ParaSport – New Schedule

As we head into autumn we are excited to launch our NEW ParaSport schedule.

Our PAN-Disability sessions are now expanding to incorporate both Wildcats and Premier League Kicks programmes.

The PAN-Disability Wildcats sessions are for girls aged 8-16 with conditions of autism, learning difficulties, physical or mobility issues and sight or hearing impairment, and are completely FREE to attend. The sessions take place at Wonford Sports Centre on Wednesdays 4pm-5pm.

Wildcats PAN Disability Sessions – Exeter City Community Trust (exetercct.org)

Our Premier League Kicks PAN-Disability sessions will focus on getting young people active through a variety of sports and activities that help to support them to progress into positive pathways such as education, work experience and qualifications, all whilst making a positive impact on the local community. These football based sessions are also completely FREE to attend and aimed at children aged 10-16 years old. The sessions take place at Wonford Sports Centre on Wednesdays 5pm-6pm.

Premier League Kicks – PAN Disability – Exeter City Community Trust (exetercct.org)

This Autumn also sees the return of our Deaf Football Sessions. We have four teams, made up of Under 12s, Under 16s and two adult teams. Playing in deaf-specific competitions, such as the English Deaf Football (EDF) League & Cup, all players must have a hearing loss of 55dB minimum in their better ear to qualify to participate. The sessions take place at the Exwick Sports Hub on Tuesdays 5.00pm-7pm.

Exeter City Deaf Teams – Exeter City Community Trust (exetercct.org)

On Saturday morning Wonford Sports Centre host our Down’s Syndrome programme, with sessions running every two weeks from Saturday 10^th of September. The cost is £4 and is aimed at those aged under 18. Taking place between 11.30am-12.30pm, the sessions are an ideal way to enjoy exercise and participate in sport, whilst also making new friends.

Down’s Syndrome Saturday Session (Under 18s) – Exeter City Community Trust (exetercct.org)

Our Sunday Ability Counts schedule offers activity for adults with mental health issues, learning difficulties and physical impairments. The programme provides the opportunity to engage in regular, structured, professional and fun physical training sessions. Registered players compete in a variety of training sessions and competitions in which they play against other players with the same disabilities. The sessions, which are for men and women, aim to increase confidence, self-belief, physical fitness and health and wellbeing.

We also offer a Youth Para programme, these sessions are aimed at children aged 6-15 years of age. The fun sessions, held at Wonford Sports Centre, happen every Sunday morning from 11am to 12pm. You can turn up to your first session for FREE upon registration!

Ability Counts – Exeter City Community Trust (exetercct.org)

We also deliver ‘Opportunity Club’ on Tuesday afternoons, which is a unique project in Exeter which uses football and activity to engage people who may be struggling with mental health issues, homeless or vulnerable. The sessions are run in partnership with homeless and other support organisations, including the Amber Foundation, RISE, Julian House, CoLab and the YMCA. Previous participants have gone on to become settled and find employment thanks to the constructive environment of the Opportunity Club. The club takes place at Wonford Sports Centre every Tuesday, when teams of players take part in football sessions. The sessions run from 12pm – 1pm

Dan Hewitt, Exeter City Community Trust Parasport Youth Lead Coach, has help coordinate a detailed programme and hopes to involve as many people as possible. ““We’re tying to encourage children and adults with a range of disabilities, from anxiety to Down’s syndrome, to play football in a safe and friendly environment. Hopefully, these programmes will encourage more young people to engage in sporting activity.”