Sports and Fitness Groups

We offer a range of sports and fitness groups for people aged 18+ with a learning disability and/or autism. Every group is inclusive and welcomes people of all fitness levels, ability and needs. Our experienced staff can adapt activities to support everybody to have fun as they get fit. Unless stated otherwise, all groups are held in the purpose-built sports hall at Sheffield Mencap and Gateway.

Learning Disability Sports Group SheffieldFitness Fanatics

Fitness Fanatics is held every Thursday from 6:30pm – 7:30pm.

The group makes sure that you never get bored with a different activity each week. Options include dancing, aerobics, team sports and circuit training. All activities are designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, co-ordination and teamwork – as well as being fun!

Fitness Fanatics costs £4 per session and this can be paid on the evening or monthly.

Cricket

Learning Disability Cricket SheffieldOur Cricket group runs every Tuesday, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

The group is led by a professional Yorkshire cricket coach, and we also offer table cricket. Whether you are an experienced cricket player or completely new to the sport, this friendly group will welcome you and support you to develop your skills.

The sessions cost £4 which can be paid on the evening.

Football

Learning Disability Football SheffieldWe offer football training for men and women and the chance to play in matches as members of our Sheffield Mencap Lions and Lionesses football teams. Our experienced coach will ensure players of all abilities can improve their skills and fitness as they have fun being part of a team.

Our men’s team trains at Sheffield Goals on the third Wednesday of each month, costing £5 per session.

Our women’s team trains at Norfolk Lodge on Monday evenings every two weeks, costing £4 per session.

Snooker

We work in partnership with the World Professional Billiards Snooker association to offer our Snooker programme, which runs on Mondays from 5pm to 6pm (term-time only).

Learn the basics of snooker or get some winning tips and tricks from our experienced staff. Our Snooker group allows you to practice and play against others in a relaxed, friendly environment.

The sessions cost £4 which can be paid on the evening.