Yorkshire - English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS)

Triathlon launches bid to be included in Rio Paralympics

Triathlon could make its debut in the Paralympics at the Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has opened negotiations with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) for the sport to be added to the programme for six categories across the various disabilities. Follow the link to find out more.

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What is the main barrier to disabled people participating in sport?

Do you want to play football?

If you are disabled and want to play football there are lots of ways you can get involved throughout the country. Follow the link to see what's available where you live.

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Federation of Disability Sports Organisations in Yorkshire is committed to improving opportunities for all disabled people to participate in sport and physical activity to the level of their choice. We work with the National Disability Sports Organisations, National Governing Bodies of Sport and the four Regional County Sports Partnerships to drive forward the development of Disability Sport.

Headlines

› Interested in Playing Competitive Boccia?

Why Not Enter a Team in the National Pan Disability Boccia League 2010/2011. Next season will be the first year the league will operate under ‘Boccia England’ (formerly organised from within CP Sport).

› Do you want your chair pimped?

Channel 4 is looking for a small group of charismatic sporting 12 – 18 year olds who want to take their current wheelchair and turn it into something special. If you are interested follow the link to find out more!

› Inclusive Clubs Grants Programme - Now Open for New Applications

The English Federation of Disability Sport is pleased to announce that its Inclusive Clubs Programme- a small grants programme to support local clubs develop inclusive sporting provision- is open for a second round of funding applications.

Events

› CP Sport Grand Prix Athletics Series 2010

Sat 17th Apr 2010 to Sat 21st Aug 2010

CP Sport will be hosting five Grand Prix competitions during 2010. The winning athletes will be presented with their respective prizes during the CP National Championships on Saturday 18th September at Harvey Hadden Stadium, Nottingham.

› Limbpower presents the 3rd Annual Amputee Games

Sat 14th Aug 2010 to Sun 15th Aug 2010

LimbPower will be hosting the 3rd Annual Amputee Games at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire - the national centre for wheelchair sport and the birthplace of the paralympic games.