English Federation of Disability Sport North East EFDS NE

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English Federation of Disability Sport North East 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

› London 2012 International Inspiration Programme brings Youth Leaders from around the world to North East England

Young Leaders from around the world are coming together in Gateshead, Newcastle and Sunderland this week. The teenagers have been selected to visit the UK as a result of London 2012’s ground-breaking sports legacy programme, International Inspiration.

› Leon Best and Dan Gosling Meet Blind Football Stars

Leon Best and Dan Gosling Meet VI footballers

Two Newcastle United stars made a surprise appearance at a football fun day for blind and visually impaired youngsters this week. Leon Best and Dan Gosling dropped into the event at Blue Flames Sporting Club on Tuesday 10th August much to the surprise and delight of the young people.

› 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.

Events

› Mencap Sport National Table Tennis Championships

Thu 2nd Sep 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.

› 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.