Disability Sports Festivals
Two festivals are organised by Huntingdonshire Disability Sports Forum each year within Huntingdonshire. The aim is to introduce disabled people to sports and activities that they may not have taken part in before, and to provide details of where they can participate within these activities within the district. The festivals are supported by local clubs and organisations who give up their time voluntarily to coach and lead the activities.
Huntingdonshire Disability Sports Forum is a voluntary group made up of a wide range of individuals with the aim of promoting and developing disability sport throughout the local area. The Forum is always keen to hear from people with an interest in this area, if you are keen to get involved please contact the Sport and Active Lifestyles Team on 01480 388842 or visit the Disability Sport Forum tab on the left for more in formation.
2012 Disability Sports Festivals Dates
Outdoor Disability Sports Festvial - 1st July 2012. 10.00-3.30pm - The Booking forms are now available using the link on the right, but if you prefer to recieve a copy in the post contact the Sport and Active Lifestyles Team.
Indoor Disability Sports Festival - 14th October 2012. 10.00-3.30pm. The Booking forms will be available on this page, for more information contact the Sport and Active Lifestyles Team.
Indoor Festival - 2nd October 2011
The Indoor Disability Sports festival on Sunday 2nd October 2011 attracted over 60 participants enjoying 12 different sports on a fun packed day which finished with some races for all to take part in.
Huntingdonshire Disability Sports Forum would like to thank, St. Ives Rangers Disability Football club, Move2Health, and Howzat Cricket Club, as well as all the other volunteers that gave their support on the day. The time and effort given from these clubs and individuals is the foundation of these events, without their support they simply wouldn’t happen.
Feedback from participants was excellent with everyone enjoying the wide range of sports on offer, one participant said “All the leaders were friendly and welcoming and enabled me to feel comfortable and relaxed.”
Outdoor Festival - Sunday 3rd July 2011
The Annual Outdoor Disability Sports festival returned to One Leisure St. Ives Outdoor on Sunday 3rd July 2011. The event attracted over 70 participants across a variety of different sports on a fun packed day which finished with some races and presentations for all to take part in. The festival was even fortunate enough to have Lauren Steadman, GB Paralympic Swimmer, visit the festival, meet the participants, and have a go at some of the activities on offer.
Huntingdonshire Disability Sports Forum would like to thank, St. Ives Rangers Disability Football club, Huntingdonshire FA, Howzat Cricket Club, Hemingford Squash Academy, CamBoccia and St. Ives Rifle and Pistol club.
Feedback from participants was excellent with everyone enjoying the wide range of sports on offer.
For More information on any of the Disability Sports Festivals please contact the Sport and Active Lifestyles team via the link on the right.