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2014 EDITION ISSUE 4

DISABILITY SPORT CONWY

Contents

Contents Information Page 3

Impairment Groups Page 4

Keep up to Date Page 5

Insport Page 6

Disability Ffit Card Page 7

Supertots Page 8

Conwy Thunder Wheelchair Basketball Club—Juniors Page 9

Conwy Thunder Wheelchair Basketball Club—Squad Page 10

Mochdre Lion Cubs Disability Football Club Page 11

Mochdre Lions Disability Football Club Page 12

Conwy Whales Swimming Club Page 13

Conwy Roobounders Rebound Therapy Club Page 14

Disability Skiing Wales Page 15

Conwy Castles Boccia Club—The Knights Page 16

Conwy Castles Boccia Club—The Cannons Page 17

Conwy Castles Boccia Club—The Royals Page 18

Kinmel Bay Visually Impaired Football Club Page 19

Conwy Monkeys Climbing Club 0

Vi-Ability Fun Football Page 21

Conwy Sea Rowers Page 22

Craig Y Don Tennis Club—Wheelchair Tennis Page 23

Abergele Leisure Centre Swimming Sessions Page 24

James Alexander Barr Tennis Centre Sessions Page 25

Inclusive Clubs Page 26

UK Disability Inclusion Training Page 27

Disability Sport Conwy Consultation Page 28

There is also an ‘Inclusive Sport Conwy’ brochure available.

Both brochures are available in other formats.

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Information

Conwy has a wide range, and some of

the best sporting opportunities in Wales

for Disabled people. This brochure

details both club based opportunities

and different sessions that take place

within leisure centres on a

regular basis. There is also a Disability

Sport Conwy database which allows

participants, volunteers and organisations to be kept up to date with

what’s new in Conwy.

If you would like your details to be added to the database then please

contact the Disability Sport Wales Development Officer (DSWDO) via

one of the methods listed below.

Disability sport relies heavily on the support and

enthusiasm of volunteers. Getting involved can be

one of the most exciting, rewarding and

challenging things you have ever done!

If you are interested in volunteering within

Disability sport, there are many ways in which you

can do so. Disability Sport Conwy looks to provide

support, training and guidance for all volunteers.

Please contact your DSWDO for more information.

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Disability Sport Wales Development Officer

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Impairment Groups

On each page which details a sporting opportunity, there is an

information bar which consists of key information about that club or

session. This information bar will help inform you of what impairment

group the club or session is for, the cost, the day and time the session

takes place, as well as the age group the session caters for.

For anymore information please contact the club, session

organiser, or your Disability Sport Wales Development Officer.

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IC PAN LD PI WS

PAN - All

impairments

LD – Learning

Disability

PI – Physical

Impairment

WS – Wheelchair

Sport

IC – Inclusive

Club

VI

HI – Hearing

Impairment

VI – Visual

Impairment

Cost of session When

What Time

How Often

What age

Juniors /

Seniors

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HI

Keep up to date!

There are a number of ways you can keep up to date with what is going

on with Disability sport in Conwy and beyond. So to help you keep on

top of local and national development, use any of the ways listed below.

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www.disability-sport-wales.org Contact Disability Sport Officer

Website Database

Facebook.com/disabilitysportconwy @DSConwy

insport

‘insport’ is a national accreditation programme that supports clubs,

national governing bodies and local authorities to

become more inclusive within their delivery.

There are four tiers to the insport process and clubs can achieve ribbon,

bronze, silver, or gold status depending on their level of inclusion.

All clubs within this brochure are insport accredited clubs and you will

see on their page which insport level they have achieved.

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Gold Silver

Bronze Ribbon

The Disability Ffit Card is a free access scheme

for disabled people in Conwy. The card aims to

address and alleviate some of the barriers

experienced, and so positively promotes

opportunities for disabled people to participate

in sport and physical activity.

Benefits of this

include; free swimming

within public swimming

hours, free access to any

CCBC Fitness Suite (an

induction is required

before hand at a cost),

free access to any

fitness classes, and free

access to half a court for

Squash, Badminton and

Table Tennis.

To be eligible for a Disability Ffit Card you MUST

receive disability living allowance, personal

independence payment, attendance allowance,

or disability tax credits.

PAN

£6.70

admin

fee

Centre

opening

hours

All Ages


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Supertots is an exciting opportunity for

physically and/ or visually impaired children aged

2-8 years and their siblings; that provides fun

play and multi-sports activities.

Supertots provides an inclusive environment

with specialised sports and play equipment

including; sports wheelchairs, visually impaired

rattle footballs, Boccia sets, foam javelins,

wheelchair footballs, and soft play equipment.

In partnership with Conwy Roobounders, we also

offer rebound therapy within the session.

Supertots have links with a range of inclusive

sports clubs so children can progress once they

are ready to do so.

£2.50 per

session

2 - 8 years

8 Supertots

Sunday

10:30-

11:30am

@ConwySupertots

Facebook.com/Supertots2012

Llandudno Junction

Leisure Centre

6G Road,

Llandudno Junction

LL31 9XY

PI

VI

� www.disability-sport-wales.org � [email protected]

☺ Natalie Richards � 07824 881185

Conwy Thunder’s junior session is a fun based

session, designed to give new players a taster of

what to expect from wheelchair basketball.

Wheelchair basketball embraces a wide range of

impairments including paraplegics, spina bifida,

amputees, cerebral palsy, brittle bones, and

multiple sclerosis.

You do not need to be a wheelchair user to play

wheelchair basketball and Conwy strive to

provide a fun, social environment for all club

members as well as supporting those players

who have the talent and commitment through

the performance pathways all the way up to the

Paralympics.

£2 per

session

8—16

years

� www.conwythunder.co.uk � [email protected]

☺ Mark Richards, Head Coach � 07733 013004

9 Conwy Thunder Wheelchair

Basketball Club—Juniors

WS

Thursday

6:30-

7:30pm

@ConwyThunderWBC

Facebook.com/

ConwyThunderWBC

Creuddyn Leisure

Centre

Derwen Lane

Penrhyn Bay

LL30 3LB

The squad session allows players to challenge and

enjoy themselves whilst learning the skills and

tactical elements of wheelchair basketball. It

focuses on technical development which allows

players to compete within different matches

including; the North Wales Wheelchair Basketball

League, Under 19s National Junior League,

National Development and League structures and

the Welsh Wheelchair Basketball set up. The club

will offer support to all players from participation

up to Paralympic level.

New players are urged to come and try this

exciting sport. You do not need to be a

wheelchair user to play and Conwy strive to

provide a fun, social environment for all.

£3 per

session

16 years

plus

� www.conwythunder.co.uk � [email protected]

☺ Mark Richards, Head Coach � 07733 013004

10 Conwy Thunder Wheelchair

Basketball Club—Squad

WS

Thursday

7:30-

9:30pm

@ConwyThunderWBC

Facebook.com/ConwyThunderWBC

Creuddyn Leisure

Centre

Derwen Lane

Penrhyn Bay

LL30 3LB

Mochdre Lion Cubs offer a fun based session

designed to give young players the opportunity to

play football games and training activities in a

safe environment.

The Cubs also benefit from an exciting training

session once a month as part of the senior

Regional football festivals linking in with other

junior disability football clubs across North

Wales.

There are a range of disability football

opportunities within Conwy and North Wales

with the Lion Cubs offering the first step on the

ladder for local youngsters; whether they wish to

pursue participation or performance outlets.

£3 per

session

7 - 12

years

� www.mochdrelionsdfc.co.uk � [email protected]

☺ Gareth Rawling, Club Coach � 07921 437315

11 Mochdre Lion Cubs

Disability Football Club

Tuesday

6:00-

7:00pm

PAN

@MochdreLionsDFC

Creuddyn Leisure

Centre

Derwen Lane

Penrhyn Bay

LL30 3LB

Mochdre Lions DFC was formed in 2007 and train

once a week. The Lions welcome players of all

abilities and currently have complete beginners

as well as a Welsh International Player within the

club.

Based at Ysgol Bryn Elian the Lions train on the

Astroturf apart from the winter months where

they train indoors in the Sports Hall.

Mochdre Lions play in regional festivals held here

in Conwy against other Disability Football clubs

from across North Wales. They also take part in

the Welsh Football Trust’s National Disability

Football Festival in Aberystwyth and have an End

of Season Presentation and Barbeque.

MLDFC are proudly sponsored by SPL—Stabilised

Pavements Ltd.

£2 per

session

16 years

plus

� www.mochdrelionsdfc.co.uk � [email protected]

☺ Mark Richards, Club Coach � 07733 013004

12 Mochdre Lions

Disability Football Club

Monday

6:00-

7:00pm

@MochdreLionsDFC

Ysgol Bryn Elian

Windsor Drive

Old Colwyn

LL29 8HU

PAN

The Conwy Whales were formed in 2002 with just

6 members and 4 volunteers. The club now has

over 40 members and 30 volunteers and is seen

as a quality club and a model of good practice

throughout Wales. The club aims to provide

disabled children the opportunity to participate

in swimming regardless of their impairment.

Swimming can be of particular benefit to disabled

children as it promotes mobility, flexibility,

strength, confidence and independence.

Each child is assessed and 1-2-1 support is

provided if required. The club is run by qualified

ASA Swimming Teachers and was the second club

in Wales to claim Disability Sport Wales’

Clubmark, which is a high quality standard. The

club also hold their own Annual Gala.

A well run and established club, who celebrated

10 years of success in November 2012.

Club fees

apply

5 - 18

years


☺ Angie Board, Head Coach � 07733 013226

13 Conwy Whales

Swimming Club

Saturday

5:00-

7:00pm

Colwyn Leisure

Centre

Eirias Park

Colwyn Bay

LL29 7SP

PAN

The Conwy Roobounders are a club who look to

provide fun and physical therapy for youngsters

with a physical impairment. Rebound therapy

uses a trampoline to give youngsters fun

movements, similar to trampolining, without

leaving the trampoline bed.

Rebound therapy improves movement, balance

and muscle tone as well as helps youngsters relax

and develop fitness and communication skills.

Conwy Roobounders are currently working in

partnership with Supertots sessions and so any

children who with to attend rebound therapy are

also welcome to join in with Supertots whilst not

on the trampoline.

The Roobounders provide a warm welcome and

have close links with

other Conwy clubs.

£2.50 per

session

2 - 8 years


☺ Natalie Richards, Head Coach � 07824 881185

14 Conwy Roobounders Rebound

Therapy Club

PI

Sunday

10:30-

11:30am

Llandudno Junction

Leisure Centre

6G Road,

Llandudno Junction

LL31 9XY

@ConwyRoobounders

Disability Skiing Wales is an entirely voluntary

organisation whose aims are to bring the joys of

snow sports to disabled people. DSW achieves

this by training volunteers and working with

disabled people on the dry ski slopes in Wales

with holidays and courses arranged on snow in

Europe.

Based on Llandudno Ski Slope DSW have a wealth

of experience amongst their volunteers,

committee members and instructors who will

offer a warm welcome.

Specialised equipment is used where necessary

with helpers being specifically trained it their use.

On the social side DSW have Christmas Parties,

summer BBQ’s, fireworks nights, quizzes and

most importantly FUN!

Club fees

apply

� www.disability-sport-wales.org

☺ Gordan Roe, Organiser � 01824 703384

15 Disability Skiing Wales

Saturday

10:00am-

12:00pm

Monthly

Llandudno Ski

Centre

John Nike Leisure

Complex

Great Orme,

Llandudno

LL30 2LR

PAN

12 years

plus

The Conwy Castles are one of the fastest

developing clubs in Conwy and have three

separate sessions within their club structure.

The Knights were established in 2010 and are the

PAN disability section of the Castles; welcoming

players of all abilities and all impairments.

The Knights hold weekly sessions at Aberconwy

Sports Hall, and provide a fun, social atmosphere

for all participants which also gives family

members and carers the chance to get involved

and take part.

The club play different Boccia games, singles,

doubles and team fixtures against each other and

are now developing links within the Boccia

community, in order to play competitively.

The club is inclusive for wheelchair users and has

specialised ramps if needed, so everyone can

play.

Club fees

apply


☺ Gary Parker, Head Coach � 07841 432333

16 Conwy Castles Boccia Club

The Knights

Aberconwy Sports

Centre

Morfa Drive

Conwy

LL32 8ED

PAN

8 years

plus

Thursday

6:00-

7:00pm

Boccia is a sport for all but is one of just three

Paralympic sports that does not have an Olympic

equivalent; and it is played at this level by

athletes in wheelchairs with severe physical

disabilities.

The Cannons are Conwy Castle’s session

specifically for players with physical impairments

who could classify at competition level.

Although the Cannons’ can support talented

athletes from grass roots to Paralympic level;

they welcome players who have never played the

sport before. With the focus on playing for fun

and enjoyment, as well as having a former

Paralympian in the coaching team, the Cannons

are well equipped to

provide fantastic

opportunities .

Club fees

apply



17 Conwy Castles Boccia Club

The Cannons

16 years

plus

Monday

2:15-

4:15pm

Colwyn Leisure

Centre

Eirias Park

Colwyn Bay

LL29 7SP

PI

Boccia is an extremely inclusive sport that can be

played by all ages and abilities. This Tuesday

evening session is ideal for anybody who is new

to the sport and would like to have a go in a

friendly, welcoming environment. Ideal for

socialising and making new friends.

Boccia is similar to crown green bowling with

players competing to position their red or blue

Boccia balls nearest the white ‘jack’.

Ideal for physically impaired players; specialised

ramps are on hand to assist the deliver of Boccia

balls if required.

The Royals session is an intergenerational Boccia

session and welcomes players of all ages,

whether they are disabled or non disabled.

Players are welcome to take part in tournaments

and festivals throughout the year.

Club fees

apply



18 Conwy Castle Boccia Club

The Royals

Ysgol Y Gogarth

Nant Y Gamar Rd

Llandudno

LL30 1YE

8 years

plus

Tuesday

7:00-

8:00pm

IC

Kinmel Bay VIP FC are the only visually impaired

football club in North Wales and only the second

in Wales. The VIPs provide a relaxed, welcoming

environment for a wide range of visually impaired

players.

The club caters for juniors and seniors whether

they are partially sighted or blind and blind folds

can be used to help with training when players

feel comfortable to do so.

The focus is always on fun and enjoyment and

other sports and activities such as table tennis,

basketball are played at the end of a session with

soft play and a bouncy castle available for

youngsters!

Club fees

apply


☺ Bill Darwin, Head Coach � 07958 643488

19 Kinmel Bay VIP FC

Visually Impaired Football

Y Morfa Leisure

Centre

Cader Avenue

Kinmel Bay

LL18 5HU

All ages

Saturday

2:00-

4:00pm

VI

Conwy Monkeys are a registered club which has been

set up to give young people with disabilities and / or

learning difficulties the chance to climb with or with-

out their siblings. All youngsters of any ability are wel-

comed to the sessions which allow youngsters to de-

velop socially and gain confidence. Climbing has so

many benefits such as improving strength, flexibility,

core stability and most importantly it’s fun!

Conwy Monkeys meet every Thursday night (termly)

18.15-18.50 (induction), 19.00-19.45, 19.50-20.30

(groups are made up of social groups rather than age

and / or ability) @ LJLC and are run by a board, who

are present every Thursday and will introduce them-

selves to you. Your 1st session is free and then £2.50 a

week (if you pay as you climb) or £20 for a full term

(10—12 sessions), this helps cover expenses. Conwy

Monkey’s hire’s / employ’s LJLC instructors and are

covered by the centres insurance.

Club fees

apply


☺ Phil Kelly, Treasurer � 07923 033902 (12pm-6pm)

20 Conwy Monkeys

Climbing Club

8 - 16

years

Thursday

6:30-

8:00pm

PAN

Llandudno

Junction Leisure

Centre

6G Road,

Llandudno

Junction

LL31 9XY

Vi-Ability’s Adult sessions on a Saturday morning

is another development for the local community

which add to the massive range of football

opportunities in Conwy.

The sessions are participation based giving adults

with all abilities the chance to have fun and

develop their football skills in a safe, comfortable

environment.

The club will also link in with North Wales

Football Festivals to offer fun, competitive

opportunities for those players who wish to play

against other teams.

Club fees

apply

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☺ Vi-Ability Team � 01492 583555

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Fun Football

Saturday

10:00am-

12:00pm

PAN

16 years

plus

Colwyn Leisure

Centre

Eirias Park

Colwyn Bay

LL29 7SP

A new club launching in 2014 the Conwy Sea

Rowers are an inclusive club for disabled and non

disabled rowers looking to provide opportunities

for people with a range of impairments.

Sea Rowing is an exciting, fast growing sport that

has both competitive and recreational

opportunities.

The club are affiliated to the Welsh Sea Rowing

Association and will use adapted Celtic Long

Boats allowing all impairment groups to take

part.

Club fees

apply

22 Conwy Sea Rowers

Various

PAN

Various settings

across Conwy

All ages


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Craig Y Don Tennis Centre trialled a block of

wheelchair tennis session during summer 2013

and due to the success decided to take it on as a

club session. The centre aim to provide an

exciting introduction to the sport; allowing you to

get used to sports chairs and learn some of the

rules of tennis.

Wheelchair Tennis is played by athletes in more

than 100 countries. Like most wheelchair sports,

it is very similar to its ‘running’ version with only

a few adaptations; such as the ball being allowed

to bounce twice. The second bounce can be

inside or outside the court boundaries.

Club fees

apply

� www.craigydontennis.co.uk � [email protected]

☺ Richard Mercer � 01492 873060

23 Craig Y Don Tennis Club

Wheelchair Tennis

Various

Craig Y Don Tennis

Club

Queens Road

Craig Y Don,

Llandudno

LL30 1TE

All ages

WS

Abergele Leisure Centre offer a disability specific

swimming session on a Saturday. The session

aims to provide disabled people with the

opportunity to participate in swimming

regardless of their impairment.

Not only enjoyable; swimming is a fantastic was

of getting fit and staying active.

Swimming can be of particular benefit to disabled

people as it promotes mobility, flexibility,

strength, confidence and independence.

The club is run by qualified ASA Swimming

Teachers.

Abergele pool is closed off to the public during

the session and a member of staff is on hand to

support the session. Participants are currently

asked to be supported in the pool if required by a

parent or carer. This is because there are

currently no swimming teachers running sessions.

Centre

fees apply

� www.conwy.gov.uk/abergeleleisure

☺ Leisure Centre Staff � 01492 577940

24 Abergele Leisure Centre

Swimming Sessions

Saturday

12:00pm-

12:30pm

Abergele Leisure

Centre

Faenol Avenue

Abergele

LL22 7HT

PAN

All ages

Our disability tennis sessions are for anyone with

a learning impairment of any age, and the

emphasis is on fun.

Participants are encouraged to enjoy playing the

game, and concentrating on developing skills for

life, such as hand-eye coordination.

The centre consists of two indoor courts on one

level and four outdoor floodlit tennis courts,

accessible via stairs or a stair lift. There is a

changing area and vending machines for

refreshments.

Centre

fees apply

� www.conwy.gov.uk/jabtc � [email protected]

☺ Rob Whitehall, Development Officer � 01492 577922

25 James Alexander Barr

Tennis Centre Sessions

Thursday

5:00-

6:00pm

James Alexander Barr

Tennis Centre

Eirias Park

Colwyn Bay

LL29 7SP

All ages

PAN

Inclusive Clubs

For Conwy to become truly inclusive it is

vitally important that non disabled sport

clubs open their doors to disabled

people and become more inclusive

within their delivery.

There are a number of ways a club can

become inclusive and all the support,

advice & guidance can be supplied from

Conwy’s Disability Sport Wales Officer.

All inclusive clubs will undertake the same insport accreditation process

as disability sport clubs across Wales and will also benefit from the extra

exposure, increased club membership and further developed coaches.

Inclusive clubs will all operate

differently focusing on the qualities of

that club and what impairment groups

they can cater for ensuring a safe,

positive experience for coaches,

participants and volunteers.

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UK Disability Inclusion Training

If you and your club would like to offer sporting opportunities for

disabled people, or you already do, and would like training to help you,

your coaches and volunteers become better equipped to offer quality

opportunities then you may be interested in:

UK Disability Inclusion Training!

UK DIT courses are nationally accredited and available for coaches and

volunteers and provide theoretical and practical information of how to

be inclusive when delivering.

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Theory – 3 Hours

This section focuses on; perceptions and

experiences, understanding the participant,

models of inclusion, communication, legislation,

further information and who is available to help.

Practical – 3 Hours

This section focuses on applying theory elements

to practical situations, the Inclusion Spectrum and

applying the STEPS principle to a range of sports

and games.

Conwy County Borough Council’s Leisure Development department

are currently undertaking a consultation looking at the Disability Ffit

card and access to leisure facilities and what they provide within

Conwy.

If you are a Disability Ffit card holder you may have already been

contacted to see if you would like to participate in our consultation. If

you do not hold a card or have not received information, and would

like to be part of the consultation; please contact the Disability Sport

Wales Development Officer.

The consultation consists of a short questionnaire and will not take up

much of your time.

The Leisure Development department have also produced an access

guide to give disabled people information about Conwy run leisure

facilities that they wish to access. For a copy of the guide please ask

your local leisure centre, contact the DSW Development Officer, or

download a copy from Conwy’s website.

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Disability Sport Conwy

Consultation

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