Welcome to the news section of the English Federation of Disability Sport main website. Each region has its own news page, which you can access by visiting the regional micro sites.
Please email press releases and stories for inclusion on the site to: federation@efds.co.uk
Major Phil Packer has received the Helen Rollason award at the 2009 BBC Sports Personality of the Year show. The 37-year-old, who is a paraplegic after sustaining injuries while on duty in Iraq in 2008, defied doctors to complete the 2009 London Marathon. The Pride of Britain Fundraiser of the Year walked two miles a day on crutches to complete the epic feat in 13 days.
In partnership with RGK, Hull Stingrays Elite League Ice Hockey team and the British Inline Puck Hockey Association, the British Sledge Hockey Association (BSHA) is proud to announce the world launch of Inline Sledge Hockey at Lord Roberts Centre, Bisley Camp, Woking, Surrey.
The UK Talent Team, in partnership with ParalympicsGB, is seeking sportsmen and women with the potential to become Paralympic champions in 2012. We are looking for individuals who may have undiscovered talents in a number of Paralympic sports. Click on the link to find out how to register.
On Thursday 3rd December there are 1000 days to go before the London 2012 Paralympics. As the umbrella body of sport for disabled people in England, the English Federation of Disability Sport are looking forward to the next two years.
Family is something we all have in common. Regardless of age or stage, shape or size, belief or background. National Family Week promises something for everyone, and embraces families of all shapes and sizes. National Family Week is already the largest coalition on family issues in the UK. Charities, community groups, statutory bodies, schools, sporting and faith networks are all coming together to celebrate family life. National Family Week 2010 aims to be even bigger and better, engaging with more families, highlighting important issues through increased media coverage and creating broader social awareness of the good work done by all our not-for-profit partners.
During the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) General Assembly in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 21 November the IPC membership has decided in favour of the re-inclusion of athletes with an intellectual disability (ID athletes) in competitions, including the Paralympic Games.
