Throughout June, ARC will be celebrating Equality, Diversity and Inclusion with a range of exciting events that aim to ensure that everyone feels able to enjoy sports and fitness in a fun, safe, supportive, and welcoming environment.
It is ARC’s mission to make sure racquet sports and fitness are accessible for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. We want ARC to be a place where everyone feels comfortable to have fun, learn new skills, and thrive. With this in mind, we’re delighted to announce our upcoming series of events that celebrate Equality, Diversity and Inclusion!
LGBTQIA+ Make A Racket Festival – 15th June
Our latest LGBTQIA+ Make A Racket Festival kicks off on Saturday 15th June and celebrates Pride Month, welcoming LGBTQIA+ people and allies from across Devon to join us for a fabulous afternoon of activities. All abilities are welcome to try at a range of sports, and we’ll be providing special skills training for more experienced players. There’ll be music, fun and friendly competitions with prizes on offer, as well as free play, with all equipment provided. Click here to book your place and join in the fun!
Free Sports to Celebrate Refugee Week – 22nd June
This special event at ARC coincides with the UK’s Refugee Week – this year’s theme is ‘Our Home’, so we’re opening up ARC to anyone for whom English is not a first language, displaced people and families, or anyone who simply doesn’t feel at home in their community. Find out more here.
Inclusive Sport Open Day – 30th June
Our first Inclusive Sport Open Day offers a brilliant opportunity for anyone with a disability to come along and try out a range of different sports and activities with ARC coaches. This fun-filled day is open to both kids and adults. Click here to book your place.
ARC Full Centre Open Day – 6th July
Come and try ARC for FREE at our fun family Open Day! We'll be running free taster sessions for all ages across all our facilities including Gym & Fitness, Badminton, Tennis, Squash and Table Tennis. Think... Tots & Mini's Tennis, No-Strings Badminton Mix-In, Teen Gym, Rusty Racket Squash, Yoga, 50+ Strength and more! With loud music, a BBQ and a Wimbledon live stream on the big screen it's bound to be a great day out for the whole family. No pre-booking required, just come along and have some guaranteed fun whatever the weather. We'll also be offering an incredible 50% off your first 3 months of membership if you sign up on the day.
Brand New for 2024 – Free Inclusive Badminton Sessions
Our new Inclusive Badminton Sessions are completely free and will take place every week on Mondays and Saturdays and are open to any age and all disabilities and impairments. It’s a chance for people with physical or learning disabilities to take part in a series of fun games and activities with their friends and families. The sessions are run by our expert coaches and are tailored to fit the specific needs of the participants. Starting from Monday 3rd June! Get involved here.