Disability Calendar 2020

Published: December 7, 2018

Date /Time /Location	Description	Cost/Booking
WALK FOR LIFE
Tuesday 11^th February @ 10.30am Waterford Greenway Dungarvan Meeting in Walton Park Dungarvan.	PAN Disability Walk for Life is back this Spring – Waterford Sports Partnership is hosting a series of walks for people with a disability, all which can be modified to cater for all abilities but be sure to check out the details before travelling. The aim of the series is to give people the opportunity to create links with others in their locality and experience some of the wonderful Waterford Walks.	€4pp (includes tea/coffee & scone) *Booking Essential* Please contact Pauline on 076 110 2682 or Text Org Name & Participating Numbers to 086 7837385 **Please Note: Toilet Facilities may not be available at meeting point, please contact WSP for details in advance
Tuesday 18^th February @ 10.30am Waterford Greenway Durrow Meeting in Waterford Greenway Durrow Car Park (opposite O’Mahony’s Pub).
Tuesday 25^th February @ 10.30am Waterford Greenway Bilberry Waterford City Meeting at the Waterford Greenway Bilberry car park.
Tuesday 3^rdMarch @ 10.30am Waterford Greenway Kilmacthomas Meeting at the Workhouse car park.
BOCCIA
Wednesday 15^th January 11am – 12.30pm WIT Arena, Carriganore, Waterford.	Pan Disability. Boccia is a target ball game similar to bowls or petanque. Boccia is ideal for mixed ability participants. Boccia can be played by individuals, pairs, or teams of three. All events are mixed gender. The aim of the game is to throw leather balls — coloured red or blue as close as they can to a white target ball, or jack.	€2pp Booking Essential Please contact Pauline (Details Below) Or Text Organisation Name & Numbers Participating to 086 783 7385
Wednesday 12^th February 11am -12.30pm WIT Arena, Carriganore, Waterford.
Wednesday 11^th March 11am – 12.30pm WIT Arena, Carriganore, Waterford.
Wednesday 15^th April 11am – 12.30pm WIT Arena, Carriganore, Waterford.
Wednesday 27^th May 11am – 12.30pm WIT Arena, Carriganore, Waterford.
KICK TO RECOVERY – SOCCER
Wednesday 26^th February to 1^st April (6 week block) 11am – 12pm Kingfisher Club Waterford	People in Mental Health Services. We are working in partnership with the FAI to deliver a six week block of soccer for participants in mental health services. Participants will have the opportunity to experience 60 minutes of quality soccer training instruction provided by an experienced FAI coach.	€3pp Booking Essential Please contact Pauline (Details Below) Or Text Organisation Name & Numbers Participating to 086 783 7385
SOCIAL SOCCER
Thursday 30^th January 1-2pm Dungarvan Sports Centre	PAN Disability. Social soccer offers something for all participants. Two groups will be formed based on the participants’ ability. Those with mild to moderate disabilities take part in a competitive match on the astro pitch and those with moderate – severe take part in fun activities and games.	€3pp Booking Essential Please contact Pauline Or Text Organisation Name & Numbers Participating to 086 783 7385
Thursday 27^th February 1-2pm Dungarvan Sports Centre
Thursday 26^th March 1-2pm Dungarvan Sports Centre
Thursday 30^th April 1-2pm Dungarvan Sports Centre
Thursday 28^th May 1-2pm Dungarvan Sports Centre
TAG RUGBY
Wednesday 5^th February 2.30-3.30 Dungarvan Sports Centre	Mild to Moderate Intellectual Disability We are working in partnership with Munster Rugby to roll out Monthly tag Rugby Sessions for adults with a mild intellectual disability. Tag rugby is a non-contact team game in which each player wears a belt that has two velcro tags attached to it, or shorts with velcro patches.	€3pp Booking Essential Please contact Pauline (Details Below) Or Text Organisation Name & Numbers Participating to 086 783 7385 €3pp Booking Essential Please contact Pauline (Details Below)
Wednesday 4^th March 2.30 – 3.30pm Dungarvan Sports Centre
Wednesday 1^st April 2.30 – 3.30pm Dungarvan Sports Centre
Wednesday 6^th May 2.30 – 3.30pm Dungarvan Sports Centre
Ready Steady Pedal – Cycling Programme
Thursday 5^th March to 26^th March (4 week block) 11am – 12pm Regional Sports Centre	Adults Mild to Moderate Intellectual Disability This Cycling programme will be car park based with Bikes & Helmets provided for participants. The programme is aimed at adults who may have previously cycled as children or for those who wish to learn a new skill. This programme aims to increase cycle confidence and learn the basics of cycling such as balancing, cornering, breaking and ready position.	20pp Booking Essential – Limited Availability Please contact Pauline (Details Below)
FISH FOR A DAY
Tuesday 7^th April Tuesday 14^th April Tuesday 21^st April Tuesday 28^th April 11am – 2pm Ballyshunnock, Portlaw or Oaklands New Ross	Adults with a Mild to Moderate Disability. Fish for a day is being run in partnership with Inland Fisheries Ireland and Waterford Angling & Course Fishing Club and is being funded through Dormant Accounts. This is a one day tutor led come & try it fishing event and each organisation can register for one day only. Following the one day come and try it event WSP & Inland Fisheries will liaise directly with each organisation to facilitate further sessions if they would like to continue.	€10pp Max 10 people per organisation. Includes the following;: 1. Transport 2. Fishing Permit 3.Training of Staff (on the day) Participants are asked to bring their own lunch. Booking Essential – Limited Availability Please contact Pauline (Details Below)