Katy Elliott - Disability Sports Development Officer
Tel: 0113 3950159
Fax: 0113 3950200
Or email using the link on this page
Leeds disability sports development plan
The disability sports development officer coordinates this plan on behalf of a range of partners who are involved in disability sport. The plan outlines a number strategic aims to be reached over the next three years. Future developments include increased number of multi skill clubs, competitive structure between clubs and increased opportunity for disability sport specific clubs.
Work with Schools
The disability sports development officer chairs a disability school group where representatives from sport and education meet to drive the direction of disability school sport initiatives across the city.
Co-ordinating and developing the disability Activate scheme – a school based programme where qualified sports coaches lead curriculum PE delivery for 1 hour per week in a selection of specialist inclusive learning centres sites.
The Activate scheme sports which are chosen and placed in the annual calendar directly compliment competitive opportunities that take place throughout the year for example national tag rugby festival, Leeds school boccia competition, disability football festival and disability sports hall athletics.
Sports clubs
All sports programmes are open to all and regularly have disabled people attending them. There is also a programme of specific opportunities for those who prefer to participate with other disabled people.
Disability sports opportunities
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Multi sports clubs – for activities including football, basketball, athletics, boccia and table top games.
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Sport specific clubs – including disability athletics, ability counts football, goalball and cricket. Individuals are able to develop skills in their chosen sport with chances to participate at a range of competitive levels.
Disability Equality Task Group
The disability sports development officer is a member of the group with particular interest in the provision elements of the strategy. A training package has been developed to ensure that all staff are aware of the needs of disabled customers.
Finding information
There is a disability sports programme detailing activities throughout the city. The brochure also contains facility and access details for the council’s leisure centres. To obtain a copy use the link on this page.
Link: Sport and active recreation programme for disabled people