If you want to find a sports club that provides services specifically for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), here are some ideas you may find useful.
Cricket
County wide
‘Super1s’ is a programme that aims to make cricket accessible for all. With hubs in Exeter and East Devon, North Devon, and South Devon they provide the chance for people with disabilities to play cricket across Devon.
To find out more, please contact the Super1s Disability Development Officer, Lewis Fountain:
Cycling
Esteem Team cycling
Esteem Team are a community interest company that work with children and young people who have additional needs and/or struggle with their mental health. They offer cycling sessions to improve a child or young person’s mental health as well as promoting healthy living.
Disability football
County wide
There are lots of opportunities to play football in Devon, including many inclusive clubs. The Devon FA runs and supports a number of Disability Football initiatives across the county, including league football and ‘turn up and play centres’.
For more information about disability football contact Ash Harris – Disability Football Development Officer at the Devon FA:
Horse riding
East Devon, Exeter and Ivybridge
The Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), provide horse riding and carriage riding for people with disabilities. They welcome children, young people and adults with physical and learning disabilities and autism.
Find your nearest RDA groups.
Racquet sports
North Devon
The Atlantic Racquet Centre in Bideford run a variety of inclusive racquet sport sessions for both children and adults with physical and learning disabilities as well as for those suffering with mental health conditions.
Regular inclusive tennis and badminton sessions run by expert coaches are open to anyone of any age or ability. The centre also runs a weekly Down’s Syndrome Specific Session and offers inclusive court hire.
Skating
Skate Molton
Skate Molton is an all-inclusive skate club, home to an indoor skate park and community hub.
Water sports
Esteem Team water sports
Esteem Team are a community interest company that work with children and young people who have additional needs and/or struggle with their mental health. They offer a selection of water sports to help a child or young person develop a skill alongside a trusted adult.
Sailing
Dartmouth
Dart Sailability encourages anyone with a disability to take part and enjoy the sport of sailing on the beautiful River Dart.