Disability Sports Hub
Here you can learn more about our Disability Sports provision across the borough!
- You can learn more about our sports programmes in the section below.
- We also have our newly introduced inclusive bike hire provision currently on trial in Carrickfergus.
PAN Disability Clubs Wheelie Active Club GOGA Boccia Club DanceFit in the Park ParkFit Fridays
PAN Disability Clubs
PAN Disability Clubs are back! Open to young people between the ages of 5 and 16 why not come along and have some fun while taking part in some games and exercise.
Starting week beginning 11 October 2021 for 8 weeks classes will run weekly in each leisure centre (exception of week beginning 25 October 2021).
Monday: Amphitheatre Carrickfergus, 5.15pm – 6pm
To book please contact Amphitheatre Reception on T: 028 9335 8342
For further information email: colin.roden@midandeastantrim.gov.uk
Wednesday: Seven Towers Leisure Centre, Ballymena, 5.15pm – 6pm
To book please contact Seven Towers reception on T: 028 2563 3382
For further information email: katrina.mccaughan@midandeastantrim.gov.uk
Thursday: Larne Leisure Centre, 6pm – 6.45pm
To book please contact Larne Leisure Centre reception on T: 028 28 262497
For further information email: john.grant@midandeastantrim.gov.uk
£24 for 8 weeks
Places are limited and places allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Wheelie Active Club
A brand new Wheelie Active Club will begin on Thursday 14 October for 8 weeks. Open to young people between the ages of 5 and 16 with a physical disability.
Larne Leisure Centre, 7pm – 7.45pm
To book please contact Larne Leisure Centre reception on T: 028 28 262497
For more information email: john.grant@midandeastantrim.gov.uk
£24 for 8 weeks
Places are limited and places allocated on a first come first serve basis.
GOGA Boccia Club
Boccia is a Paralympic sport and is similar to bowls. The club is suitable for Males & Females (18+) with a Physical impairment or looking to try a new sport.
Tuesday 11 October (8 week block)
5pm – 6pm
Amphitheatre, Carrickfergus
Free
To register or for more info contact Niall Irwin, Get Out Get Active officer, E: nirwin@liveactiveni.co.uk
DanceFit in the Park
Learn some new moves and improve your fitness at our After School DanceFit in the Park session, under the new shelter in the People’s Park. This class is for children in P4 – 7 and will run for 6 weeks.
Starting Thursday 14 October 2021
3.45pm – 4.30pm
Free
Please register your interest by emailing: lesley.mclaughlin@midandeastantrim.gov.uk
Participant consent forms will be sent out to those that register and must be completed to confirm your place. Places are limited and places allocated on a first come first serve basis.
ParkFit Fridays
A series of classes will run for 6 weeks free of charge starting on Friday 15 October (no classes will be held on Friday 29 October) in our indoor shelter on the bowling green in People’s Park.
Intergenerational Class – come and enjoy our fun music and movement class under the shelter in People’s Park. Suitable for parents, grandparents, babies and pre-school aged children. This class will benefit adults and children alike by using rhythm and coordination exercises to improve cognitive development.
9.30am – 10.15 am
Low level Fitness class – join us for a gentle walk around the People’s Park followed by a gentle exercise session under the shelter
10.45 – 11.30 am
Pilates in the Park – take some time out for yourself and join our lunchtime Pilates class under the shelter in the People’s Park (bring your own mat if possible).
12.15pm – 1pm
Please register your interest by emailing: lesley.mclaughlin@midandeastantrim.gov.uk
Participant consent forms will be sent out to those that register and must be completed to confirm your place. Places are limited and places allocated on a first come first serve basis.