Inclusive Sport Sessions in Norwich

Join us every Wednesday for our Inclusive Sports Club! Open to disabled groups, individuals aged 16+ and their carers, the session features a variety of sports including football, hockey, tennis, circuit training, and more.

Our Inclusive Cycling sessions take place outdoors on the Sportspark Athletics Track, providing a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for cyclists of all abilities.

These sessions are designed for people with additional needs, disabilities, or long-term health conditions, giving participants the opportunity to enjoy cycling at their own pace. Riders can bring their own bike or use one of our specially adapted cycles, with support available throughout the session.

Each session lasts 45 minutes and is limited to 10 cyclists, helping to create a calm and inclusive experience. Participants attend alongside a family member or carer, who is responsible for providing direct support, including helping cyclists on and off bikes and offering assistance during the session.

Our coaches and volunteers will be on hand to issue bikes and helmets and provide guidance throughout.

Session cost: £1.50 per participant

Carers: Free of charge

Sessions are held at the Sportspark Athletics Track, where our coaches and volunteers will be waiting to welcome you.

Due to high demand, booking in advance is recommended. To book, please call 01603 592398. Pay on arrival may be available, subject to capacity.

Our Inclusive Climbing sessions are designed to help young people build confidence and enjoy climbing in a supportive, welcoming environment.

These sessions provide a natural progression from our Family Climbing sessions and are aimed at helping more children access the climbing wall, try something new, and develop their skills in a way that feels comfortable and fun.

Inclusive Climbing is specifically for children aged 8–15 years with additional needs or vulnerabilities. By offering a bespoke session, we can create an environment where participants feel more at ease, more engaged, and able to enjoy climbing at their own pace.

Cost: £5.00 per session

Please note that a form must be completed before taking part, so we recommend booking in advance by calling 01603 592398. For more information, contact our Sport Development team at scd.sportspark@uea.ac.uk

What to expect

• Sessions are led by qualified, experienced, and DBS-checked climbing instructors

• A friendly, inclusive, and welcoming environment where everyone is supported

• No prior climbing experience required. These sessions are suitable for complete beginners

• A dedicated, quieter session with smaller groups to help participants feel more comfortable

• Encouragement to explore climbing safely, build confidence, and enjoy movement in a positive setting

Our instructors take time to understand individual needs and adapt activities so everyone can take part and have a positive experience.

This session is designed for children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) and their siblings.

Each 45-minute class gives children the chance to explore and play on all our gymnastics equipment with the support of their parent or carer. A new themed setup is created each week to keep sessions fun and engaging.

We recommend one parent, guardian or carer per child, though two children to one parent is also fine. Parents are responsible for their children throughout the session, and two qualified coaches will be on hand to offer guidance and support.

No music is played during these sessions to create a calm and comfortable environment.

Session cost: £5.75 per person

For more information, please email Kayleigh Cooper, Senior Gymnastics Coach, on Kayleigh.Cooper@uea.ac.uk

A fun and uplifting 45-minute exercise-to-music class that’s gentle, effective and easy to follow. Each low-impact routine is designed to improve balance, coordination, joint mobility and posture while keeping you moving to the music.

This group meets every Monday from 2:15pm to 3:15pm at Sportspark and is led by Pearl Cooper.

The cost is £3 per person, payable to the volunteer in the Sportscafé before the session. This helps us keep an accurate attendance record.

About the Session

Enjoy a friendly, mainly seated exercise-to-music class designed for people with Parkinson’s. The sessions are gentle, enjoyable and focus on improving mobility, coordination and confidence. Carers are very welcome to attend.

Carer Guidance

For new attendees who are accompanied by a carer, we ask that the carer stays for the first two sessions. This allows Pearl to complete an initial assessment and discuss any specific support needs.

If you have any questions about these arrangements, please contact Pearl Cooper on 01603 455149. These guidelines are in place to ensure everyone’s safety and comfort.

Stay for a Chat

After each session, many participants stay for coffee or tea in the Sportscafé (55p per person). It’s a great chance to relax, make new friends and share experiences.

How to Join

There’s no need to book in advance, simply come along and join us. We look forward to welcoming you.

Sportspark works in partnership with Special Olympics GB to deliver inclusive, tailored sporting opportunities for people with intellectual and learning disabilities.

Special Olympics is focused on ability, not disability. Their programmes are non-elite and open to all abilities, using an inclusive ability-banding system that allows participants to take part, develop skills, and compete at a level that feels right for them.

Through our partnership, we support Special Olympics athletes by providing a welcoming, accessible environment at UEA Sportspark, where participants can enjoy being active, build confidence, and be part of a supportive sporting community.

Opportunities to get involved

The coming year is an exciting time for Special Olympics, with a range of opportunities to get involved both regionally and nationally. Whether you are interested in taking part as an athlete or supporting sessions as a volunteer, there has never been a better time to get registered.

We are currently open to welcoming:

• New athletes

• Unified partners

• Volunteers

If you would like to learn more or get involved, please get in touch and our team will be happy to help.

Learn more and register

For more information about Special Olympics, you can visit:

Special Olympics GB

Active Norfolk

To register your interest complete a volunteer application form.

We are also open to registering new athletes and volunteers using the form here.