Sport for Confidence
Riverside Leisure Centre hosts the award-winning Sport For Confidence scheme, which makes sport accessible to everyone.
Sport For Confidence is a unique and pioneering programme that helps you take part in sport or physical activity, no matter who you are or what barriers you might face.
The sessions are delivered by qualified coaches, who work with occupational therapists, and are suitable for people who have:
- learning disabilities
- mental health issues
- dementia
- autism
- a physical impairment or disability
- other complex health needs
There are many benefits to being active. It can improve your physical and mental health and bring social benefits.
In addition, Sport For Confidence sessions can develop life-changing skills such as:
- self-confidence
- independence
- the ability to perform daily tasks
- interaction with others
Everyone can enjoy the sessions. You don’t need any previous experience and the emphasis is always on having fun!
To find out more about Sport For Confidence in Chelmsford, you can contact the Occupational Therapist, Victoria Chesterman, by:
- emailing info@sportforconfidence.com
- calling 07394 564942
You can visit Sport For Confidence to find out more about the programme and its other locations.
Our sessions do not run on bank holidays or on bank holiday weekends.
Wednesdays
- 11am to 11.45am: Sensory swim, learner pool (term time only). This session is invite only, so please contact the Sport for Confidence team for more details
- 12pm to 1pm: Swimming, main pool
- 2pm to 3pm: Basketball, sports hall
- 3pm to 3.45pm: Social sports
Fridays
- 11.10am to 11.55am: Introduction to exercise session
- 12pm to 1pm: Boccia, sports hall
- 2pm to 3pm: Multi-sports, sports hall
Sundays
- 5.15pm to 6.15pm: Swimming, main pool
Our sessions do not run on Bank Holidays or Bank Holiday weekends.
- All sessions must be booked in advance by contacting Megan Potts, our occupational therapist. This is to make sure we can run sessions safely and make reasonable adjustments to ensure your needs are met.
- Sessions are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
- You should be outside the centre 10 minutes before the start of your session. Details of where to meet will be provided when you book.
Price
- £3.50 per session, which can be paid on the day.
To book
To book a place, please contact Sport for Confidence by:
- emailing info@sportforconfidence.com
- calling 07394 564942
- All sessions must be booked in advance by contacting the occupational therapist. This is to make sure we can run sessions safely and make reasonable adjustments to ensure your needs are met.
- Sessions are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
- Please make sure you are outside the centre 10 minutes before the start of your session. Details of where to meet will be provided when you book.
- Riverside has huge variety of accessible facilities, including accessible parking spaces, accessible toilets, two changing places units, a Pool Pod and a pool platform. Find out more about accessible facilities at Riverside. You can also call reception on 01245 615050 if you have any queries.
- Feel free to contact Riverside online or email the Sport For Confidence team for more information.
Archery session in Riverside leisure Centre's Studio Two. Participants must fire plastic arrows at targets using archery bows.
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Archery session in Riverside Leisure Centre's Studio Two.
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Boccia session in Riverside Leisure Centre sports hall
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Boccia being played in Riverside Leisure Centre sports hall
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Participants collecting balls and hoops as part of a boccia game
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Participants collecting Boccia balls at the end of a game
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Boccia balls and hoops during a boccia game - participants must try to get the balls into the hoops to win points.
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Multi sports session in Riverside Sports Hall. Participants play a number of different games, including Basketball.
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Basketball session in Riverside Leisure Centre's sports hall.
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Stretching session in Riverside Leisure Centre's Studio Two.
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Stretching session in Riverside Leisure Centre's Studio Two.
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Stretching session in Riverside Leisure Centre's Studio Two.
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Sport for Confidence ice skating session at Riverside Ice Rink
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Sport for Confidence ice skating session at Riverside Ice Rink
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Sport for Confidence ice skating session at Riverside Ice Rink
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Sport for Confidence ice skating session at Riverside Ice Rink
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Sport for Confidence ice skating session at Riverside Ice Rink
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Sport for Confidence ice skating session at Riverside Ice Rink
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Sport for Confidence ice skating session at Riverside Ice Rink
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Sport for Confidence ice skating session at Riverside Ice Rink
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Sport for Confidence ice skating session at Riverside Ice Rink
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Sport for Confidence ice skating session at Riverside Ice Rink
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Sport for Confidence coaches at an ice skating session at Riverside Ice Rink
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Sport for Confidence ice skating session at Riverside Ice Rink
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Sport for Confidence ice skating session at Riverside Ice Rink
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Sport for Confidence ice skating session at Riverside Ice Rink
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Sport for Confidence ice skating session at Riverside Ice Rink
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Sport for Confidence ice skating session at Riverside Ice Rink
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Sport for Confidence ice skating session at Riverside Ice Rink
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