Yes We Can

The largest Inclusive Sports Program in Bedfordshire

WHAT IS “YES WE CAN”?

It’s an Accessible, Affordable and Sustainable program designed to deliver sporting opportunities to those with a disability in South West Bedfordshire and the surrounding area.

WHY ARE ROTARY INVOLVED?

Prior to 2017 there was only one sport on offer to those with a disability in Leighton Linslade. Rotary thought that was wrong and launched an initiative to put it right and in so doing create a centre of excellence for disability sport in our area.

WHICH SPORTS DOES THE PROGRAMME OFFER?

Currently the program offers Cricket, Football,Golf, Hockey, Rugby,Sailing, Swimming & Tennis. In addition a Outreach program offers sports sessions to other disability groups in their traditional meeting place with a view to engaging as many individuals as possible and delivering the benefits of mental and physical well being that sport provides.

WHAT DOES IT COST?

Currently, and since its launch, activities have been free to participants thanks to the numerous partnerships Rotary has created and grants received.

WHO DELIVERS THE SPORT?

Rotary has developed partnerships with a diverse range of sports clubs and highly motivated and skilled individual coaches who are very experienced in delivering disability sport.

SO WHAT DOES ROTARY DO?

Rotary provides the overall umbrella and sense of belonging, pulling together participants, sports, venues and coaches. It also works to generate finance and deliver public relations all of which helps build the centre of excellence model.

CAN I HELP?

The simple answer is yes of course you can, whether it’s in a specific sport or the program as a whole there are always opportunities to assist. In Rotary we have a small team to provide the umbrella organisation but we support a much wider body that provides delivery so if you would like to assist please contact Sandra at tahomasandra@icloud.com