Greenbank Sports Academy – Disability Sports (closed temporarily)

Closed until further notice.

Programme offering disabled children and adults an opportunity to try a range of sports, at low or no cost.

We also offer disabled people the opportunity to try a range of sports. Our Disability Sport & Activity Programme is aimed to break down barriers and make it easier for anyone with a disability or additional needs, regardless of impairment to get active.
Specialist equipment such as sports wheelchairs are available where needed and experienced disability sort coaches deliver sessions.

Inclusive Sport & Activity Programme

• Active Bingo – Thursday 11am – 12 noon, Ages: 16+, Cost: £3, no need to book. Contact: Stephanie Smith 0151 280 7757
• Badminton – Tuesday 10 – 11am, Ages: 16+, Cost: £3. Contact: Stephanie Smith 0151 280 7757
• Boccia – Designed for people with a severe level of physical / learning disability. Monday 4 – 6pm, Tuesday 12.30 – 2.30pm, Age: 5+, Cost: £3, no booking necessary. Contact James Dixon 07946 902 173 (texts only)
• Cycling – Three categories are available: Cycling, Tricycling and Handcycling. For disabled people, their family and friends, to cycle together in Sefton Park. Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday 10-12noon, Age: 8+ & Adults, Cost: £3. No need
  to book, just drop in. Contact: Steve Sullivan 07835 537 292
• Fitness Club – walking and cycling sessions in Sefton Park (weather permitting) – Meet at Greenbank Sports Academy every Saturday at 10am. Age: All ages, Cost: Cycling £3 (for up to an hour)  |  Walking free, Contact: James Dixon 07946
  902 173 (texts only)
• Mini Leagues – including Adult Football (aged 18+), Boccia, Wheelchair Handball. Wednesday 7pm – 9pm (Term time only). Age: 8+ & Adults (unless stated otherwise), Cost: £1, Contact: Steve Sullivan 07835 537 292
• Multi Sports – open to everybody but especially caters for people with a learning disability or autism. Football, Basketball, Hockey, Kwik Cricket, Cycling, Handball, plus lots more. The club will play a different sport every 3 weeks. Friday
  5pm – 6pm, Age: 8 – 16, Cost: £3. No need to book. Contact: Mark Palmer 0151 280 7757
• Power Football – Wednesday 4.30pm – 7pm, Age: 8+ & Adults, Cost: £3, no need to book. Contact: Pete Wyman 07733 930 221
• Power Hockey – Tuesday 5pm – 6pm, Age: 8+ & Adults, Cost: £3, Contact: Pete Wyman 07733 930 221
• Rebound Therapy – Trampolines to provide therapeutic exercise and recreation for people with a wide range of disabilities. Monday 6.30pm – 8pm, Wednesday 5pm – 8pm, Age: 3+ & Adults, Cost: £3, Contact: James Dixon 07946 902 173
• Sports & Activities for the Visually Impaired – include Cricket, Football, Goalball and Tennis as well as health and fitness activities. Tuesday 6pm – 8pm, Age: 6+ & Adults, Cost: £2 Contact: Matt Cliff 07582 047 102
• Swimming sessions – Friday 10am – 11.15am at Springwood Heath School, Danefield Road, Liverpool L19 4TL. £3, changing rooms, wheelchair access available.
• Table Tennis – Tuesday 7pm – 9pm, Age: 5+ & Adults, Cost: £4, no need to book. Contact: Mark Palmer 0151 280 7757
• Walking Netball – Thursday 2pm – 3pm 16 Jan, 13 Feb and 19 Mar 2020. Fully inclusive, all abilities welcome. Cost £3. Contact:
  
  karen.mcveigh@englandnetball.co.uk
• Wheelchair Handball – Wheelchair Handball Club, Wednesday 6 – 7pm, Cost: £3, Age: 8+ & Adults, Contact: Mathew Richards 0151 280 7757