Organiser Salford Watersports Centre

For more information about Salford Watersports Centre click on the following link https://salfordwatersports.com/about-us/

Event Description

What it’s all about

The purpose of this open day is to provide an opportunity for people with disabilities to get out onto the water and experience the fun of paddlesports in an inclusive and accessible environment. 

This session is the second part of a day-long event, where coaches, instructors, volunteers and leaders will have taken part in a CPD session on how to support disabled people to paddle, how to adapt their delivery to support the needs of disabled people, and make their delivery more inclusive. The Open Paddle Event is an opportunity for those who attended the morning session to continue their development journey, and put their learnings into practice. 

Who should attend

As a specific opportunity open to disabled paddlers aged 18 and over, anyone with a disability is welcome to attend this event.

There is no need to have had any previous experience of paddling but you will need to have a good level of water confidence (non-swimming participants should be confident in the water, not panic and be able to follow instructions in the event of a capsize). Activity will be taking place on sheltered, slow moving water, with lots of friendly instructors making sure you’re having a great time!

What to expect from the session

All the sessions will be supported by experienced instructors. Activity will take place in/on kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards.

All kit is provided by the centre, however you will need to please bring:

• Appropriate swimming clothing as you will wear this underneath your wetsuit.
• If you are not wearing a wetsuit, then you can wear shorts/gym leggings / t shirt. You must be suitably covered, bikinis or bare chests are not allowed.
• ALL participants MUST bring shoes that can get wet. These can be old trainers or watersports shoes, must be secure and must be closed toe.

Key things to note:

• The venue does not have access to a hoist, but staff will be on hand to assist with access onto the water. 
• Accessible parking is available at the rear of the centre. 
• The slipway is usable, there are mats down to help with potential slickness. 
• There are three accessible toilets, two with showers which are downstairs, one is upstairs without a shower.
• There is a hearing loop at the centre.
• The venue does not have a changing bed but they do have a first aid bed if needed.

More information on getting to Salford Watersports Centre

Address: 15 The Quays, Salford, M50 3SQ

Telephone: 0161 778 0109

Email:

 

Transport links

We are situated in the heart of Salford Quays meaning there are a number of different transport links to and from the centre.

 

By tram

There are 4 stops nearby, please visit the Transport for Greater Manchester website to plan your visit.

 

• Salford Quays (nearest)

• Exchange Quay

• Harbour City

• Anchorage

• Media City

 

By bus

There are bus stops close by to the centre too, follow routes for the Lowry Outlet Mall.

 

By car

From the M60 take Junction 12 for the M602, exit at Junction 3 and follow the sign posts for The Quays. The Watersports Centre is located at 15 The Quays, next to The Beefeater Pub. Free on-site parking is available.

 

Access

Fully accessible activities and trained staff

Accessible changing rooms and toilet facilities

Lift to the first floor

 

Parking

We have a car park located at the back of our building. The majority of the time, the barrier will be down. If you are booked onto a session, please press the buzzer on the barrier and wait for a member of our team to speak with you. Just say your name and session and we’ll let you in 🙂 Parking here is free and you do not have to register your vehicle. If our car park is full or not in use, you can park at the ‘Whitbread’ car park for FREE which is next door by the beefeater pub. If you park here, you MUST come to our reception and scan the QR code which is located at reception. This will take you to a page where you register your car for that visit.

 

We do not own or control this car park so please ensure you follow the above steps and register your car, make sure your phone has a QR scanner built in. Failure to do so may result in a fine.

 

Alternative parking can be found at the Lowry (chargeable)

 

Facilities

Cancellations

The cancellation policy for this event is the responsibility of the organiser. Please use the contacts for this to request details.

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