British Paralympic Association
- Contact Name
- General Information
- Contact Email
- info@paralympics.org.uk.
- Contact Telephone
- 020 7842 5789
Activity Alliance
- Contact Name
- General Information
- Contact Email
- info@paralympics.org.uk.
- Contact Telephone
- 020 7842 5789
Funding opportunities
What is Disability Sport?
The English Federation of Disability Sport (EfDS), aim to make active lives possible with a vision that disabled people are active for life.
There are also a number of National Disability Sports Organisations including British Blind Sport, Cerebral Palsy Sport, Dwarf Sports Association, Mencap Sport, Special Olympics GB, UK Deaf Sport, LimbPower and Wheelpower.
Events featured in the Paralympic Games includes: archery, athletics, boccia, cycling, equestrian, football, goalball, judo, powerlifting, sailing, shooting, swimming, table tennis, volleyball, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair fencing, wheelchair rugby and wheelchair tennis.
Benefits
Being physically active is a lifestyle choice proven to provide social and personal benefits. Physical activity boosts the immune system, provides natural pain relief, improves strength and balance, and can also help to build confidence and reduce stress.
Involvement
For local disability sport opportunities, please contact Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport (LRS). The Parasport website also provides information on disability sports opportunities in the UK. Contacting a National Disability Sport Organisation is also a good starting point to get involved in sport and for those wanting to develop their talent.
Facts
The founder of the Paralympic Games was Dr Ludwig Guttmann who in 1948, set up competitions for disabled people to coincide with the London Olympic Games.
Campaigns
Parents in Sport Week: 1-7 October
More Information: https://thecpsu.org.uk/help-advice/topics/parents-in-sport/
Local Programmes
GO GOLD Funding Programme
More Information: https://www.lrsport.org/gogold
Local Disability Sport and Physical Activity Opportunities
More Information: http://www.lrsport.org/disabilitysport
School Games (Leicester-Shire & Rutland)
More Information: http://www.lrsport.org/schoolgames
Your Local Sport & Physical Activity Alliance
More Information: https://www.lrsport.org/yourlsa
National Programmes
Guide Running - Find a Guide
More Information: https://runtogether.co.uk/running-support/find-a-guide/
