Merthyr Tydfil
Welcome to the Disability Sport Wales page for Merthyr Tydfil. My name is Dan Bufton and I am the new Disability Sport Wales Development Officer for the area. I have been working in disability sport as a coach for the last 6 years, coaching children's multisport sessions as well as athletics. It is my job to increase the opportunities for people with disabilities in Merthyr to take part in sport, whether it be recreational or competitive. I will be looking to assist and encourage local clubs to become more inclusive, as well as setting up a wide range of opportunities. I will also be looking to create a pool of volunteers and coaches to assist with these activities. If you would like any information on disability sport in this area or you are interested in getting involved with coaching or volunteering get in touch with me. My contact details are bottom left of this page. I look forward to hearing from you.
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.
Inclusive Swimming lessons are going to be taking place in the brand new Swimming Pools in Merthyr Leisure Centre.
A new Inclusive Indoor Athletics Club is taking place on Saturday mornings from 11am - 12pm in Pen Y Dre School Sports Hall for children up to the age of 18.
For further information on the Disability Dragon Sport Club ring Christine Butler on 07970828270 or Simon Jones on 01685 726270
Merthyr Dragons Football Club is a very friendly and experienced football club.
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GP Referrals Offering Exercise Classes
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
Dan Bufton
Disability Sport Wales Development Officer
Sport Development
Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 1UT
01685 726270
email Dan
