RISE activities for young people
RISE provides a varied programme of activities for people of all ages with special educational needs and disabilities.
Football
Supported by Kew Park Rangers (KPR), a local Charter Standard Community Club, footballers aged 8 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.
- Dates: Saturdays, 12 January to 6 April (not 23 February)
- Time: 11.30am to 1pm
- Age: 8 to 16 years
- Venue: Hampton Sport and Fitness Centre, Hanworth Road Hampton, TW12 3HB. Phone: 020 3772 2999
- Session cost: £5.50 (£5 with a Richmond Card). Pay weekly at the sports centre reception
Fusion Junior Dance
These weekly, fun and lively dance classes are led by Tom from Combination Dance Company and are ideal for developing gross motor skills, flexibility, self expression and confidence.
Age 5 to 9
- Dates: Saturdays, 12 January to 6 April (not 23 February)
- Time: 11.30am to 12.15pm
- Venue: Teddington Sports Centre, Broom Road Teddington. TW11 9PJ Phone: 020 3772 2999
- Course cost: £32.40
- For a booking link contact Sports Development 020 8831 6134
Parents/carers are encouraged to take part when required so that the child gets the most out of the class. The exercises are planned with this in mind. Please wear comfortable clothes and suitable footwear.
Age 10 to 16
Parents/carers are welcome to stay, watch or take part.
- Dates: Saturdays, 12 January to 6 April (not 23 February)
- Time: 12.15 to 1pm
- Venue: Teddington Sports Centre, Broom Road Teddington. TW11 9PJ Phone: 020 3772 2999
- Course cost: £32.40
- For a booking link contact Sports Development 020 8831 6134
Multi Sports
A fun introduction to the basics of a variety of sports, including basketball, cricket, hockey and tennis, all adapted to suit every age and ability. The session develops fundamental movement skills; running, hopping, throwing, catching and jumping. These skills give athletes the confidence to take part in the sports offered, adding an element of competition when appropriate.
Parents/carers are welcome to stay, watch or take part.
- Dates: Saturdays, 12 January to 6 April (not 23 February)
- Time: 10.30 to 11.30am
- Age: 8+
- Venue:
- Hampton Sport and Fitness Centre, Hanworth Road Hampton, TW12 3HB. Phone: 020 3772 2999
- Session cost: £5.40 (£4.70 with a Richmond Card). Pay weekly at the sports centre reception
RISE to Shine Swimming
This is part of our RISE to Shine project, training athletes aged 8-18 years who live or go to school in the borough to compete for Richmond in the London Youth Games. It is a stroke improver swimming group where swimmers use two exclusive lanes. The group is welcoming and personalized to each swimmer. Swimmers need to be able to swim a 25m length of the pool unaided.
Parents/carers are welcome to stay and watch.
- Dates: Tuesdays, 8 January to 2 April (not 19 February)
- Time: 6 to 6.45pm
- Age: 8 to 18 years
- Venue: Teddington Pools & Fitness Centre, Vicarage Road, Teddington TW11 8EZ
- Course Cost: £66 (£60 with a Richmond Card). For a booking link contact Sports Development 020 8831 6134
Trampolining
Using one bed, gymnasts develop body awareness and core stability whilst learning technique. Gymnasts are encouraged to use a variety of movement to express their own individual personalities. A maximum of 6 participants per session.
- Dates: Saturdays, 12 January to 6 April (not 23 February)
- Time: 11.30am to 12.30pm
- Venue: Whitton Sports & Fitness Centre, Twickenham Academy, Percy Road, Whitton TW2 6JW. Phone 020 3772 2999.
- Course cost: £72 (£60 with a Richmond Card). Contact the centre to book.
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.
- Dates: Thursdays, 10 January to 4 April (not 21 February)
- Time: 6.30 to 7.45pm
- Age 6 to 16 years
- Venue: Waldegrave School, Fifth Cross Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 5LH
- Course cost: £7 per session
For more information and to book, please email office@knightsbasketball.co.uk Call 020 8797 0477 or visit www.knightsbasketball.co.uk/bookings
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.
Leisure discounts
Did you know you could receive discounts for many RISE activities with the Leisure and Youth Richmond Card?