SportAbility: Building Confidence, Connection and Community
Our SportAbility programme supports children, young people and adults with physical, sensory and learning disabilities including Additional Support Needs (ASN) to take part in inclusive, meaningful and enjoyable sport and physical activity across Stirling.
The programme aims to foster a lifelong enjoyment of being active by creating welcoming environments, adaptive approaches and opportunities for participants to develop confidence, build new skills and feel part of their community.
We work closely with schools, clubs and community partners to increase access to sport, provide guidance on inclusive practice and create sustainable opportunities across the area. Investment from sportscotland helps us deliver a wide range of activities while supporting staff and volunteers to make PE and sport more accessible for everyone.
A diverse range of inclusive activities
The programme offers a wide selection of weekly and seasonal activities designed for different ages, abilities and support needs. Opportunities include:
- Adaptive cycling
- Para‑climbing
- Boccia
- Multi‑sports
- Inclusive walks
- Tennis
- Football
- Curling and Wheelchair curling
- Swimming and Table tennis
All delivered in accessible venues across Stirling.
Many sessions are free or low‑cost, with several delivered in partnership with local clubs and organisations. Activities run at The PEAK, community centres, schools and club facilities, with adaptive equipment and support available for participants who need it.
Creating positive experiences through partnership
The strength of SportAbility comes from the close partnership working that sits behind it. We collaborate with sportscotland, local schools, community organisations and sports clubs to deliver meaningful opportunities and build pathways from school‑based activity into community participation. Recent events, including inclusive athletics days, have shown the positive impact of this approach on confidence, enjoyment and social connection for children and young people.
We see the difference every session makes — growing confidence, friendships and a real enjoyment of being active. Our partnerships help us reach more people and create inclusive opportunities that truly make an impact.
