RISE activities for children and young people
RISE provides a varied programme of activities for people of all ages with special educational needs and disabilities. View activities for adults.
Summer activities
We are running canoeing sessions over the summer.
If you have any enquiries please contact rise@richmond.gov.uk.
Canoeing
Canoeing sessions with Lensbury Watersports Centre. A great opportunity to try out a variety of different boats and enjoy freedom on the water.
Activity details:
- Dates: Wednesdays from beginning of June to end of September
- Time: 4.30 to 6pm
- Age: 8+
- Venue: Lensbury Water Sports Centre, Broom Water West, Teddington
- Price: £15 per person per session
Book a canoeing session
Weekly activities
If you wish to sign up for these weekly sessions, please contact rise@richmond.gov.uk.
Fusion Junior and Teen Dance
These weekly, fun and lively dance classes are led by Combination Dance Company and are ideal for developing gross motor skills, flexibility, self expression and confidence.
Activity details:
- Dates: Saturdays from 16 September to 9 December 2023 (no sessions on 21 or 28 October)
- Time: 12 to 12.45pm
- Age: 5 to 16 years
- Venue: Up and Running, 70-72 Broad Street, Teddington TW11 8QY
Price: £48 per person
RISE to Shine Swimming
This is part of our RISE to Shine project, training athletes aged 8 to 18 years who live or go to school in the borough to compete for Richmond in the London Youth Games. It is a very welcoming group focusing on stroke improvement. Swimmers need to be able to swim a 25m length of the pool unaided. Term time only.
Activity details:
- Dates: Tuesdays from 12 September to 12 December 2023 (no session on 24 October)
- Time: 6 to 6.45pm
- Age: 8 to 18 years
- Venue: Teddington Pools and Fitness Centre, Vicarage Road, Teddington TW11 8EZ
- Price: £65 per person
Football
Supported by Kew Park Rangers (KPR), a local Charter Standard Community Club, footballers aged 8 to 16 years practice a variety of techniques and skills to develop their agility, balance and coordination. KPR encourage players to join in competitively and socially. A team play in the Surrey Football For All League.
Parents/carers are welcome to stay, watch or take part.
Activity details:
- Dates: Saturdays from 16 September to 16 December 2023 (no session on 28 October)
- Time: 11.15am to 12.15pm
- Age: 8 to 16 years
- Venue: Whitton Sports Sport and Fitness Centre, Percy Road, Whitton TW2 6JW
- Price: £4 per week
Multi-sports
Delivered by Brentford Community Sports Trust. Come along and join in with a variety of different sports and exercise activities. These sessions are fun and engaging with the opportunity to try lots of different activities.
Parents/carers are welcome to stay, watch or take part.
Activity details:
- Dates: Saturdays from 16 September to 16 December 2023 (no session on 28 October)
- Time: 12.15 to 1.15pm
- Age: 8+ years
- Venue: Whitton Sports Sport and Fitness Centre, Percy Road, Whitton TW2 6JW
- Price: £4 per week
Other activities (not currently running)
Wheelchair basketball
Supported by Richmond Knights Basketball Club, athletes aged 6-16 years learn how to play wheelchair basketball using fun games to teach technique. The session is adapted for all abilities using specialist equipment. Sports wheelchairs are supplied. Opportunities for competitive games are available.
Venue: Waldegrave School, Fifth Cross Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 5LH
For more information please:
- Email office@knightsbasketball.co.uk
- Call 020 8797 0477 or
- Visit www.knightsbasketball.co.uk
Applications
All participants of RISE must complete a consent form to take part in activities. The application form for RISE activities can be completed online or downloaded.
Contact us
For any further information about RISE, inclusive and disability specific sport or exercise activities:
Sports Development Team
Civic Centre
44 York Street
Twickenham
TW1 3BZ
Telephone: 020 8831 6134
Email: rise@richmond.gov.uk
Our office opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
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Leisure discounts
Did you know you could receive discounts for many RISE activities with the Leisure and Youth Richmond Card?
Updated: 07 September 2023
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