
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 Megan Potts (Occupational Therapist) on megan@sportforconfidence.com or 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.
Our sessions do not run on Bank Holidays or Bank Holiday weekends.
Special one-off session: Self Defence
- Monday 25 September, 2pm to 4pm, Riverside
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This free session is for people with a disability or long-term health condition who would like to learn self-defence in an inclusive and supportive environment. The session in run by Essex Self Defence and facilitated by our Occupational Therapists at Sport for Confidence. The aim of the session is to learn basic moves, techniques and education around keeping yourself safe.
- Please book your place on this session in the usual way.
Regular sessions
Wednesdays
- 12pm to 1pm: Swimming, main pool
- 2pm to 3pm: Basketball, sports hall
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
- 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.
- Self-defence taster session: free.
To book
Please contact Megan via phone or email to book on:
- 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.
- 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.
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