Have you been inspired by the Olympics and Paralympics this summer?
If so, we invite you to get involved with sport at Grace Eyre!
We offer lots of exciting sporting activities, including adult multi sports, boccia, swimming and tennis.
Many sports are delivered with partners such as Special Olympics Great Britain. The activities take place at safe and accessible locations across Sussex.
Please see below for details.
Adult Multi Sports
Adult Multi Sports include a variety of activities such as boccia, kurling and short tennis.
- When: Every Thursday (term time only), 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
- Where: Littlehampton Wave, Littlehampton
- Cost: £3 per week
For more information, please ring 01903 735 451 or email hcarun@freedom-leisure.co.uk.
Boccia
Join us at the King Alfred for boccia, a truly inclusive sport! All players from beginners to pro are welcome to attend.
- When: Every Tuesday, 10:00 am to 11:30 am or 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
- Where: Sports Hall at King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove
- Cost: Free
For more information, please contact Jackie Wood at jackie.wood@freedom-leisure.co.uk.
Swimming
A coach-led swimming session for adults with a learning disability who can swim and /or be independent in the water. The session is a great way to keep fit, meet new people and improve your techniques and strokes.
- When: Every Tuesday, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- Where: King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove
- Cost: £3.40 / pay as you go
For more information, please contact Liz Bartlett at ebartlett@grace-eyre.org or on 07436 093 171.
Tennis
Weekly tennis sessions are geared towards adults 16+ with a learning disability. Sessions include tennis-based ball and racket skills, fitness and fun games.
Coaches use slower compression balls and teaching aids to run the session. All equipment provided. Sessions are in association with partners like Special Olympics and Tennis Sussex.
There are two weekly sessions available – one in Crawley and another in Hove.
Crawley
- When: Every Wednesday, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
- Where: West Green Park
- Cost: Free
For more information and to book, please contact Matt Laird at matt.laird@crawley.gov.uk or on 07867 558 918.
Hove
- When: Every Friday until 8th November 2024, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
- Where: St Anns Well Gardens
- Cost: £10 per session
For more information, please contact Jimmy Smith at coaching@stannstennis.co.uk or on 07966 210 692.
Questions?
If you have any questions about sport at Grace Eyre, please contact Liz Bartlett at ebartlett@grace-eyre.org or on 07436 093 171.