Club hoping to net more new members
A basketball club for people with learning disabilities is hoping see a rise in its membership.
Leicester and District Special Olympics Basketball Club formed in 1989 and now has 23 members.
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The club has represented the East Midlands in six national Special Olympics games, winning gold and silver.
Club coach Roger Sharpe is hoping the Olympics and Paralympics will inspire more people to get involved.
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It is the latest sports club to be featured as part of our Olympic Legacy campaign.
We want to highlight the variety of clubs in the county and to help people inspired by Team GB's success to get involved in sport.
Mr Sharpe said: "We have had a couple of inquiries during the Paralympics.
"It's a pity there haven't been a few more than that.
"Really, we could do with some more members and volunteers."
The club provides weekly training for male and female players with learning disabilities.
It competes regionally, nationally and even internationally, runs sessions at Bosworth Academy in Desford every Monday, from 6pm until 8pm.
To find out more information, call Mr Sharpe on 01455 823458.
If you would like to see your sports club featured as part of our Olympic Legacy campaign, e-mail:
newsdesk@leicester mercury.co.uk
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