Cardiff
Welcome to the Cardiff page on the Disability Sport Wales website.
My name is Jo Coates-McGrath and I am the Disability Sport Wales Officer for Sport.Cardiff. I am based at County Hall in Cardiff Bay in the Parks and Sport Department.
Within Cardiff there is a wide range of sporting provision for disabled people of all ages including tennis, boccia, cricket, wheelchair basketball, karate, cycling, swimming, plus many more.
Whether you are looking for a healthy lifestyle, to socialise and make new friends, keep fit, or strive to be a future participant in the Paralympics, Deaflympics or Special Olympics there should be something there for you.
If you are a coach or a volunteer there is also the UK Disability Inclusion Training Course (UK DIT) which is currently available in Wales. Courses run several times a year so please contact me for upcoming dates.
In order to help support clubs deliver good quality sessions, Disability Sport Wales have intorduced insport. This is a four tiered (ribbon, bronze, silver, gold) identification and accreditation process which and sports club can go through to show they are committed to providing and delivery inclusive sport. Please contact me if your club is already providing sporting opportunities for disabled people, or would like to in the future. Look out for the insport logo alongisde the club details. This highlights the clubs that have already gained the accreditation.
Both the Australian and South African Paralympic Teams are holding their training camps in Cardiff and this presents a unique opportunity for local people to volunteer to provide support at the camps and be part of 2012!
If you would like further information on disability sport in Cardiff as a participant, club, coach, or volunteer, then just give me a call or send me an email. (contact details bottom left of this page).
I update the website regularly with news, events, and up and coming courses so please check regularly!
Clubs
For sensory or physically disabled people aged 14 to 30
Inclusive sessions for disabled and non-disabled people aged 6 to adult
For disabled children
for disabled adults and children
for disabled children
For adults and children who are wheelchair users
for adults and children with a learning disability
for disabled adults and children
Inclusive club for both for disabled and non-disabled people
Inclusive sessions for disabled and non-disabled people
Events in your area
Counting Down the Days to the Paralympics
11.02.2012
Saturday February 11th marks the 200 day countdown to the Paralympics and Sport.Cardiff will be celebrating this momentous day by trying to get 200 people to try a Paralympic Sport.
The event will be taking place from 9am at the Sainbury's store on Colchester Avenue in Cardiff
Sainsbury's are supporting the event and staff at the store will all be joining the fun and dressing in sports kit for the day in a bid to raise even more awareness.
Sainsbury’s are an official partner for the Paralympic Games and the first ever Paralympic Games-only sponsor. The company's landmark commitment to the Paralympic Movement is the largest sponsorship ever of a Paralympic Games.
So if you fancy having a quick game of boccia while you shop or showing off your wheelchair basketball skills on your way to the Cafe, or having a quick game of table tennis before getting some petrol, pop down to Sainbury's and give it a go. Anyone is welcome to take part and let's see if we can reach the target of 200 participants!
Wheechair Sports Spectacular
June 29th and 30th 2012
Friday June 29th and Saturday June 30th sees the 9th annual Wheelchair Sports Spectacular taking place at the National Indoor Athletics Cente in Cardiff.
Over 500 participants are expected to come and try around 20 sports all under one roof.
This is a great opportunity to try sports such as wheelchair football, table tennis, handcycling, and archery plus much much more.
Come and find the sport for you and be inspired to join a club in your local area. Whether you are looking to play for fun or strive to compete at the highest level, there is something to suit you. We hope to see you there,
For further details contact Jo Coates-McGrath on 029 2087 3935 / 0797 6056153
News in your area
Why not take to the ice?!
January 2012
Cardiff Huskies sledge hockey team are looking for new players, both male and female, to join their weekly training sessions.
This Winter Paralympic sport is a seated version of ice hockey which is particularly suitable for physically disabled people although anyone can play at club level, including non-disabled people.
The Huskies train at Cardiff Ice Rink on Sunday's from 10pm and are keen to attract new players to join the team in preparation for entering the British Sledge Hockey league
The club caters for adults and children aged 10 plus. People of all ability levels are welcome as long as you have enough upper body strength to propel a sledge across the ice.
If you would like to try this fast exciting sport then contact Andrew Stephens on 07980950936 or use the "In Your Area" section on the website and select "Cardiff" and send an email.
All kit and equipment will be supplied by the club wherever possible. All you need is enough upper body strength to propel the sledge using the two shortened hockey sticks provided. They have sharp metal teeth which dig into the ice to help you move the sledge across the ice.
An Oarsome Opportunity!
January 2012
This is your chance to take to the waters with a FREE six week course of adaptive rowing.
Sessions will take place at the Cardiff Bay Water Activity Centre on Sundays
Suitable for physically disabled people aged 14 to 30. No previous rowing experience necessary.
To sign up or get further details, contact Dan Grant on 07855672828 or email.
