Your local officers are Linda Ruston (Rusty), Disability Sport Wales Development Officer for the Vale of Glamorgan and Simon Jones, Disability Sports Assistant
We work as part of the Sports and Play development team based at the Leisure and Tourism department, Vale of Glamorgan Council, Docks Offices, Barry Dock, Barry, CF63 4RT.
Clubs
Athletics Club
Swimming Sessions and Water Based Activities.
Swimming Club for people with disabilities
Club Contact: Anthony Spurrier
Telephone Number: 07929340464
Training day & time: Sunday 10.
Bowls Club opportunity for people with a visual impairment
Training Day & Time:
Friday, 2pm - 3pm
Suitable For:
Adults with disabilities
Brief Description:
The club offers participants the opportunity to play boccia from recreational to competitive level.
Welcome to the Caerau Vale Trampoline Club page, we are a governing body affiliated club that is a vibrant friendly club that is suitable for males and females from the age of 5 upwards.
Training Times:
Monday 6-9pm
Thursday 7-9pm (Elite Level)
Friday 10am - 12.
Training Day & Time
Friday: 4pm - 6pm
Training Venue
Cowbridge Leisure Centre
Suitable For:
Please contact the club prior to the session to assess suitability and level of activity required.
Contact Details: Sharon Hodgson and Nona Hexter
Telephone Number: 01446 406300 or 01446 732385
Training Details: Friday 10.
Events in your area
Vale Karate Club
Medal success
Medal success for members of the vale Karate club, press release and photo to follow. Watch the local press
Additionally - several new members have graded - yellow belts whilst 8 members have attained their red belts. The clubs disability section is now 19 members strong
If you would like to see if Karate is your sporting discipline please contact us. Rob or Cathy Copeland on 01446 419701
Training night: Monday
Time 6-7 pm for beginners
Venue: Barry YMCA (The HUB)
With renowned Vale Chief Instructor: Sensei Rob Copeland
For more information or a application from please contact Linda Ruston DSWDO on 01446 704728 or 07725446493
Vale Reds Football Club
Wednesday Evenings
The Vale Reds Football Club have moved venue to accommodate for its growing numbers. The club runs on Wednesday evenings 8 - 9 pm and welcomes boys and girls with disabilities. Come along and try this popular sport with competitive opportunities -we look forward to seeing you.
Training night: Wednesday
Time: 8 - 9pm
Venue: Cadoxton Sports Hall, behind Cadoxton School
News in your area
New developments / launches in the Vale
Coming soon
Climbing wall sessions at Colcot Sports Centre starts 12th September 7-8pm. Friends and siblings welcome.
Children's cycling opportunity with Vale Dyspraxia Group.
Adult karate class at Cadoxton Sports Hall.
Please contact Linda to register an interest for any of the above or contact me if there is an activity you are interested in and cannot find it locally.
Latest news on recently launched projects:
Barry and Vale Harriers Athletic Club launched a disability section in June see news items for full report.
Local Motion Dance Club launched in July and are working towards a performance at the Waterfront Festival in September!!
Cycling - Vale in tandem became inclusive with the purchase of an adult trike and has a group of five taking part in the first course of 6 sessions.
Swimability Lessons for children with disabilities:
2008
Swimability lessons have INCREASED :
Swimability Lessons for children with disabilities aged 16 years and under. These lessons will run all year and be charged at current swimming lesson prices.
Classes available to date:
Monday and Thursdays Level 1–3 Level 4-6 +
5.45-6.15pm
Barry Leisure Centre
1-1 lessons also available - priced accordingly
Please phone Linda Ruston DSWDO on 01446 704728 or 07725446493
or contact the leisure centre direct on 01446 744770
