Rotherham Active Ability
Sport and Physical Activity opportunities for people with a disability offered by the Council and a local partners.
Rotherham Rockets Ability Sessions
An athletics programme for young people with a disability aged 8 – 15 years
Tuesdays 4.00pm – 5.00pm
Herringthorpe Leisure Centre
Booking is essential as places are limited
Cost per session £2
For further information please call 01709 822453
The Skills Academy
Venue and start date to be confirmed
For 12 – 16 years
Cost £1.50 per person
Contact: Leon Wormley - Sports Development- 01709 822453
Rotherham Active Ability
Herringthorpe Lesiure Centre
For 16 years +
Contact: Sports Development on 01709 822489
Rotherham Special Needs Gymnastics Club
Tuesdays 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Thrybergh Sports Centre
For 5 – 14 years
Cost £1.50 per session
Contact: Sports Development on 01709 822489
Special Needs Swimming Lessons
Wednesdays 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Maltby Sports Centre
For 5 years +
Contact: Maltby Sports Centre on 01709 813511
Thrybergh Inclusive Fitness Initiative
Thrybergh Sports Centre
16 years +
Contact: RMBC Health & Fitness Co-ordinator on 01709 388502
DVC Sports Fitness Club
Dearne Valley College, Manvers Park
Saturdays 1.00pm – 3.00pm
For 13 years +
Contact: Steve Hepworth on 01709 513315
Holiday Provision
RMBC Sports Development where ever possible will provide support for children and young people with a disability to enable them to participate in the mainstream summer activities in Rotherham.
For further infomation please call us on 01709 822489
The Sport & Physical Activity Forum
Advice & Guidance
The forum can provide advice and guidance to clubs and organisations wishing to develop sport/physical activity opportunities for people with a disability including advice on coaching qualifications, integration and funding.
Volunteer Opportunities
We are keen to recruit volunteers to support the delivery of sessions and events. Should you wish to become involved please contact RMBC Sports Development.
Should you wish to become involved or require any additional information please contact RMBC Sports Development on 01709 822489.
Other useful contacts
Federation of Disability Sports Organisation
Telephone: 01924 279305
Inclusive Fitness Initiative
Telephone: 0114 2572060
Disability Sports Events
Telephone: 0161 954 2499
Dare Devil's Day
Thrybergh Country Park hosts this FREE activity day for disabled people of all disabilities to experience outdoor activities in a countryside setting. It includes archery, climbing, fast boat rides, soft sports and a disco! The event is usually held on the first Wednesday in July and although food is available at the park's café many people bring picnics or BBQs. All the activity leaders are trained / qualified and the activities are covered by the Adventurous Activities Licensing Authority.
Swimming Lessons for Children with Special Needs
Structured swimming lessons that are fun, interesting and exciting. In a relaxed, friendly environment children will gain water confidence and learn skills such as floating, gliding and submerging. Basic movement activities leading to swimming strokes will be introduced as progress is made. A parent or carer is required to accompany their child in the water so that the child has 1:1 at all times. Based at Maltby Sports Centre.
Inclusive Fitness Initiative
The Council has received an Inclusive Fitness Initiative grant award for Heartbeat Health & Fitness at Thrybergh Sports Centre in Rotherham. The Centre is the 3rd accredited site in the region to achieve the award, and the first in South Yorkshire.
The team has already been working closely with local disability organisations, such as The Sue Ryder Group, Mencap, Newman and Kelford special schools, Pyhsiotherapists, Physiotherapists Mental Health Team and Community Practice nurses, from local hospitals offering support and encouragement and are now looking forward to welcoming more disabled users from South Yorkshire and beyond. 
More information about the Inclusive Fitness Initiiative
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