Presentation by Lee Boyer, Chorley Council, Rachael Darling, WLCT Sports Development, and Chris Ratcliffe, EFDS

1. Creating Disability Doorstep
Clubs
Lee Boyer – Chorley Council
Rachael Darling – WLCT Sports
Development
Chris Ratcliffe - EFDS

2. Learning Outcomes
 By the end of this session we hope all
delegates will:
– have a greater understanding of grassroots
disability sport, nationally and within local
area
– be able to highlight what is needed to
improve their local service
– have increased knowledge of ‘the winning
formula’ for implementing successful disability
doorstep clubs

3. The National Context
 Increasing awareness of sport amongst
disabled people
 Barriers still exist in mainstream clubs
 Grassroots Disability Sport Clubs
– Many sports clubs for disabled people are not
directly affiliated to sport
– Run by volunteers / parents with limited sports
knowledge

4. The National Context
 Inclusive Club Hub
www.Inclusion-club-hub.co.uk
– Helps clubs to include more disabled people
in their activities.
– A platform where you can audit your club to
see how inclusive you are
– Provides ideas, methods and resources to
ensure everyone has a positive and inclusive
club experience

5. The Local Feel
 What is happening in your area?
– Disability groups/clubs?
– Partnership opportunities?
– Age Groups?
– Integrated or Targeted?
– Sport-specific or Multi Sport?

6. The Winning Formula
 Knowledge of Community
 Knowledge of Customer
 Knowledge of Exit Routes / Partners
 Invest in Staff and Volunteers
 Adapt, Improvise and Overcome

7. 10 Top Tips
1. Know your community and do your
groundwork
2. Invest in your staff/volunteers
3. Involve parents and carers
4. Involve participants in planning (where
appropriate)
5. Liaise with NGB’s when developing
activities

8. 10 Top Tips
6. Don’t limit yourself to sports-related staff
7. Plan and prepare
8. Use the most suitable venue for your
activity
9. Sell your story and build PR links
10.If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it!

9. Do’s and Don’ts
 Do…
– Work with others and build partnerships – ask
for support!
– Provide useful and appropriate training for
coaches/volunteers
– Make sure sessions are safe, without
destroying the activity
– Utilise role models, inspiring people and
sporting champions

10. Do’s and Don’ts
 Don’t…
– Assume anything; consult with parents/carers
and participants throughout
– Think you can do it all; start small and find out
what is needed/wanted!
– Be afraid to try new things!

11. Any Questions?...

12. Learning Outcomes
 By the end of this session we hope all
delegates will:
– have a greater understanding of grassroots
disability sport, nationally and within local
area
– be able to highlight what is needed to
improve their local service
– have increased knowledge of ‘the winning
formula’ for implementing successful disability
doorstep clubs