Active Inclusive programmes
Get Out Get Active (GOGA)
GOGA is a national programme to support disabled and non-disabled people to take part in fun and inclusive activities together. Wigan is one of 18 localities delivering GOGA across the UK.
The local programme consists of weekly activities, events and volunteering opportunities. Weekly sessions cater for a range of ages and abilities, including some family activity sessions. Details of all weekly sessions can be found on our activity calendar.
GOGA session examples
- Adventure Play
- Climbing
- Family Activity Session
Inclusive Children and Young People
We have a range of activities for children and young people aged 5 – 19 years. Activities include Rebound Therapy, Wheels for All and Multi Sports. Sessions are delivered weekly during school term times, we also offer a programme during each school holiday period, please see our activity calendar for more details.
We deliver inclusive PE and extra-curricular sports sessions within local schools.
As part of a local partnership group we deliver inclusive events for children and young people on a regular basis. These include Just Join In festivals, giving young people with a disability the opportunity to try out different sports in an accessible environment.
Inclusive Children and Young People session examples
- Rebound Therapy
- Wheels for All
- Dance
- Watersports
Find out more about Inclusive Children and Young People
Active Choices
Active Choices is a diverse programme of activities for anyone aged 16 years and over who requires additional support to become active. This could be due to a learning disability, physical disability, sensory impairment, mental health condition, dementia and / or autistic spectrum condition.
We aim to improve access and choice to get more people active throughout the Wigan Borough.
Active Choices session examples
- Gym
- Swim
- Wheels for All
- Dog Walking
- Dementia Cafe
Find out more about Active Choices
Schools and Groups
The PE/Sports coaching programme has greatly enhanced the pupils experience and staff learning. All PE lessons are effective and highly motivating for both staff and pupils. The coach has excellent skills in working with pupils with learning difficulties and has high expectations of pupils, which has led to fantastic pupil achievement.
Liz Loftus, headteacher at Rowan Tree Primary School.
The Active Inclusive team delivers sessions tailored to the needs of our region's schools and organisations.
To organise an Active Inclusive session with your group, contact us via this form.
Inclusive Clubs
Our Inclusive Clubs Initiative aims to support local sports clubs and community groups to improve their accessibility and inclusivity. We offer support to write funding applications, improve physical and social access to activities, as well as providing support with training and promotion of sessions.
For more information please get in touch.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rebound Therapy?
Rebound Therapy refers to 1-1 activities on a trampoline ranging from relaxing and stretching exercises to recreational trampolining. Qualified instructors work with individuals to develop a programme of activities. Participants also have the opportunity to achieve awards in trampolining, following the Winstrada grading system.
Do I need to book?
Booking is essential for certain activities such as Rebound Therapy, Wheels for All and Supervised Gym as well as for all school holiday sessions. Although some sessions do not require booking a place, we advise that you contact us to find the most appropriate activity to attend.
How much do sessions cost?
The price of each activity varies, all details can be found on the calendar of sessions.
Are sessions suitable for wheelchair users?
Sessions are suitable and accessible for all individuals, including those who use a wheelchair. Some activities may require transfer, and hoists are available for some activities (including Rebound Therapy)
Can support workers and family members join in with Active Inclusive sessions?
We welcome support workers and family members to take part in activities, where appropriate, some of our sessions are open family sessions where all are encouraged to take part. In addition, we offer a Lifestyle+1 scheme for those in a supporting role.
Contact us
We'd love to talk about Active Inclusive and the programmes and sessions perfect for you.
Either click on one of the buttons above to find out more about our Active Inclusive programmes or complete the short form below and one of our team will be in touch with the information you need.