Our Award Winner Sports Project - Sport Gives Back Group of the Year Award 2024
The Elfrida Society's sport initiatives, in partnership with SportWorks, Middlesex Cricket, the Football Association, and supported by The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust, Sports England, the Big Lottery, Islington Local Initiatives Fund and other key sponsors, seeks to break down barriers that individuals with learning disabilities face in accessing sports in London.
By addressing these challenges, we aim to create an inclusive and empowering environment, ensuring that everyone, regardless of ability, can enjoy the numerous physical and social benefits that sports bring.
Inclusive Sports Activities for Adults
We proudly offer a wide range of sports activities for adults over 18 with learning disabilities and neurodiverse individuals in our community. While we also work closely with schools to facilitate sports access for young people aged 16 and above, these school-based activities are specifically organised in partnership with educational institutions. We are always open to setting up new programs in collaboration with schools and colleges.
All other activities are designed for adults, and we warmly welcome participants of all ages, genders, and diverse backgrounds. Join us and be part of our inclusive sports community!
Together, we strive to overcome obstacles, promoting equal opportunities and enriching the lives of individuals with learning disabilities through sports engagement.
Tennis
Our specialist coach combines tennis-based ball and racket skills with fitness and fun.
Where: Islington Tennis Centre and Gym.
When: Every Wednesday, 11:00am to 12:00pm.
Fitness
Body conditioning, light weight training, yoga, intensity interval training and boxercise.
Where: Islington Tennis Centre and Gym.
When: Every Monday 2:30pm to 3:30pm.
Cricket
All round cricket training to develop technical and social skills.
Where: Caxton Community House (winter) / Elthorne Park (summer)
When: Every Friday, 1:00pm to 2:30pm.
Football
Basic football training and fun non-competitive team games. All disabilities and ages welcome.
To find out more or to join our football team, please contact Nikki on Nikki.chivers@Elfrida.com or 07841 033248
New Free Inclusive Tennis Sessions (Ages 16–25) - Muswell Hill
We’re excited to launch free weekly tennis sessions in partnership with Muswell Hill Methodist LTC, specially designed for young people aged 16-25 with learning disabilities and neurodivergent needs.
These fun and inclusive sessions will take place every Thursday from 4:00pm to 5:00pm at the Pavilion Tennis Recreation Ground (N22 7XL). You’ll enjoy expert coaching, improve your coordination and fitness, and make new friends in a supportive environment - no experience needed!
Sessions will start as soon as we have enough participants, so we encourage anyone interested to get in touch now and add your name to the list. This will help us confirm our start date and make sure you don’t miss out on a place.
Come along to build confidence, stay active, and have fun - rackets and smiles are provided!
NEW Muswell Hill Tennis Session flyer
Contact: Nikki Chivers
Call or message on: 07841 033248
Email: Nikki.chivers@Elfrida.com
You can find more about our sports activities, how to join a session or how to make a referral here:
Tennis Sessions Flyer
Fitness Sessions Flyer
Cricket Sessions Flyer
Elfrida Sports Referral Form
Elfrida Football Club Sessions Flyer
Or you can contact Nikki on Nikki.chivers@Elfrida.com or 07841 033248.
