Inclusive Fitness Guarantee
Visit inclusive facilities and take part in inclusive activities! We are fully accredited by the Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI). The IFI Mark acknowledges the dedication and commitment of facilities that empower individuals with disabilities to engage in physical activity. This accreditation establishes an inclusive environment where both disabled and non-disabled individuals can participate in physical activities together, and YMCA Fylde Coast are extremely proud to be IFI compliant.
YMCA’s Gym, Swim, and Class Accessibility
All of our swimming pool across the Fylde and Wyre are fully accessible with chair lifts, pool steps, disabled changing and wheelchair ramps. We have disabled members who use the gym, pool, and fitness & relaxation classes regularly, every week.
Activities In The Fylde Area
Together We Can Do (Fylde)
Together We Can Do is a charity which supports disabled adults to take part in sport on a regular basis. They currently support over 150 individuals with a disability to take part in sessions which are run every week in the Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre area. Around 85 of the individuals they support live in Fylde and Wyre.
YMCA St Annes – Saturdays (10:30am-12:30pm)
YMCA St Annes team up with Together We Can Do every weekend and run a multi-sport session on Saturday’s from 10:30am-12:30pm. Come and join us for a range of games and activities that will keep you fit, happy, and physically active!
YMCA Fylde Otters
A swimming session for adults 16+ with a disability at YMCA St Annes Pool and Gym. YMCA Fylde Otters meet to swim on Mondays from 7.45pm-8.30pm. All swimmers must have a carer in the water with them. Please contact YMCA St Annes Pool and Gym for more information.
YMCA Fylde Sharks Swimming Club
YMCA Fylde Sharks meet at YMCA St Annes Pool on alternate Saturday mornings from 8:45am to 12:15pm for those under the age of 16 with varying disabilities. The group provide a 35–40 minute one-to-one swimming session so pre-booking is essential. Please contact YMCA St Annes Pool and Gym or swimming enquiries for more information.
Please note: All of our swimming pools have accessibility for the disabled, including pool hoists, wheelchair ramps, and disabled changing and toilet facilities.
Activities In The Wyre Area
Disabled activities at YMCA Thornton
Bowling with Carers
At YMCA Thornton you have access to disability friendly 10-Pin bowling, all day everyday! You can also bring a carer for free (with a valid carers card).
Racquet Sports with Carers
You have access to racquet sports all day everyday at YMCA Thornton and you can play with a carer for free (with a valid carers card).
Blackpool Boccia Club
Boccia is a sport played by people with additional needs be they physical or learning and we always welcome new members to turn up and play at their weekly session that takes place every Thursday 1pm-3pm at YMCA Thornton, and every Tuesday between 1.30pm-3.30pm at Stanley Park Sports Centre.
Together We Can Do (Wyre)
Together We Can Do is a charity which supports disabled adults to take part in sport on a regular basis. They currently support over 150 individuals with a disability to take part in sessions which are run every week in the Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre area. Around 85 of the individuals they support live in Fylde and Wyre.
YMCA Thornton – Mondays (12 – 3pm)
If you are interested in taking part in physical activities for the disabled. YMCA Thornton host Together We Can Do every Monday. They run Netball sessions 12-1pm and 10-pin bowling 12:30-3pm every Monday.
Disabled activities at YMCA Fleetwood
Wyre Flounders Swimming Club
The Wyre Flounders Swimming Club is for adults with disabilities. The club meet at YMCA Fleetwood every Saturday at 04:45pm for their group swimming session between 05:00pm-06:00pm. Contact YMCA Fleetwood for more information at 01253 771505.
Active Lancashire Badminton Sessions
Ran by Fleetwood Town Community Trust and Active Lancashire, join us at YMCA Fleetwood for badminton sessions every Wednesday from 01:00pm-02:00pm.
For more info contact Philip Bowker
E: philip.bowker@fleetwoodtownfc.com
T: 01253 208442
Wyre Wheels
Working in partnership with Wyre Council, Wyre Wheels meet regularly throughout the summer months to take part in a variety of disability and multi-sport and cycling activities. Contact Wyre Council on 01253 891000 for more details.