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- Wakefield Autism Leisure Club
- 10 Oct 2017
- THANK YOU! Read more >>
- Opening Ceremony Sheffield
- 6 Oct 2017
- Sheffield 2017 National Games Opening CeremonyThe heavens opened in South Yorkshire on the day of the Sheffield 2017 National Games opening ceremony. We have not known a wetter day but it did not dampen our spirits as these photographs will show. The Yorkshire & Humberside team were last into the ground as they were the hosts of the games and they arrived to a roaring reception. Read more >>
- Special Olympics Torch Run
- 6 Oct 2017
- WE HAD A GREAT TIME AT THE GB NATIONAL SUMMER GAMES IN SHEFFIELD Read more >>
About Us
W.A.L.C was set up in 1998 under the guidance of the Federation of Disability Sports Organisation and the National Autistic Society . Later that year it was transfered offically to club status and the Wakefield Autism Leisure Club was born. . Over the years it has grown and we have had to expand our age range to include a junior section, and the club has naturally progressed to include young people with other learning disabilities/difficulties.
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Membership
New members are always welcome and any enquiries should be made to the Club Coordinator or the Club Chair. Our members start at the age of 8 years, we currently have no upper age limit. We encourage siblings of our members to also participate in our activities.
Special Olympics GB
Taking part in the Special Olympics Programme improves the quality of daily life of people with intellectual (learning) disabilities and their families through sport.
Special Olympics Great Britain was established in 1978 as part of Special Olympics Inc. Special Olympics GB is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. Through 150 clubs in England, Scotland and Wales, they provide training and competition programmes in 26 sports.
Special Olympics is a recognised member of the Olympic family with a unique role to play. The Paralympics provides sports competitions for elite level disabled athletes with physical and sensory disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, while Special Olympics fosters community sport year-round at all levels for those with intellectual disabilities.
Since their formation in 1978 as part of the global Special Olympics Movement, Special Olympics Great Britain has transformed the lives of tens of thousands of people through sport.There are currently 150 Special Olympics clubs in Great Britain, run by over 4,000 volunteers, and involving 8,000 athletes who benefit from our sports programme.
Wakefield Special Olympics Branch
Main contact: Mrs Doreen Manousios Tel. No. 01924 368360
Athletes registered with Wakefield Special Olympics have the opportunity to train at the WALC sessions.
For more information about the Special Olympics visit their website:
www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk