Summer disability sports opportunities
July 28, 2008
Children with disabilities can take part in a range of free sporting activities - including swimming and canoeing - during the summer holidays in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Aberdare Swimming Pool is offering free swimming for children with disabilities through the holidays from 10.30-11am. Days vary - so anyone interested in attending will need to contact the pool directly to book their place on 01685 874252. Free snorkelling sessions will be held at the pool weekly throughout the school holidays and free canoeing sessions start on Tuesday July 29, weekly for five weeks. Please contact the pool directly to discuss times, and book a place.
There is also free swimming for children with disabilities at Rhondda Sports Centre’s pool in Ystrad every weekday through the holidays from 10.30-11am. Please contact the pool directly to book a place on 01443 434093
Regular learn to swim lessons will start in Rhondda Sports Centre from September 27. There will be two half-hour sessions, one 5.00-5.30pm and the second from 5.30-6pm. Places are limited, so please contact the sports centre on 01443 434093 to book. There will be a charge for these sessions of £29 for a 10 week block (the same as mainstream lessons).
Wheelchair basketball taster sessions will be held at University of Glamorgan on Wednesday, August 6 and Wednesday, August 13 from 7-8pm.
To find out more about disability sports opportunities in Rhondda Cynon Taf, please contact Shelley Jones, Disability Sports Development officer, on 01443 490242
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