Merthyr Tydfil
Welcome to the Merthyr page for Disability Sport, my name is Simon Jones and I am the Sport Development Officer in this area. I am based in Rhydycar Leisure Centre in Merthyr as part of the Sports Development Team.
I have been in this post since 2007 and have been involved in Disability Sport for over 4 years as a volunteer, coach and committee member for different clubs.
I have been involved with Wheelchair Basketball, Visually impaired football and football for children with learning difficulties and a range of other sports.
In Merthyr we currently have a Football club for children with learning difficulties, there is also a social club for people with all disabilities every Thursday from 6.30pm-8.30pm where people can participate in Boccia and New Age Kurling.
There are a number of clubs in Merthyr now and also local clubs that promote inclusion, for more information on these please get in contact with myself
If you want any further information about clubs, participating or becoming a coach/volunteer I will be happy to help.
I look forward to hearing from you
Simon
Clubs
A new Multisport club for children with any disability has begun at the Willows Centre in Troedyrhiw.
This is a new inclusive club in Merthyr Tydfil, the Judo Club is run by Wayne Dyer who is the Welsh Judo Team Manager and a Judo Community Development Coach and the club takes children from the age of 5 upwards.
A new Disability Dragon Sport Club has begun at Troedyrhiw Boys and Girls Club on Wednesdays between the hours of 4.
Inclusive Swimming lessons are going to be taking place in the brand new Swimming Pools in Merthyr Leisure Centre.
A new Indoor Athletics Club is to begin on Wednesday 23rd July in the Willows Centre in Troedyrhiw for children up to the age of 14.
Merthyr Dragons Football Club is a very friendly and experienced football club.
Events in your area
Disability Angling Available
01/12/08
Taf Bargoed Angling Club have recently put on two very successful disabilty fishing events in Taf Bargoed Park. 104 people came to the first event and it increased to 140 for the second time they put the event on. People came from all over South East Wales not just Merthyr to enjoy the introduction to fishing.
The club is run by Dickie Lloyd and Derek Drane and they welcome members with a disability.
The club is based at Taf Bargoed Park and the club have rods that can be used if needed.
For further details please ring Dickie Lloyd on 01443 413203 or Derek Drane on 01443 412800 and they will be happy to help and give advice
NEW INCLUSIVE ATHLETICS CLUB TO OPEN ON JULY 4TH
25/06/09
A new Inclusive Athletics club is to start on Saturday July 4th 2009. The club runs from 11am - 12pm at Pen Y Dre School Sports Hall.
The sessions are £1.50 per person and there is free mini bus that can pick you up from your doorstep for the first 10 weeks.
Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult and if your child needs one to one assistance I am afraid the club can't cater for this.
For more information please ring Simon Jones on 01685 726270 or 07843 669284 or email on simon.jones2@merthyr.gov.uk
News in your area
Inclusive Judo at Coed y Dderwen
16/9/08
A new Inclusive Judo Club is running at Coed Y Dderwen Primary School on Mondays from 5.30pm - 6.30pm. The club is open for children from the age of 5 upwards and the sessions are taken by Wayne Dyer who is a very experienced coach that works for the Welsh Judo Association.
The club will be open for children who have physical disabilities to learning disabilities.The Judo sessions can be adapted to whatever the disability of the participant.
If you would like anymore information please contact Wayne Dyer on 07737 183081 or Simon Jones on 01685 726270
GP Referrals Offering Exercise Classes
03/06/09
A number of opportunities for people with a disability to exercise are being set up by the GP Referrals Team throughout the Merthyr Tydfil Borough. Activities such as a walking group and chair based aerobics will be available to people who register with the GP Referrals team.
For more details ring Lee Meredith Exercise Referral Coordinator on 01685 727442 or email lee.meredith@merthyr.gov.uk
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Contact Details
Simon Jones
Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 1UT
Tel: 01685 726270
Mob: 07843 669284
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