Directory of Disability Sports Provision in Gloucestershire

Directory of Disability Sports Provision inGloucestershire

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipContentsPagesArchery………………………………………………………………..2Athletics……………………………………………………………….5Boccia…………………………………………………………………7Bowls………………………………………………………………….8Canoeing………………………………………………………………9Cricket………………………………………………………………..11Cycling…………………………………………………………...…..12Dance………………………………………………………………...13Education…………………………………………………………….14Fishing……………………………………………………………….15Football………………………………………………………………16General Disability Clubs-Facilities-Groups-Information………...….17Gymnastics…………………………………………………………...26Horse Riding…………………………………………………………28Rugby Union…………………………………………………………31Sailing and Riverboats……………………………………………….32Skiing………………………………………………………………...35Special Olympics…………………………………………………….36Swimming……………………………………………………………37Tennis………………………………………………………………...42Ten Pin Bowling……………………………………………………..44Wheelchair Basketball……………………………………………….45Disability Sports Directory 1

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipDirectory of Disability Sports ProvisionArcheryGrand National Archery Society (GNAS)Lillshall National Sports CentreNewportShropshireTF10 9ATTel; 01952 677888Fax; 01952 606019E-Mail; enquries@GNAS.orgGloucestershire Archery SocietyContact; Malcolm Wootton (Hon, Secretary)Tel; 01453 543502Provision. All affiliated clubs in the county are open and are in the position to providefacilities for archery for disabled people. Disabled people in general, including blindpeople, do participate in the sport. There might be access problems to the halls usedfor the indoor season, which covers the late autumn, winter and early spring months,specifically for wheelchair access. Each club would have to be approachedindividually.Black & Gold ArcherCheltenhamGlosContact; Barbara WebbTel; 01452 614888Bowmen of MinchinhamptonMinchinhamptonNr StroudGlosContact; Christine ChandlerTel; 01453 883561Disability Sports Directory 2

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipE-Mail; BowmenOfMinch@aol.comBowmen of the DeansForest of DeanGlosContact; Keith PhelpsTel;01594 544725Cheltenham ArchersCheltenhamGlosContact; Jane SircombeTel; 01452 780515E-Mail; secretary@chletenhamarchers.co.ukChurn Valley ArchersCirencesterGlosContact; Margaret BrownTel; 01285 658287Deer Park ArcherCirencesterGlosContact; Roger CrangTel; 01452 862113Fast & Loose ArchersGloucesterContact; John BraineTel; 01452 712003Disability Sports Directory 3

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipGlevum ArchersGloucesterContact; Paul SmithTel; 01452 615782E-Mail; nutter_on_the_bus@yahoo.co.ukTyndale ArchersDursleyGlosContact; Jim McPhailTel; 01453 548412E-Mail; mac@jmcphail.freeserve.co.ukDisability Sports Directory 4

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipAthleticsSouth West Athletics Development Co-ordinatorContact; Sonya EllisTel; 07968 498709E-Mail; sellis@englandathletics.orgCheltenham & County Harriers2 Cantors CourtBishops CleeveCheltenhamGlosGL52 8WAContact; Dave McNamee (Chairman)E-Mail; dave_macn@ntlworld.comWebsite; www.cheltenham-harrier.co.ukContact; Joyce Barrus (Secretary)Tel; 01452 812942Provision. The Club uses the Prince of Wales stadium Cheltenham, which has rampedaccess, currently 3 wheelchair users, a partially sighted athlete and an athlete with CPtraining with in the club and is open to further disability involvement.Gloucester Athletics Club114 Cecil RoadGloucesterGL1 5HQContact; Humphrey Phillips (Membership Secretary)Tel; 01452 417149E-Mail; runner@gloucester-athletic-club.fsnet.co.ukWebsite; www.gloucester-athletic-club.fsnet.co.ukProvision. No specific targeting, of disabled athletes, but known to have disabledmembers, awaiting verification of provision.Disability Sports Directory 5

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipForest of Dean Athletics Club16 Park RoadFive AcresColefordGlosGL16 7QSContact; Martin Green (Development Coordinator)Tel; 01594 836408Website; www.fodac.org.ukContact; Dave Lucas (Coach Co-ordinator)Tel; 01594 841480Provision. The club is open to disabled athletes, but no current disability involvement.Two of the senior coaches have been involved with introducing athletics to the localspecial school.National 10K RaceThe National 10K RunPO Box 3053Gloucester SouthGL1 5ZRContact; Dave McNameeTel; 01452 385155E-Mail; National10krun@aol.comWebsite; www.national10k.co.ukProvision. The National 10 Kilometre race, held on Sunday October 5 th 2003 atBourton-on-the-Water Gloucestershire. The Event includes a Men and Women’sWheelchair Race.Disability Sports Directory 6

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipBocciaCerebral Palsy Sport (CP Sport)Studio 32Trent Bridge Cricket CentreNottinghamNG2 6AGContact; Mrs Shirley HughesE-Mail; info@cpsport.orgDisability Sports Directory 7

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipBowlsGloucester Indoor Bowls ClubGL1 Leisure CentreBurton WayGloucesterTel; 01452 396665Contact; George RidgeonProvision; Part of the Gloucester City Freeability activity week.Disability Sports Directory 8

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipCanoeingBritish Canoe UnionJohn Dudderidge House,Adbolton Lane,West Bridgford,NottsNG2 5ASContact; Lorna Orton (BCU)Tel; 0115 9821 100Fax; 0115 9821797E-mail: lorna@bcu.org.ukcoaching@bcu.org.ukWebsite; www.bcu.org.ukBCU South West Regional Disability Coordinator, David CookeTel; 01823 413262Following Clubs are expected by the BCU to accept Disabled paddlers, but notnecessary have any trained coaches, although there is a BCU coaching course fordisabled paddlersADJ Canoe Club.33 Golden ValeChurchdownGloucesterGL3 2LUContact; Mrs Veronica WestlakeTel; 01452 531 218Fax; 01452 531 218E-Mail; veronica@vwestlake.fsnet.co.uk.Gloucester Canoe Club4 Roseberry TerraceChalford HillStroudGlosGL6 8EEContact; Mike MerrimanTel; 01453 887 562E-Mail; mikemerriman@talk21.comWebsite; www.gloucestercanoeclub.org.ukDisability Sports Directory 9

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipCheltenham Canoe Club27 Podsmead RoadGloucesterGL1 5PBContact; Mr David John KnightRichard Berry (Club Captain)Tel; 01452 529 252Tel; 01242 680838 (Club Captain)E-Mail; ccc@wildwaterplanet.comWebsite: www.wildwaterplanet.comProvision. Some Disabled members, integrated into regular training sessions, withsome adaptation, to suit individual, to the canoes. No experience with novices butopen to the possibility.Wyedean Canoe ClubTrenchard CottageJoyford ColefordGL16 7ASContact; Ms Sally LongleyTel; 01594 810 733Website; www.wyedeancanoeclub.co.ukThamesway Canoe ClubHuma Kusu,Coronation Road,Stroud,GlosGL5 3SLContact: Paul GibsonTel: 01453 767665E-mail: Paul.Gibson1@tesco.netWebsite; www.thameswey.co.ukProvision. One member with Learning Difficulties, no disability trained coaches, butsome experience working with deaf, visually impaired and physically disabledpaddlers. Training at South Cerney, Cotswold Water Park and a swimming pool inSwindon.Disability Sports Directory 10

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipCricketGloucestershire cricket BoardContact; Mike BaileyTel; 01242 571213Provision; No provision, but a view to start a pan disability team based around theNational Star Centre or a school, to be known as the County Team, to start in theSummer of 2004.Disability Sports Directory 11

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipCyclingPedalabikeaway Cycle CentreCannop ValleyColefordGlosGL16 7EHContact; Fred & Hilary CarpenterTel; 01594 860065Fax; 01989 770357E-Mail; info@pedalabikeaway.comWebsite; www.pedalabikeaway.comProvision. A private company providing bicycle hire in the forest of dean, withbicycle available for people with special needs, such as, Tandems, wheelchairtandems, trikes and standard bicyclesDisability Sports Directory 12

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipDanceGloucestershire Dance ProjectColwell Centre for Arts and EducationDerby RoadGloucesterGL1 4ADContact; Mrs J PooleTel; 01452 330300Email; adim@glosdance.u-net.comVia Dance WorkshopsCity WorksAlfred StreetGloucesterGL1Contact; Brenda WhitwellTel; 01452 550431Fax; 01452 541303Provision; Encourage disability involvement and part of the City of GloucesterFreeability (European year of the Disabled) activity week. Also linked to Gloucesterdance projectDisability Sports Directory 13

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipEducationThe National Star CentreCollege of further EducationUllenwoodCheltenhamGL53 9QUContact; Mark FossbrookTel; 079766 92085Email; mfosbrook@natstar.ac.ukfossy@blueyonder.co.ukTel; 01242 527631Fax; 01242 222234Website: www.natstar.ac.ukProvision and FacilitiesSports Hall, Fitness Suit, Football pitch, 18m Swimming pool and a 9 hole Golfcourse. Currently approximately 150 students from a national intake, with a few localstudents, also involved with the Adult Continuous Education Training (ACET)involving Disabled Adults from around the county on free courses. Main sports beingWheelchair Basketball (Links with the Bristol Pirates WCBC, with an attempt todevelop a 2 nd team in Gloucester), Swimming, Football and Boccia. The currentSports team are looking for the college to become a centre of excellence for disabilitysport, with national squad training weekends, as well as forging links with the localcommunities and possibly the University of Gloucestershire.Disability Sports Directory 14

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipFishingGloucestershire Disabled Anglers11 Faraday closeTredworthGloucesterGL1 4RLContact; Graham PearsonTel; 01452 539710Website; gdac.pwp@blueyonder.co.ukDisability Sports Directory 15

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipFootballForest Green Rovers FCForest GreenNailsworthStroudGlosContact: John ClapMobile; 07768 445907Email; john@sodbury.comWebsite; www.abilitysports.co.ukProvision. Organised through Mike Robey and an organisation called ability sports,based in Bristol. Last seasons provision, comprised of a qualified coach runningtraining sessions at Stratford park leisure centre Stroud, on a Monday morning for, onaverage 15 disabled adults from three local day centres. Also running weekly trainingsessions at 5 special schools for between 30 and 40 children. With all these trainingsessions coming under the responsibility of Forest Green Rovers, with hopes toexpand this provision in the future.Cheltenham Town FCNo Involvement in Disability FootballDisability Sports Directory 16

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipGeneral Disability Clubs-Facilities-Groups-Information‣ ClubsClub 77C/O 15 Silver StreetTetburyGL8 8DHContact; Mrs C StevensTel; 01666 503 951Provision; General Sports Club, Meeting on a Monday evening, for disabled peoplefrom an 8-mile radius of Tetbury.Horizons Youth Club and Community Centre(Club With No Name, Disability youth Club)Cheltenham Road EastChurchdownGlosContact; Margaret GoodallTel; 01452 715058E-Mail; margaretgoodall@horizon1.freeserve.co.ukProvision. Leisure and Activity Youth Club (Indoor sports hall and leisure pursuitsi.e., Snooker and pool), Disability section meeting once a week (Tuesday, 7-9pm)aimed at 13-25 year olds,Disability Sports Directory 17

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipGateway Clubs (affiliated to Mencap)Social Clubs for people with Learning Difficulties, with some possibilities for sportsprovisionStroud Gateway Club20 Byron RoadFarm HillStroudGlosGL5 4DLContact; Andrea VosperTel; 01453 766408Newent Dolphins Gateway ClubWickridge FarmWickridge StreetHasfieldGlosGL19 4JWContact; Mrs Sylvia HyettTel; 01452 700386Royal Forest Centre AOC (Gateway Club)Valley RoadCinderfordGlosGL14 2LJContact; Miss L DavisDisability Sports Directory 18

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipPhab (National Disability Clubs)Phab EnglandSummit HouseWandle RoadCroydonCR0 1DFE-Mail; sandy.pyke@btopenworld.comWebsite; www.phabengland.org.ukContact; Sandy PykeProvision. A national organisation, aimed at disabled people and non-disabled peoplein a social environment, Run as clubs by their members fro their members, usualsocial activities and activity holidays. One club locally, in Stonehouse near Stroud,which only caters for in house activities of club members.Rainbow Social ClubC/O Milestone schoolLongford LaneGloucesterGL2 9EUContact; Lisa SmithTel; 01452 532093Provision. Social club for people with Learning difficulties, 16-25 years old mostlysocial, with table sports, table tennis, snooker, pool, with daytrips, residentialweekends and some sports activities.Disability Sports Directory 19

Gloucestershire Sports Partnership‣ FacilitiesCascade-TewkesburyOldbury RoadTewkesburyGL20 5NDContact; Chris WalshTel; 01684 293 740Fax; 01684 291 799Provision: A sports facility including Swimming, Weight Training and FitnessTraining. Made available to Disabled people on Monday and Thursdays, from 12-12.30, with an option to stay and continue to use the facilities for the rest of thatafternoon. Alderman Knight special school is also known to use the pool, regularly.Five Acres Leisure CentreBerry HillColefordForest of DeanGloucestershireContact; IonaTel; 01594 835388Provision; A Thursday evening swimming session from 18.00-18.30, which disabilityspecific.GL1 Gloucester Leisure Centre,Bruton Way,GloucesterGL1 1DTContact; Julie ShepherdTel; 01452 396666Fax; 01452 396677E-Mail; gl1@gloucester.gov.ukDisability Sports Directory 20

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipProvision; The centres activates are based around the Pool, There are swimmingsessions for special schools, such as Milestone and Shrubberies, as well as session forcare homes.An hourly session each week on a Monday from 12.30-13.30 where a disabled personand their carer can swim, with carers going free.Swimming lessons for children within the GL1 Swim School of which a 30-minutesession is designed for children with disabilities.One to one swimming lessons are also available for Adults and children withdisabilities.The centre has also hosted a disability-swimming gala during June 2003, as well as aWorld Class potential camp in January 2003.Education courses are also being offered to swimming coaches, on teaching Disabledswimmers.Heywood Sports CentreCauseway RoadCinderfordGlosGL14 2AZContact; Mr Dave Harris (Assistant Manager)Tel; 01594 824008Fax; 01594 829395Provision. The Centre runs a sports club for people with Learning difficulties andphysical disabilities, on a Sunday evening, centre around the swimming pool, but isalso used by other groups.Dean Hall use the centre on Thursday’s 9.40-10.10Oakdean use the centre on Tuesday’s 2.00-2.45Stepping Stones use the centre on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 10.10-10.55The Royal Forest of Dean centre AOC use the centre on Monday’s, Wednesday’s andFriday’s 11.10-11.55.As well as a few known individuals whom attend Swimming lessons, Aquafit andpublic Swimming Sessions.Disability Sports Directory 21

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipLydney Whitecross Leisure CentreChurch RoadLydneyForest of DeanGloucestershireContact; Carl CloverTel; 01594 842383Provision; Public swimming sessions and use of the fitness suite are open to all levelsof ability. The only disability specific provision is based around the Fairtide CentreAOC who use the pool on Tuesday’s and Thursdays from 11.15-12.00 noon.Stratford Park Leisure Centre StroudStratford ParkStratford RoadStroudGlosGL5 4AFContact: John King (Assistant Manager)Tel; 01453 766771Provision; Various disability groups use the centre; activities are based around thepool, Sports hall and Astroturf.St Roses School, The Home Farm Trust and Beeches Green AOC regularly use theswimming pool.Beeches Green AOC, Whitminster centre, Cotswold Chine, Stroud re-integration,Nelson house and Stroud CLDT all have multi-sports booking of the Sports hall.Stroud College, use the dance studio, main hall and Astroturf, activities include soccerand trampolining.Forest Green Rover, use the astroturf, (See Football Section for Details).Disability Sports Directory 22

Gloucestershire Sports Partnership‣ GroupsGloucestershire Disability ForumThe Gloucestershire Disability Forum, set up in 1998, is an independent forum ofinterested groups and individuals who meet to discuss and act upon current issuesconcerning disabled people in Gloucestershire. The Forum campaigns for betterservices and facilities for disabled people and it helps to raise public awareness ofdisabled people in the county. The Gloucestershire Disability Forum meets everythree months at the Old Richians Sports and Social Club, Sandyleaze, Gloucester(dates/times held at GUiDE). It is supported by Gloucestershire Lifestyles, StroudAction for Disability and SCOPE. The forum also maintains a central mailing list ofdisability groups and people in the county. Sue is also General Manager ofGloucestershire Lifestyles.83 Cheltenham RoadGLOUCESTERContact; Sue McClungTel; 01452-530184Fax; 01452-530184E-Mail; glos.lifestyles@blueyonder.co.ukWebsite: www.gloslifestyles.co.ukGloucester City Disability Equality ForumThe Disability Equality Forum is a consultation group for discussing all areas ofdisability and Gloucester City Council service provision, especially housing, access,transport, employment etc. A hearing loop system is on site and signers can beprovided by arrangement. Meetings are held approx. 4 times per year. Mini com01452 396907.Herbert WarehouseThe DocksGLOUCESTERDisability Sports Directory 23

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipContact; Leah BirdTel; 01452 396905Fax; 01452 396918E-Mail; leah@gloscester.gov.ukMencapSuite 2Malvern GateBromwich RdSt JohnsWorcesterWR2 4BNContact; Tim Rogers (Gateway Awards Coordinator)Val Brittin, (West Midlands Regional manager)Tel: 01905 740500Fax; 01905 748946Email:Provision; The regional office of a national organisation involve in the provision ofservices and support for people with learning difficulties. Looking to Develop theMencap Gateway award scheme in Gloucestershire, to encourage physical activityand inclusive sport by people with Learning difficultiesStroud Action For the DisabledStroud Action for Disabled aims to promote within the general public awareness andunderstanding of people with a disability, to help to ensure they receive the servicesthey require and to attempt to provide the extras not available through the welfarenetwork. Funds are raised through various schemes and distributed to support holidayand computer projects for instance, and also to purchase specific items for individualssuch as special chairs, computer equipment and communication aids.Disability Sports Directory 24

Gloucestershire Sports Partnership11 BrimleyLeonard StanleyStonehouseGlosContact; Mrs E ShipwayTel; 01453 824187‣ InformationGuide Information ServiceSuite 3Fullers CourtLower Quay StreetGloucesterGL1 2LWTel; 01452 331 131Fax; 01452 336 109Email; enquiries@guide-information.org.ukWebsite; www.guide-information.org.ukGeneral Disability information in Gloucestershire funded by the Health Authority andSocial ServicesDisability Sports Directory 25

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipGymnasticsBritish GymnasticsFord Hall,Lilleshall National Sports Centre,Newport,ShropshireTF10 9NBTel: 0845 1297129International: +44 (0) 1952 822300Fax: 0845 1249089Minicom: (0800) 783 7898Email: information@british-gymnastics.orgSouth West Regional Development officer61 Peghouse Close,Stroud, GloucestershireGL51 1UPContact; Christine O'HaganMobile: 07739 512208christine.ohagan@british-gymnastics.orgGloucester Olympic Gymnastics ClubVenue; GL1 Barton Street GloucesterProvision; Gymnastics aimed at all abilitiesAwaiting contact and provision informationRowen Gymnastics ClubOak ViewCoombe Glen LaneUp HatherleyCheltenhamGL51 3LEContact; Dave PowellTel; 01242 572868E-Mail; davepowell49@ic24.netDisability Sports Directory 26

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipVenues. SS Philip and James Church Centre Up Hatherley, Brockworth SportsCentre, Bournside Sports Centre,Provision. Saturday morning sessions, for pre-school disabled children, from 9.00am.All other sessions for all ages, with an aim of integrating disabled children intogeneral classes.Disability Sports Directory 27

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipHorse RidingRiding for the Disabled Association (RDA)(National)RDAAvenue RNational Agricultural centreKenilworthWarwickshireCV8 2LYRDALavinia Norfolk HouseAvenue RStoneleigh ParkWarwickshireCV8 2LYTel; 024 7669 6570Fax; 024 7669 6532E-Mail rdahq@riding-for-disabled.org.ukWebsite; www.riding-for-disabled.org.ukProvision; Focus on Pan-disabilityRDA CirencesterTalland GroupC/O Talland school of EquitationSiddingtonCirencesterGL7 6EZContact; Caroline LongsdonTel; 01367 850 284Fax; 01367 850 377Provision. 2 Weekly sessions, 1.30 – 3.30pmDisability Sports Directory 28

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipRDA CirencesterWatershed groupCoates RectoryCirencesterGL7 6NRContact; Mrs S BowdenTel; 01285 770 235Fax; 01285 770 988RDA, Forest of DeanCamphill Village Trust GroupChurch HillRoss RoadEnglish BicknorColefordGL16 7PGContact; Mrs Gillian BakerTel; 01594 860868RDA CheltenhamCotswold Group82 Malleson RoadGotheringtonCheltenhamGlosGL52 9EXContact; Mrs C DerrettTel; 01242 584420Disability Sports Directory 29

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipRDA CotswoldThe PaddocksMoreton RoadStow-on-the-WoldGL54 1EGContact; Mrs Sally JohnsonTel; 01452 832 200Fax; 01452 832 208E-Mail; knealejohnson@aol.comRDA StonehouseWhitecroftKings StanleyStonehouseGL10 3QQContact; Mrs April ReadTel; 01453 823834Disability Sports Directory 30

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipRugby UnionRugby Union Development officer (Gloucestershire)Contact; Gary TownsendTel; 01452 702119Provision. No Provision, awaiting information from development officer.Disability Sports Directory 31

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipSailing & Riverboats(National)RYA SailabilityRYA HouseRomsey RoadEastleighHampshireSO50 9YATel; 023 8062 7400Fax; 023 8062 9924E-Mail; info@ryasailability.org.ukContact; Vic Rolfe (Regional development officer)E-mail; RYASROSW@aol.com(Local)Bowmoor Sailing ClubNr LechladeCotswoldGlosFor contact details, contact Vic Rolfe at RYAProvision. No current provision, but keen racing club and seeking to get involve withdisability racingFrampton on Severn Sailing ClubFrampton on SevernNr StroudGlosFor contact details, contact Vic Rolfe at RYAProvision. Been involved with disability sailing for 4 years with a regular user groupsailing on Saturdays in the summer months. Have a Challenger trimaran and accessdinghy specialised craft for disabled people.Disability Sports Directory 32

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipSouth Cerney Outdoor Education Centre (SCOEC)Located at the Cotswold Water Park South Cerney, Nr CirencesterFor contact details, contact Vic Rolfe at RYAProvision. Run under Glos Education services, providing outdoor opportunities, withincludes for people with disabilities. They use Challenger trimarans, offering a payand play sailing for disabled sailors. Their site has good access.South West Organisation for Racing Disabled Sailors (SWORDS)33 Wards RoadUp HatherleyCheltenhamGL51 6JNContact; John LewisTel; 01242 245 394E-Mail; johnlewis@lycosmail.comProvision. Use the same site as SCOEC, using 2 Challenger trimarans, operating byrequest, as volunteers are in short supply.Whitefriars-sailing for the disabled49 Howard StreetGloucesterGL1 4UUContact; Pete BissonTel; 01452 417259Mobile; 07970 874 343Provision. Steadily improving facilities, 2 hoists, 3 Challengers, 2 Wayfarers, 5Access dinghies and a steady volunteer base.Venue; Cotswold Water Park South Cerny, Nr CirencesterDisability Sports Directory 33

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipGloucestershire Disabled Afloat Riverboat TrustDiocesan Office4 College GreenGloucesterGL1 2LRContact; Mrs Heather Hodges (Trust Administrator)Tel; 01452 410022 ext 244E-Mail; hhodge@glosdioc.org.ukWebsite; www.gloucestershiredart.org.ukProvision. The Trust operates a riverboat designed to maximise the participation ofpeople with disabilities.Disability Sports Directory 34

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipSkiingBritish Sky club for the DisabledWebsite; www.bscd.org.ukBritish Sky club for the Disabled GloucesterTel; 01242 570626E-mail; kwmacy@aol.comContact; Karen and Kevin MaceyVenue; Gloucester Sky SlopeProvision. Sunday sessions from 11.00am to 3.00pm. Skiing aimed at all abilitygroups.Disability Sports Directory 35

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipSpecial Olympics Great Britain18 Grosvenor GardensLondonSW1W 0DHContact; Wendy Duke, Acting National Development ManagerTel; 0207 824 7800Fax; 0207 824 7801E-Mail; sogbhq@aol.comWebsite; www.specialolympicsgb.orgGloucestershire Special Olympics39 The StreetUleyDursleyGloucestershireGL11 5SYContact; Mr L T JonesTel; 01453 860271Provision; Sport for people with Learning Difficulties, ages ranging from 8 years oldto 70 years old, based around the Special Schools and Adult day centres. Activitiesinclude, an Athletics event, a Swimming gala, 5 a side Football tournament, flat bowlsand horse riding organised through the RDA. The Athletics includes 25m-400m races,Shot put, Standing long jump, wheelchair races, Skittles, Frisbee and Softballthrowing.Disability Sports Directory 36

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipSwimmingAmateur Swimming Association (ASA)ASA, NDO-disabilitySports Development UnitLoughborough UniversityLoughboroughLE11 3TUNational Disability officer; Naomi O’ReillyE-Mail; naomi.oreilly@swimming.org.ukTel; 01509 228764Fax: 01509 228764Mobile; 07887 958523E-Mail; disability@swmming.org.ukWebsite; www.britishswimming.org/sport/disability/about.aspASA South West Regional officerGloucester City CouncilHerbert WarehouseThe DocksGloucesterGL1 2EQSouth West regional development officer; Alison UsherTel; 01452 396615 / 07799 582215Fax; 01452 396622E-Mail; alison.usher@swimming.orgCheltenham Sports Association for the DisabledSwimming ClubWatersideChurch WalkCharlton KingsCheltenhamGL53 8BJContact; Mr John HarmerTel; 01242 524 237Fax; 01242 524 237Provision. Sunday Morning 10-11.15 Disability specific trainingDisability Sports Directory 37

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipVenue; Pitville pool Cheltenham/ Currently using the National Star centre facilities,Swimming viewed as a leisure activity and not competition based.Chipping Campden Swimming for the DisabledChipping Campden Sports CentreChipping Campden SchoolChipping CampdenGlosGL55 6HUChipping Campden Sports CentreCidermill LaneChipping CampdenContact; Mr Peter Froggatt (Centre Manager)Tel; 01386 841595E-Mail; peter.froggatt@cotswold.gov.ukProvision. A swimming session run on a Monday afternoon, before the public haveaccess to the pool, with three staff in attendance, two in the pool and one on pool side,+ volunteers, run for all disability groups. A hydraulic lift is available on the poolside.Cirencester Swimming Club3 Church HillNorth CerneyCirencesterGlosGL7 7NDContact; Mrs Judy CarterTel; 01285 831425Provision. The Club uses the Cotswold Leisure Centre Cirencester; it is not a specificdisability-swimming club, but has some disabled members.Disability Sports Directory 38

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipDursley Dolpins SCHam CottageHam LaneCoaleyDursleyGlosGL11 5ASContact; Mrs V SpragueTel; 01453 860376Provision. ASA advise that this club have some disabled membersLydney Swimming Club1 Grove RoadLydneyGL15 5JEContact; Helen BrooksFor contact details, see regional development officerProvision. Club teaching staffs have attended Disability awareness training and theclub has worked with local SEN Schools, the club is also looking to expand disabilityparticipation.Tewkesbury Swimming ClubCheltenham Swimming and Water-polo ClubProvision. These clubs are working toward accreditation and need to demonstrateequitable practice.Halliwick ConceptHalliwick ASTc/o ADKC CentreWhitstable HouseSilchester RoadLondon W10 6SBContact; Patrick HastingsDisability Sports Directory 39

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipE-Mail; Patrick.hastings@btopenworld.comWebsite; www.halliwick.org.ukProvision. A Ten-point programme to teach and aid people with disabilities toSwim.Halliwick Affiliated ClubPaddlers SC8 Orchard closeBredo, Nr TewkesburyGlosGL20 7NHContact; Mrs Linda StoneVenue. Pershore Leisure Centre, Meeting Monday’s 6.30-8.00pmNational Association of Swimming Clubs for the Handicapped (NASCH)The WillowsMayles LaneWickhamHantsPO17 5NDContact; Mrs Rosemary O’Leary (Admin Officer)Tel; 01329 833689Affiliated ClubsChamwell School SC (Adults and Children)Chamwell SchoolLongford LaneGloucesterGL2 9ELContacts; Alan Brinkley (Children) Swimming TeacherMrs E Jones (Adults)57 Forest ViewTuffleyGloucesterGL4 0BYTel; 01452 23125Disability Sports Directory 40

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipProvision. Use of the School Pool, Children through the school 9.30-15.30 Monday toFriday. Adults Tuesday’s 16.00-18.00 and Thursday’s 16.45-18.45.National Star Centre (see Education Section)College Pool,Contact; Nicola PeacockTel; 01242 527631Provision. Use of the College Pool, for time contact The Star Centre.Cheltenham PipersWhiteshootsWhiteshoots HillBourton-on-the-WaterGloucestershireGL54 2LEContact; Sally BelcherTel; 01451 810852Provision. Use of Cheltenham Recreation Centre Pool, Wednesday’s 19.00-20.00and Sunday’s 10.00-11.15.Disability Sports Directory 41

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipTennis & Table TennisOxstalls Tennis Centre GloucesterPlock CourtOff Tewkesbury RoadGloucesterGL2 9DWContact; Helen StevensTel; 01452 396969LTA Development Officer; Christine RiversTel; 01452 396642E-Mail; Christine.rivers@lta.org.ukProvision. Tuesday training sessions aimed at Wheelchair Tennis, as a recognisedOlympic sport, with 6 tennis chairs available and a regular group of 6 players, whoare independently looking to enter competitions. A Thursday after school sessionaimed at children from special schools and the evening session aimed at students fromthe Star centre, wheelchair users and non-wheelchair users. The indoor centre hostingthe National Wheelchair championships in the early summer of 2003. No other LTAclubs as yet involved in Disability Tennis, though all should have an open policy andthe East Gloucestershire Tennis Club, based in Cheltenham are actively seeking to getinvolved and put on a Wheelchair tennis demonstration match.Everyone for TennisContact; Terry ParkerTel; 01242 511589Provision. Aimed at taking tennis to the Special schools around the county and for allabilities. Also part of the Pitville Junior Tennis Club currently based at CheltenhamCivil Service Club, open to able and disabled players.Disability Sports Directory 42

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipEnglish Table Tennis Association (ETTA)Queensbury HouseHavelock RoadHastingsTN34 1HFContact; Judy Rogers (National Equity and Child Protection Officer)Tel; 01424 72252507977243327E-Mail; judyrogers.etta@talk21.comGloucester & Cheltenham Table Tennis ClubFor contact details, contact ETTA as aboveProvision. As a registered Premier club ‘Ability Club’ all coach have attendedDisability awareness training. The club has already got disabled members and islooking to increase these numbers, as well as developing links with disability groupsand special schools.Disability Sports Directory 43

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipTen Pin BowlingMegabowlCentre SevenBarnwoodGloucesterTel; 01452 616262Contact; Derek BishopGloucester Meteors 10 Pin Bowling Club (Blind Sport)Provision; Regular use by blind bowler, also to host the blind World Championships.Disability Sports Directory 44

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipWheelchair BasketballGreat Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association (GBWBA)GBWBA OfficeHemel Hempstead Sports CentrePark RoadHemel HempsteadHertsHP1 1JSContact; Charlie Bethel - National ManagerTel: 01442 228793E-Mail: c.bethel@gbwba.org.uk(Until 20 th October 2003)From 20 th October 2003GBWBA OfficeSuite BTechnology CentreEpinal WayLoughboroughLeicestershireLE11 OQE(Tel & Fax to be confirmed)Email: c.bethel@gbwba.org.ukBRISTOL PIRATES 2c/o 2 Bredon View,Broadway,WorcsWR12 7AYContact; Kathy Hancock (Secretary)Tel: 01386 858078 (H)07764 301267 (mobile)Disability Sports Directory 45

Gloucestershire Sports PartnershipContact; Mark FossbrookTel; 079766 92085Email; mfosbrook@natstar.ac.ukfossy@blueyonder.co.ukProvision. Team is being developed through the Star Centre Cheltenham (SeeEducation section). Playing in the National 3 rd Division South, a mix of Star Centrestudents and Local chair users.Home Venue: University of Gloucester,Oxstalls CampusOxstalls LaneGloucesterGL2 9HWDisability Sports Directory 46