Welcome to Monmouthshire's page on the Disability Sport Wales Website.
My name is Mark Foster, Disability Sport Wales Development Officer for Monmouthshire. I am based at @Innovation House, Magor.
Within Monmouthshire there are currently existing clubs and provisions offering a variety of sporting activities for disabled people, ranging from Horse riding to Rowing.
If you are a coach or volunteer there is also the UK Disability Inclusion Training Course (UK DIT) which is currently available in Wales, courses run several times over the year so please contact me for upcoming dates.
In order to help support clubs deliver good quality sessions Disability Sport Wales have introduced insport. insport is a four tiered (Ribbon, Bronze, Silver and Gold) identification and accreditation process which any sports club can go through to show they are committed to providing and delivering inclusive sport. If you are a mainstream club providing inclusive sport already or would like to please contact me. Look out for the insport logo that highlights some of the most inclusive sports clubs across Wales.
I update the website on a weekly basis with news, events and up and coming courses to please check regularly!
Events in your area
Inclusive Activity Day
T.B.C
During the Winter Half Term Monmouthshire Sports Development in partnership with Monmouthshire Youth Service will be running an Inclusive Activity Day for 11 - 25 year olds with a disability and their siblings to participate in activities including Sport, Drama, Music, Arts & Crafts and Confidence Building.
We will confirm the date shortly. WATCH THIS SPACE!
Young ambassadors from Monmouthshire volunteered their time to sample Paralympic sports
08/12/2011
Young ambassadors from Monmouthshire volunteered their time on Tuesday 29 November to sample Paralympic sports with students from special educational needs units in Chepstow and Caldicot comprehensive schools.
The event, held at Chepstow racecourse, was organised by Monmouthshire Sports Development and Disability Sport Wales, the official charity for the Welsh Grand National in December. Students were joined by para-equestrian Georgia Wilson and champion boccia player Karl Parrish where they sampled sports such as rowing, goal ball and boccia.
Karl Parrish said: "Wales is a true sporting nation. Sport can improve your physical, psychological and social wellbeing, and that's why I feel it's important for us to showcase what is available for everybody to participate in locally".
With the 2012 Olympics and Paralympic games just around the corner, and the Olympic torch passing through Monmouthshire next May, the young ambassadors volunteer their time to promote sports in schools, raise awareness of the Olympics and Paralympics and encourage involvement in physical activities.
Monmouthshire's Disability Sport Wales Development Officer, Mark Foster said: "With the array of activities on offer at Chepstow Racecourse it is clear that sport is accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. Hopefully events like this and the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic games will encourage more people to get involved".
PHOTOS:
above - young ambassadors Laura and Jed of Monmouthshire Comprehensive School put a youngster through his paces on the rowing machine
below - Monmouthshire's Disabilities Champion, Cllr Andrew James (seated centre) with Karl Parrish (in red top) together with Mon CC and Disability Sports Wales staff and two youngsters
News in your area
NEW INDOOR Football Session
08/11/11
Caldicot Town All-Stars now train INDOORS during the Winter.
INDOOR Football Sessions
Tuesdays 6pm - 7pm @ Caldicot Leisure Centre (Term Time Only)
1st Session FREE, £3.00 per session there after.
For children and young adults with a disability including ASD and learning difficulties. We run the following age groups:-
Under 12's, Under 16's and 16+
For further information please contact Mark Foster (Head Coach) Tel. 07753 850550 or Email Mark
NEW INDOOR Tennis Session
09/11/11
Usk Tennis Club now train INDOORS during the Winter.
INDOOR Tennis Sessions
Wednesdays 5pm - 6pm @ Usk Primary School (Term Time Only)
1st Session FREE, £3.00 per session there after.
For children aged 8 - 16 years with a disability including ASD and learning difficulties.
For further information please contact Rhys Jones (Head Coach) Tel. 07792 491866 or Email
