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Sport and Physical Activity Disability Directory

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ContentsIntroduction 2

Benefits of physical activity 3

Nutrition notes 4

Health and safety considerations 5

Transport information 6

Facilities 10

- Key to symbols 12

- Leisure and recreation centres 14

- Sport services 25

- Private health clubs, gym and centres 34

Map 40

Disability specific clubs and sessions 42

- All disabilities 42

- Learning disabilities 47

- Sensory impaired 50

National governing bodies 52

Other disability contacts 56

Interest form 59

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IntroductionWelcome to the Wandsworth Sport and Physical Activity DisabilityDirectory. Through consultation with a number of disabilitycommunity groups and members of the community, WandsworthLeisure and Sport Services have produced this directory to helpremove some of the barriers for the disabled community to accesssport and physical exercise on a more regular basis.

By reading through the information in this directory you should findyourself informed and empowered to make decisions on whichlocal facilities are most accessible, identify all current and suitableactivities and gain an understanding of who manages and deliverssuch sessions.

Sport England’s Active People (2006) revealed the borough ofWandsworth had the highest percentage of people with a disabilityparticipating in sport and physical activity three times a week incentral London. Leisure and Sport Services are determined tocontinue this leading rate of participation and continue to providefurther opportunities and quality programmes that cater for alldisability groups within Wandsworth.

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Benefits of physical activityRegular physical exercise can assist in weight management,maintaining your independence and improving your quality of life.

People with disabilities are less likely to engage in regular moderatephysical activity than people without disabilities, yet they have similarneeds to promote their health and prevent unnecessary disease.

An active lifestyle that includes regular exercise can:

• Lower your risk of developing heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis.

• Lower your blood pressure, if it’s mildly elevated.

• Help you manage your weight.

• Help you improve your cholesterol level.

• Improve your ability to cope with stress.

• Provide psychological benefits, such as improved self-image andself-confidence, better sleep and a positive outlook on life.

An active lifestyle can mean taking part in a number of activities,ranging from walking in the park, playing football, swimming at yourlocal leisure centre and even taking part in a chair-based fitnessclass. This directory will provide you with the opportunity to accesssuch activities and ultimately assist you in receiving the benefitsoutlined above.

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Nutrition notesA healthy diet is rich in fruits and vegetables with healthycarbohydrates such as breads, potatoes and other cereals. A healthy diet will include moderate amounts of milk and dairyproducts, meat, fish or meat/milk alternatives and limited amountsof foods containing fat or sugar.

No single food can provide all the essential nutrients that the bodyneeds. Therefore, it is important to consume a wide variety of foodsto provide adequate intakes of vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre,to keep you healthy.

Healthy Eating Tips

• Eat a variety of foods.

• Choose fruit or chopped vegetables as a snack.

• Try not to eat the same fruits and vegetables every day.

• Choose low fat milk, yogurt and cheeses.

• Cut visible fat including skin from meat and poultry and drainaway fat after cooking.

• Try to grill, roast or microwave meat and fish rather than frying.

• Try to limit consumption of sugar-containing foods and drinksbetween meals.

• Your daily fluid intake is 1.5 to 2 litres, pure water is best, limitother drinks such as fizzy drinks, coffee and tea.

For more information log onto the British Nutrition Foundation website: www.britishnutrition.org.uk or call them on (020) 7404 6504.

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Health and safety considerationsIf you’re looking at starting an exercise programme or you alreadyexercise regularly, it is essential that you follow some basicguidelines to prevent aggravating any pre-existing conditions orcause an injury.

Before you begin exercising there are a few things that youshould check before taking part:

• Firstly, inform your doctor or primary caregiver that you areconsidering starting exercise.

• If you are currently on any medication, find out if there are any side-effects.

• If possible, consult a trained exercise professional for anindividualised exercise programme or qualified coach beforecommencing.

• Make sure that you ease your way into exercising and progressthe intensity as you become stronger, fitter and more confident.

When exercising:

• Stop exercising if you experience pain, discomfort, nausea,dizziness, lightheadedness, chest pain, irregular heartbeat,shortness of breath or clammy hands.

• Drink plenty of fluids, especially water.

• Wear appropriate clothing.

• Set realistic short-term and long-term goals.

• Find and follow an exercise program me that meets your specific goals.

For further information please log onto the National Centre on Physical Activity and Disability at www.ncpad.org

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Transport informationTransport has been another barrier that has been identified whenaccessing sport and physical activity so we’ve taken the time toresearch the options that are available in Wandsworth. While theinformation was accurate at time of publication, the arrangementsfor some schemes may subsequently have changed. You can ringCareLine on (020) 8875 0500 for more up to date information andadvise them of any changes.

Dial-a-RideLondon Dial-a-Ride is a door-to-door public transport services forpeople with mobility problems, who find it hard or impossible to useconventional public transport.

Fares are charged, but they are not expensive – around the sameprice as a bus journey. Children under the age of 16 travel free.

You should note that when you use Dial-a-Ride you will often betravelling with other people in the vehicle, and this may extend thejourney time of the trip.

To be eligible for Dial-a-Ride memberships you must have apermanent or long-term disability, which makes you unable orvirtually unable to use public transport services as buses or the tube.

For more information or to apply for membership contact:

London Dial-a-RideProgress House5 Mandela WayLondon SE1 5SS

Phone: 084 5999 1999Fax: (020) 7027 5801Website: www.tfl.gov.uk/dial-a-rideEmail: [email protected]

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TfL/London Dial-a-Ride Travel Assistance SchemeThe Travel Assistance Scheme aims to give disabled Londoners the information and confidence they need to make more use ofpublic transport.

It can offer advice on planning a journey using an accessible routeand can provide someone to come with you for the first few timesyou use a low floor bus, accessible tube route or over ground trainservice. Your journey may start or end using Dial-a-Ride or Taxicard,or you may choose to do the whole journey without these services.

For more information contact:

TfL/London Dial-a-Ride Travel Assistance SchemeLondon Dial-a-Ride Management Control CentreProgress HouseMandela WayLondon SE1 5SS

Phone: (020) 7027 5822Email: [email protected]: www.tfl.gov.uk/dial-a-ride

Disabled Persons Freedom PassesThe freedom pass allows you free travel in London. For travelbeyond the freedom pass area you must buy a separate extensionticket before you travel. Please show your freedom pass at theticket office when buying tickets.

If you are living in London and have an eligible disability, you canapply for a disabled freedom pass. There are seven main categoriesof disability in the Transport Act 2000, which make you eligible for afreedom pass.

For more information contact the number below or visit the website.

The Concessionary Travel TeamTechnical Services DepartmentWandsworth Council Town HallWandsworth High StreetLondon, SW18 2PU

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London Taxicard Scheme for Disabled PeopleTaxicard is a method of providing subsidised door-to-door transportfor people who have serious mobility impairment and difficulty inusing public transport. Taxicard holders make journeys in licensedLondon taxis and the subsidy applies directly to each trip.

How much will my journey cost?

The Public Carriage Office sets fares for journeys made by licensedtaxis. The metered fare will be shown on the Taximeter at the end ofthe journey. The Taximeter works on a combination of both distanceand time. The Taxicard scheme is subsidised by local boroughs andthe Mayor of London, which means you pay considerably reducedfares. For most journeys you will pay a flat fare and your localauthority will pay the balance of the limit shown in the table.

1. Member Flat Fare

In most boroughs, members pay a £1.50 flat fare up to the fare limit– see below.

2. Borough Maximum Subsidy

The borough maximum subsidy per trip is the maximum amount theborough will pay towards each trip. This amount is differentdepending on the time of day and at weekends in most boroughs(Table 1). This is because it is more expensive to travel at night andweekends than on weekdays.

3. Fare Limit

The Fare Limit is the Borough Maximum Subsidy and Member FlatFare added together. If the fare on the meter is less than the farelimit, you only pay the flat fare. If the fare on the meter is more thanthe fare limit, you will have to pay the flat fare plus the differencebetween the fare limit and the meter reading.

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Borough Member maximum

Wandsworth flat fare subsidy Fare limit

From 6am – 8pm £1.50 £10.30 £11.80Mon – Fri

From 8pm – 10pm £1.50 £11.30 £12.80Mon– Fri and from 6am – 10pm Sat- Sun

From 10pm – 6am £ 1.50 £12.80 £14.30Mon– Sun

In order to book a cab calls Computer Cabs (ComCab) on: (020) 7763 5001 or Dial a Cab on: (020) 7426 3421.

You are eligible for a taxicard if you receive the higher rate mobilitycomponent of the disability living allowance, a war pensioner’smobility supplement or are registered blind. Otherwise yourapplication must be supported by your GP.

Wandsworth has a two tier system. Residents with freedom passesare entitled to 60 trips per financial year whilst residents withoutfreedom passes are entitled to 120 trips per year.

For more information contact:

ALG TEC TaxicardNew Zealand House80 HaymarketLondonSW1Y 4TZLondon, SW18 2PU

Phone: (020) 7484 2929Fax: (020) 7484 2919 Email: [email protected] Website: www.taxicard.org.uk

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Rail Travel for Disabled PassengersThe Disabled Person’s Railcard allows you to buy discounted railtickets. If another adult is travelling with you, they can also travel atthe same discounted fare.

There are two different types of railcards, the one-year railcard (£18)and the three-year railcard (£48). Both railcards give you the samelevel of discounts to you and one other adult travelling with you.

To qualify for both types of railcard, you must meet at least one of the conditions listed below:

• Are registered as having a visual impairment.

• Are registered as deaf or use a hearing aid.

• Have epilepsy and either: have repeated attacks even though youreceive drug treatment or are currently prohibited from drivingbecause of your epilepsy.

• Receive Attendance Allowance.

• Receive Disability Living Allowance at either: the higher rate or lower rate for getting around (mobility) for one year or longer or the higher or middle rate for help with personal care.

• Receive Severe Disablement Allowance.

• Receive Long-Term Incapacity Benefit.

• Receive War Pensioner's Mobility Supplement.

• Receive War or Service Disablement Pension for 80% or moredisability.

• Are buying or leasing a vehicle through the mobility scheme.

For full details or an application form go to any staffed rail stationticket office and get a booklet entitled Rail Travel for DisabledPassengers or visit the website. If you experience any difficultiescontact the number below:

Phone: 0845 605 0525Minicom: 0845 601 0132Website: www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.ukEmail: [email protected] operating train services will help disabled passengers

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to plan their journey. At least 24 hours advance notice should begiven. For details of your local train company contact:

National RailEnquires: 0845 748 4950 Minicom: 0845 605 0600 Website: www.nationalrail.co.uk

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Key to symbols - What do they mean?

Wheelchair UserThe key services in the venue are accessible to a person whocan independently power their wheelchair. There will be levelaccess leading to the entrance door and most internal levelchanges can be accessed by easy ramps and/or standard/platform lifts. All venues have sensor/push pad operatedautomatic doors or no doors at the main entrance. Entrancedoors must have a clear door width of at least 75cm.

Wheelchair User with AssistanceThe key services in the venue are accessible to a wheelchairuser and most external and internal level changes can beovercome by moderate/easy ramps or standard/platformlifts. However assistance may be required to overcome forexample, heavy manual doors. Entrance doors must have aclear door width of at least 75cm.

Mobility Impaired WalkerThere is an entrance to the building with no more thanthree medium steps. If there is more than one step ahandrail must be provided. Level changes can beovercome by moderate/easy ramps and/or lifts.

Seat AvailableA seat is available on the premises for customers. If notreadily available it can be requested.

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WC StandardThere are level access standard toilets on the premises. Theseare located on the ground or other floors accessible by lift.

Changing RoomsThere are adapted changing rooms or fitting roomsavailable on the premises.

Large PrintLarge print information is available, or available on request.

Assistance DogThe service provider is able to welcome assistance dogsonto the premises.

Hearing SystemA sound enhancement system is available at certainlocations within the premises.

Conducting of Business (fax, email etc)The service provider has a Minicom/Textphone or RNIDType Talk, or they are prepared to conduct business via faxor email.

Disability Awareness TrainingThe service provider has provided Disability AwarenessTraining for their staff.

These symbols have been taken from the Disabled Go websitewww.disabledgo.info

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Leisure and recreation centresWandsworth Council in partnership with DC Leisure provide sevenquality facilities that offer discounted single visits, pool usage,monthly and yearly memberships to all potential customers with aregistered disability. To avoid constantly producing disabilitydocumentation to receive these rates a free Centre MembershipCard can be issued to eligible customers.

The following items of identification have been chosen to provideclarity and understanding throughout all Wandsworth Council andDC Leisure sites to improve communication channels within ourCentres and to our customers.

Evidence of receiving Disability Living Allowance (personal letter)Freedom Pass (Disability Travel Pass)Blue Disability Parking Badge

For more information please contact you local leisure centre.

Balham Leisure Centre� Elmfield Road, Balham SW17 8AN� Telephone: (020) 8772 9577 Fax: (020) 8673 1810� Email: [email protected]� Website: www.dcleisure.co.uk

� Opening hours:Monday - Friday: 7am – 10.30pmSaturday: 7.30am – 8.30pm Sunday: 7.30am – 10pm Bank Holidays: 9am – 5pm

Disability concessionary rate:Is available, please contact the Centre for further information onmembership options and casual rates.

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Carer allowances and concessionary rate:A Carer is allowed free entry into the Centre to assist and support a disabled member during their visit.

Description:25m pool (maximum pool temperature 31 degree Celsius)Kinetika gym Free weights gym Group exercise studioIndoor cycling 3 squash courts Mind & body studioCrèche/Activity area Kids activities Birthday parties50+ activities Sunbeds Sauna & Steam room Sports massage therapy

Access / Modification information: - There is level access to reception from the front entrance.- A moveable pool hoist is available: (Kingfisher Poolside Hoist-

Chiltern Invadex).- Adapted disabled changing facilities and toilets are available.- Wheelchair access to the gym is via a fire exit.- Lift takes you to the first floor which contains the bar area and

crèche. - There is a hearing assistance system at reception (hearing loop)- Adapted unisex disabled toilets are available, located off the foyer.- Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

Staff Training: Disability Discrimination Act Training (DDA)

Parking: There are six designated disabled parking bays in the car park.

Transport Links:Bus – 155, 355, 249Tube – Balham Underground Station is 500 metres from the Centre.Tube – Tooting Bec Underground Station is 900 metres from theCentre.Rail – Balham Railway Station is 510 metres from the Centre.

Disability Specific Activities: None Available.

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Latchmere Leisure Centre� Burns Road, Battersea SW11 2DY� Telephone: (020) 7207 8004 Fax: (020) 7924 3783� Email: [email protected]� Website: www.dcleisure.co.uk

� Opening hours: Monday – Thursday: 7am – 10.30pm Friday: 7am – 10pmSaturday: 7am – 8pmSunday: 7am – 10pmBank Holidays: 9am – 5pm

Disability concessionary rate: Is available, please contact the Centre for further information onmembership options and casual rates.

Carer allowances and concessionary rate: A Carer is allowed free entry into the Centre to assist and support adisabled member during their visit.

Description: Leisure pool with wave machine (maximum pool temperature is 31 degrees Celsius)Kinetika gym Indoor cycling Group exercise studioSports hall Playzone CrècheKids activities Birthday parties 50+ activitiesBeauty therapy Café Sauna Sunbeds

Access / Modification information: - There is level access to reception from the front entrance.- Floors G, 1 and 2 can be accessed by lift.- The lift has an audible announcer.- There is a hearing assistance system in the reception

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- Adapted disabled toilets are available.- A moveable pool hoist is available in the training pool

(Spectrum Aquatics-ELKHORN).- Ramp access is provided in the main pool, a chair is provided

to transfer members into the pool.- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in

the café.- Menus are available in large print.


Parking: There are three designated disabled parking bays in the car park.

Transport Links:Bus – 44, 49, 319, 345, 344Rail – Clapham Junction Railway Station is 1.5km from the Centre.Rail – Battersea Park Railway Station is 1.9km from Centre.

Disability Specific Activities:Dolphins Swimming Club.

(For more information refer to the Disability Clubs and SessionInformation on page 42).

Putney Leisure Centre� Dryburgh Road, Putney, SW15 1BL� Telephone: (020) 8285 0388 Fax: (020) 8789 2387� Email: [email protected]� Website: www.dcleisure.co.uk

� Opening hours: Monday – Friday: 7.30am – 10.30pmSaturday: 7.30am – 7.30pmSunday: 8.30am – 9pmBank Holidays: 9am – 5pm

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Disability concessionary rate: Is available, please contact the Centre for further information onmembership options and casual rates.Carer allowances and concessionary rate: A Carer is allowed free entry into the Centre to assist and support a disabled member during their visit.

Description:Split level 3-tier gym (accessible for wheelchair users)33m L-shaped main pool (maximum temperature is 29 degrees Celsius) Splash pool 12m teaching pool Diving poolKinetika gym Indoor cycling Group exercise studioIndoor cycling Kids activities Birthday partiesCrèche/nursery 50+ activities Meeting roomBeauty therapy Sunbed Health suiteFunction hall with kitchen Sports massage clinicSteam room

Access / Modification information: - There is a hearing assistance system in reception (hearing loop).- A lift provides access to lower ground (pool) and ground

(reception), it is located left of the main entrance door.- Adapted disabled changing rooms and toilets are available.- A moveable pool hoist is available (Arjo Otter).- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the café.- Menus are available in large print.

Staff Training: Disability Discrimination Act Training (DDA).

Parking: There are two designated parking bays within the car park.

Transport Links:Bus – 337, 430Tube – East Putney Underground Station is 2.7km from the Centre.Rail – Putney Railway Station is 2.3km from the Centre.

Disability Specific Activities:None Available.

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Roehampton Sport And Fitness Centre� Laverstoke Gardens, London SW15 4JB� Telephone: (020) 8785 0535� Website: www.dcleisure.co.uk

� Opening hours: Monday – Friday: 7am – 10.30pmSaturday: 8am – 6pmSunday: 8am – 6pmBank Holidays: 9am – 5pm


Carer allowances and concessionary rate: A Carer is allowed free entry into the Centre to assist and support a disabled member during their visit.

Description:Gym with IFI equipmentSports hall Dance studio Multi-purpose roomSoftplay Kids activities Birthday parties50+ activities Full workout time table

Access / Modification:- This venue has ramp access from the car park.- DDA lift to first floor access.- DDA toilets and changing are available.


Parking: This venue has its own car park, and there is blue badge parkingavailable.

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Transport Links:Bus – 72, 170, 430Rail – Barnes Railway Station is 2.6km from the Centre.

Disability Specific Activities: None available.

Tooting Bec Lido� Tooting Bec Road, Tooting Bec, SW16 1RU� Telephone: (020) 8871 7198

� Opening hours: Public swimming from 27th May – 30th September.The Lido is open seven days a week during the following times:27th May – 31st August: 6am – 8pm1st September – 30th September: 6am – 5pmThe paddling pool is open from 10am daily between May – September. Last ticket sold an hour before closing.

Disability concessionary rate: Is available, please contact the Lido for further information onmembership options and casual rates.

Carer allowances and concessionary rate: A Carer is allowed free entry into the Centre to assist and support adisabled member during their visit.

Description: One of Europe’s largest open air pools 90m open air pool Relaxation and sunbathing area Paddling poolCafé

Access / Modification:- This venue has its own car park as well as a convenient drop-off point.- Adapted disabled changing rooms and toilets are available.- Steps into swimming pool have been modified for easier access.- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre around

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Parking: There are four designated disabled parking bays within Tooting BecCommon car park, situated very close to the Lido.

Transport Links:Bus – 155, 249, 319, 355 Tube – Tooting Bec Underground Station is 1.6km from the LidoTube – Balham Underground Station is 2.6km from the LidoRail - Balham Railway Station is 2.6km from the Lido


Tooting Leisure Centre� Greaves Place, Tooting SW17 0NE� Telephone: (020) 8333 7555 Fax: (020) 8333 7711� Email: [email protected]

� Opening hours: Monday – Friday: 7am – 10.30pmSaturday: 7.30am – 7.30pmSunday: 8.30am – 9.30pmBank Holidays: 9am – 5pm



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Description: 33m main pool (maximum pool temperature is 28 degrees Celsius)12m teaching pool Kinetika gym3 group exercise studiosIndoor cycling Sports hall 3 squash courtsKids activities Birthday parties CrèchePlayzone 50+ activities Sports massage clinicBeauty therapy Sauna and Steam SunbedFunction hall with kitchen

Access / Modification information: - There is level access to reception from the front entrance.- There is a hearing assistance system in reception (hearing loop).- Both floors (ground and level 1) are accessible by lift.- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.- Adapted disabled changing rooms and toilets are available.- A moveable pool hoist is available: (Kingfisher Poolside Hoist-

Chiltern Invadex).- A wheel-in shower is available.- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre

in the café.

Staff Training: - Disability Discrimination Act Training (DDA)- Visually Impaired Awareness Training

Parking: There are two designated disabled parking bays available.

Transport Links: Bus – 44, 77 270, G1Tube – Tooting Broadway Underground Station is 500 metres away

from centreRail – Tooting Railway Station is 1.6km from the CentreRail – Earlsfield Railway Station is 2km from the Centre


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Wandle Recreation Centre� Mapleton Road,

Wandsworth, SW18 4DN� Telephone: (020) 8871 1149� Email: [email protected]

� Opening hours:Monday – Friday: 7.30am – 11pmSaturday: 9am – 8pmSunday: 9am – 10pmBank Holidays: 9am – 5pm


Carer allowances and concessionary rate: Carers accompanying a disabled member receive free entry. The Wandle operate a ‘gym buddy’ system where the carer can usethe gym at the same time as their client. The carer must keep inmind that their main focus should still be the supervision of theclient and provide necessary assistance where and when needed. A gym instructor will be on duty to provide additional advice orguidance if required.

Description: Gym and workout studios (classes)All weather pitches x 5 CrècheSports hall including 5 a-side badminton and short tennisJunior activities – Drop in sessions including football and trampolining

Access / Modification information: - There is level access from the front entrance to reception, and

then on from reception to all services.- The convenient drop off point is located in front of the entrance- The main doors open automatically.- There is a hearing assistance system at reception (hearing loop).- There is also a portable hearing loop for the gym.

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- Adaptable gym equipment is available.- Gym lockers are lowered for physically disabled members.- Locker key numbers are raised for visually impaired members.- Adapted disabled changing rooms, showers and toilets are

available.- Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.- Documents can be requested in large print.

Staff Training: - Disability Discrimination Act Training (DDA).- Reception and Duty Managers have all completed Level 1 YMCA

Inclusive Fitness Initiative training. - Selected gym staff have completed both the Level 1 and 2 YMCA

Inclusive Fitness Initiative training.

Parking: There are four designated disabled parking bays available at thefront entrance of the building.

Transport Links: Bus – 28, 44, 270.Tube – Southfields Underground Station is 2.4km from the Centre. Rail – Wandsworth Town Railway Station is 1.3km from the Centre.Rail – Earlsfield Railway Station is 1.7km from the Centre.

Disability Specific Activities: - Inclusive Fitness Initiative for all disabled users.- All-Sorts-a-Sport- Wandsworth Special Olympics Group- Limbless Association / Chelsea FC - Football Session

(For more information see Disability Clubs and Session Informationpage 42).

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Sport servicesSport Facility Services manage seven sport and recreation facilitiesacross Wandsworth, which cater for the wide variety of sportsincluding athletics, basketball, football, hockey, judo, netball,rowing and tennis and including three gym facilities. The facilitiescan also host a range of competitions, corporate events, and otherspecial events.

Barn Elms Boathouse � Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes, SW13 0DG� Telephone: (020) 8788 9472 Fax: (020) 8778 9472� Email: [email protected]

� Opening hours:Monday – Friday: 8.30am – 6pmSaturday: 8am – 2.30pmSunday: 9.30am – 1pm

Disability concessionary rate: Is available, please contact the Boathouse for further information.Carer allowances and concessionary rate: A Carer is allowed free entry into the Boathouse to assist andsupport a disabled member during their visit.Description:

Rowing Sculling Indoor Rowing TankRowing Machine

Access / Modification information:- Via Putney Towpath.- Rear from Barn Elms Sports Centre.- Shower Facilities.- Registered Assistance Dogs are welcome.Parking: Parking is free at the Boathouse.

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Transport Links: Bus – 33, 72, 283, 969.Rail – Barnes Bridge Station is 1.4km from the Boathouse.


Barn Elms Sports Centre� Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes, SW13 0DG� Telephone: (020) 8876 9873� Email: [email protected]

� Opening hours:Monday – Thursday: 9am – 9pmFriday: 9am – 7.30pmSaturday and Sunday: 9am – 7pm

Disability concessionary rate: Is available, please contact the facility for further information ongroup bookings and casual rates.Carer allowances and concessionary rate: Registered carer are entitled to free entry when assisting with aregistered disabled personDescription:52 acre sports centre with a range of grass pitches and tarmacand Astroturf courts.GymWinter Pitches7 senior football 2 junior football pitches 2 mini soccer (without goals) 6 grass 5 A Side pitches 6 senior rugby pitches 1 junior rugby pitch 5 netball courts 7 tarmac tennis courts2 Astroturf 5 A Side (hockey football) pitches Summer Pitches3 senior cricket pitches 3 junior cricket pitches 10 cricket nets 4 rounders pitches 4 softball pitches 6 grass 5 A Side pitches 14 tarmac tennis courts 6 Astroturf tennis courts

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Access / Modification information:- Unisex disabled toilet and changing area with ramp access.Parking: Free car parkTransport links: Bus - 33, 72, 283, 969Rail - Barnes Bridge Train Station is 1.4km from the Centre.Disability Specific Activities: Non available.

Battersea Park All Weather Sports Ground � Battersea Park, Albert Bridge Road, SW11 4NJ� Telephone: (020) 8871 7535

� Opening hours:Monday – Friday: 9am – 10pmSaturday: 9am – 6pmSunday: 9am – 9.30pm

Disability concessionary rate: Is available, please contact the facility for further information ongroup bookings and casual rates.Carer allowances and concessionary rate: A Carer is allowed free entry into the sports ground to assist andsupport a disabled member during their visit. Description:

There are two 11 A Side sand based astro turf pitches, which havebeen used by professional football league clubs for training and asa centre of excellence, and by local clubs for matches. Hockey is also played and all pitches are floodlit. There is changing and showering facilities for up to 130 people,making the pitches ideal for tournaments and competitions.Both full and half pitches can be booked.

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Access / Modification information:- The facilities are all on the one level.- There is a convenient drop-off point near the entrance to

the ground.

Staff Training: Welcoming Disabled Customers training.

Parking: There is parking inside the confines of the Park. Blue badge holdersmay park for up to three hours free of charge providing they displaya valid badge and time clock in Park.

Transport Links:Bus – 44, 49, 319, 344,137Rail – Battersea Park is 0.9km from the Sports Ground.Rail – Queenstown Road is 0.9km from the Sports Ground.Tube – Sloane Square Station is 3.1km from the Sports Ground.Tube – Vauxhall Station is approx 2.1km from the Sports Ground.

Disability Specific Activities: Disability football tournaments have been organised and held herepreviously.

Battersea Park Millennium Arena � Albert Bridge Road, Battersea Park, SW11 4NJ� Telephone: (020) 8871 7542 / 7537 Fax: (020) 7498 0771� Email: [email protected]

� Opening hours:Monday – Friday: 7am – 10pmSaturday: 7.30am – 7.30pmSunday: 7.30am – 7.30pm

Disability concessionary rate: Is available, please contact the Arena for further information onmembership options, group bookings and casual rates.

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Carer allowances and concessionary rate: A Carer is allowed free entry into the Arena to assist and support a disabled member during their visit.

Description: 8 lane running track 19 tennis courts Netball courtsMulti-purpose playing trackTwo-storey pavilion which provides changing and showeringaccommodation for athletes on ground floor and a new fitnesscentre on the 1st floor, which has:Cardiovascular equipment Resistance equipmentPersonal induction and fitness programme Aerobic classesSauna

Access / Modification information: - This venue does not have its own car park, but there is a

convenient drop-off point.- Adapted disabled toilets are available.- Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.- The reception desk is low and has level access from the front

entrance. - The 1st floor is accessible by lift, which also has a mirror to aid

reversing.- A convenient drop-off point is located at the entrance to the track.


Parking: There is parking inside the confines of the Park. Blue badge holdersmay park for up to three hours free of charge providing they displaya valid badge and time clock in Park.

Transport Links:Bus – 19,44,49, 137, 239, 249, 319, 344, 345Rail – Battersea Park is 3.8km from the Sports Arena.Tube – Sloane Square Station 3.1km from the Sports Arena.


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Battersea Youth Sport Centre� Hope Street, Battersea, SW11 2DA� Telephone: (020) 8871 8529 Fax: (020) 7223 3418� Email: [email protected]

� Opening hours: Monday – Friday: 10am – 10pmSaturday: 9.30am – 5pmSunday: 10am – 3pm

Disability concessionary rate: Is available, please contact the facility for further information ongroup bookings and casual rates.


Description:Sports hall Outside area Fitness room DojoThe centre has indoor and outdoor sport facilities.

Access / Modification information: - There is level access to reception from the front entrance and

then on to all services. - Adaptable shower facilities.- Unisex adaptable disabled toilet available. - Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.- A convenient drop off point can be located at the front entrance.


Parking: The venue does have its own car park; however blue badge parkingis not available.

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Transport Links:Bus – 44, 295, C3Rail – Wandsworth Town Railway Station is 900 metres from theCentre. Rail – Clapham Junction Station is 1.2 km from the Centre.

Disability Specific Activities: Street league football.

(For more information see Disability Clubs and Session Informationpage 42).

Furzedown Recreation Centre� Chillerton Road, Tooting, SW17 9BP� Telephone: (020) 8767 6542 Fax: (020) 8767 6542� Email: [email protected]

� Opening hours:Monday – Friday: 5pm – 9.30pmSaturday – Sunday: 10am – 6pm School HolidaysMonday – Friday: 10am – 9.30pmSaturday – Sunday: 10am – 6pm

Disability concessionary rate: Is available, please contact the Centre for further information on group bookings and casual rates.


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Description: This excellent facility provides outdoor floodlit training areas for a number of sports.Seven-a-side all weather playing surfaceFour lane running track Multi-sport hard courtNetball Court / 5 A Side Football CourtThree floodlit tennis courts Cricket netsHeated changing rooms and showers

Access / Modification information: - Not on level ground but wheelchair ramps down to reception

and sports facilities in place.- Adapted disabled toilets are available.


Parking: No car park but easy to park on surrounding streets.

Transport Links:Bus – 319, 249, 57, 333Tube – Tooting Broadway Underground Station is 1.3km from theRecreation Centre.Tube – Tooting Bec Underground Station is 1.9km from theRecreation Centre.


Tooting Bec Athletics Track� Tooting Bec Road, Tooting, SW17 3NP � Telephone: (020) 8871 7171 Fax: (020) 8871 7171� Email: [email protected]

� Opening hours:Monday – Friday: 8am – 9pmSaturday: 8am – 7pmSunday: 8am – 7pm

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Disability concessionary rate: Is available, please contact the Track for further information onmembership options, group bookings and casual rates.

Carer allowances and concessionary rate: A Carer is allowed free entry into the Track to assist and support a disabled member during their visit. Description:

Eight lane fully floodlit running track facility which can be used allyear roundIdeal for individual use and competitionsFull range of track and field facilitiesTwo 7 A Side grass football pitches also available for Frisbee, in winterPavilion provides heated changing and showing facilitiesRefreshment area

Access / Modification information: - The reception desk is of a medium height and has level access

from the front entrance. - There is level access to the service.- Adapted disabled toilets are available.- Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.


Parking: This venue does have its own car park, which blue badge holderscan utilise. Customers have to cross a road from the car park,however there is a convenient drop-off point if required.

Transport Links:Bus – 319, 219, 249Tube – Tooting Bec Underground Station is 1.3km from the Track.

Disability Specific Activities: Wandsworth Special Olympics (Summer Training).

(For more information see Disability Clubs and Session Informationon page 42).

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Private health clubs, gyms and centres

Bader Gymnasium� Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton Lane, London SW15 5PN� Telephone: (020) 8487 6040

� Opening hours: Monday – Friday: 8am – 10pm

Disability concessionary rate: Available

Carer allowances and concessionary rate: There is currently no concessions for carers

Description: The gymnasium provides a range of facilities and services forabled and disabled people living in the community.This facility aims to aid, rehabilitation & reintegration through themedium of sport and recreation. These facilities are in modernsurroundings providing: Gym AromatherapyIndividual fitness programmes & sessions

Access / Modification information: - There is good Disabled Access. - Disabled toilets are available.- There is level access in the gym.- There is a hearing assistance system (hearing loop).- There is a wheel in shower available, wet shower chairs are also

available.- There are two adapted toilets within the male and female

changing rooms.- Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.- There is lift access to ground (gym) and level 1 (café).- There is plenty of room for wheelchairs to move around in

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Staff Training: All staff are trained to meet any specific needs of disabled people.

Parking: There are six designated disabled parking bays available.

Transport Links:Bus – 74,170, 265, 493Rail – Putney Railway Station is 2.9km from the centreRail – Barnes Railway Station is 2.1km from the centre

Disability Specific Activities: They operate a stroke group every Tuesday/Thursday from 12-1pm(contact the Gymnasium directly for further details).

Fitness First� 276-288 Lavender Hill,

Clapham Junction, London SW11 1LJ� Telephone: (020) 7924 5252� Website: www.fitnessfirst.co.uk

� Opening hours: Monday – Friday: 6am – 10pmSaturday: 10am – 7pm

Disability concessionary rate: Not available

Carer allowances and concessionary rate: A Carer is allowed free entry into the Gymnasium to assist andsupport a disabled member during their visit.

Description: Fitness Studio Weights Beauty roomsSauna/Steam rooms

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Access / Modification information: - There is a lift from entrance to all three floors. - The external and main doors are automatic and are also wheel

chair accessible. - Internally the facilities are over three levels and are all accessible

by lift.- The disabled toilet is unisex.- Changing room is accessible by wheelchair users.

Staff Training: No specific disability training.

Parking: There is a car park but no specific disabled parking available.

Transport Links:Bus – 77, 87, 156, 170.Rail – Clapham Junction is 100 metres from the Gym.

Disability Specific Activities: None available

Lady Allen Adventure Playground� Chivalry Road, London, SW11 1HT� Telephone: (020) 7520 0405 Fax: (020) 7228 0278� Email: [email protected]

Or Regional Office:� Tel: (020) 7520 0405� Email: [email protected]

� Opening Hours: Term time (Disabled children): Tuesday – Friday: 3.30am – 6pm Saturday: 10am – 4pmHolidays:Monday – Friday: 10am – 4pmPrice: Donations welcome.

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Description: To encourage and enable children aged 5-14 with special needs and disabilities to play adventurously in a safe and stimulatingenvironment. Under-fives with a carer are also welcome –especially on Tuesdays. Welcome the inclusion of local mainstream children from specific times.

Access / Modification information: - The playground is on one level, accessible to wheelchairs.- Adapted disabled toilets are available.- Sign Language available.

Staff Training: NVQ 3, Child Protection, First aid, British Sign Language, Liftingand handling. Parking: On road parking.

Transport Links:Bus – 319, G1Rail – Clapham Junction Station is 1.1km from the Playground.

Disability Specific Activities: - Drop in Free play- Football - Adventure trips

Virgin Active� 154-160 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, London, SW15 2SW � Telephone: (020) 8246 6676� Website: www.virginactive.co.uk

� Opening hours: Monday – Friday: 6am – 10pmSaturday: 10am – 7pm

Disability concessionary rate: Not available.

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Carer allowances and concessionary rate: A Carer is allowed free entry into the Gymnasium to assist andsupport a disabled member that requires one to one needs.Description:

Gym Fitness studio/spinning AerobicsBeauty clinic Crèche Ladies gymSauna/Steam Pilates Yoga

Access / Modification information: Virgin Active place has access points specifically designed fordisabled users. From reception the facilities including the toilets areall accessible for wheelchair users.


Parking: No disability parking.

Transport Links:Bus – 337Rail – Putney Railway Station is 300 metres from the Gym.Tube – East Putney Underground Station is 300 metres from the Gym.


Virgin Active� Southside, Buckhold Road, London SW18 4TQ� Telephone: (020) 8704 0400 Fax: (020) 8246 6686

� Opening hours:Monday – Friday: 9am – 6pmSaturday: 10am – 7pm

Disability concessionary rate:Not available.

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Carer allowances and concessionary rate: A Carer is allowed free entry into the Gymnasium to assist and supporta disabled member that requires one to one needs. Only carers thatattend regularly with a member will be able to attend for free.

Description: Gym Fitness floorFitness classes Swimming

Access / Modification information: - The access route from the car park to the main entrance and

reception is not level but there is a ramp. - The external and main doors to reception are accessible by

wheelchair users and then on from reception to all the facilities viathe lift.

- Disabled change rooms are available.- Adapted showering facilities are available.- Some items of the Techno gym equipment are accessible for

wheelchair users.- A removable hoist is available for the pool but a carer must attend. - Some of the information signs are in large print.


Parking: One disabled parking bay on their level of NCP car park. More onlower level.

Transport Links:Bus – 77, 87, 156, 170.Rail – Wandsworth Town Railway Station is 1km from the Gym.


For more venue access information please go onto the DisabledGo website on www.disabledgo.co.uk. This site has beendesigned to provide detailed access information for a wide rangeof disabled people.

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Leisure and recreation centresBalham Leisure CentreElmfield RoadBalham, SW17 8AN(020) 8772 9577

Latchmere Leisure CentreBurns RoadBattersea, SW11 2DY(020) 7207 8004Putney Leisure CentreDryburgh RoadPutney, SW15 1BL(020) 8875 0388

Roehampton Sport and Fitness CentreLaverstoke GardensRoehampton, SW15 4JB(020) 8785 0535

Tooting Bec LidoTooting Bec CommonTooting Bec Road, SW16 1RU(020) 8871 7198

Tooting Leisure CentreGreaves PlaceTooting, SW17 0NE(020) 8333 7555

Wandle Recreation CentreMapleton RoadWandsworth, SW18 4DN(020) 8871 1149

Sports servicesBattersea Park All Weather Sports GroundAlbert Bridge RoadBattersea Park, SW11 4NJ(020) 8871 7535

Battersea Park Millennium Arena(including tennis)Albert Bridge RoadBattersea Park, SW11 4NJ(020) 8871 7542/7537

Battersea Youth Sports CentreHope StreetBattersea, SW11 2DA(020) 8871 8529

Furzedown Recreation Centre(including tennis)Chillerton RoadTooting, SW17 9BP(020) 8767 6542

Tooting Bec Athletics TrackTooting Bec RoadTooting, SW17 1RU(020) 8871 7171

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Barn Elms BoathouseQueen Elizabeth Walk,Barnes, SW13 ODG(020) 8788 9472

Barn Elms Sports CentreQueen Elizabeth Walk,Barnes, SW13 ODG(020) 8788 9472

All disabilitiesName: Allsorts-a-SportAge Range: 6-18 years of ageDisability Group: All DisabilitiesAddress: Wandle Recreation Centre,

Mapleton Road, SW18 4DN When: Last Sunday of every month, 11am-12.30pmContact: Leisure and Sport ServicesTelephone: (020) 8871 6857Description: This session is a multi-sports session that

caters for all children with disabilities. Some of the sports covered are: Boccia, New AgeKurling and Indoor Athletics. It’s a veryinclusive session that caters for a number of disabilities and special needs.

Referral Process: Contact the number above

Name: Boccia ClubAge Range: 16+Disability Group: All DisabilitiesAddress: Wandle Recreation Centre,

Mapleton Road, SW18 4DN When: Fridays 1.30pm-3pmContact: Leisure and Sport ServicesTelephone: (020) 8871 6857Description: A boccia club for people of all levels to try a

fun and exciting paralympic sport. The weeklysessions will consist of new skills and matches,leading to competitions in the future.


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Name: CyclingAge Range: All AgesDisability Group: All DisabilitiesAddress: Battersea Park, Albert Bridge Road,

Battersea Park, SW11 4NJWhen: Sat and Sun 10am-5pm

Weekdays call for detailsContact: Duty ManagerTelephone: (020) 7498 6543Description: London Recumbent Cycle Hire, offer a variety

of bikes for all users. They offer single, tandemor recumbent bike options.


Name: FootballAge Range: 7 to 45 years of ageDisability Group: All DisabilitiesAddress: Wandle Recreation Centre,

Mapleton Road, Wandsworth, SW18 4DNWhen: Sunday 10.30am-12pmContact: Rob Seale (Football+ Development Officer at

Chelsea FC)Telephone: 07949 144562Description: Qualified Chelsea Football Club coaches

deliver the session. They provide progressivedrills and game based activities, which developtheir skills and prepare them for competitionsand tournaments throughout the year, both inand outside of the borough.


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Name: FootballAge Range: 18+Disability Group: AmputeeAddress: Wandle Recreation Centre,

Mapleton Road, Wandsworth, SW18 4DNWhen: Sunday 9-11amContact: Rob Seale (Football+ Development Officer at

Chelsea FC/Limbless Association)Telephone: 07949 144562Description: The Limbless Association invites players with

any amputation, upper and lower body, theopportunity to play competitive matches atpan-disability football tournaments across the country.


Name: FootballAge Range: 16+ Disability Group: All DisabilitiesAddress: Wandle Recreation Centre,

Mapleton Road, Wandsworth, SW18 4DNWhen: Fridays 6pm-8pmContact: Rob Seale (Football+ Development Officer

at Chelsea FC / Limbless Association)Telephone: 07949 144562Description: Qualified Chelsea Football Club coaches

deliver the session. They provide progressivedrills and game based activities, which developtheir skills and prepare them for competitionsand tournaments throughout the year, both inand outside of the borough.


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Name: Inclusive Fitness InitiativeAge Range: 16+Disability Group: All DisabilitiesAddress: Wandle Recreation Centre,

Mapleton Road, Wandsworth, SW18 4DNWhen: Normal opening timesContact: The Wandle Recreation CentreTelephone: (020) 8871 1149Description: This facility provides an inclusive environment

and adaptable equipment for people with allabilities and disabilities to access. There havebeen a number of improvements made to thesite, including: improved access, quality stafftraining and modified equipment. Carers canalso attend the gym and train simultaneously to encourage disabled members to utilise thefacility. It is paramount that the carer’s firstresponsibility is that of the disabled memberand assist where and when required.


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Name: Community Swim ProgrammeAge Range: AdultsDisability Group: All DisabilitiesAddress: Burntwood School, Burntwood Lane,

Earlsfield, SW17 0AQWhen: Thursday 7.15-8pmContact: Chris AustinTelephone: (020) 8871 8337Description: These lessons focus on technical improvement

and individual stroke development. The sessioncaters for a variety of ability levels from yourbeginner to your more advanced swimmer thatspecialises in more than two strokes.


Name: Dolphins Swim ClubAge Range: 5-19 years of ageDisability Group: Learning DisabilitiesAddress: Latchmere Leisure Centre,

Burns Road, Battersea, SW11 2DYWhen: Friday 7.30-8pm (Beginners), 8-9pm

(Advanced)Contact: Eileen BeardTelephone: (020) 8672 1761Description: Dolphins Swimming Club have their beginner

session in the training pool and hold theiradvanced session in the main pool. They alsoattend swimming galas throughout the year tocompete against other boroughs andswimmers of similar ability.


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Learning disabilitiesName: Bowls and Table Games Age Range: AdultsDisability Group: Learning DisabilitiesAddress: Leather Bottle, 538 Garratt Lane,

Tooting, London SW17 0NYWhen: Thursdays 5.30pm onwardsContact: Liam JungTelephone: 07768 413369Description: This is a mixed session of games and fun for

adults with disabilities, with a friendly andsocial environment.


Name: DanceAge Range: Under 18 yearsDisability Group: Learning DisabilitiesAddress: George Shearing Centre, Este Rd, Battersea,

London SW11 2TFWhen: Mondays 4-6pm (term time only)Contact: Catherine KeevilTelephone: (020) 7228 2230Description: A mixed dance session for young people with

learning disabilities of various ages and abilitiesset in a fun and friendly environment.

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Name: Street League FootballAge Range: AdultsDisability Group: Learning DisabilitiesAddress: Battersea Youth Sports Centre, Hope Street,

Battersea, SW11 2DAWhen: Training Tuesday 11am-1pm Games Weekend

(Saturday)Contact: Liam YoungTelephone: 07768 413369Description: Street League was originally set up to cater for

underprivileged, poorly educated, sociallyexcluded sections of the community. They nowalso cater for disability teams in the league andHOST have been managing a team in thiscompetition for people with LearningDisabilities for the last couple of years.


Name: Tooting Tryers Multi ActivitiesAge Range: Adults (18 plus)Disability Group: Learning DisabilitiesAddress: Tooting Leisure Centre, Greaves Place,

Tooting, SW17 0NEWhen: Wednesday 7.30 -9.30pmContact: Carol HardingTelephone: (020) 8767 0714Description: This session is a multi-activity evening which

consists of a variety of different sports andactivities, e.g. skittles, athletics, football,snooker, boccia and table tennis. It is a veryfriendly and supportive environment.

Referral Process: Contact the number above.

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Name: Wandsworth Special Olympics Group -Athletics

Age Range: 16 +Disability Group: Learning DisabilitiesAddress: Tooting Bec Track, Tooting Bec Road,

Tooting SW17 3NP (Summer Training)Wandle Recreation Centre, Mapleton Road, Wandsworth, SW18 4DN (Winter Training)

When: Sunday 11am-1pmContact: Ann JohnstonTelephone: (020) 8947 3269Description: This session covers activities in both track

and field. During the session each athleteexperiences a number of different disciplines inan attempt to improve and develop a widerange of skills. Once the athletes haveachieved a certain level of ability, they are thenentered into competitions throughout the yearto see how they compare with other athletesacross the UK in their category.


Sensory impairedName: Blind Lawn BowlingAge Range: All AgesDisability Group: Visual ImpairmentAddress: King George's Park, Mapleton Road`

Wandsworth, SW18 4DNWhen: Mon and Fri evenings from 5.30pmContact: Rob CoshellTelephone: 017 0889 0205Description: This is a session that is provided during the

summer for visually impaired participants that are looking to either develop or play socially inlawn bowls.


Name: Seatbased Exercise Class Age Range: All AgesDisability Group: Visual Impairment / BlindAddress: Pocklington Resource Centre,

1c Yukon Road, Balham, SW12 9PZWhen: Tuesdays between 2 -4pm Contact: Wandsworth Sport and Leisure Services/

Odette BatteralTelephone: (020) 8871 6857 / (020) 8675 4246Description: This is a low intensity seat based exercise

session that is provided for Visually Impaired /Blind participants of ages and abilities.


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Name: Sound Ball TennisAge Range: All AgesDisability Group: Visual ImpairmentAddress: Aspire Centre, Southfields Community College,

337 Merton Road, SW18 5JUWhen: Bi-weekly Fridays between 6 -8pm Contact: Odette BatteralTelephone: (020) 8675 4246Description: A new and exciting sport for all is coming to

London! Fun, competitive, challenging, fast, social, inclusive and enjoyed by many in Japan for20 years Soundball Tennis is now becoming a lotmore popular and is expanding throughout the UKand Europe.


Name: Wandsworth Junior Goalball ClubAge Range: 6-18 years oldDisability Group: Visually ImpairedAddress: Linden Lodge School, 61 Princes Way,

Wimbledon Park, London, SW19 6JB When: Wednesdays 4–5pm (Term Time Only)Contact: Tim RichmondTelephone: (020) 8788 0107Description: This is a Goalball session that caters for

children with visual impairments. Goalball is a three sided team game developed for peoplewho are visually impaired. It is a fun sessionincluding many different drills and games.It’s a very inclusive session which caters for all different abilities.


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AnglingBritish Disabled AnglingAssociation, 9 Yew Tree Road,Delves Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 4NQ

Tel: 01922 860 912 Email: [email protected]: www.bdaa.co.uk

ArcheryGrand National Archery SocietyLilleshall National Sports CentreNewport, Shropshire, TF10 9AT

Tel: 0195 267 7888Fax: 0195 260 6019Email: [email protected]: www.gnas.org

AthleticsUK Athletics, Athletics HouseCentral Boulevard, Blythe ValleyPark, Solihull, West MidlandsB90 8AJ

Tel: 0121 713 8400Fax: 0121 713 8452Email:[email protected]: www.ukathletics.net

Adaptive Rowing6 Lower Mall, HammersmithLondon,W6 9DJ

Tel: (020) 8237 6700 Fax: (020) 8237 6749Email: www.ara-rowing.org Website: www.ara-rowing.org

Boccia CP Sport, 5 Heathcoat Building,Nottingham Science &Technology Park, UniversityBoulevard, Nottingham, NG7 2QJ

Tel: 0115 925 7027Fax: 0115 922 4666Email: [email protected]: www.cpsport.org

Cricket (Deaf)England Cricket Association forthe Deaf, 24 Calverton Road,Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes,MK11 1LE

Email:[email protected]:www.cricketdeafengland.co.uk

CyclingBritish Cycling FoundationNational Cycling CentreStuart Street, ManchesterM11 4DQ

Tel: 0870 871 2000Fax: 0870 871 2001Email: [email protected]:www.britishcycling.org.uk

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Equestrian: BEFBritish Equestrian FederationNational Agricultural CentreStoneleigh Park, KenilworthWarwickshire, CV8 2RH

Tel: 02476 698 871 Fax: 02476 696 484Email: [email protected]: www.bef.co.uk

FootballBritish Paraplegic FencingAssociation40 Rosemary Drive,Napsbury Park, St Albans,Hertfordshire, AL2 1UD

Email: [email protected] Website: www.bpfa.org.uk

FootballFootball Association 25 Soho SquareLondon, W1D 4FA

Tel: (020) 7745 4596Email: [email protected]

Football (Cerebral Palsy)CP Sport, 5 Heathcoat BuildingNottingham Science &Technology Park, UniversityBoulevard, NottinghamNG7 2QJ


Football (Visually Impaired)British Blind Sport, 4-6 VictoriaTerrace, Leamington SpaWarwickshire, CV31 3AB

Tel: 0192 642 4247Fax: 0192 642 7775Email: [email protected]

GoalballBritish Blind Sport, 4-6 VictoriaTerrace, Leamington SpaWarwickshire, CV31 3AB

Tel: 0192 642 4247Fax: 0192 642 7775Email:[email protected]: www.britishblindsport.org.uk

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JudoBritish Judo AssociationSuite B, Loughborough Tech ParkEpinal Way, LoughboroughLE11 3GE

Tel: 0116 255 9669Fax: 0116 255 9660Email: [email protected]: www.britishjudo.org.uk

PowerliftingBritish Weightlifting AssociationLilleshall National SportsCentre, Nr Newport,Shropshire,TF10 9AT

Tel: 0195 260 4201Fax: 0195 2812882Email: [email protected]: www.bwla.co.uk

SailingRYA House, Ensign WayHamble, SouthamptonHampshire, SO31 4YA

Tel: 0238 0604 100Fax: 0238 0604 299Email: [email protected]: www.rya.org.uk

ShootingDisability Target Shooting Great Britain68 Weir Road, HartleyWintney, HookHampshire, RG27 8ES


SwimmingBritish SwimmingHarold Fern House, Derby Square, LoughboroughLeicestershire LE11 5AL

Tel: 0150 961 8700Fax: 0150 961 8701Email: [email protected]

Table TennisEnglish Table Tennis AssociationQueensbury House3rd Floor, Havelock Road Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1HF

Tel: 0142 472 2525Fax: 0142 442 2103Email: [email protected]: www.etta.co.uk

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TennisThe Tennis FoundationThe National Tennis Centre100 Priory Lane, RoehamptonLondon, SW15 5JQ

0845 872 0522www.tennisfoundation.org.uk

Water Skiing British Disabled Water SkiAssociationThe Tony Edge National CentreHeron Lake, Hythe End RoadWraysbury, MiddlesexTW19 6HW

Tel: 01784 483664Fax: 01784 483664Email: [email protected]: www.bdwsa.org

Wheelchair BasketballGreat Britain WheelchairBasketball Association1st Floor Unit 1Loughborough ParkOakwood Drive, LoughboroughLeicestershire, LE11 3QF

Website: www.gbwba.org.uk

Wheelchair Rugby Great Britain Wheelchair RugbyAssociation61 Hymers Avenue, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU3 1LL

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Action for Blind People www.afbp.org (020) 7635 4800

British Deaf Sports Council www.britishdeafsportscouncil.org.uk

British Nutrition Foundation www.britishnutrition.org.uk (020) 7404 6504

British Paralympic Association www.paralympics.org.uk (020) 7211 5222

Chelsea Limbless Association www.limbless-association.org(020) 8788 3444

Companion Cycling www.companioncycling.org.uk(020) 8979 2003

Contact a Family www.cafamily.org.uk/wandsworth(020) 8947 5260

Dial-a-Ride www.tfl.gov.uk/dial-a-ride 0845 999 1999

Disability Sports Coach LTD www.disabilitysportscoach.co.uk(020) 8291 3420

Disability Sports Events www.disabilitysport.org.uk 0161 953 2499

Disabled Go [email protected]

Disabled Person Railcard www.disabledperson-railcard.co.uk 0845 748 4950

Disabled Persons FreedomPass

www.freedompass.org (020) 8871 8871

English Federation for Disability Sport

www.efds.co.uk 0161 247 5294

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Inclusive Fitness Initiative www.inclusivefitness.org 0114 257 2060

London Sports Forum forDisabled People

www.londonsportsforum.org.uk(020) 7354 8666

London Taxicard Scheme [email protected] (020) 8871 8871

National Centre on PhysicalActivity and Disability

www.ncpad.org

National Rail www.nationalrail.co.uk 0845 748 4950

Panathlon Challenge www.panathlon.com 0127 737 3580

Parasport www.parasport.org.uk (020) 7211 5222

Pocklington Trust www.pocklington-trust.org.uk(020) 8675 4246

Riding for the DisabledAssociation

www.riding-for-disabled.org.uk0845 658 1082

Southwest Trains www.swtrains.co.uk 0845 6000 650

Special Olympics Great Britain www.specialolympicsgb.org(020) 7696 5569

Sport England www.sportengland.org (020) 7273 1551

TfL/London Dial-a-Ride TravelAssistance Scheme

www.tfl.gov.uk/ (020) 7027 5822

The Jubilee Sailing Trust www.jst.org.uk 0238 044 9108

WheelPower www.wheelpower.org.uk 0129 639 5995

Wheels for Wellbeing www.wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk(020) 7346 8482

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Interest form

Interest formIf you have a registered disability and would like to get involved inany sport or physical activity in the borough please complete thedetails below and return to:

Disability Sports Development OfficerLeisure and Sport ServicesThe Town Hall Prefab No. 2Wandsworth High Street, London SW18 2PU

Name:

Address:

Contact telephone number:

Name of Carer or Guardian:

Age:

Disability or impairment:

Email address:

Sport or activity that you’re interested in:

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