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| Sports centre invests in new equipment for members with disabilities |
A Sheffield sports centre has further improved its facilities for disabled people with the introduction of new specialist fitness equipment.
Concord Sports Centre has invested £35,000 in equipment from the Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI), which includes a hand cycle, chest and shoulder press and a low-seated row machine, to encourage the participation of disabled people in health and fitness.
The Sheffield International Venues-managed facility, located on Shiregreen Lane, has also fully trained staff throughout the centre to work with people with disabilities on the new equipment so they can be on hand to assist with their workouts.
Harry Grantham, who is partially sighted, has been visiting the centre for the last two years and believes that the new equipment, which has been fitted with yellow markings to distinguish its areas and movement, will be very beneficial to the centre. Harry, 61, from Grimesthorpe, said:
“The new equipment is a great idea and will only help to improve the centre further. It’s great to know that they are taking into account the needs of disabled people. “I visit the centre weekly and there is always a member of staff who is on hand to help me. Without them I wouldn’t be able to use the equipment so their assistance is invaluable.”
The centre is currently working towards achieving IFI accreditation this September, which is an award for centres striving to improve facilities for disabled groups and those needing special requirements. Last year the centre made initial modifications, which included disabled changing facilities on every floor and a hearing loop system at reception points. The centre has this year continued its improvements with the addition of the new IFI fitness equipment and a pool hoist.
Emma Lindop, Health and Fitness Manager at Concord, who is coordinating the centre’s progress towards IFI accreditation said;
“We have been working hard to improve the centre’s facilities and make it more accessible to the local community. “With the addition of specialist fitness equipment and trained staff we are looking to increase participation from disabled groups and show how health and fitness activities are accessible to everyone.”
For more information on disabled access or classes held at Concord, visit www.concordsportscentre.co.uk. |
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