Inclusive sport

Derby Bucks Mixed Ability Rugby offers senior rugby for men, providing disabled and non-disabled players of all experience levels the opportunity to play contact rugby together. 

Training is on Friday evenings at 6:30pm at Derby Rugby Club.

Price: The first three sessions free, then a seasonal subscription of approximately £15 per month (which includes all training and match fees).

Visit the Derby Bucks website for more information.

Contact details

Email: Mike Hawkes, Mixed Ability Team Coach mhawkes92@gmail.com 

Location

Derby Rugby Football Club
Haslams Lane
Derby
DE22 1EB

Paracycling taster sessions for people with visual impairments are available on Saturdays every two weeks, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at Derby Arena. Tandem bikes are provided with pilots to assist.

The Arena can also support individuals with physical disabilities to ride the track if they are able to ride a standard bike.

Find out more on the Derby Arena website.

Contact details

Email: Danny Burton, derbyarena@derby.gov.uk 

Location

Derby Arena
Royal Way
Pride Park
Derby
DE24 8JB 

Scropton Horse Centre provides horse riding opportunities for disabled people. 

Riding activities are accessible to a wide range of disabilities; physical, learning and sensory. Whether you are looking for a therapy ride and all the learning and social opportunities that go with that, or you are a para-equestrian hopeful with future sporting ambitions, the Centre aims to provide riders with all the support required.

Visit the Scropton Horse Centre website for further information, rider application forms and prices.

Contact details

Email: enquiries@scroptonequestrian.com
Telephone: 01283 812753
Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday

Location

Scropton Horse Centre
Watery Lane
Scropton
Derby
DE65 5PL

Midland Canoe Club provides accessible kayaking opportunities for interested paddlers and is fully supportive of people with mobility issues. 

The club has a floating pontoon with a disabled access kayak launch facility and a pontoon mounted patient hoist for wheelchair users.

Find out more on the Midland Canoe Club website.

Contact details

Email: Bob Clarke, disability.access@midlandcanoeclub.com

Location

Midland Canoe Club
Old Lane
Darley Abbey
Derby
DE22 1DL

Derby County Community Trust provide a number of opportunities for adult players with disabilities.

Derby Shooters Pan Disability Football sessions (for the over 16s) run on Mondays at the Racecourse Playing Fields, Derby. If you are interested in taking part please ensure you complete the booking form.

There is also CP Football training for individuals (up to 18 years) living with Cerebral Palsy that runs on Saturday mornings at Belper Leisure Centre.

If you are interested in taking part in any of the disability sessions, click on your chosen session using the event calendar tool to book a place.

Location

Racecourse Playing Fields
Derby
DE21 6AL

A variety of accessible sessions are available at Moorways Sports Village, including:

• disabled swim
• adult quiet swim
• ladies only swim
• Good Boost (water rehabilitation sessions for musculoskeletal and neurological conditions).

The 50m pool divides into three sections, and has an inbuilt access lift and steps. There is also a Pool Pod providing independent entry/egress. An ‘Easyroller’ plastic wheelchair and hoist are also available.

Visit the Moorways Sports Village website for details of days and times of all swim sessions, activity prices and membership opportunities.

Contact details

Telephone: 01332 414310

Location

Moorways Sports Village
Moor Lane
Allenton
Derby
DE24 9HY

Moorways Sports Village Gym facility contains some adapted resistance equipment in addition to cardio, free weights and Olympic racks. There is also instructor support available for those who may require additional guidance. 

The gym is open 6am to 10pm Monday to Friday, and 7am to 6:30pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Visit the Moorways Sports Village website for more information.

Location

Moorways Sports Village
Moor Lane
Allenton
Derby
DE24 9HY

The University of Derby Gym facility, located within our Sports Centre at Kedleston Road campus provides a full range of cardio, resistance equipment and free weights. There are one-to-one personal inductions available for individuals who may feel their disability or accessibility issue is a barrier.

There is disabled parking, access ramp and lift provision, as well as dedicated changing facilities for wheelchair users. 

The gym is open 6:30am to 10pm Monday to Friday, and 9am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday.

Contact details

Email: uniofderbysc@everyoneactive.com

Phone: +44 (0)1332 497525

Location

University of Derby Sports Centre
Kedleston Road Site
Derby
DE22 1GB