WheelPower announces new opportunities for disabled young people
Over the coming months, WheelPower the national charity for wheelchair sport, is running a series of fun participation opportunities for disabled young people.
The events aimed at 6-18 year olds, are a great way for children and young people with physical and mild sensory impairments to discover sport in a friendly and inclusive environment.
WheelPower National Junior Games
The National Junior Games is an annual event for disabled young people aged 11-18 with physical impairment or mild sensory impairment. Held at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, the Games combine have-a-go sessions in a variety of sports with coaching and competitions for different age groups.
Date: Monday 28 September to Thursday 1 October
Location: Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Guttmann Road, Buckinghamshire, HP219PP
For more information about the National Junior Games contact Stewart Jeeves at WheelPower on 01296 395995 or Email Stewart.
Primary Sports Camp: London
WheelPower is running three Primary Sports Camps in London for children aged 6-11 years with physical impairments or mild sensory impairments. Kindly support by Wembley National Stadium Trust, this event is a great way to introduce your child to a range of different sports and activities.
Tuesday 6 October: Hillington, venue to be confirmed
Tuesday 13 October: Islington, Sobell Leisure Centre, Hornsey Road
November: Southwark, venue and date to be confirmed
For more information about Primary Sports Camps in London contact Emma Lau at WheelPower on 01296 395995 or email Emma.
Primary and Junior Sports Camps: Stoke Mandeville
Taking place at the birthplace of the Paralympic movement, Stoke Mandeville Stadium, WheelPower is hosting two sports camps during October and November 2015 for children and young people aged between 6-18 years with physical impairments and mild sensory impairments. Both events are a great way to introduce your child to sport and physical activity in a fun, friendly inclusive environment.
Saturday 17 October: Primary Sports Camp for children aged 6-11 years
21 - 22 November: Junior Sports Camp for young people aged 12-18 years
For more information about the upcoming Sports Camps at Stoke Mandeville Stadium please contact Stewart Jeeves at WheelPower on 01296 395995 or Email Stewart.
WheelPower provides opportunities, facilities and equipment to enable disabled people to participate in sport and lead healthy active lives.