Disability Sport Forum
Huntingdonshire Disability Sport Forum held its inaugural meeting in May 2002. The Forum was created to assist with the development of disability sport and recreation throughout Huntingdonshire. These developments include access - to clubs, activities and coaches, so that sports can be delivered at a high standard.
The Forum has a very proactive committee. The committee has user representation, local club and National Governing Body representatives, Sports Development Officers, teachers, and members of social services and other voluntary organisations.
The Huntingdonshire Disability Sports Forum has the following aims:
- To raise awareness of sporting opportunities available for disabled people within the community.
- To improve current provision for disabled sport by introducing new activities to the area.
The objectives of the group are:
- To work with local mainstream organisers of sport in improving coaching and facility provision for disabled sport across Huntingdonshire (i.e. local clubs & centres).
- To encourage and advise local people as to the best way to become involved with disabled sports and activities.
- To explore avenues and apply for grant funding for sporting activities for disabled people across Huntingdonshire.
- To promote and raise the profile of sports for disabled people.
In Huntingdonshire we have several opportunities to take part in sport and you also have a chance to have your say in what you would like to see happening in your District. A Disability Sport Forum Meeting is held every six to eight weeks within the District with two annual Sports Festivals for participants to try new activities and sports. This is an voluntary forum for anyone with a disability who wants to take part in sport and physical activity, any coaches or volunteers, parent carers and service providers who wish to be involved in disability sport.
If you are interested in becoming involved with any activities either as a volunteer, a coach or as a member then please don't hesitate to contact the Sport and Active Lifestyles Team