Pembrokeshire
Hi my name is Angela Miles, Pembrokeshire Disability Sport Wales Development Officer. I have worked with people with various disablities for the past 20 years and have been in this post since February 2006.
Our vision here in Pembrokeshire is "To enhance the quality of life for Pembrokeshire citizens through sport".
Priorities:
1. Engaging more Young People in sport and increasing the frequency at which they participate.
2. Supporting Schools in delivering physical education and school sport.
3. Ensuring Equity and equal opportinities in sport.
4. Supporting and developing Community Sports Clubs.
5. FacilitatingCoach Education, training and lifelong learning opportunities for those engaged in organinsing sport.
6. Continuous improvement of Service Quality.
Here in Pembrokeshire there are various sporting opportunities for people with disabilities including Football, Swimming, Boccia and New Age Kurling. I am working towards increasing these opportunities.
If you are interested in getting involved in disability sport, be it as a participant, volunteer or coach please don't hesitate to contact me on the details listed below.
I look forward to working with you.
Regards,
Angela
Clubs
Cleddau Warriors Disability Football Club meet on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Haverfordest Leisure Centre from 10.30am - 12 noon.
Boccia Club
Angela Miles
Pembrokeshire Puffins are a disability swimming club who meet on Sunday at Pembroke Leisure Centre from 5-6pm
Pembrokeshire special needs gymnastics club meet on Thursday evenings during term time at Thornton Industrial Estate Milford Haven from 4pm.
Mandi Foot
Events in your area
Alternative sixth form sports day
03/07/2008
Pupils from Sir Thomas Picton, Portfield and Ysgol Bro Gwaun’s Alternative Sixth Forms came together recently to compete in Sports Day at Sir Thomas Picton School. The event was organised and coordinated by Sport Pembrokeshire ‘5x60’ Officers Ben Field and Matthew Freeman, and Disability Sport Officer Angela Miles.
20 pupils in total aged between 16 and 18 competed in several field events during the morning session including Javelin, Shot Put and Long Jump. They then spent the afternoon on the track competing in 400m, 100m and team relay races. The day was a great success with all pupils receiving certificates and T-shirts for taking part in the day. It is hoped that the event will now become and annual competition.
New Indoor Athletics Initiative
19/10/07
Pembrokeshire Sport in collaboration with Disability Sport Wales are launching a new indoor disability athletics initiative for children with disabilities from the ages of 8 - 14 years. The first session will be on Friday 19th October at Haverfordwest Leisure Centre from 6-7pm, cost £2 per session. To book a place or for further details please contact Angela 01437 776240/07920213651
News in your area
New Athletics Club in Pembrokeshire
19/05/08
From the success of the 10 week indoor disability athletics intiative over the winter Sport Pembrokeshire in collaboration with the Federation of Disability Sport Wales (FDSW) are pleased to be launching their new indoor athletics club 'Pembrokeshire Harrier Eagles', this will be a satellite club of Pembrokeshire Harriers athletics club with coaches coming from the Harriers. The first session will be on Monday 19th May at Haverfordwest leisure centre from 5-6pm, cost £2 per session and will be for chhildren with various disabilities from age 8-14 years. The club will meet every fortnight with the next sessions being 2nd, 16th & 30th June, 14th & 28th July, summer break, 8th & 22nd September, 6th & 20th October, plus every fortnight.
For further information please contact Angela on 01437 776240 or 07920 13651
Pembrokeshire Sport disability secondary schools football festival
11/6/08
Modern Print Target Club
This summer 6 members of the Modern Print Target Club entered the Small-Bore Rifle association/Ely National (postal Competition) and achieved a credible level of success in the 10m Air Rifle competition. This competition attracted 3000 competitors in 9 categories and 32 divisions. The club gained 3 gold medals and 2 silver medals. The gold medallists were R. Hovell A Gibby, T. Gibby and the silver medallists were K. Rice and J. Kenniford. This was an inclusive event with the 3 gold medallists registered disabled. The medals were presented at Pennar Community school by Angela Miles the Disability Sports Development Officer for Pembrokeshire. The 3 gold medallists have been invited to shoot at the Lord Robert’s Centre at Bisley camp on 5th October in the Grand Live Final. The club shoots 3 times a week in Pembroke & Pembroke Dock for further details please contact Ron Hovell ) 01834 813725. Angela Miles is working with the club to include more disabled shooters. There will be an open evening for Visually Impaired (VI) shooters on Thursday 24th July at Pennar Community School from 7-9pm, for further details or to book a place please contact Angela on 01437 776240 or 07920213651.
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Contact Details
Angela Miles
Disability Sport Wales Development Officer
County Hall
Haverfordwest
Pembrokeshire
SA61 1TP
Tel no.- 01437 776379
Mobile - 07920213651
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