Until Kendal Youth Disability Club was established there was limited opportunity for young people with disabilities to participate in sports in South Lakeland.
This has now all changed with Kendal Youth Disability Club, a satellite club in South Lakeland, offering Boccia and Swimming to pupils from Sandgate, Sandside Lodge and George Hastwell special schools. 20 children regularly now have the opportunity to be active each week.
The club has a strong partnership arrangement with Kendal Leisure Centre, which has helped break down barriers to participation by providing an inclusive welcoming environment for the young people and their families, encouraging use of the facilities outside of club hours.
The young people attending help shape the design and delivery of sessions which includes a social element with lunch and fun, friendly inter-school matches.
Friends and Family are encouraged to be involved to ensure that the young people are comfortable and that the activity is social and rewarding.
The clubs has been selected as finalists at the Sport England, National Satellite Club of the Year awards.