Activ8-2-16

Activ8-2-16 is an initiative set up in June 2002 by the Leisure, Libraries and Culture Sports Development Team with the aim to increase long term participation in physical activity and sports by raising awareness of exercise and healthy lifestyles to young people and their families. Physical activity can make a positive impact in their life. The scheme has been able to develop further as it is currently funded by Cymorth for a further 3 years.

The scheme aims to make exercise more accessible and affordable to individuals and is open to young people aged 8-16 with 'low risk' medical, emotional or mental health difficulties. The scheme aims to provide the opportunity for any young person who falls into this category to access the scheme if it is believed physical activity can make a positive impact in their life.

Aim of the scheme

The primary aim of Activ8-2-16 is to increase long term participation in exercise and to promote healthy lifestyles to young people and their families.

Objectives

• To provide sustainable exercise opportunities for young people on the scheme.
• Assessment of individual clients needs, offering continued advice and continued support.
• Encouragement of individuals to address life style issues
• Evaluate and monitor the scheme and it's effect
• Develop links between referral partners and the council's leisure services.

Appropriate recommendations

The scheme is open to young people aged 8-16 years with one or more of the following 'low risk' medical conditions and their 'low risk' emotional difficulties:

• Diabetes (controlled)
• Asthma
• Obesity
• Eating Disorders
• Obsessional Compulsive Disorders
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) ADHD
• Depression
• Low Self Esteem
• Anxiety Disorders
• Specific Conditions affecting motor skill development

Referring Partners

Referring Partners in conjunction with the client and parent / guardian complete a 'recommendation form' detailing medical history, personal details and a brief reason for the recommendation.

These details are then forwarded to the Activ8-2-16 Coordinator who will then arrange for the relevant action to be taken to ensure the young person is introduced to the Sport and physical Activity on recommendation scheme.

What Happens Next?

Text description of referring partners flow chart

Activities

• Swimming Lessons
• Multi Sports
• Junior Gym
• Football
• Jujitsu
• Karate
• Hockey
• Dragon Sports
• Fencing
• Kick boxing
• Trampolining
• Gymnastics

View the full list of activities taking place at leisure centres across Wrexham

Cost and duration of the recommendation period

Most activities are provided as part of the scheme free of charge for a ten week programme. However, where a third party provides those activities a small charge may be applicable.

During the recommendation period the young person will attend a structured session of activity that will last for 10 weeks.

Quality Assurance

All staff involved in the scheme are fully qualified; police checked and have received training in child protection issues.

All participants and parent/guardians will receive a booklet guide on the programme at initial appointment with Activ8-2-16 Coordinator.

View Activ8-2-16 Guides and Activities

View Activ8-2-16 Useful Links

Contact information

Activ8-2-16 co-ordinator
Sports Development
Waterworld
Sports Development
Holt Road
Wrexham
LL13 8DH

Tel: 01978 297363
Fax: 01978 297351
Email: sportsdevelopment@wrexham.gov.uk