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Use our Opportunities Map below to find sports and active recreation opportunities provided by clubs, organisations, charities and community groups within your council area.
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
Ballymoney Rapids Special Olympics Swimming Club
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The Ballymoney Special Olympics Swimming Club is a sports group for athletes with intellectual disabilities that trains at the Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre. They meet on Fridays, with specific times for beginners and improvers, and children must be at least 6 years old to enroll.
Causeway Coast Special Olympics Club
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Our club offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to take part in sporting activities in the Coleraine area. We currently offer Ten Pin Bowling and Swimming.
Dungannon Special Olympics Club
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Special Olympics swimming club based at Dungannon Leisure Centre Monday 7.30pm-8.30pm
Foyle Special Olympics Club
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Foyle Special Olympics have several branches including football, swimming and ten-pin-bowling.
Lagan Lappers Special Olympics Sports Club
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The Lagan Lappers Special Olympics Club is a sports club affiliated with Special Olympics Ireland that offers various sports programs, including a swim club and participation in sports like bowling and football.
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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Little Stars
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The Valley Leisure Centre run a class called 'Little Stars' for children age 5-10 with learning disabilities. The class runs at different times depending on the level of learning disability and is suitable for beginners right up to those who can swim and are water confident. 'Sharks' swimming lessons are held in Sixmile Leisure Centre are open to adults and children with disabilities.
Oakleaf Lions Special Olympics Club (Swimming)
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The Oakleaf Lions Special Olympics Club is a group in Northern Ireland that provides inclusive sports opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities in sports like GAA, athletics, and swimming. The club, which also has an Inclusive Sports Hub, actively recruits volunteers and athletes and participates in various events, such as the Special Olympics Ulster Young Athletes Festival. It was founded in 2018 and has grown to include different sports and age groups. Swimming Sunday 12pm Roe Valley Leisure Centre
Omagh Spires Special Olympics Club (Swimming)
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The Omagh Spires Special Olympics Club offers training and competition in equestrian, bocce, and swimming. The club is based in County Tyrone and training sessions take place at the Omagh Leisure Complex and The Yard Equestrian Club. Swimming Thursday 6pm-7pm Omagh Leisure Complex
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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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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RNIB - Newtownabbey Swim Group
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Newtownabbey Swim Group - 9.15 to 11.30am, every Friday morning Valley Leisure Centre, Newtownabbey for people with sight loss. Meet in the foyer of the leisure centre at 9.15 with swimsuit on under clothing.
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SEND Swimming Lessons - Ballysillan
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Ballysillan Leisure Centre - Thursday 15:00-15:30pm These 30-minute lessons are for those who require extra assistance in a smaller group setting. The lessons will assist in building swimming skills in a safe and supportive environment with specialist qualified coaches. For more details, Contact: pat.webb@gll.org or corey.wilson@gll.org Age Range Pupils can enrol from the age of 4 years old. GLL/Better have two age groups on offer depending on each centre's entry level Foundation classes. 4 years old and 9+ years old. A few of the classes request that the parent attends in the water with their child. Once the participants pass all the criteria in our Foundation Level they would move into our Mainstream Development Lessons. Session Cost £24.70 Direct Debit per month with the programme running for 48 weeks - breaking for 2 weeks in July and 2 weeks around Christmas and New year. Bookable on the Better App or through the link below when spaces are available to book. Swimming Lessons Near Me | Kids & Adult Classes | Better
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SEND Swimming Lessons - Lisnasharragh
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Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre - Sunday 08:15-08:45am and 08:45-09:15am These 30-minute lessons are for those who require extra assistance in a smaller group setting. The lessons will assist in building swimming skills in a safe and supportive environment with specialist qualified coaches. For more details, Contact: pat.webb@gll.org or corey.wilson@gll.org Age Range Pupils can enrol from the age of 4 years old. GLL/Better have two age groups on offer depending on each centre's entry level Foundation classes. 4 years old and 9+ years old. A few of the classes request that the parent attends in the water with their child. Once the participants pass all the criteria in our Foundation Level they would move into our Mainstream Development Lessons. Session Cost £24.70 Direct Debit per month with the programme running for 48 weeks - breaking for 2 weeks in July and 2 weeks around Christmas and New year. Bookable on the Better App or through the link below when spaces are available to book. Swimming Lessons Near Me | Kids & Adult Classes | Better
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SEND Swimming Lessons - Templemore
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Templemore Baths - Wednesday 17:45-18:15pm These 30-minute lessons are for those who require extra assistance in a smaller group setting. The lessons will assist in building swimming skills in a safe and supportive environment with specialist qualified coaches. For more details, Contact: pat.webb@gll.org or corey.wilson@gll.org Age Range Pupils can enrol from the age of 4 years old. GLL/Better have two age groups on offer depending on each centre's entry level Foundation classes. 4 years old and 9+ years old. A few of the classes request that the parent attends in the water with their child. Once the participants pass all the criteria in our Foundation Level they would move into our Mainstream Development Lessons. Session Cost £24.70 Direct Debit per month with the programme running for 48 weeks - breaking for 2 weeks in July and 2 weeks around Christmas and New year. Bookable on the Better App or through the link below when spaces are available to book. Swimming Lessons Near Me | Kids & Adult Classes | Better
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SEND Swimming Lessons - Twinbrook
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Brook Leisure Centre - Thursday 17:30-18:00pm These 30-minute lessons are for those who require extra assistance in a smaller group setting. The lessons will assist in building swimming skills in a safe and supportive environment with specialist qualified coaches. For more details, Contact: pat.webb@gll.org or corey.wilson@gll.org Age Range Pupils can enrol from the age of 4 years old. GLL/Better have two age groups on offer depending on each centre's entry level Foundation classes. 4 years old and 9+ years old. A few of the classes request that the parent attends in the water with their child. Once the participants pass all the criteria in our Foundation Level they would move into our Mainstream Development Lessons. Session Cost £24.70 Direct Debit per month with the programme running for 48 weeks - breaking for 2 weeks in July and 2 weeks around Christmas and New year. Bookable on the Better App or through the link below when spaces are available to book. Swimming Lessons Near Me | Kids & Adult Classes | Better
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SEND Swimming Lessons - Whiterock
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Whiterock Leisure Centre - Wednesday 17:30-18:00pm These 30-minute lessons are for those who require extra assistance in a smaller group setting. The lessons will assist in building swimming skills in a safe and supportive environment with specialist qualified coaches. For more details, Contact: pat.webb@gll.org or corey.wilson@gll.org Age Range Pupils can enrol from the age of 4 years old. GLL/Better have two age groups on offer depending on each centre's entry level Foundation classes. 4 years old and 9+ years old. A few of the classes request that the parent attends in the water with their child. Once the participants pass all the criteria in our Foundation Level they would move into our Mainstream Development Lessons. Session Cost £24.70 Direct Debit per month with the programme running for 48 weeks - breaking for 2 weeks in July and 2 weeks around Christmas and New year. Bookable on the Better App or through the link below when spaces are available to book. Swimming Lessons Near Me | Kids & Adult Classes | Better
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Sight Loss Swimming (Belfast)
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Sight loss Swimming - Wednesdays 11am-12:30pm.
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Sight Loss Swimming (Newtownabbey)
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Sight loss Swimming - Friday 9.15am - 11.am
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Swimming Buddies NI
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Swimming Buddies is an accredited Autism Swim centre the first of its kind in Europe. We also work in partnership with Belfast’s GLL Brook Activity centre to bring this essential life skill to more families.
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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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The Ballymoney Special Olympics Swimming Club is a sports group for athletes with intellectual disabilities that trains at the Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre. They meet on Fridays, with specific times for beginners and improvers, and children must be at least 6 years old to enroll.
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Our club offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to take part in sporting activities in the Coleraine area. We currently offer Ten Pin Bowling and Swimming.
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Special Olympics swimming club based at Dungannon Leisure Centre Monday 7.30pm-8.30pm
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Foyle Special Olympics have several branches including football, swimming and ten-pin-bowling.
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The Lagan Lappers Special Olympics Club is a sports club affiliated with Special Olympics Ireland that offers various sports programs, including a swim club and participation in sports like bowling and football.
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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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The Valley Leisure Centre run a class called 'Little Stars' for children age 5-10 with learning disabilities. The class runs at different times depending on the level of learning disability and is suitable for beginners right up to those who can swim and are water confident. 'Sharks' swimming lessons are held in Sixmile Leisure Centre are open to adults and children with disabilities.
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The Oakleaf Lions Special Olympics Club is a group in Northern Ireland that provides inclusive sports opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities in sports like GAA, athletics, and swimming. The club, which also has an Inclusive Sports Hub, actively recruits volunteers and athletes and participates in various events, such as the Special Olympics Ulster Young Athletes Festival. It was founded in 2018 and has grown to include different sports and age groups. Swimming Sunday 12pm Roe Valley Leisure Centre
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The Omagh Spires Special Olympics Club offers training and competition in equestrian, bocce, and swimming. The club is based in County Tyrone and training sessions take place at the Omagh Leisure Complex and The Yard Equestrian Club. Swimming Thursday 6pm-7pm Omagh Leisure Complex
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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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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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Newtownabbey Swim Group - 9.15 to 11.30am, every Friday morning Valley Leisure Centre, Newtownabbey for people with sight loss. Meet in the foyer of the leisure centre at 9.15 with swimsuit on under clothing.
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Ballysillan Leisure Centre - Thursday 15:00-15:30pm These 30-minute lessons are for those who require extra assistance in a smaller group setting. The lessons will assist in building swimming skills in a safe and supportive environment with specialist qualified coaches. For more details, Contact: pat.webb@gll.org or corey.wilson@gll.org Age Range Pupils can enrol from the age of 4 years old. GLL/Better have two age groups on offer depending on each centre's entry level Foundation classes. 4 years old and 9+ years old. A few of the classes request that the parent attends in the water with their child. Once the participants pass all the criteria in our Foundation Level they would move into our Mainstream Development Lessons. Session Cost £24.70 Direct Debit per month with the programme running for 48 weeks - breaking for 2 weeks in July and 2 weeks around Christmas and New year. Bookable on the Better App or through the link below when spaces are available to book. Swimming Lessons Near Me | Kids & Adult Classes | Better
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Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre - Sunday 08:15-08:45am and 08:45-09:15am These 30-minute lessons are for those who require extra assistance in a smaller group setting. The lessons will assist in building swimming skills in a safe and supportive environment with specialist qualified coaches. For more details, Contact: pat.webb@gll.org or corey.wilson@gll.org Age Range Pupils can enrol from the age of 4 years old. GLL/Better have two age groups on offer depending on each centre's entry level Foundation classes. 4 years old and 9+ years old. A few of the classes request that the parent attends in the water with their child. Once the participants pass all the criteria in our Foundation Level they would move into our Mainstream Development Lessons. Session Cost £24.70 Direct Debit per month with the programme running for 48 weeks - breaking for 2 weeks in July and 2 weeks around Christmas and New year. Bookable on the Better App or through the link below when spaces are available to book. Swimming Lessons Near Me | Kids & Adult Classes | Better
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Templemore Baths - Wednesday 17:45-18:15pm These 30-minute lessons are for those who require extra assistance in a smaller group setting. The lessons will assist in building swimming skills in a safe and supportive environment with specialist qualified coaches. For more details, Contact: pat.webb@gll.org or corey.wilson@gll.org Age Range Pupils can enrol from the age of 4 years old. GLL/Better have two age groups on offer depending on each centre's entry level Foundation classes. 4 years old and 9+ years old. A few of the classes request that the parent attends in the water with their child. Once the participants pass all the criteria in our Foundation Level they would move into our Mainstream Development Lessons. Session Cost £24.70 Direct Debit per month with the programme running for 48 weeks - breaking for 2 weeks in July and 2 weeks around Christmas and New year. Bookable on the Better App or through the link below when spaces are available to book. Swimming Lessons Near Me | Kids & Adult Classes | Better
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Brook Leisure Centre - Thursday 17:30-18:00pm These 30-minute lessons are for those who require extra assistance in a smaller group setting. The lessons will assist in building swimming skills in a safe and supportive environment with specialist qualified coaches. For more details, Contact: pat.webb@gll.org or corey.wilson@gll.org Age Range Pupils can enrol from the age of 4 years old. GLL/Better have two age groups on offer depending on each centre's entry level Foundation classes. 4 years old and 9+ years old. A few of the classes request that the parent attends in the water with their child. Once the participants pass all the criteria in our Foundation Level they would move into our Mainstream Development Lessons. Session Cost £24.70 Direct Debit per month with the programme running for 48 weeks - breaking for 2 weeks in July and 2 weeks around Christmas and New year. Bookable on the Better App or through the link below when spaces are available to book. Swimming Lessons Near Me | Kids & Adult Classes | Better
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Whiterock Leisure Centre - Wednesday 17:30-18:00pm These 30-minute lessons are for those who require extra assistance in a smaller group setting. The lessons will assist in building swimming skills in a safe and supportive environment with specialist qualified coaches. For more details, Contact: pat.webb@gll.org or corey.wilson@gll.org Age Range Pupils can enrol from the age of 4 years old. GLL/Better have two age groups on offer depending on each centre's entry level Foundation classes. 4 years old and 9+ years old. A few of the classes request that the parent attends in the water with their child. Once the participants pass all the criteria in our Foundation Level they would move into our Mainstream Development Lessons. Session Cost £24.70 Direct Debit per month with the programme running for 48 weeks - breaking for 2 weeks in July and 2 weeks around Christmas and New year. Bookable on the Better App or through the link below when spaces are available to book. Swimming Lessons Near Me | Kids & Adult Classes | Better
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Sight loss Swimming - Wednesdays 11am-12:30pm.
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Sight loss Swimming - Friday 9.15am - 11.am
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Swimming Buddies is an accredited Autism Swim centre the first of its kind in Europe. We also work in partnership with Belfast’s GLL Brook Activity centre to bring this essential life skill to more families.