Disability sport

Where can I take part in disability sport  

A booklet has been produced as a guide to some of the sports activities available for disabled people at our leisure centres and other venues across the city.

The Jan 2012 disability sport programme is available to download in PDF format.

The document also contains information on

• useful websites and club contacts
• leisure centres at a glance - a guide to access and facilities at leisure centres with the aim of allowing customers to make a more informed choice
• getting around - transport services

There are also many other programmed activities at leisure centres that may be suitable. Information on these can be found at your local leisure centre.

Featured activities and events 

• Leeds visually impaired tennis master classes -  John Charles centre for sport, tennis centre Tuesday (during term time) 12.30pm to 2.30pm
• Leeds disability multi sport clubs - come and have a go at a range of sports at one of the weekly multi sport clubs around the city.
• Leeds disability sports camps - 3 day long disability sports camp. This camp is open to anyone aged 8-19 years with any disability. Siblings or parents/carers are welcome to attend to provide support to the young person if necessary. Camps will run from 10am-2pm each day (lunch not provided), and there will be a range of sports on offer, from football, basketball, multi sports and other disability sports. The camp will be taking place at different venues across the city.
• Leeds disability sailing and canoeing club 
  at Leeds sailing and activity centre, Tuesday during term time 4pm to 5pm
  Suitable for children and young people with any disability, ages 8 to 25 years old. Price: £1 per session. Starts: 8 May 2012 (initial 6 weeks)
• Everyone for tennis - inclusive tennis festivals in May, July and September 2012. Open to all ages and abilities at the John Charles centre for sport.
• Disport junior athletics events for children with a learning disability - various dates during May with the final on 21 June.
• Playground to Podium County Athlete Assessment Days (CAAD)
  Aquatics/Swimming CAAD: Monday 21 May 2012 – Aquatics Centre, John Charles Centre for Sport, Leeds 11am – 1pm
• Leeds disability athletics - John Charles centre for sport, Tuesday (during term time). Suitable for ages 8 and above.
• Leeds disability tennis - wheelchair tennis and visually impaired tennis. John Charles centre for sport, Friday
• Leeds disability tag rugby club - suitable for ambulant players with a learning or moderate physical disability. Kippax leisure centre, Saturdays (during term time) from 1pm to 2.30pm. Suitable for ages 16+
• Leeds sailing and activity centre offer a range of water and land based activities to schools which can be tailored to suit specific group needs.

News 

• Leeds Boccia and New Age Kurling Competition 2012 
  Young disabled people from across Leeds recently came together to take part in an exciting inclusive sports competition.
• Disability sailing session a storming success Disabled children, young people and adults from across Leeds recently attended a fantastic free sailing open day at Leeds sailing and activity centre, based at Yeadon Tarn.
• Disabled swimmers make a splash in Leeds - Disabled children and young people from across Leeds recently came together for the annual Leeds Disability Aqua festival and talent day.

Customer information 

• Bodyline Fitness membership 
  20 per cent discount for disabled customers on our leisure centre membership scheme.

Disability Sports Development Officer
Ross Bibby
Tel: 0113 3950159
Email, text contact and address can be found on the right of this page.

Contacts