Tag: climbing

A large group of sixteen individuals assemble in front of an indoor climbing wall smiling at the camera. The group are dressed in leisure wear and feature a mix of genders, disabilities and ages with some members of the group using mobility aids. Many of the group are wearing climbing harnesses and are posing for a relaxed, informal picture.

Mountaineering Scotland Inclusive Climbing Sessions

Would you like to try climbing but don’t know where to start? Are you over 8?

 

Inclusive climbing sessions are being delivered at Edinburgh International Climbing Arena (EICA) on Saturday 28th March.

 

Mountaineering Scotland are happy to offer friendly, supportive climbing sessions delivered by experienced EICA staff designed for individuals who may benefit from a calmer environment, extra time, and personalised encouragement. The Scottish Paraclimbing Club will be in attendance on the day for anyone interested in hearing about how they can become more involved and opportunities to climb on a regular basis.

 

These sessions are being subsidised through Mountaineering Scotland’s sportscotland investment and offered at a cost of £10pp. Spaces are limited throughout the day, so don’t delay and book today.

 

For more information and how to book, please see the following link: Mountaineering Scotland Inclusive Climbing Sessions

 

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Picture shows a group of children with disabilitiessitting and standing on a giant paddleboard on a fishing pond

Summer Activity Success in Grampian

 

Children and Young People with disabilities from across Grampian had an amazing summer thanks to Scottish Government funding.

As part of the Get Into Summer funding available through councils, Grampian Disability Sport and the Grampian Regional Manager were able to secure £8,000 through Moray Council and Aberdeenshire ClubSport to run 14 outdoor adventure activities and activity days in the 2 local authority areas.

Additionally, SDS worked with Aberdeenshire Council’s education team to put on a further 16 activity days and sessions for young people living in Aberdeenshire.

Activities were offered as full and half day options at various activity centres, and standalone sessions in water sport disciplines were also up for grabs.

Our young people, who often face challenges and barriers when trying to access adventure and experience appropriate risk, had the opportunity to try a number of different activities including climbing, archery, clay pigeon shooting, surfing, karting, laser tag and off road driving.

Combined, 415 outdoor adventure opportunities were offered to children and young people aged 8 – 17 with disabilities and additional support needs living in Moray & Aberdeenshire.

Helen, parent of 2 children who attended the Moray activities, said “It was lovely meeting other families with similar struggles, and we can’t wait for paddleboarding and surfing this week! It’s made our summer holidays a little brighter!”

Paddleboarding in particular has been so successful this summer that a number of families have invested in their own equipment, and we’re investigating setting up a monthly session with one of the providers after an overwhelming number of requests from families.

Thank you to Live Life Aberdeenshire, Moray Council, Aberdeenshire ClubSport and Aberdeenshire Council for distributing the funding that made this possible.

If you, or anyone you know, lives with a physical, sensory or learning disability in Grampian or Shetland & is interested in getting involved in sport, please get in touch with Alison on alison.shaw@scottishdisabilitysport.com or 07828 744 848.