Special Olympics Plymouth and District
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Providing Sporting Opportunities for People with a Learning Disability
Our main aim is to provide a pathway for athletes with a learning disability to have the opportunity to train, be coached and qualify through local and regional competitions to enter the Special Olympic National Games - (Bath August 2013). In order to achieve this we have set up a weekly sports and social club which meets every Wednesday at YMCA Plymouth 6.30 to 8.30 for anybody with a learning disability aged 16 upwards.
Why the community needs this charity
There are very few opportunities for people with a Learning Disability to participate in Sports in our local area. Sport is a great way of breaking down barriers, and really good for a persons fitness, self esteem and confidence and allows for social interaction.
Results and outcomes
Since the club started in September 2011 we have seen our members confidence and concentration whilst participating in sport improve tremendously. Great friendships have been formed, athletes are taking an active role in how their club is run. You are more than welcome to come along and see for yourself what a great time everybody has.
Latest activities and projects
Taking 20 athletes to the Special Olympics National Games at Bath in 2013
To raise sufficient funds to ensure that twenty athletes receive the required levels of coaching to ensure they qualify for the Special Olympic Games in Bath 2013 read more
Volunteers Required
We would welcome anybody who would like to be a volunteer. We run a weekly sports and social club so assistance with our athletes who all have a learning disability and helping to run some of our sports would be fantastic. You do not need any previous experience or be expert at sport yourself but just be willing to come along and help, you will find the experience very rewarding.Should you be a coach in any sport we would love to hear from you, we try to introduce new sports as often as possible
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Examples of how your one-time donation can help
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£ 2.00
travel costs for those unable to get to the club
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£ 20.00
one coaching session
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£ 80.00
pay for the Sports Hall for 1 week
Volunteers required
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Charitable causes tackled by this charity
- All Disabilities
- All Sports & Recreation
Charity information
- Tel 01752 516165 Registered charity no. 800329
- Established 2010 Turnover Under £5k Committee members 11 Full time staff 0 Part time staff 1 Volunteers & helpers 10
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Validated by: Devon Community Foundation
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