Yorkshire WheelPower Sports Festival
The Yorkshire WheelPower Sports Festival is an inclusive event for anyone 5+ with a physical disability...
The Wiltshire WheelPower Sports Festival is an inclusive event for anyone with a physical disability to discover sport in a safe, welcoming and friendly environment.
Join us in Salisbury to try a variety of wheelchair sports … If you have any questions regarding this event please give us a call on 01296 395995 or email the Sports team via sport@wheelpower.org.uk
Date/Time:
Wednesday 26 February 2025 Registration is from 9.30am and the festival will finish at approximately 3.00pm.
Schedule
Registration: 0930 – 1000
Rotation 1: 1000 – 1040
Rotation 2: 1050 – 1130
Rotation 3: 1140 – 1220
Lunch: 1230 – 1310
Rotation 4: 1320 – 1400
Rotation 5: 1410 – 1450
Finish: 15:00
Location
Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre, Hulse Road, Salisbury, SP1 3NR (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 & 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.
“Everyone was so friendly and I would definitely recommend these sports festivals to anyone who wants to try out some wheelchair sports, meet like minded people and just have a good day out. I loved trying basketball, tennis, and the fencing was really good too. Thank you WheelPower for coming to Wiltshire, I’m already looking forward to the next one!” Emily, 32 from Winchester
Sports and activities:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
“Ted lives for sport and is a very active child. He was so excited about coming along today and had been counting down the days. He had a great time and said afterwards that it was ‘the best day of his life’. Not only has he loved playing the games and trying a sports wheelchair but it’s also been good to meet people and he’s made lots of new friends.” Parents of Ted, 7 from Devizes
