Sports Clubs & Activities for Those with Disabilities in Solihull
Limited mobility doesn’t mean giving up an active or sporty lifestyle. In fact, improvements to equipment, facilities and participation up and down the country means your local disability sports club might be just around the corner!
Here at Stechford Mobility, we believe that, with the right mobility aid, anyone can lead an active and healthy life – whether that’s taking a stroll in the park or competing at a wheelchair basketball game. So we’ve made this list of local disability sports clubs for our customers in and around Solihull. Take your pick and find your new sporting passion today!
Solihull Seals
The Solihull Swimming Club for the Disabled are known as the Seals. The club meets every Monday 8:00pm – 9:15pm at Tudor Grange Leisure Centre. They’re open to all disabilities and host regular social events outside the pool. It’s a great way to get into club swimming for just £15.00 a year.
If you just want to swim with friends or a carer, North Solihull Sports Centre and Tudor Grange Leisure Centre charge just 90p for entry to any general public session and carers go free.
Contact
Lynda Johnson
Tel: 0121 733 6987
Email: [email protected]
Solihull Special Olympics Club
If you are 8 – 24 years old and have a learning disability, you are invited to join the Special Olympics Club. The club holds athletics and football at Hazel Oak School on Thursdays 3:30pm – 4:30pm, and swimming on alternate Thursdays at North Solihull Sports Centre. Each session is only £2.00.
Contact
Paul Robinson
Tel: 0121 747 5824
Email: [email protected]
Warwickshire Bears Wheelchair Basketball Club
You can be a seasoned wheelchair basketball player or a complete beginner, it doesn’t matter to the Warwickshire Bears as they welcome disabled players of all ages and abilities. The club is proud of its inclusivity and encourages play with mixed teams of able bodied and disabled players. The club practice on Tuesday evenings, 6:00pm – 7:30pm (juniors and beginners) and 7:30pm – 9:30pm (senior players), at Warwickshire College.
To find out more, visit: www.bearswbc.com
Colebridge Table Tennis Club
Disability table tennis is a popular sport and sessions take place at the Colebridge club every Thursday 5:00pm – 6:30pm. Each session is £3.00 per person.
Contact
Ed Lynn
Tel: 07500 601 219
Email: [email protected]
Shirley Golf Club
Shirley Golf Club offer holiday courses in competitive golf for disabled children aged 6 – 18 years old. It’s a unique opportunity to learn all you’ll need to know about golf clubs, irons, the golf course and you’ll get to grips with playing the sport itself.
Contact
Michael Leek
Tel: 01214 402 688
Email: [email protected]
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