To celebrate the 2012 Paralympics the Sports Development Team are running a series of Paralympic sport taster sessions aimed at children and young people with and without a disability.
These sessions will be a fantastic opportunity for friends and siblings to take part in sport alongside children with a disability.
The programme runs from Monday 13th August until Friday 24th August and culminates in a full day of family fun and competition at Netherhall Sports Centre at the Paralympic Relay Flame Celebration.
For ages 8-25
All sessions £3. Booking is essential – please contact:
Cambridge CityCouncil Sports Development Team on 01223 457000 or sportsdevelopment@cambridge.gov.uk
Goalball
When: Monday 13th August 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Where: Netherhall Sports Centre
Swimming
When: Tuesday 14th August 1:30 pm –2:30 pm
Where: Chesterton Sports Centre
Wheelchair Basketball
When: Wednesday 15th August 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: Cambridge Regional College
Archery
When: Thursday 16th August 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Kelsey Kerridge
Notes: Max 12 places. Direct booking with City Council essential
Visually Impaired Football
Date: Friday 17th August 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: Abbey Sports Centre
Martial Arts
When: Monday 20th August 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: Cherry Hinton Village Centre
Seated Volleyball
When: Tuesday 21st August 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: Netherhall Sports Centre
Wheelchair Tennis
When: Wednesday 22nd August 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: Hills Road Tennis Centre
Boccia
When: Thursday 23rd August 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Where: Meadows Community Centre
Disability Sport&Arts Festival
Sunday 28th October 2012, 10am-4pm
Netherhall Sports Centre
This October will see Cambridge’s second Disability Sports and Arts Festival. This event will be open to all – children and adults, parents and carers. Most mportantly, it is open to people with any disability. The build up to the festival will begin in with Disability Awareness training for coaches and volunteers, and culminate with a series of sporting, cultural and arts activities. The highlight of the festival will be a funpacked day of activities at Netherhall Sports Centre.
Look out for posters and flyers advertising the events from the summer.
Visit www.cambridge.gov.uk/getactive for the most up to date information.
Register in advance at: www.surveymonkey.com/s/distsportsfest12
