers a range of disability sports and physical activity opportunities for disabled people across a number of venues in the ABC Council area.

South Lake Disability Sports Clubs  

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

Physical Disability – Tuesdays 10am-12noon

Learning Disability / ASD – Tuesdays 1.15pm – 2.15pm

SLLC | £2.00 per person

How do I get Involved? – for further information please contact Colleen Connolly, Inclusive Sports & Leisure Officer.

Email:

Tel: 07769250885

Wheelie Active Club

Inclusive opportunity for children aged 4-12years 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 (8 week blocks)

SLLC | £2.00 per person

How do I get Involved? – for further information please contact Colleen Connolly, Inclusive Sports & Leisure Officer.

Email:

Tel: 07769250885

Autism and Sports Programme

Inclusive opportunity for children with Autism aged 7-12years 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.

Email:

Tel: 07769250885

Craigavon Boccia Club

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

Thursdays 4.00-5.00pm

SLLC | £2.00 per person

How do I get Involved? – for further information please contact Colleen Connolly, Inclusive Sports & Leisure Officer.

Email:

Tel: 07769250885

Inclusive Gym Programme

A 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 in order continue to access the gym independently.

Day/Times/Venues as agreed with Officer

How do I get Involved? – for further information please contact Colleen Connolly, Inclusive Sports & Leisure Officer.

Email:

Tel: 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 released May 2023)

How do I get Involved? – for further information please contact Colleen Connolly, Inclusive Sports & Leisure Officer.

Email:

Tel: 07769250885

ABC Inclusive Summer Schemes

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

Further details will included in the ‘Get Ready to Shake Up Summer’ Brochure, launching May 2023

How do I get Involved? – for further information please contact Colleen Connolly, Inclusive Sports & Leisure Officer.

Email:

Tel: 07769250885

Inclusive Schools Competitions

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

Sports Hall Athletics planned for March 2023

How do I get Involved? – for further information please contact Colleen Connolly, Inclusive Sports & Leisure Officer.

Email:

Tel: 07769250885