Inclusive Sport Week 2021

The Active Charnwood Alliance has come together to deliver an inclusive sport week from 29th November – 3rd December 2021. Throughout this week, Active Charnwood are working together with local partners Fusion Lifestyle, Leicestershire Country Cricket Club, Charnwood Indoor Bowls Club, Loughborough Lawn Tennis Club and more to promote and expand Charnwood's inclusive sport offer, culminating in an inclusive sport festival on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD).
This year's theme of the IDPWD is 'Not All Disabilities Are Visible'. The day aims to raise awareness of disabilities which may not be immediately apparent but can still have an impact on people's lives. These include mental illness, learning differences, chronic pain and sight or hearing impairments among others.
Cllr. Robin Popley, Disabilities Champion for Charnwood, "When I first proposed the idea at Full Council, it was my vision that Charnwood could stage a Paralympic style event, for the Borough. Since then, with the hard work and collaboration of local partners, an entire inclusive sports week has been devised. This will champion Disability Sport within the area, as well as Disability, itself. The final day of the week is set to coincide with UNICEF's International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and this is important, as it encapsulates the ethos. All people, irrespective of their disability, race or creed, should be entitled to access sport and it is hoped this pioneers that".
We are hoping our inclusive sport week will act as a catalyst for inclusive sport/activity in Charnwood with the aim of creating sustainable inclusive opportunities for different age groups.
For more information contact Erin Simmonds at erin.simmonds@charnwood.gov.uk
Inclusive Week Opportunities
- Multi-activity Inclusive Games Morning
- Leicester City in the Community Inclusive football/multi-sport session for Quorn Hall School
Inclusive Sport Festival
Inclusive Sport Festival is taking place 3rd December 2021. This event will provide opportunities to take part in a variety of activities. Check out out the full list of activities on the timetable on the right.
Where: Loughborough Leisure Centre, LE11 3HE
When: 3rd December
Time: 11:00-14:00
Cost: FREE

Covid-19:
- Please adhere to social distancing where possible in public spaces
- Bring along your own PPE. We recommend bringing hand-sanitiser. You are welcome to wear a face mask prior to the session.
- If you or anyone in your household develops Covid-19 symptoms or receives a positive Covid-19 test result prior to the session please do not attend the Inclusive Sport Festival and follow the Government guidelines. If you have a positive test result self-isolate for 10 days, For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
- Please note, to attend The Charnwood Indoor Bowls Club you must have either been double vaccinated OR have evidence of a negative lateral flow test



Inclusive Sport Club Sessions in Charnwood
Sporting Loughborough FC:
Inclusive football for boys and girls up to the age of 16!
When: Every Saturday
Time: 10am – 11am
Where: Lodge Farm Playing Fields, Oakley Drive, Loughborough LE11 3LF
For more information contact Peter Arme - chairman@sportingloughboroughfc.co.uk

Shepshed Dolphin Swimming Group:
Providing exercise, pool activity and fun for anyone with a disability or need!
When: Every Saturday
Time: 10:30-12:30
Where: Iveshead School Swimming Pool, LE12 9DB
For more information contact admin@shepsheddolphins.org.uk OR visit http://shepsheddolphins.org.uk/

Core Aquatics:
Core Aquatics - sensory friendly swimming sessions at De Lisle College delivered by Autism Swim approved teachers who have:
- had additional in-depth training
- been provided with resources and a community to learn about swimmers with ASD and other abilities.
- resources, support and training from Autism Swim
For more info visit: https://coreaquatics.co.uk/autism-swim/

Loughborough Lawn Tennis Club:
Loughborough Lawn Tennis Club deliver a weekly inclusive session every Tuesday. It is a pay and play session that costs £4 per session (first session is FREE). Details are below:
When: Tuesdays
Time: 10-11am
Where: Loughborough Lawn Tennis Club, LE11 3NW
Cost: £4 per session
For more information visit: https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/loughboroughlawntennisclub

Waterfront Sports & Education Academy: Inclusive Boxing
Just outside South Charnwood...Waterfront Sports & Education Academy have become 1 of 19 clubs chosen to be hubs for England Boxing's new Inclusive Boxing Programme! They are able to adapt sessions and also have plenty of availability during the day time and lunch times for any schools or groups that would like inclusive sessions on during school hours.
To find out more information contact Charlotte Copper at charlotte.cooper@waterfrontsea.org

For more information about England Boxing's Inclusive Boxing Programme visit: https://www.englandboxing.org/news_articles/england-boxings-new-hubs-selected-as-part-of-inclusive-boxing-programme/
For more information about Waterfront Sports & Education Academy visit: http://www.waterfrontsea.org/
Further Opportunities
Sense:
Sense is a charity for everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. They are here to help people communicate and experience the world. They provide resources and support including:
- Sensory walks which are designed for people with complex disabilities, but can be enjoyed by anyone – inclusive for all! They have various sensory walks mapped for you - including one in Quorn! For the route, visit: https://explore.osmaps.com/en/route/9699704/Stafford-Orchard-Sensory-Walk
- FREE Sensory Walks online training workshops. The workshop is suitable for anyone interested in setting up Sensory Walks or working to engage people with complex disabilities in nature-based activity
For more info visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/get-support/arts-sport-and-wellbeing/sense-sport/our-programme/sensory-walks/#training
- 'Connecting Differently Through Sport' workshop (online or in person) for people who deliver and support people with a disability in sport and physical activity settings. For more info visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/get-support/arts-sport-and-wellbeing/sense-sport/training/
The Loughborough Challenge:
The Challenge Hub has launched 'The Loughborough Challenge' for disabled people and those experiencing a mental health problem aged 25 to 54!
Inspired by the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, 'The Loughborough Challenge' aims to enhance the lives of disabled people and people experiencing a mental health problem by supporting individuals to complete achievements in learning, physical activity, and social contribution.
For more information visit https://www.theloughboroughchallenge.org/
Wheelpower:
Wheelpower, the national charity for wheelchair sport has launched their 'Get Active with WheelPower this Winter' campaign! They are supporting disabled people to stay active through the winter months
Look out for WheelPower's live online exercise classes. They deliver three classes via Zoom each week, FREE of charge! See their full online content here: https://www.wheelpower.org.uk/resources/get-active-with-wheelpower
Activity Alliance:
The national charity is providing free access to the programme's inclusive activity eLearning module as part of the new ReTrain to ReTain's initiative. The eLearning module offers a fun and interactive introduction to making physical activity inclusive and accessible for everyone. Through self-led study, individuals will explore and understand the theory of inclusive physical activity, including key inclusion models, barriers to participations, and communication principles.
Take a look at the eLearning module here: https://www.activityalliance.org.uk/new-online-learning-opportunities
The Activity Alliance has also developed 10 principles that can help sport providers to deliver more appealing and inclusive opportunities for disabled people! The principles are based on research published in the Activity Alliance 'Talk to Me' report from October 2014.
Check out the 10 principles video here: https://youtu.be/wp-CF8IhqUU
AoC Sport
AoC Sport Introducing campaign: Goalball
AoC sport are introducing Goalball as part of the AoC Sport Introducing campaign with dedicated information for colleges on how to get staff and students involved. Goalball is a 3-a-side indoor game of attack and defence designed for people who are blind and partially sighted. Sighted people can also play as everyone wears eyeshades.
For more information about how your school can get involved visit: https://www.aocsport.co.uk/news-cs/aoc-sport-introducing-campaign-goalball/