EFDS - English Federation of Disability Sport

EFDS to manage Inclusive Fitness Initiative in-house

The English Federation of Disability Sport has announced that the management of the Inclusive Fitness Initiative will move from consultants MLS to within the EFDS structure. The IFI supports the fitness industry to become more inclusive, catering for the needs of disabled and non-disabled people alike. Follow the link to find out more.

English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is the national body responsible for developing sport for disabled people in England. We work closely with key partners to develop sporting opportunities for the 11 million disabled people in England.

Headlines

› Government appoints six new Sport England board members

Hugh Robertson MP, Minister for Sport and the Olympics, has appointed six new people to the board of Sport England for two year terms - with immediate effect.

› EFDS look forward to the next two years and beyond the London Paralympics

On Sunday 29 August there are 2 years to go before the London 2012 Paralympics and the time left until then will be inspirational for both disabled and non-disabled people. The English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is excited about the prospects to increase participation from a grassroots level in the run up and beyond the Games.

› Two Years to go until London 2012 Paralympics

The Foreign Office has marked the occasion by launching a short film featuring one of the UK’s most successful Paralympians, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE.

Events

› Wheelpower National Junior Games Tue 21st Sep 2010 to Fri 24th Sep 2010

The 2010 Wheelpower National Junior Games will be held at the Stoke Mandeville Stadium from Tuesday 21st to Friday 24th September.

› Mencap Sport National Table Tennis Championships Sat 2nd Oct 2010 to Sun 3rd Oct 2010

The Mencap Sport Sport National Table Tennis Chamionships will be held in Crewe. The event is open to junior and senior players.

› DSE Open Snooker Championships 2010 Sat 9th Oct 2010 to Sun 10th Oct 2010

The DSE Open Snooker Championships 2010 will be held at Rileys Snooker and Pool Hall, Belle Vue, Manchester. The entry fee is £22 per competitor, follow the link to find out more.

› Typhoo Sports for All

will make sport more accessible for disabled people. The project will train a minimum of 500 community-based coaches and provide them with the skills to encourage disabled people to participate in sport.

› 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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