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Female Power-chair Football Taster Sessions - Female Only
11:30 am - 1:30 pmBoldon School, New Road, Boldon, NE35 9DZ
Powerchair Football - What is it?
Powerchair Football is a unique sport that provides opportunities for people with a high level of physical impairment to access the game of football. It is the only team participation sport for people who use electric wheelchairs. The game is for anyone who uses a powered wheelchair or those who have limited movement in a manual wheelchair. The sport is fast-paced, dynamic and very enjoyable to watch. The unique nature of powerchair football allows all ages, disabilities and both genders to compete together.
The WFA is committed to improving and increasing female provision in the sport of Powerchair Football. In the UK we have a higher female average participation rate of 14%, (which is higher than the average for Powerchair Football across Europe) but there are many opportunities for women to get more involved, Playing, Coaching, Officiating and Managing.
To enable that in County Durham the FA and Darlington PFC are working to provide a number of Female only playing sessions to coincide with the Women's World Cup currently taking place in France. If this appeals to you, please come and join us.
Who - Female only Taster Sessions
Age of 5 years and over
For more information get in touch with
Andrea Fyall, FA Development Officer (disability)
0191 387 2928 option 4 then option 7 or email andrea.fyall@durhamfa.com
Participants will receive a free T-shirt at the end of the sessions
Sport festival for those with a disability to try a range of inclusive and adapted sports and physical activities.
There will be boccia, basketball and tennis for you to get involved with. If you enjoy this event, we run a weekly sport session at The Louisa Centre every Monday from 1-2pm.
Community sport session for anyone aged 14 years and over. There will be a range of sports and activities on offer for you to try including; athletics, boccia, basketball, cricket, tennis and many many more.
Family Activity Sessions - Ashington
1.30pm - 3.30pmAshington Leisure Centre, Lintonville Terrace, Ashington, NE63 9JY
SMILE Together Session
Family sport and physical activity sessions for families with a disabled member. This is a great opportunity for families to come along get involved in a number of different sports and activities as a whole family. These sessions are for all disabilities.
Session 1: 1.30-2.30pm for those aged between 4-7 years.
Session 2: 2.30-3.30pm for those aged 8 years and over.
Cost: £2 per person (please note your first session is FREE!)
There will be something for all the family!
If you would like any further information about these sessions please contact SMILE on:
T: 01670 457 757 or E: info@smilethroughsport.com
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Family Activity Sessions - Berwick
10.30am - 12.30pmThe Swan Leisure Centre, Northumberland Road, Berwick, TD15 2AS
Session 1: 10.30am-11.30am for those aged between 4-7 years.
Session 2: 11.30am-12.30pm for those aged 8 years and over.
Family Activity Event
10am - 2pmConcordia Leisure Centre, Forum Way, Cramlington, NE23 6YB
Come and celebrate 'A Year to Go' to the next Paralympic Games with your local hero and Paralympian Stephen Miller.
This event is for families with a disabled member, to come take part in fun relaxed sport and physical activities together. There will be something for everyone to get involved in. Event is suitable for those 4 years and over and for all disabilities.
FREE event.
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