Glasgow WheelPower Sports Festival

Name: Glasgow WheelPower Sports Festival
Start: 2024-10-10T09:30:00+01:00
End: 2024-10-10T15:00:00+01:00
Location: Scotstoun Sports Complex

Schedule

Thu Oct 10 2024 at 09:30 am to 03:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Scotstoun Sports Complex | Glasgow, SC

Introducing the *NEW* Glasgow WheelPower Sports Festival in association with Scottish Disability Sport and sponsored by Digby Brown Solicitors.
An inclusive event for anyone with a physical disability to discover sport in a safe, welcoming and friendly environment.
Join us in Glasgow to try Wheelchair Curling, Athletics, Boccia, Wheelchair Tennis and Wheelchair basketball.
BOOKING NOW OPEN! > https://www.wheelpower.org.uk/activities/glasgow-sports-festival/
Date/Time: Thursday 10 October 2024. Registration is from 9.30am and the festival will finish at approximately 3.00pm.
Location: Scotstoun Sports Campus, Glasgow, G14 9HD (directions) There is plenty of free accessible parking on site. The venue has accessible toilets and changing facilities.
Cost: We ask for a minimum donation of £5 to attend this event. With your donation we will continue to support physically disabled people to access sport.
FREE Lunch and T-shirt: A packed lunch will be provided for participants only. There is a café on site for parents/carers/teachers to purchase lunch. All participants will receive a FREE WheelPower t-shirt to wear on the day and to keep as a memento of your day with us.
Who is the Festival for? ... WheelPower’s Sports Festival is open to anyone with a physical disability, from the age of 5 years to Adult. Please note that activities will be split into appropriate age groups.
Sports and activities > The sports and activities at the Festival will include a variety of wheelchair sports. These activities are all about having fun, learning new skills and receiving coaching - this may include a small element of competition but this is optional. Everyone will be welcomed to take part and the sports and activities will be suitable for you at a level at which you will feel comfortable.
Each sport will last for 40 minutes but people can go at their own pace and have rests when needed.
Coaches > All of our sports coaches have lots of experience in delivering activities to people who have different impairments and needs. All people attending can discuss their needs and support with the Event Manager and sport coaches in a safe and private environment before starting an activity.
Equipment > For some of the sports at the festival you will be required to use your own wheelchair. Please ensure, if applicable, that you bring a chair that you are willing to use in activities at the Festival. WheelPower’s sports wheelchairs will be available for certain sports.
If you have any questions regarding this event please give us a call on 01296 395995 or email the Sports team via [email protected]