Defiant Sports

After some discussion, we have decided to stop posting on Twitter / X as we no longer feel it is a space for positive discussion and inclusion promotion. We are sadened to see the current state of the website. We will continue to post on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/defian…

A couple of our fantastic players are in @TheatreGrove production of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. 🎭 If you want to catch this wonderful show, make sure to book your tickets here: grovetheatre.onlineticketseller.com/browse?filter%… #theatre #eastbourne #inclusion

You don't want to miss our Christmas Fair and Boot Sale this Sunday! ❄️☃️ There'll be festive crafts, goodies, a raffle, teddy tombola, games, bouncy castle, refreshments and more! For more info and trader signup, go to eequ.org/experience/113… #eastbourne #christmas #inclusion

Want to have a Super Saturday at our Hub? ⚡ ⚽ - Football 4 All ⚽: 10:30am - 11:30am, £4 pp. eequ.org/experience/8611 - Basketball 4 All 🏀: 11:30am - 12:30pm, £4 pp. eequ.org/experience/2550 - Defiant Youth Club (8 - 11 yrs) 🕹️🧩: 12:30pm - 2pm, £6 pp. eequ.org/experience/2545

It has come to our attention that our website's 'Contact Us' form has been broken for some time. Meaning we've likely missed your message. the form has now been fixed. If you are waiting for a response from us regarding a form, please fill in a new one.

Ready for this month's Breaking Boundaries Newsletter? 📰 In this month's issue: - Open Court Tennis Tournament - Santa Stroll and Winter HAF - Outdoor Activity, Native Hedgerows, Pickleball and Sensory Bus - Much more! Check it out: shorturl.at/XH10V #inclusion

The Old Bank Wellbeing Trust are starting up some therapeutic groups for different ages. 🏦 They're a great opportunity to explore feelings in a non-judgemental space. For more information and sign up, email info@theoldbankwellbeing.org.uk or call 01323 502827. #Wellbeing

We are happy to have been invited to the first-ever open day at @ebmosque last Saturday by Russel 🕌 Loretta went along to the day, which was absolutely lovely with a warm, friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We hope this is the beginning of a wonderful new relationship.

Want to try your hand at a fully inclusive, non-segregated tennis tournament? 🎾♿ Then book your place at our Open Court Tennis Tournament happening Sunday the 24th of this month, 10:30am - 1:30pm, Eastbourne Sports Park, £5 entry fee. Booking and info: eequ.org/experience/2565

Want to get suited up Santa-style and raise money for Defiant Sports?🎅 The Santa Stroll, ran by the Sovereign Harbour Residents Association, is a fun community event to get festive and help us out! Find more info and booking here: eequ.org/experience/110… #Christmas #Inclusion

Don't miss our Christmas Fair & Boot Sale - the last boot sale of the year! ❄️👢 Sunday 17th Nov, 11am - 3pm, Defiant Sports Inclusion Hub, BN22 8RA. Public entry costs £0.50 (kids go free) pay on the day, cash or card. Find more info here: eequ.org/experience/113…

It's time for our annual Open Court Tennis Tournament! 🎾🏆 The event will be taking place on Sunday the 24th of Novemeber, 10:30am - 1:30pm, £5 entry fee, Eastbourne Sports Park, Cross Levels Way, BN21 2UF. For more information and booking, go to: eequ.org/experience/2565

Don't miss @SweetCircusNet and @activesussex's free SEND youth circus skills sessions! 🤹‍♀️🎪 The free/donation-only sessions will be on Saturday 2nd of November & Saturday 7th of December, 1:20pm - 2pm, at St. Elizabeth's Church, Eastbourne. Booking: tinyurl.com/2dtmwzd5

Hi everyone! Just a reminder about our spooky sessions coming up this week. 🎃 Monday (Today!): - Halloween party Wednesday 30th Oct: - LTA Monster Smash Tennis Festival - Halloween-themed Boccia Find out more here: defiantsports.org.uk/35344-2/ Spook ya soon! #inclusion

Looking for something your young person can do on a Tuesday? How about the free Langley Community Centre Youth Club? For ages 11 - 16, Tuesdays, 6pm - 8pm, Langney Community Centre, Etchingham Road, BN23 7DX. Email eheastbournehailshamseaford@eastsussex.gov.uk for more info.

Book your place at our Halloween Party! 🎃🐈‍⬛ Mon 28th Oct, 4:30pm - 6:30pm, Defiant Sports Inclusion Hub, £8 pp. Booking shorturl.at/8jM8Q Or Halloween-themed boccia on Weds 30th Oct, 1:15pm - 2:45pm, Defiant Sports Inclusion Hub, £6 pp. Booking shorturl.at/m85qx

Make sure to shamble over to our spook-tacular LTA Monster Smash Tennis Festival! 🧟 Wednesday the 30th of October, 10am - 11am, Fishermans Green Tennis Courts, BN22 7JY, free to play! Just show up on the day, ready for games, tennis skills and a frightfully fun time! 👻

We've noticed a drop-off in attendance at our sessions recently, and wanted your help to fix it! 🚧 Please go to our facebook page to see the full post and share your thoughts: facebook.com/DefiantSports/ Any insight you can give us would be an incredibly help! #help #eastbourne

Don't miss our Halloween activities! 🧟‍♂️ Our Halloween Party is sure to send a shiver down your spine! Book here: shorturl.at/L3Gxq Not in the mood for a party? How about a halloween themed Boccia session instead? Book here: shorturl.at/yGAUB #halloween #inclusion

Come join our Visually Impaired Tennis session this Friday! 🎾🧑‍🦯 Fridays, 10:30AM - 12PM, Eastbourne Sports Park, BN21 2UF, £6 per person. Use balls with bells to assist in locating the ball and tactile lines for self-placement on the court! Book here: shorturl.at/yg1lr