Tennis for Visually Impaired Players - Defiant Sport
Weekly coached tennis sessions for those with a visual impairment. Any age or ability welcome and any degree of sight impairment.
We are always open to user suggestions and depending on the clients at a session the general flow may change slightly to be more beneficial for those who have attended. If there is a drill or skill you are not wanting to take part in, players are welcome to use any of the equipment in our community area, as long as it does not require staff supervision.
About SEND Session
For ages: 12+
Time of Session: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Day of Session: Friday (weekly)
Venue: Eastbourne Sports Park, Cross Levels Way, Eastbourne. BN21 2UF
Price
£6 per person. i-go cardholder can choose this as a free first taster session option.
More information on the Defiant Sports website
About Defiant Sports
Defiant Sports believe in 'connecting through sport' and aim to reach those who have a barrier to participation. They currently offer a wide range of activities including: home ed sports sessions, football for SEND children and siblings, holiday group, football for adults with disabilities, Boccia and seated sports, youth club 12+, kids club 8-11 year olds, sensory arts and crafts, Pokemon walk and disabled adults active social.
Whilst breaking down barriers to increase inclusivity Defiant Sports involve the community by asking “what would you like to do?” so if you can't find something to suit, get in touch and tell them!
Defiant Sports is a 'not for profiit community interest company.
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Accessibility
Mobility and/or building
- Wheel Chair Accessible venue
- Wheel Chair Accessible Entrance
The Inclusion Hub is a fully accessible building.
Disabled Parking & Drop-off
- Blue Badge
- Designated Disabled Parking
- Drop-off Area
Plenty of parking available in large car park.
Toileting/Changing
- Accessible Toilets
- Toilet Hoist
- Grab/Drop Down Rails
Defiant Sports Inclusion Hub has a changing places type toilet and are happy for people who are not attending a session to drop in and use it.
Outdoors
- Wheelchair Access to Outdoor Areas
- Paths
Guide Dogs
- Guide Dogs Welcome
Additional Services
- Special Sessions
The Unexpected
- There are flashing lights
- There can be sudden loud noise
Staff are Makaton trained.
There is a quiet area.
There is a sensory room.
Location
The Inclusion Hub 32 Kingston Road
Eastbourne, BN22 9JB