Ice Skating With Wheelchair

I didn t realise that individuals can also give it a go.

Ice skating with wheelchair. It s a great social activity to do over the christmas period. This review is especially helpful for those who have or use the following. Very helpful staff and very accessible site. Limited availability and must book in advance by giving us a ring 01344 789 000.

Wheelsnoheels gem hubbard 2 739 views. Wheelchairs are allowed on the ice at selected times. The winterlight ice skating rink is wheelchair accessible. However if a quieter session with more space is preferred it s recommended booking a ticket for a morning session on monday thursday.

Many ice rinks around the country provide accessible facilities for you to take your wheelchair on the ice so you can join in on the fun. I never though i d be able to take my wheelchair using son ice skating but i did and we had a brilliant time. We also allow wheelchair users on the ice. The carer can be assessed by one of our stewards in order to push the wheelchair around the ice themselves.

So when the rink manager offered to take charlie on the ice in his wheelchair i couldn t move. Our wheelchair users are pushed around the ice for 10 minutes by a steward. Chd living who have 12 care homes in surrey took 26 residents to an ice rink. Every thursday during term timetable we will offer disabled users 5 entry with one carer admitted for free.

Bj has done wheelchair accessible ice skating before but he has always been a part of an organised group. Wheelchair users can access the rink in their own wheelchairs and can book for any session. Moving footage shows wheelchair bound care home residents going ice skating for the first time in decades. Whether you have a manual or powered wheelchair most facilities will allow access.

Or it s a magical and exciting feeling to slide across the ice with family and friends. Ice skating our new session is designed to be adaptable and enjoyable for all. For years bj watched aj take ice skating lessons twice a week at our local ice rink but no wheelchairs were allowed during general sessions. Structured lessons and one on one coaching are available separately.

I assumed it was a situation where we would stand by the sidelines and watch. A path i thought was blocked had suddenly opened and i was busy processing both new fears and hope. Wheelchair access at londons winter wonderland 2019 wheelchair ice skating. The ice can be accessed on skates in a wheelchair or in a purpose built sledge sledge must be booked in advance.