WHICH SPORT SHALL I TAKE UP ?

geek84
geek84 Scope Member Posts: 134 Empowering
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Hi Folks

I am a male in my mid 50s and have right hemiplegia from birth. My right side is severely weaker than my left.

I feel lonely and isolated at times.

I was thinking of taking up some type of sport where I could meet people and increase my social circle.

Can you kindly recommend any type of sport that I could take up?

Thanks in advance

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  • Hopeless
    Hopeless Community member Posts: 112 Empowering

    Are there any walking groups in your area? Lots of opportunity for chatting whilst walking.

  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 4,438 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @geek84, have you ever looked into Boccia? It's not something many people have heard of but there was a lot more talk about it after the Paralympics. It's a sport that's very adaptable so lots of people with different impairments can play. If you're in England, Boccia England have a directory of clubs:

    Find a club | Boccia England Limited

    Could be worth looking into 😊

    What kind of sports do you think you'd enjoy?

  • durhamjaide2001
    durhamjaide2001 Scope Member Posts: 11,994 Championing

    I would definitely recommend Boccia I have been playing it all my life ever since childhood and its a really tactical sport. The only thing is that it's not a competitive sport that can make it into the Olympics but I'm sure the Scope army can change this

  • JW77
    JW77 Community member Posts: 115 Empowering

    I do a bit of yoga (and the girl does a seated Quigong class).

    Both my yoga & walking groups are men only. Men Walking & Talking
    I'd love the idea of kite buggying but it requires stuff that I don't have at the moment (practice, a car to get to the beach) lol

    It's great that you're seeking something to exercise/join with.

    You're welcome to join the MWAT social zoom on a Tuesday as well. . I know its not the same as meeting up but your very welling

  • geek84
    geek84 Scope Member Posts: 134 Empowering

    Good Morning Folks

    @Hopeless I have looked into walking groups but most of them are during the day. Unfortunately, I have a 9 to 5 job.

    @Rosie_Scope unfortunately, there are no Boccia clubs near me.

    @JW77 I did join a yoga group, but all of them were ladies - I was the odd one out !!!

  • JW77
    JW77 Community member Posts: 115 Empowering
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/944546#Comment_944546

    Most of the MenWalking & Talking, and that assuming you're a guy, are in the evening. If your not I'm sure there are other evening walking groups.

    Menoga is a thing:) If you still want to try a bit..

  • kreacher
    kreacher Community member Posts: 179 Empowering

    i don't know how your condition affects you but what about darts

  • geek84
    geek84 Scope Member Posts: 134 Empowering

    Hi @kreacher

    yes I did think about darts.

    But I haven't got a steady right hand and also have a squint in my eyes.

  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 4,438 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    @geek84 You could also have a look at Every Body Moves:

    Home | Every Body Moves

    They also have a club search to look for local sports clubs, perhaps there's some more ideas there 😊

  • SaraC_Scope
    SaraC_Scope CP Network, Scope Posts: 157 Empowering

    Hi @geek84

    I'm part of the CP Network team here at Scope and support Cerebral Palsy Sport

    We attend meetings with them every two weeks and discuss sports and activities for people with CP. The next meeting is Monday 9 December 2024 at 4:30pm until 5:30pm.

    Please contact @Richard_Scope if you would like to attend.

    Kind Regards

    @SaraC_Scope

  • geek84
    geek84 Scope Member Posts: 134 Empowering

    Thanks folks

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