Disability Sports Coach Community Clubs launched in five London Boroughs
Disability Sports Coach (DSC)- a registered charity, which provides high quality sporting opportunities for disabled people- has developed a community club structure throughout London. DSC Community Clubs are providing opportunities for disabled people to participate in sport and physical activity at all levels in partnership with numerous London Boroughs.
Since DSC’s conception, they have supported and delivered to over 60,000 people with a variety of impairments. They have also worked with over 130 different organisations including National Governing Bodies, Local Authorities, community groups and schools.
To achieve their goal they deliver coaching, training, events, and DSC Community Clubs to mainstream schools, special schools, clubs, charities & other professional organisations.
DSC Community Clubs
The purpose of the Community Clubs is to provide access to exciting, enjoyable, active and safe, two-hour sporting sessions on a weekly basis for people with any disability aged 11-25. DSC currently has Community Clubs launched in Wandsworth, Southwark, Westminster, Hillingdon and Islington all being delivered by a team of experienced coaches.
These opportunities allows young adults to experience Paralympic and multi-sports including athletics, archery, fencing, sitting volleyball, goalball, judo and many more. The sports that kick-started the Community Clubs off were boccia, sitting volleyball and football with racket sports planned for the following winter months.
At the end of each segment of sports, all clubs will undertake competitions against each other, in a ‘Battle of the Boroughs’ theme and Achievement Days. These events will not only be filled with enthused athletes but representatives from National Governing Bodies (NGBs) from various sports to talent scout for any future stars in the making.
Find Your Local DSC Community Club
DSC will be delivering plenty of taster sessions across London at various different community and school events to give anyone interested a flavour of what to expect from the Community Clubs. These will be promoted on DSC’s website www.disabilitysportscoach.co.uk/clubs, Facebook and Twitter pages, so please regularly check. You can also have a go yourself.
If you are interested in joining your local DSC Community Club please visit DSC’s website and select your nearest club. If you would prefer, you can also contact the Club Development Manager, by phone on 020 7021 0973 or email Alan Whetherly.
More Community Clubs Coming Soon
DSC is pleased to announce several other Borough Councils including Brent, Kensington and Chelsea, Hackney and more will host DSC Community Clubs very soon. Check their website for regular updates.
