Huntingdonshire Disability Sport Forum held its inaugural meeting in May 2002. The forum was formed to assist with the development of disability sport and recreation throughout the District. These developments included access - to clubs, activities and coaches, so that the sports can be delivered at a high standard.
The forum now has a constitution and its own bank account, along with elected officers and a very proactive committee. The committee has user representation, plus local club and National Governing Body representatives, sports development officers, teachers, and members of social services and other voluntary organisations.
The forums main objectives are:
- To raise awareness of sporting opportunities available for disabled people within the community.
- To improve current provision for disabled sport by introducing new activities to the area.
- To work with local mainstream organisers of sport in improving coaching and facility provision for disabled sport across Huntingdonshire (i.e. local clubs & centres).
- To encourage and advise local people as to the best way to become involved with disabled sports and activities.
- To explore avenues and apply for grant funding for sporting activities for disabled people across Huntingdonshire.
- To promote and raise the profile of sports for disabled people.
If anyone wishes to join the forum, or would like more information regarding the work of the forum, please contact Leisure Development using the link on the right or call 01480 387098.