EFDS - English Federation of Disability Sport

Share your good work

In order to increase participation amongst disabled people in sport, it is important best practice projects and initiatives are shared.
We are inviting organisations, clubs and their workforces from across the country to tell us more about the great work they do to increase opportunities in their sport or area.

English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is the national body responsible for developing sport for disabled people in England. As a registered charity we rely on funding to support our work. Working with key partners, including National Disability Sport Organisations (NDSOs), we aim to increase and improve sports opportunities.

Headlines

› Stoke Mandeville hosts young participants in Festival of Sport

In the week before 100 days to go to the London Paralympic Games, Stoke Mandeville Stadium- the home of the Paralympic movement- will welcome young disabled people to try out a variety of sports. The Festival of Sport on 16-17 May is not only a chance for children with all impairments to be talent spotted by sports bodies, but also an opportunity to enjoy activities and get a taste for sport.

› Helena Lucas completes sailing team at London 2012

The British Paralympic Association (BPA) today announced that the final place in the sailing team for the London 2012 Paralympic Games will be filled by Helena Lucas.

› Whitehead, Cockroft and Blake celebrate new world records

Richard Whitehead (coach: Keith Antoine/Liz Yelling), Hannah Cockroft (Peter Eriksson) and Paul Blake (Rob Ellchuk) made history at the London 2012 Paralympic athletics test event today (Tuesday 8 May) when clocking new World Records in the T42 200m, T34 100m and T36 1500m respectively.

Events

› Festival of Sport South Wed 16th May 2012 to Sat 18th May 2013

The Festival of Sport South (formally Mini Games) will be held at Stoke Mandeville on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 May.

› British Blind Sport Junior Combined Events Athletics Championships Sat 19th May 2012

The event is for children between 9 and 18 years. Entrants must be under 18 on 1 January 2012. Some knowledge of the events required (except Under 12). Any visually impaired junior without a sight classification can compete in the B4 category. The entry fee is £5 per competitor.

› British Wheelchair Athletics Association (BWAA) Grand Prix for Seated Throwers Sat 19th May 2012 to Sun 20th May 2012

This is the second BWAA Athletics Grand Prix for seated throwers of the season and will be held at the National Disability Sports Centre in Stoke Mandeville.

› The Inclusive Fitness Initiative

is a programme supporting the fitness industry to become more inclusive-catering for the needs of disabled and non-disabled people, as well as raising physical activity participation levels.

› The Playground to Podium

framework has been developed to help young disabled people progress from PE and community sport to high-level performance and competition. Follow the link to find out more.

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