Birmingham Inclusive Sports Fest (BISF)Saturday 17th – Sunday 25thJune 2017
Please note that sessions are FREE and open to all impairments unless otherwise stated.
All activities must be booked in advance by contacting the session provider.
Saturday 17thJune 2017
BISF 2017 Launch Day!
FREE taster activities will be delivered at University of Birmingham Sport and Fitness Centre, Edgbaston, B15 2TT from 12.30pm-3.30pm.
There will be ‘have-a-go’ opportunities in sports / activities such as:
- Wheelchair Sports
- Indoor Fishing
- Table Cricket
- Hula Hooping….and more!
Places are limited, so please book by Monday 12th June 2017 by contacting: Cheyanne Haye on: 07730 281710 or
Sunday 18thJune 2017
Tri-Golf
For all the family of all ages and abilities.
WHERE: Lickey Hills Golf Course, Rose Hill, Rednall, B45 8RR
TIME: 10am – 4pm
CONTACT: Mark Tooms at / 0121 453 3159
COST: FREE
PAN Disability Swimming
For U16’s, beginners and advanced swimmers welcome.
WHERE: Handsworth Wellbeing Centre, Holly Road, Handsworth, B20 2BY
TIME: 12pm – 2pm
CONTACT: Konrad Sroda or Andrew Stead at / 07775024721
COST: FREE
Trampolining
All ages and abilities/disabilities welcome, limited to 10 people per session.
WHERE: Action Indoor Sports Birmingham 76 Marsh Hill, Erdington, B23 7EY
TIME: 11am-12pm and 12pm-1pm
CONTACT: Judy at / 07920760851
COST: FREE
Inclusive Swimming
Swimming Lessons for all ages and abilities. Lessons are 30mins long with qualified Swim England instructors and teaching assistants in the water. Mainly focused on those with physical impairments. Other impairments also welcome.
WHERE: Tiverton Pool and Fitness Centre, Tiverton Road, Selly Oak, B29 6BU
TIME: 12pm – 2pm
CONTACT: Andrew Stead at / 07775024721
COST: FREE
Golf
Parent & child class
WHERE: Walmley Golf Club, Brooks Road, Wylde Green, B72 1HR
TIME: 4.30pm – 5.30pm
CONTACT: Sam Stuart / 07880644047
COST: FREE
Cycling with Autism, Dyspraxia and Hypermobility
For all ages and abilities
WHERE: Victoria Common, Northfield, B31 2LB
TIME: Please contact us to arrange a mutually convenient appointment
CONTACT: Cycle South Brum at
COST: £5
Monday 19thJune 2017
Shooting
Air rifle shooting open to all, suited to 9+
WHERE: Sutton Coldfield Rifle & Pistol Club, Coles Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1NL
TIME: 10am – 2pm (1 hour sessions)
CONTACT: Trevor Haynes at / 0121 749 6778
COST: £2
Tri-Golf
For all the family of all ages and abilities.
WHERE: Lickey Hills Golf Course, Rose Hill, Rednall, B45 8RR
TIME: 10am – 4pm
CONTACT: Mark Tooms at / 0121 453 3159
COST: FREE
Mini Boppers
Mobility friendly movement session for under 5s and their families. Come and jiggle, bounce, wiggle, dance, clap and sing with us. Activities designed to be inclusive to all, however, please let us know if you have any special requirements e.g. wheelchair user so we can make sure we provide everybody with enough space and support.
WHERE: Birmingham Centre for Art Therapies, The Friends Institute, 220 Moseley Road, Highgate, Birmingham, B12 0DG
TIME: 10.15am-11am
CONTACT: Sarah Dyble at / 07792008861
COST: FREE
Step on Dancing Through Time!
Whether it’s ballroom dancing, singing, swinging, toe-tapping or simply clapping, come and join us to celebrate dance music through time! Activities designed to be inclusive to all, however, please let us know if you have any special requirements
WHERE: Birmingham Centre for Art Therapies, The Friends Institute, 220 Moseley Road, Highgate, Birmingham, B12 0DG
TIME: 11am – 12.30pm (with free lunch)
CONTACT: Sarah Dyble at / 07792008861
COST: FREE
I Like to Move It Move It!
Get active from your wheelchair and sing and dance your way through an hour of smash hits, famous and not so famous songs. Send your song requests in advance and we will try to put them on our playlist!
WHERE: Birmingham Centre for Art Therapies, The Friends Institute, 220 Moseley Road, Highgate, Birmingham, B12 0DG
TIME: 12.30pm – 1.30pm
CONTACT: Sarah Dyble at / 07792008861
COST: FREE
Seated Exercise Class
For older adults, 50+
WHERE: Shard End Wellbeing Centre, 170 Packington Avenue, Shard End, B34 7RD
TIME: 3pm – 4pm
CONTACT: Sita Singh at / 0121 464 5485
Villa PAN Disability Football
Open to ages 8-16 years pan-disability football for girls and boys. Unsuitable for wheelchair users due to astro turf surface and no powerchairs available
WHERE: Indoor Academy building at Villa Park, B6 6HE
TIME: 6pm – 7.15pm
CONTACT: Nigel Macrow at / 0121 326 1516
COST: FREE
Villa PAN Disability Football
Open to ages 16+ pan-disability football for men and women. Unsuitable for wheelchair users due to astro turf surface and no powerchairs available
WHERE: Indoor Academy building at Villa Park, B6 6HE
TIME: 7.30pm – 9pm
CONTACT: Nigel Macrow at / 0121 326 1516
COST: FREE
Cycling with Autism, Dyspraxia and Hypermobility
For all ages and abilities
WHERE: Victoria Common, Northfield, B31 2LB
TIME: Please contact us to arrange a mutually convenient appointment
CONTACT: Cycle South Brum at
COST: £5
Tuesday 20th June 2017
Have a Go Fishing
Open to ages 7+years
WHERE: Alvechurch Fisheries, Bittell Road, B45 8BW
TIME: 10am – 2pm
CONTACT: Andrew Walker at / 07879 492129 or Pete James 07518767462.
COST: £5
Tri-Golf
For all the family of all ages and abilities.
WHERE: Lickey Hills Golf Course, Rose Hill, Rednall, B45 8RR
TIME: 10am – 4pm
CONTACT: Mark Tooms at / 0121 453 3159
COST: FREE
Proactive Exercises
Indoor low level circuits for anyone who is undergoing, or has had treatment for cancer. All ages and inclusive of all disabilities.
WHERE: Saltley Wellbeing Centre, Broadway Avenue, Bordesley Green, B9 5YD
TIME: 11am – 12.15pm
CONTACT: Sarah Barge at / 0121 464 6056
COST: FREE
Trampolining
All ages and abilities/disabilities welcome, limited to 10 people per session
WHERE: Action Indoor Sports Birmingham 76 Marsh Hill, Erdington, B23 7EY
TIME: 11am-12pm and 12pm-1pm
CONTACT: Judy at / 07920760851
COST: FREE
Better Breathing
Individually tailored exercise programmes for anyone of all ages with a chronic lung condition (suitable for those who have had pulmonary rehabilitation).
WHERE: Saltley Wellbeing Centre, Broadway Avenue, Bordesley Green, B9 5YD
TIME: 12:15pm – 1.30pm
CONTACT: Sarah Barge at / 0121 464 6056
COST: FREE
Adaptive Cycling
Wheels for All accessible cycling at Small Heath Wellbeing Centre (NB: regular session 10am-2pm is open to all on first come, first served basis. Additional session is bookable 3pm-4pm or 4-5pm).
WHERE: Athletics track adjacent to Small Heath Wellbeing Centre, Muntz St, Small Heath, B10 9RX
TIME: 10am – 2pm, 3pm – 4pm and 4pm – 5pm
CONTACT: Chris Watts at / 07971476520
COST: FREE
Learning Disability Football
Open to ages 16+ and delivered by Midland Mencap
WHERE: Moseley Health & Fitness centre, Springfield Rd, B13 4LR
TIME: 5pm – 7pm
CONTACT: Steve Bradley at / 0121 427 6404 / 07891574448
COST: FREE to new participants
Disability Swimming
Open to 5-16 year olds. Parent/guardians are required to participate. This session will take place in shallow water.
WHERE: University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT
TIME: 5.20pm – 5.55pm
CONTACT: Helen Kingston at / 0121 415 8213
COST: FREE
Deaf Basketball
Open to 16 years +
WHERE: Joseph Chamberlain College, Belgrave Road, Highgate, B12 9FF
TIME: 6pm – 7pm
CONTACT: Jo Carlton at / 0121 246 6100
COST: £2
Cycling with Autism, Dyspraxia and Hypermobility
For all ages and abilities
WHERE: Victoria Common, Northfield, B31 2LB
TIME: Please contact us to arrange a mutually convenient appointment
CONTACT: Cycle South Brum at
COST: £5
Wednesday 21stJune 2017
Shooting
Air rifle shooting, open to all, most suited to 9+
WHERE: Sutton Coldfield Rifle & Pistol Club, Coles Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1NL
TIME: 10am – 2pm (1 hour sessions)
CONTACT: Trevor Haynes at / 0121 749 6778
COST: £2
Tri-Golf
For all the family of all ages and abilities.
WHERE: Lickey Hills Golf Course, Rose Hill, Rednall, B45 8RR
TIME: 10am – 4pm
CONTACT: Mark Tooms at / 0121 453 3159
COST: FREE
Keep Active
Gentle Activity sessions for older people. Exercises can be done standing or seated.
WHERE: Kingstanding Wellbeing Centre, Dulwich Road, Kingstanding, B44 0EW
TIME: 11am – 12pm
CONTACT: Sarah Barge at / 0121 464 6056
COST: FREE
Adaptive Cycling
Sensory Impairments or complex needs, 14+
WHERE: Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, Blossomfield Road, Solihull, B91 1NB
TIME: 11am – 1pm
CONTACT: Callan Barber / 07813825571
COST: FREE
Inclusive Sports Session
Open to ages 16+. Session will consist of low impact and starter activities using a range of equipment, delivered by Midland Mencap
WHERE: Enterprise Hub, Bottetourt Rd, Birmingham B29 5TE
TIME: 11am – 12pm
CONTACT: Steve Bradley at / 0121 427 6404 / 07891574448
COST: FREE
Keep Active
Gentle Activity sessions for older people. Exercises can be done standing or seated.
WHERE: Masefield Wellbeing Hub, Masefield Square, Northfield, B31 8UB
TIME: 12pm – 1pm
CONTACT: Sarah Barge at / 0121 464 6056
COST: FREE
Keep Active
Gentle Activity sessions for older people. Exercises can be done standing or seated.
WHERE: City Road Baptist Church, City Road (corner of Ravenshaw Road), Edgbaston, B16 0NE
TIME: 12.30pm – 1.30pm
CONTACT: Sarah Barge at / 0121 464 6056
COST: FREE
Learning Disability Golf
For ages 13+, a mixed group of all abilities and genders. 3 week course of putting, pitching and irons.
WHERE: Pype Hayes Golf Club, Eaclehurst Road, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1EP
TIME: 4pm – 5pm
CONTACT: Mike Bygrave at / 07702062121
COST: FREE
Deaf Multisports
Ages 8 – 14 years old with a hearing impairment
WHERE: Deaf Cultural Centre, Ladywood Road, B16 8SZ
TIME: 4.30pm – 6pm
CONTACT: Jo Carlton at / 0121 246 6100
COST: £2
Disability Swimming
Open to 5-16 year olds. Parent/guardians are required to participate. This session will take place in deep water. Therefore participants must be able to swim 25 metres and support themselves in deep water.
WHERE: University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness Centre, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT
TIME: 5.40pm – 6:15pm
CONTACT: Helen Kingston at / 0121 415 8213
COST: FREE
Wheelchair Tennis
All ages welcome
WHERE: Billesley Indoor Tennis Centre, Wheelers Lane, Kings Heath, B13 0ST
TIME: 6pm - 7pm
CONTACT: Matt Tew at / 07718195320
COST: FREE
Learning Disability Basketball
Open to ages 14+ and delivered by Midland Mencap
WHERE: Nechells Wellbeing centre, Birmingham, B7 4AR
TIME: 6pm – 7pm
CONTACT: Steve Bradley at / 0121 427 6404 / 07891574448
COST: FREE to new participants
Inclusive Golf
WHERE: Walmley Golf Club, Brooks Road, Wylde Green, B72 1HR
TIME: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
CONTACT: Sam Stuart / 07880644047
COST: FREE
Cycling with Autism, Dyspraxia and Hypermobility
For all ages and abilities
WHERE: Victoria Common, Northfield, B31 2LB
TIME: Please contact us to arrange a mutually convenient appointment
CONTACT: Cycle South Brum at
COST: £5
Thursday 22ndJune 2017
Tri-Golf
For all the family of all ages and abilities.
WHERE: Lickey Hills Golf Course, Rose Hill, Rednall, B45 8RR
TIME: 10am – 4pm
CONTACT: Mark Tooms at / 0121 453 3159
COST: FREE
Proactive Exercises
Indoor low level circuits for anyone who is undergoing, or has had treatment for cancer. All ages and inclusive of all disabilities.
WHERE: Kingstanding Wellbeing Centre, Dulwich Road, Kingstanding, B44 0EW
TIME: 10.30am – 11.45am
CONTACT: Sarah Barge at / 0121 464 6056
COST: FREE
VI Multisport ‘Have a Go’ Day
Visually impaired multisports, hosted by British Blind Sport and Birmingham Vision. Men and women welcome, 18+ years.
WHERE: Queen Alexandra College, Court Oak Road, Harborne, B17 9TG
TIME: 10am – 4.30pm
CONTACT: Jessica Skinner at / 07917388172
COST:FREE
Learning Disability Health and Wellbeing walk
Open to ages 16+ and delivered by Midland Mencap
WHERE: Clifton Road Outdoor Centre, Clifton Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6EB
TIME: 10.30 - 12pm
CONTACT: Steve Bradley at / 0121 427 6404
COST: FREE to new participants
Wheelchair Martial Arts
Martial Arts, suitable for wheelchair uses and other disabilities.
WHERE: Shard End Wellbeing Centre, 170 Packington Ave, Birmingham B34 7RD
TIME: 11am – 12pm
CONTACT: Andrew Stead at / 07775024721
COST: FREE
Archery
All ages and abilities welcome. Spaces are limited to 12 people.
WHERE: South Birmingham Archers, 205 Wheelers Lane, Kings Heath, B13 0ST
TIME: 1pm – 3pm
CONTACT: Mel Cargill at / 0121 430 8621
COST: FREE
Footgolf
The aim is to kick a football into a cup in as few shots as possible. The game combines the two sports, being more closely related to golf. Open to all ages and abilities.
WHERE: Harborne Church Farm Golf Course, Vicarage Road, Harborne, B17 0SN
TIME: 1pm – 3pm
CONTACT: Matt Suffield at / 0121 427 1204
COST: FREE
Multisport
Sensory Impairments or complex needs, 11- 25 years
WHERE: Queen Alexandra College, Court Oak Rd, Harborne, B17 9TG
TIME: 5.30pm – 7.30pm
CONTACT: Callan Barber / 07813825571
COST: FREE
‘Wheels and Toes’ Wheelchair Dance
Inclusive wheelchair dance group for adults of all ages to enjoy a variety of dance styles – no previous dance experience necessary
WHERE: Cerebral Palsy Centre, 17 Victoria Road, Harborne, B17 0AG
TIME: 6pm – 8pm
CONTACT: Julia Lowe at / 01384441109
COST: FREE
Deaf Futsal
Ladies Only (16+ years) with a hearing impairment.
WHERE: PlayFootball Centre, 20 Great King Street North, B19 2LF
TIME: 7pm – 8pm
CONTACT: Jo Carlton at / 0121 246 6100
COST: £2
Deaf Futsal
Men Only (16+ years) with a hearing impairment.
WHERE: PlayFootball Centre, 20 Great King Street North, B19 2LF
TIME: 8pm – 9pm
CONTACT: Jo Carlton at / 0121 246 6100
COST: £2
Cycling with Autism, Dyspraxia and Hypermobility
For all ages and abilities
WHERE: Victoria Common, Northfield, B31 2LB
TIME: Please contact us to arrange a mutually convenient appointment
CONTACT: Cycle South Brum at
COST: £5
Friday 23rdJune 2017
Tri-Golf
For all the family of all ages and abilities.
WHERE: Lickey Hills Golf Course, Rose Hill, Rednall, B45 8RR
TIME: 10am – 4pm
Disability Swimming Session
Open to ages 16+ and delivered by Midland Mencap
WHERE: Woodcock Sports Centre, Woodcock St, B4 7ET
TIME: 11 - 12pm
CONTACT: Steve Bradley at / 0121 427 6404 / 07891574448
COST: FREE to new participants
Better Breathing
Individually tailored exercise programmes for anyone of all ages with a chronic lung condition (suitable for those who have had pulmonary rehabilitation).
WHERE: Kingstanding Wellbeing Centre, Dulwich Road, Kingstanding, B44 0EW
TIME: 1pm – 2.15pm
CONTACT: Sarah Barge at
COST: FREE
Trampolining
All ages and abilities/disabilities welcome, limited to 10 people per session
WHERE: Action Indoor Sports Birmingham 76 Marsh Hill, Erdington, B23 7EY
TIME: 2pm – 3pm and 3pm – 4pm
CONTACT: Judy at / 07920760851
COST: FREE
‘Free Wheelin’ Wheelchair Dance
All ages, abilities/disabilities welcome, including carers, family friends. Suitable for manual wheelchair users, power assisted wheelchair users, those using walking frames.
WHERE: Saint Gabriel’s Community Centre, 83A Marston Road, Weoley Castle, B29 5LS
TIME: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
CONTACT: Helen Mason at / 07817372578
COST: FREE
Wheelchair Tennis
All ages and abilities/disabilities welcome
WHERE: Billesley Indoor Tennis Centre, Wheelers Lane, Kings Heath, B13 0ST
TIME: 7pm - 8pm
CONTACT: Matt Tew at / 07718195320
COST: FREE
Cycling with Autism, Dyspraxia and Hypermobility
For all ages and abilities
WHERE: Victoria Common, Northfield, B31 2LB
TIME: Please contact us to arrange a mutually convenient appointment
CONTACT: Cycle South Brum at
COST: £5
Saturday 24thJune 2017
LimbPower Junior Games
Open to those aged 5-18 with a physical impairment. Activities include climbing, wheelchair basketball, track and field athletics, cycling, sitting volleyball, tennis, archery and football.
WHERE: Small Heath Wellbeing Centre, Muntz St, Small Heath, Birmingham B10 9RX
TIME: 9am – 5pm (arrival from 8am)
CONTACT: Andy Brittles at / 07503 030702
COST: £10 including lunch. Siblings are welcome to register and take part.
Tri-Golf
For all the family of all ages and abilities.
WHERE: Lickey Hills Golf Course, Rose Hill, Rednall, B45 8RR
TIME: 10am – 4pm
CONTACT: Mark Tooms at / 0121 453 3159
COST: FREE
Golf
Anyone new to golf, of all ages and abilities.
WHERE: Hatchford Brook Golf Club, B26 3PY
TIME: 10am – 12pm
CONTACT: Tom Waldron at / 0121 743 9821
COST: FREE
Sports & Wellbeing Activities (includes healthy lunch)
Open to ages 13+ and delivered by Midland Mencap
WHERE: Midland Mencap, The Enterprise Hub, Bottetourt Road, B29 5TE
TIME: 10:30 - 3pm
CONTACT: Steve Bradley at / 0121 427 6404 / 07891574448
COST: £10 per person (includes lunch)
WhizzKidz Wheelchair Slalom
Wheelchair slalom and wheelchair skills. Involves navigating through a course of obstacles and challenges. Open to wheelchair users up to age 25.
Please note that there is no hoist or adult changing facility at this Centre.
WHERE: Handsworth Wellbeing Centre, Holly Road, Handsworth, B20 2BY
TIME: 2pm – 4pm
CONTACT: Ray Davis at / 07788 435 149
COST: FREE
Cycling with Autism, Dyspraxia and Hypermobility
For all ages and abilities
WHERE: Victoria Common, Northfield, B31 2LB
TIME: Please contact us to arrange a mutually convenient appointment
CONTACT: Cycle South Brum at
COST: £5
Sunday 25thJune 2017
Tri-Golf
For all the family of all ages and abilities.
WHERE: Lickey Hills Golf Course, Rose Hill, Rednall, B45 8RR
TIME: 10am – 4pm
CONTACT: Mark Tooms at / 0121 453 3159
COST: FREE
PAN Disability Swimming
For U16’s, beginners and advanced swimmers welcome.
WHERE: Handsworth Wellbeing Centre, Holly Road, Handsworth, B20 2BY
TIME: 12pm – 2pm
CONTACT: Konrad Sroda or Andrew Stead at / 07775024721
COST: FREE
Inclusive Swimming
Swimming Lessons for all ages and abilities. Lessons are 30mins long with qualified Swim England instructors and teaching assistants in the water. Mainly focused on those with physical impairments. Other impairments also welcome.
WHERE: Tiverton Pool and Fitness Centre, Tiverton Road, Selly Oak, B29 6BU
TIME: 12pm – 2pm
CONTACT: Andrew Stead at / 07775024721
COST: FREE
Cycling with Autism, Dyspraxia and Hypermobility
For all ages and abilities
WHERE: Victoria Common, Northfield, B31 2LB
TIME: Please contact us to arrange a mutually convenient appointment
CONTACT: Cycle South Brum at
COST: £5