RISE activities for children and young people

RISE provides a varied programme of activities for people of all ages with special educational needs and disabilities. View activities for adults.

Making a booking

All of our activities can be booked on the RISE booking page.

Weekly activities

A range of weekly activities take place across the borough.

Fusion Junior and Teen Dance 

These weekly, fun and lively dance classes are led by Combination Dance Company and are ideal for developing gross motor skills, flexibility, self expression and confidence.

Activity details:

• Dates: Saturdays from 20 April to 20 July 2024 (no sessions on 25 May or 1 June)
  
• Time: 11.45am to 12.15pm (Reception to Year 6), 12.30 to 1.15pm (Year 7+)
  
• Age: 5 to 16 years
  
• Venue: Up and Running, 70-72 Broad Street, Teddington TW11 8QY
  Price: £48 per person for the term

RISE to Shine Swimming

This is part of our RISE to Shine project, training athletes aged 8 to 18 years who live or go to school in the borough to compete for Richmond in the London Youth Games. It is a very welcoming group focusing on stroke improvement. Swimmers need to be able to swim a 25m length of the pool unaided. Term time only.

Activity details:

• Dates: Tuesdays from 16 April to 16 July 2024 (no session on 28 May)
  
• Time: 6 to 6.45pm
  
• Age: 8 to 18 years
  
• Venue: Teddington Pools and Fitness Centre, Vicarage Road, Teddington TW11 8EZ
  
• Price: £55 per person for the term

Football

Supported by Kew Park Rangers (KPR), a local Charter Standard Community Club, footballers aged 8 to 16 years practice a variety of techniques and skills to develop their agility, balance and coordination. KPR encourage players to join in competitively and socially. A team play in the Surrey Football For All League.

Parents/carers are welcome to stay, watch or take part.

Activity details:

• Dates: Saturdays from 6 April to 18 May 2024
  
• Time: 11.15am to 12.15pm
  
• Age: 5 to 11 years
  
• Venue: Whitton Sports Sport and Fitness Centre, Percy Road, Whitton TW2 6JW
  
• Price: £4 per person per session

Multi-sports

Delivered by Brentford Community Sports Trust. Come along and join in with a variety of different sports and exercise activities. These sessions are fun and engaging with the opportunity to try lots of different activities.

Parents/carers are welcome to stay, watch or take part.

Activity details:

• Dates: Saturdays from 13 April to 18 May 2024
  
• Time: 12.15 to 1.15pm
  
• Age: 8+ years
  
• Venue: Whitton Sports Sport and Fitness Centre, Percy Road, Whitton TW2 6JW
  
• Price: £4 per person per session

Other activities 

Wheelchair basketball

Supported by Richmond Knights Basketball Club, athletes aged 6-16 years learn how to play wheelchair basketball using fun games to teach technique. The session is adapted for all abilities using specialist equipment. Sports wheelchairs are supplied. Opportunities for competitive games are available.

Venue: Waldegrave School, Fifth Cross Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 5LH

For more information please:

• Email office@knightsbasketball.co.uk 
• Call 020 8797 0477 or
• Visit www.knightsbasketball.co.uk

Canoeing

Canoeing sessions with Lensbury Watersports Centre. A great opportunity to try out a variety of different boats and enjoy freedom on the water. The sessions will restart after Easter 2024.

Activity details:

• Dates: Wednesdays from 5 June to 25 September
• Time: 4.30 to 6pm
• Age: 8 plus
• Venue: Lensbury Water Sports Centre, Broom Water West, Teddington
• Price: £15 per person per session

If you have any enquiries please contact rise@richmond.gov.uk.

All ability cycling sessions

This activity is designed for people with learning, physical and sensory disabilities, and their families to enjoy cycling. After being shown how to use the adapted cycles, we are offering the chance for a short ride to explore the park and linked  green spaces.

Bikeworks will bring a range of adapted cycles, including tricycles, side-by-side cycles for two or more people, wheelchair platform cycles and go-kart style recumbent cycles.

• Date: Wednesday 29 May
• Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm, please book a timeslot through our online booking system

Applications

All participants of RISE must complete a consent form to take part in activities. The application form for RISE activities can be completed online or downloaded. 

Contact us

For any further information about RISE, inclusive and disability specific sport or exercise activities:

Sports Development Team
Civic Centre
44 York Street
Twickenham
TW1 3BZ

Telephone: 020 8831 6134
Email: rise@richmond.gov.uk

Our office opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

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Leisure discounts

Did you know you could receive discounts for many RISE activities with the Leisure and Youth Richmond Card?

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