Yorkshire - English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS)

Headline Participation and Satisfaction data is now available

The English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) has created a series of resource sheets to enable an in depth understanding of the current activity of disabled people in sport.

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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

› British Judo search for female Paralympic potential

The British Judo Association has launched a ‘Paralympic Potential’ talent search, in association with UK Sport, ParalympicsGB and the English Institute of Sport, to find more female visually impaired judoka to compete in the 2012 Paralympic Games.

› Young Achievers Trust launches national search for England’s star achievers

The Young Achievers Trust has launched a national search for England’s star achievers with the opening of nominations for the prestigious Young Achievers Awards. The Awards recognise inspirational young volunteers, activists and social entrepreneurs aged between 16 and 25.

› 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).

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 on 2-3 October 2010. The event is open to junior and senior players.