Flyerz Hockey is coming to London Wayfarers Hockey Club. Flyerz Hockey is the name for disability inclusive hockey across the UK. It concentrates on having fun, learning new skills, making friends and promotes an active and healthy lifestyle.
London Wayfarers Hockey Club are starting a new section in early September 2020 (date tbc) for 11-19-year olds that provides hockey sessions for people with pan-disabilities and involves a variety of activities, exercise and most importantly fun. There is absolutely no hockey experience needed, all you need to bring is enthusiasm.
What is Flyerz Hockey
Flyerz Hockey started in 2012 alongside London hosting the Paralympics. The provision of Flyerz Hockey is supported by Access Sport and England Hockey.
Here is some more background information in two videos:
- BT Sport coverage with Helen and Kate Richardson Walsh and the Flyerz Hockey festival in 2019 – click here for the Youtube video
- Club Matters on the impact Flyerz Hockey has had on everyone at Tunbridge Wells Hockey Club – click here for the Youtube video
How to get involved
We will be running the London Wayfarers Flyerz sessions every other week throughout the school year (September to July). The sessions will be held at St Francis Xavier 6th Form College (SFX), 10 Malwood Road, Clapham South, SW12 8EN. It is a private pitch with great access. Clapham South tube station is nearby and there is parking available next to the pitch.
There is absolutely no hockey experience needed and we welcome anyone to come along, get to know us and have some fun. If you are interested in joining or would like more information about our sessions please email [email protected]
We are providing taster sessions for players to try hockey which will involve one on one coaching and an opportunity to meet new people. We provide all the equipment and anyone is welcome from ages 11-19. However, if you are a little older or a little younger, contact us, and we will do our best to get you involved.
Volunteer
Volunteers are key to this programme and we would love for you to join our London Wayfarers Flyerz team. We are looking for volunteers as coaches, first aiders, carers, fundraisers and anyone handy with their hands. Also any of our junior members looking for their DofE or Sports Leader volunteering are very welcome! We are providing workshops to support you and in return would really appreciate your support in making Flyerz Hockey at London Wayfarers Hockey Club a success. Please email [email protected] if you would like to volunteer.
Fundraising
London Wayfarers Flyerz is purely funded by generous donations and through partners. No donation is too little, all contributions make a massive difference. If you are looking to make a one-off or recurring donation please email [email protected]. We really appreciate every penny!
If you are looking to sponsor or partner with London Wayfarers Flyerz please email [email protected] to find out more.
We also plan to run fundraising events throughout the year which will be advertised in this space so please keep an eye out.