Newport
My Name is Steve McGrath I am the Disability Sport Wales development officer for Newport City Council. I am based in the Tennis & Swimming Centre at the Newport International Sports Village as part of the Sports Development Team.
I have been involved within disability sport for over 10 years my current sports are wheelchair badminton and wheelchair basketball.
There are various sporting opportunities for people with disabilities available in Newport including athletics, badminton, football, swimming, tag rugby and tennis. In the next few months I will be looking to further develop opportunities for wheelchair sport within Newport.
If you would like further information whether you are a potential participant, coach or volunteer please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards
Steve
Clubs
Fly fishing only.
Mainstream Target Archery club open to people with disabilities.
Badminton club for people with a disability
Fun tennis sessions for children with disabilities.
Disability Football Club open to all ages
Fun athletics coaching sessions for any child with a disability age 7+
The club meets every Saturday between 6pm and 7pm at the Newport Centre in Newport.
Fun non contact rugby sessions for children and adults with a disability.
News in your area
Cochrane wins first senior title.
05/08/2008
14 year old Wheelchair tennis player Phil Cochrane who trains at Newport Tennis Centre secured his first senior title at the weekend by winning the men’s second draw singles title at the Mercedes Open ITF 1 Series event on the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Tour held in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Phil played consistently good tennis throughout the week dropping just 4 games on his way to the final where he defeated home favorite Dutchman Jelle Oosterwijk 6-0 6-2.
Phil’s latest success has seen his senior world ranking rocket to a new high of 151. Phil’s coach from Newport Tennis Centre Rebecca Strelzyn said" Phil’s progress up the senior rankings is remarkable given he is only 14 years old but is no surprise to me given the hard work and commitment he shows in training".
For information on disability tennis opportunities at Newport tennis Centre please contact Steve McGrath Disability Sport Wales Development officer for Newport City Council on 01633 656757.
HELP YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAYS GO SWIMMINGLY
11/07/2008
As part of the Welsh Assembly Government’s Free Swim initiative Newport International Sports Village and Bettws Leisure centre will be offering specific Disability Free Swim sessions throughout the summer holidays.
Sessions at the Newport International Sports Village (ages 8 -12yrs) will run on Wednesday 30th July and Wednesday 20th August from 11 -12pm. The session at Bettws Leisure Centre (ages 8 -16yrs) will be on Wednesday 23rd July from 12 -1pm. To reserve your space please contact the relevant centre on 01633 656757.
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Contact Details
Steve McGrath
Disability Sport Wales Officer – Newport
Sports Development Unit
Newport International Sports Village
Spytty Boulevard
Newport
NP19 4RA
01633 671805
07866 544273
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