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ABC Autism and Sport Programme
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An inclusive programme for children with Autism to develop their fundamental sport skills in an environment that suits their needs. Friends and siblings are welcome to join too. Date: Wednesdays 7th Feb-13th March 2024 4:15-5pm Cost: £2pp 7-12 years old
Contact Details
- Inclusive Sport & Leisure Officer Colleen Connolly
- 07769250885
- colleenconnolly@dsni.co.uk
- Dromore Community Centre
ABC Council Inclusive Gym
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Available on various days/times as agreed. Get in touch with Colleen Connolly to find out more.
All Out Trekking
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An inclusive outdoor experience for people to access walking and mountain biking trails at Gosford Forest Park. Sessions from June-September annually. Contact Aubrey for further information - https://www.dsni.co.uk/community-sport/all-out-trekking/
Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon Council Cycle Hire Sheme
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Operating from South Lake Leisure Centre, the scheme offers an array of bicycles. Cost for bike hire is £8.30 for 2 hours and a £5.40 concession rate. (All health and wellbeing programmes i.e. GP Referral have priority booking and no hire charge). For more information and to book click here.
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Armagh City FC
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Football for 11+ years old male and female players with learning and or physical disabilities
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Armagh Special Olympics Swimming Club
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Our mission at Armagh Special Olympics swimming club is to provide year-round swimming training & participate in competition for persons with special needs in order to create continuing opportunities for them to develop. Tuesday 6-7pm
Banbridge Rugby FC
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Banbridge Barbarians Mixed ability rugby sessions (male). Tuesday and Thursdays throughout the season (18:30-19:45) Over 18's
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Banbridge Special Olympics Club
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The Banbridge Special Olympics Club (BSOC) is a multi-sports club for individuals aged six and older with an intellectual disability, located in the Banbridge area. It offers year-round sports coaching in Athletics, Aquatics, Bocce, and Table Tennis, with the help of trained volunteers. The club was established in 2004 and focuses on developing athletes' social skills, fitness, and confidence through a variety of sports and competitions.
Birdies Special Olympics Golf Club
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The Birdies Special Olympics Club is a golf club for athletes with intellectual disabilities, based at Silverwood Golf Club in Craigavon, Northern Ireland. The club is part of the larger Special Olympics movement, providing training and competition opportunities for its members. Athletes in the club have achieved significant success, including winning multiple medals in regional and national competitions.
Craigavon Archery Club
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Craigavon Archery Club is an all inclusive group of keen archers who meet every Thursday at 8pm
Contact Details
- Secretary Gerry Adams
- 078 03210032
- craigavonarcheryclub@icloud.com
- South Lake Leisure Centre
Craigavon Boccia Club
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Weekly boccia session for players of all levels, who have a physical disability (ages 13+) Thursdays 4pm-5pm
Contact Details
- Head Coach Colleen Connolly
- 07769250885
- colleenconnolly@dsni.co.uk
- South Lake Leisure Centre 1 Lake Road, Craigavon BT64 1AS
Craigavon Lakers Wheelchair Basketball Club
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Wednesday: 7-8:30pm
Craigavon Water Sports Centre
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The Craigavon Water Sports Centre run inclusive programmes for people with a disability to take part in water sports.
Craigavon Wheelie Active Club
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Wheelie Active Clubs offer multi-activity sessions for children aged 4-12 years old with a physical disability. Wheelie Active Clubs give children with physical disabilities opportunities to develop physical literacy and movement skills for sport in a safe, progressive and inclusive programme of activity. Through physical activity the Wheelie Active Clubs aim to develop basic skills in balance, co-ordination, agility, wheelchair control, speed, catching and throwing. Tuesdays - 4.15pm-5pm
Dancing in the Daylight - Banbridge
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Social dance exercise group, for adults over 50. Maintain an active lifestyle, excellent for strengthening muscles and improving balance.
Dancing in the Daylight - Dromore
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Social dance exercise group, for adults over 50. Maintain an active lifestyle, excellent for strengthening muscles and improving balance.
Fit 4 U 2
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Programmes in leisure centres in Armagh, Dungannon, Craigavon, Banbridge and Newry. Multi-sport session for adults with a learning disability.
Contact Details
- Southern Health & Social Trust
- NI Wide
GOGA Fit Armagh
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GOGA Fit is an inclusive fitness class aimed at developing your fitness with a series of low intensity exercise that can be adapted to suit your needs. Ideal for seniors, disabled people, people with health conditions and those returning to exercise. Every Monday 10:00-11:30am £2 per session. Limited spaces available. Booking is essential.
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GOGA Fit Banbridge
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GOGA Fit is an inclusive fitness class aimed at developing your fitness with a series of low intensity exercise that can be adapted to suit your needs. Ideal for seniors, disabled people, people with health conditions and those returning to exercise. Every Friday 11:00am-12:00pm. £2 per session. Limited spaces available. Booking is essential.
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GOGA Fit Craigavon
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GOGA Fit is an inclusive fitness class aimed at developing your fitness with a series of low intensity exercise that can be adapted to suit your needs. Ideal for seniors, disabled people, people with health conditions and those returning to exercise. Every Tuesday 11:30-12:30am £2 per session. Limited spaces available. Booking is essential.
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GOGA Nordic Walking (Craigavon)
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Learn how to Nordic Walk with experienced leaders who will adapt the walk to suit all abilities. Poles will be provided. Nordic Walking tones the upper and lower body, reduces pressure on the joints and is great for burning calories. Every Wednesday 1:30-2:30pm. £1 per session. Limited spaces available. Booking is essential.
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Hanover All Stars FC
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Pan disability football club open to male and female players between 7 - 14 years old.
Indoor Inclusive Cycling Programme
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Lane Swimming
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Saturday & Sunday. Bookable on the online swim timetable. If booking a disability swim session for the 1st time, please register by telephoning reception on 02837515920, you will be asked to provide proof of disability such as Disability Living Allowance(DLA), P.I.P or ‘Blue Badge’ holder on your 1st visit to the Centre. Any future bookings can be booked online.
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Lurgan Celtic FC
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Football for 7 + years old male and female players with Down Syndrome
Lurgan Town Soccability
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Football club for 7+ male or female with learning and/or physical disabilities.
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Macmillan Move More ABC
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1:1 and group exercise options for people living with and beyond cancer.
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- MMM Coordinator ABC Nuala McVeigh
- 07711756836
- Nuala.McVeigh@ArmaghBanbridgeCraigavon.gov.uk
- Craigavon Civic Centre Lakeview Road, Craigavon BT64 1AL
Nordic Walking (ABC Council)
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Weekly inclusive Nordic walking session in the ABC area on Wednesdays from 1.30pm-2.30pm Contact Colleen for further information.
Portadown Rugby FC
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Portadown Panthers Disability Tag sessions. Every Saturday 09:30-10:30. 6+ years.
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Quiet Hour Swim Session
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Suitable for anyone with Additional Needs Tuesday | 6.15pm – 7.15pm Thursday | 6.15pm – 7.15pm These sessions are FREE. Participants may be accompanied by ONE parent / guardian / helper in the pool. Please note: only book online for participants, parent/guardian/helper do NOT need to book online. Bookings available 8 days in advance."
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Quiet Soft Play
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Quiet soft play sessions designed specifically for children with additional needs. Numbers are restricted. Booking is essential, online or via a Customer Advisor at reception. Saturday 10am - 11am, Sunday 3.30pm - 4.30pm
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RDA NI - Horse Riding Armagh
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A horse riding club for people with disabilities. Wednesday and Thursday all day. Please contact Joy Brown for times.
Recreational Boccia Club
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Social all ability club for adults, practice Boccia skills and play matches.
Ripples Special Olympics Sports Club (Swimming)
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Ripples Special Olympics Sports Club (SOSC) is a sports club for athletes with a learning disability located in the Portadown/Craigavon area of Northern Ireland. It is affiliated with Special Olympics Ireland and is based at the South Lake Leisure Centre. The club offers various sports and recently launched a Young Athletes program for children aged 4-12. Swimming Wednesday 6pm-7pm South Lake Leisure Centre
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Ripples Special Olympics Sports Club (Ten Pin Bowling)
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Ripples Special Olympics Sports Club (SOSC) is a sports club for athletes with a learning disability located in the Portadown/Craigavon area of Northern Ireland. It is affiliated with Special Olympics Ireland and is based at the South Lake Leisure Centre. The club offers various sports and recently launched a Young Athletes program for children aged 4-12. Bowling Saturday 9.15am-10.30am Craigavon Airtastic
Ripples Special Olympics Football Club
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Learning Disability Football Club open to male and female players ages 5-18
Rise Gymnastics - Autism
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Fun packed programme of recreational gymnastics for children with ASD. Contact the centre for dates and times.
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Rise Gymnastics - Down Syndrome
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Fun packed programme of recreational gymnastics for children with Down Syndrome. Contact the centre for dates and times.
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See Sports Challenge
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An exciting initiative designed to bring blind and partially sighted people from across Northern Ireland together to take part in a unique outdoor sports challenge. Dates throughout 2025. See https://getactiveabc.com/hw_programs/see-sports-challenge/#1741696250412-e0096a26-3991 for more details
Contact Details
- Recreation Development Officer Kelley Rushton
- 07767167497
- Kelley.Rushton@ArmaghBanbridgeCraigavon.gov.uk
- South Lake Watersports Centre 1 Lake Road Craigavon BT64 1AS
Sight Loss Walking Group (ABC Council Area)
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Sight Loss Walking Group- Every 4th Wednesday of the month 09:30am-3pm. Location can vary across Portadown, Lurgan and Banbridge.
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Sight Loss Tandem Cycling (Lurgan)
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Sight loss Tandem - Tuesdays 7pm
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Ski Ability NI Special Olympics Club
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Ski Ability NI is a Special Olympics club that provides ski instruction to individuals with intellectual disabilities in Northern Ireland. The club operates on Monday nights from October to April and is a member of Special Olympics Ireland. The club has gained recognition for its inclusive approach and its athletes' successes, including competitive achievements at the Special Olympics Winter Games. Monday 7pm-9pm
Sledge Hockey
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A weekly sledge hockey club for people with a physical disability. Tuesdays 7pm - 9pm
South Lakes Disability Sports Club (Learning/ASD)
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Weekly multi-sports club for people with learning disability/ASD. 1pm-2pm at South Lake Leisure Centre
South Lakes Disability Sports Club (Physical)
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Weekly multi-sports club for people with physical impairments. 10am-12pm at South Lake Leisure Centre.
Tai Chi for Health: Craigavon
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Improve your health and well-being by taking part in our Tai-Chi for Health Programme. Tai Chi is a low impact form of exercise that can be enjoyed by all ages and fitness levels. Develop your strength, balance and flexibility with a series of slow, fluid movements that can help promote relaxation. Every Tuesday Session 1: 1:30-2:30pm Session 2: 2:45-3:45pm. £2 per session. Limited spaces available. Booking essential.
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Tai Chi For Health: Armagh
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Tai Chi For Health: Armagh Improve your health and well-being by taking part in our Tai Chi for Health programme. Tai Chi is a low impact form of exercise that can be enjoyed by all ages and fitness levels. Develop your strength, balance, and flexibility with a series of slow, fluid movements that can help promote relaxation. Dates: Every Monday - 2024 Time: 4:30pm to 5:30pm Venue: Armagh Dobbin Street Community Centre Cost: £2 per session LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE AND BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL To book or find out more please contact Martin at mquick@dsni.co.uk or 07392 170746 Disability Sport NI
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Tai Chi for Health: Banbridge
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Improve your health and well-being by taking part in our Tai-Chi for Health Programme. Tai Chi is a low impact form of exercise that can be enjoyed by all ages and fitness levels. Develop your strength, balance and flexibility with a series of slow, fluid movements that can help promote relaxation. Every Friday Session 1: 1:00-2:00pm Session 2: 2:15-3:15pm. £2 per session. Limited spaces available. Booking essential.
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Tai Chi for Health: Richhill
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Improve your health and well-being by taking part in our Tai-Chi for Health Programme. Tai Chi is a low impact form of exercise that can be enjoyed by all ages and fitness levels. Develop your strength, balance and flexibility with a series of slow, fluid movements that can help promote relaxation. Every Wednesday 10-11am. £2 per session. Limited spaces available. Booking essential.
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An inclusive programme for children with Autism to develop their fundamental sport skills in an environment that suits their needs. Friends and siblings are welcome to join too. Date: Wednesdays 7th Feb-13th March 2024 4:15-5pm Cost: £2pp 7-12 years old
Contact Details
- Inclusive Sport & Leisure Officer Colleen Connolly
- 07769250885
- colleenconnolly@dsni.co.uk
- Dromore Community Centre
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Available on various days/times as agreed. Get in touch with Colleen Connolly to find out more.
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An inclusive outdoor experience for people to access walking and mountain biking trails at Gosford Forest Park. Sessions from June-September annually. Contact Aubrey for further information - https://www.dsni.co.uk/community-sport/all-out-trekking/
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Operating from South Lake Leisure Centre, the scheme offers an array of bicycles. Cost for bike hire is £8.30 for 2 hours and a £5.40 concession rate. (All health and wellbeing programmes i.e. GP Referral have priority booking and no hire charge). For more information and to book click here.
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Football for 11+ years old male and female players with learning and or physical disabilities
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Our mission at Armagh Special Olympics swimming club is to provide year-round swimming training & participate in competition for persons with special needs in order to create continuing opportunities for them to develop. Tuesday 6-7pm
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Banbridge Barbarians Mixed ability rugby sessions (male). Tuesday and Thursdays throughout the season (18:30-19:45) Over 18's
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The Banbridge Special Olympics Club (BSOC) is a multi-sports club for individuals aged six and older with an intellectual disability, located in the Banbridge area. It offers year-round sports coaching in Athletics, Aquatics, Bocce, and Table Tennis, with the help of trained volunteers. The club was established in 2004 and focuses on developing athletes' social skills, fitness, and confidence through a variety of sports and competitions.
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The Birdies Special Olympics Club is a golf club for athletes with intellectual disabilities, based at Silverwood Golf Club in Craigavon, Northern Ireland. The club is part of the larger Special Olympics movement, providing training and competition opportunities for its members. Athletes in the club have achieved significant success, including winning multiple medals in regional and national competitions.
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Craigavon Archery Club is an all inclusive group of keen archers who meet every Thursday at 8pm
Contact Details
- Secretary Gerry Adams
- 078 03210032
- craigavonarcheryclub@icloud.com
- South Lake Leisure Centre
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Weekly boccia session for players of all levels, who have a physical disability (ages 13+) Thursdays 4pm-5pm
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- Head Coach Colleen Connolly
- 07769250885
- colleenconnolly@dsni.co.uk
- South Lake Leisure Centre 1 Lake Road, Craigavon BT64 1AS
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Wednesday: 7-8:30pm
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The Craigavon Water Sports Centre run inclusive programmes for people with a disability to take part in water sports.
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Wheelie Active Clubs offer multi-activity sessions for children aged 4-12 years old with a physical disability. Wheelie Active Clubs give children with physical disabilities opportunities to develop physical literacy and movement skills for sport in a safe, progressive and inclusive programme of activity. Through physical activity the Wheelie Active Clubs aim to develop basic skills in balance, co-ordination, agility, wheelchair control, speed, catching and throwing. Tuesdays - 4.15pm-5pm
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Social dance exercise group, for adults over 50. Maintain an active lifestyle, excellent for strengthening muscles and improving balance.
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Social dance exercise group, for adults over 50. Maintain an active lifestyle, excellent for strengthening muscles and improving balance.
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Programmes in leisure centres in Armagh, Dungannon, Craigavon, Banbridge and Newry. Multi-sport session for adults with a learning disability.
Contact Details
- Southern Health & Social Trust
- NI Wide
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GOGA Fit is an inclusive fitness class aimed at developing your fitness with a series of low intensity exercise that can be adapted to suit your needs. Ideal for seniors, disabled people, people with health conditions and those returning to exercise. Every Monday 10:00-11:30am £2 per session. Limited spaces available. Booking is essential.
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GOGA Fit is an inclusive fitness class aimed at developing your fitness with a series of low intensity exercise that can be adapted to suit your needs. Ideal for seniors, disabled people, people with health conditions and those returning to exercise. Every Friday 11:00am-12:00pm. £2 per session. Limited spaces available. Booking is essential.
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GOGA Fit is an inclusive fitness class aimed at developing your fitness with a series of low intensity exercise that can be adapted to suit your needs. Ideal for seniors, disabled people, people with health conditions and those returning to exercise. Every Tuesday 11:30-12:30am £2 per session. Limited spaces available. Booking is essential.
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Learn how to Nordic Walk with experienced leaders who will adapt the walk to suit all abilities. Poles will be provided. Nordic Walking tones the upper and lower body, reduces pressure on the joints and is great for burning calories. Every Wednesday 1:30-2:30pm. £1 per session. Limited spaces available. Booking is essential.
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Pan disability football club open to male and female players between 7 - 14 years old.
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Saturday & Sunday. Bookable on the online swim timetable. If booking a disability swim session for the 1st time, please register by telephoning reception on 02837515920, you will be asked to provide proof of disability such as Disability Living Allowance(DLA), P.I.P or ‘Blue Badge’ holder on your 1st visit to the Centre. Any future bookings can be booked online.
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Football for 7 + years old male and female players with Down Syndrome
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Football club for 7+ male or female with learning and/or physical disabilities.
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1:1 and group exercise options for people living with and beyond cancer.
Contact Details
- MMM Coordinator ABC Nuala McVeigh
- 07711756836
- Nuala.McVeigh@ArmaghBanbridgeCraigavon.gov.uk
- Craigavon Civic Centre Lakeview Road, Craigavon BT64 1AL
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Weekly inclusive Nordic walking session in the ABC area on Wednesdays from 1.30pm-2.30pm Contact Colleen for further information.
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Portadown Panthers Disability Tag sessions. Every Saturday 09:30-10:30. 6+ years.
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Suitable for anyone with Additional Needs Tuesday | 6.15pm – 7.15pm Thursday | 6.15pm – 7.15pm These sessions are FREE. Participants may be accompanied by ONE parent / guardian / helper in the pool. Please note: only book online for participants, parent/guardian/helper do NOT need to book online. Bookings available 8 days in advance."
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Quiet soft play sessions designed specifically for children with additional needs. Numbers are restricted. Booking is essential, online or via a Customer Advisor at reception. Saturday 10am - 11am, Sunday 3.30pm - 4.30pm
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A horse riding club for people with disabilities. Wednesday and Thursday all day. Please contact Joy Brown for times.
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Social all ability club for adults, practice Boccia skills and play matches.
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Ripples Special Olympics Sports Club (SOSC) is a sports club for athletes with a learning disability located in the Portadown/Craigavon area of Northern Ireland. It is affiliated with Special Olympics Ireland and is based at the South Lake Leisure Centre. The club offers various sports and recently launched a Young Athletes program for children aged 4-12. Swimming Wednesday 6pm-7pm South Lake Leisure Centre
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Ripples Special Olympics Sports Club (SOSC) is a sports club for athletes with a learning disability located in the Portadown/Craigavon area of Northern Ireland. It is affiliated with Special Olympics Ireland and is based at the South Lake Leisure Centre. The club offers various sports and recently launched a Young Athletes program for children aged 4-12. Bowling Saturday 9.15am-10.30am Craigavon Airtastic
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Learning Disability Football Club open to male and female players ages 5-18
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Fun packed programme of recreational gymnastics for children with ASD. Contact the centre for dates and times.
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Fun packed programme of recreational gymnastics for children with Down Syndrome. Contact the centre for dates and times.
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An exciting initiative designed to bring blind and partially sighted people from across Northern Ireland together to take part in a unique outdoor sports challenge. Dates throughout 2025. See https://getactiveabc.com/hw_programs/see-sports-challenge/#1741696250412-e0096a26-3991 for more details
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- Recreation Development Officer Kelley Rushton
- 07767167497
- Kelley.Rushton@ArmaghBanbridgeCraigavon.gov.uk
- South Lake Watersports Centre 1 Lake Road Craigavon BT64 1AS
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Sight Loss Walking Group- Every 4th Wednesday of the month 09:30am-3pm. Location can vary across Portadown, Lurgan and Banbridge.
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Sight loss Tandem - Tuesdays 7pm
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Ski Ability NI is a Special Olympics club that provides ski instruction to individuals with intellectual disabilities in Northern Ireland. The club operates on Monday nights from October to April and is a member of Special Olympics Ireland. The club has gained recognition for its inclusive approach and its athletes' successes, including competitive achievements at the Special Olympics Winter Games. Monday 7pm-9pm
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A weekly sledge hockey club for people with a physical disability. Tuesdays 7pm - 9pm
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Weekly multi-sports club for people with learning disability/ASD. 1pm-2pm at South Lake Leisure Centre
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Weekly multi-sports club for people with physical impairments. 10am-12pm at South Lake Leisure Centre.
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Improve your health and well-being by taking part in our Tai-Chi for Health Programme. Tai Chi is a low impact form of exercise that can be enjoyed by all ages and fitness levels. Develop your strength, balance and flexibility with a series of slow, fluid movements that can help promote relaxation. Every Tuesday Session 1: 1:30-2:30pm Session 2: 2:45-3:45pm. £2 per session. Limited spaces available. Booking essential.
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Tai Chi For Health: Armagh Improve your health and well-being by taking part in our Tai Chi for Health programme. Tai Chi is a low impact form of exercise that can be enjoyed by all ages and fitness levels. Develop your strength, balance, and flexibility with a series of slow, fluid movements that can help promote relaxation. Dates: Every Monday - 2024 Time: 4:30pm to 5:30pm Venue: Armagh Dobbin Street Community Centre Cost: £2 per session LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE AND BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL To book or find out more please contact Martin at mquick@dsni.co.uk or 07392 170746 Disability Sport NI
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Improve your health and well-being by taking part in our Tai-Chi for Health Programme. Tai Chi is a low impact form of exercise that can be enjoyed by all ages and fitness levels. Develop your strength, balance and flexibility with a series of slow, fluid movements that can help promote relaxation. Every Friday Session 1: 1:00-2:00pm Session 2: 2:15-3:15pm. £2 per session. Limited spaces available. Booking essential.
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Improve your health and well-being by taking part in our Tai-Chi for Health Programme. Tai Chi is a low impact form of exercise that can be enjoyed by all ages and fitness levels. Develop your strength, balance and flexibility with a series of slow, fluid movements that can help promote relaxation. Every Wednesday 10-11am. £2 per session. Limited spaces available. Booking essential.