Accessible Activity News
Posted: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 15:37
British Blind Sport announce “Live Workout Week”
British Blind Sport are pleased to announce their "Live Workout Week"; a week of accessible, audio described workouts delivered directly into the homes of the nation via Zoom.
Whilst at-home workouts and routines are becoming increasingly popular, it has been found that there is a lack of content with sufficient audio description to allow people with a visual impairment to take part fully and confidently. BBS have been working hard over the last few weeks to engage inclusive deliverers who are experts at making activities accessible and enjoyable for people of any age and ability. Read More »
Posted: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:41
Releasing of Two Adaptive Yoga Videos
WheelPower believe that lives can be transformed through sport and physical activity and today they are launching this set of Yoga videos to encourage wheelchair users to exercise from the comfort of their... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:19
Fears for future inactive generation as report shows disabled children miss out
A new groundbreaking report shows failings across sectors will continue to steer disabled children into an inactive adulthood if we do not act now. My Active Future, from Activity Alliance, calls for more commitment from every sector of our society to ensure all children and young people benefit from an active lifestyle. Read More »
Posted: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:11
Young para-swimming hopefuls go head to head in Sunderland
This weekend (14-15 March 2020) more than 100 British swimming hopefuls make a splash at Activity Alliance's National Junior Para-Swimming Championships. It will be the second time Sunderland has hosted this event.
For many, the Championships are a starting block for national competition. A well-established part of the swimming pathway, many top world and Paralympic medallists discovered their talent at this event.
In this short course event, 10-18 years old compete in Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Individual Medley and Butterfly. Read More »
Posted: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 09:31
Goalball UK – ‘This Girl Can’ 2020 York
Goalball UK are delighted to announce the booking for our two 'This Girl Can' events taking place on Saturday 2nd May 2020 are now OPEN, with one taking place in Birmingham and one in York!
There will also be a female-only competition taking place later in 2020. Keep an eye out for further information coming soon! Read More »
Posted: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 15:43
Sight Loss Awareness Training
An interactive workshop to gain an insight into living with sight loss. Explore ideas for making your organisation more accessible.
About this Event
An interactive workshop to gain an insight into living with sight loss. Explore ideas for making your organisation more accessible to people living with sight loss. The event will be at MySight York 14 Merchants Place, Merchantgate, York, YO1 9TU Read More »
Posted: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 14:26
Powerchair Football Part 2 – Advanced skills and set plays
This CPD event will offer an enhanced insight into the game of Powerchair football. Coaches will be able to interact with Powerchair football coaches and players, learn advanced skills, design/develop specific restarts and set plays of the game. Read More »
Posted: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 14:09
FA Grow the Game Funding
Grow the Game is back for the 10th year in a row with £1.5m available for clubs to turn their aspirations of creating new female and disability teams into reality.
The scheme, which is funded by The FA and Sport England, and delivered by the Football Foundation, prioritises support for traditionally under-represented groups in grassroots football and last year's edition gave approximately 16,000 people the chance to get involved by creating 884 female and 257 disability teams respectively. Read More »
Posted: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 16:30
West Riding County FA Bursaries For Impairment Specific Coaching Courses
The WRCFA have recently received a grant from The FA to grow the coaching workforce in disability football so they have two fantastic bursaries available for coaches to apply for on a first come first serve basis. Read More »
Posted: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 15:49
Copmanthorpe FC - PAN-Disability Junior and Senior teams
Interested in playing football? Copmanthorpe FC are keen to recruit new players for their established Ability Counts Senior Team (16+) and junior squad! Read More »