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County Sports Partnership helps identify Paralympic talent

60 disabled athletes from across West Yorkshire met in Leeds on May 15th for a talent spotting day as part of the Playground to Podium (P2P) initiativ...

Leeds Boccia and New Age Kurling Competition 2012

Young disabled people from across Leeds recently came together to take part in an exciting inclusive sports competition. The Leeds Boccia and New ...

Watch the WY CAAD on Calendar tonight!

See the full gallery http://www.flickr.com/photos/wysport/sets/72157629753826062/ 

Disabled Swimmers Make a Splash in Leeds

Disabled children and young people from across Leeds recently came together for the annual Leeds Disability Aqua festival and talent day. The e...

Balls with bells give blind tennis players a chance

A pioneering tennis project using balls with bells is serving up a chance to people who could not see to play.  Players with sight problems from...

Leeds set to celebrate the Paralympic Torch Relay

To mark six months to go until the start of the Paralympic Games, The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has announced that Leeds will hold &lsq...

BDSL nominated for National Diversity Award - please help

We are pleased to announce that BDSL have been nominated for the Disability Community Diversity award. As a result please find attached a poster givin...

Volunteer performers needed for London 2012 Paralympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympics Games (LOCOG) has today begun a search for enthusiastic and energetic adu...

Louis Speight

Scholarships announced for talented Yorkshire athletes

Sporting scholarships to honour one of athletics’ best-known coaches have been announced by Leeds Metropolitan University. The Wilf Paish Athle...

Inclusive Tennis Served up in Leeds

Inclusive Tennis Served up in Leeds Participants of all ages, all abilities and all disabilities recently came together for a fantastic free day of te...

events

County Sports Partnership helps identify talented disabled athletes

Disabled athletes from across West Yorkshire will meet in Leeds for a talent spotting day on May 15 as part of the Playground to Podium (P2P) ini...

Jason Robinson backs Keighley tag event - volunteers wanted - 26 May 2012

Jason Robinson, dual-code rugby international and British Lion, will be getting his boots on again for the first time since he officially retired at...

West Yorkshire County Athlete Assessment Day 2012

What is a County Athlete Assessment Day (CAAD)? A CAAD is a County talent assessment event for young disabled sports performers. It provides an oppo...

The Marion Smith Netball Championship - Sat 9 June

The Marion Smith Netball Championships are delivered by England Netball for clubs, schools and groups that include participants with a learn...

British Deaf Open Athletics Championships

Great Britain will be sending a team to the 2nd World Deaf Athletics Championships which will be held in Toronto, Canada from 14-21st July 2012. There...

Activities

Disability Sailing a Storming Success

Disabled children, young people and adults from across Leeds recently attended a fantastic free sailing open day at Leeds Sailing & Activi...

Inclusive Tennis Festivals 2012

Come and have a go at all types of tennis: -  Mini tennis- red, orange and green -  Adults tennis -  Cardio tennis ...

Leeds Disability Sports Camp 6 to 8 Jun 2012

  Open to anyone aged 8 to 19 years old with a disability, at different venues across Leeds. 10am to 2pm each day. £5.00 per day. A ra...

FREE Streetbikes and Adapted Bikes Open Day - 14 May 2012

On Monday 14th May Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL) are hosting a huge FREE open day for the streetwise project and adapted cycling at Spenborough Pool &...

Basketball and Netball - Bradford Disability Sport

Bradford Disability Sport & Leisure are pleased to announce the launch of their basketball and netball sessions as part of the Sportivate sch...

Me2 training – making activities deaf friendly - 23 Jun 2012

Free training on how to include deaf children and young people in your activities. Me2_Training_Spring_2012.pdf

Wakefield Whirlwinds wheelchair basketball camp - 10 and 12 April, 2012

The Wakefield Whirlwinds will be holding a two-day wheelchair basketball camp at Featherstone Sports Centre, Featherstone, (Nr. Pontefract), WF7 5AJ. ...

Disability Sailing Open Day - 24 April 2012

- Come and try the new adaptedWayfarer dinghies!- All ages and disabilitieswelcome- Sessions available:1pm to 2pm2pm to 3pm4pm to 5pm - Tuesday 24th ...

Leeds Boccia and New Age Kurling Competition - 11th May 2012

Leeds Sport & Active Recreation service and Leeds Metropolitan University are running a Boccia and New Age Kurling competition for disabled childr...

BULLS WHEELCHAIR RUGBY LEAGUE TEAM ANNOUNCE OPEN DAY

The Bradford Bulls Wheelchair Rugby League Club are launching their 2012 playing season with a series of fundraising events in a bid to equip the Club...

Spots & Stripes Event with Yoodoo sports 17th March 2012, Leeds

Yoodo Sports is teaming up with Cadbury’s Spots vs Stripes for a day of free, inclusive activity buddy sessions * Saturday 17th March 1:30 &nda...

Leeds Disability Athletics, Tag Rugby Club, Tennis

A selection of fantastic opportunities to enjoy disability sport in Leeds. Leeds Disability Athletics Suitable for children and adults with any disa...

Tchoukball and Netball Tournaments at Leeds Met

Tchoukball is a fairly new indoor team sport that combines elements of handball and volleyball to form an inclusive, yet highly entertaining, sport!&n...

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE ABLE TO PLAY ….. WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL ?

Featherstone Sports Centre Thursday 16th February,  2012. 10.00am – 2.30pm       £3.00 Please bring...

Spiders need need Sport Relief runners, pushers, helpers and volunteers

Leeds Spiders wheelchair Basketball are  doing the Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile. While we're busy preparing for the big day, we really need...

CP Football - National League

For anyone with a physical disability who wants to play football. The sessions are open to all ambulant players with cerebral palsy covering the age g...

Wheelchair Football sessions - Featherstone

The Yorkshire Wheelchair Football Club are pleased to announce the new dates for the training/development sessions at Featherstone Sports Centre (WF7 ...

Wheelchair Rugby League with Halifax RLFC

Halifax Wheelchair RLC have followed the Halifax RLFC in cementing a relationship with Calderdale College, and are now based at the Calderdale co...

WHEELCHAIR TAG RUGBY LEAGUE

spider-y the Leeds based charity will be starting training sessions for, Wheelchair Tag Rugby League, at Morley leisure center, Tuesday nights startin...

Disability football at Bradford City

Bradford City's Disability Club, Bradford DFC, runs twice a week  on Fridays, 6.30-8.30pm and Sundays 10am-12noon at Bradford College, Trinity Gr...

Wheelchair Rugby League - Calderdale

Halifax Wheelchair Rugby League Club have followed the Halifax RLFC in cementing a relationship with Calderdale College, and are now based at the...

Junior Sports Academy - Bradford

Bradford Disability Sport & Leisure (BDSL) are pleased to announce the launch of their new Junior Sports Academy. The new academy for disabled yo...

Leeds Disability Tag Rugby Club - Players wanted

With the success of the 2011 National Disability Tag Rugby Festival that was held at the home of Leeds Rugby, Headingley there is going to be a disabi...

Leeds Disability Sport programme

Introduction: Welcome, Carer policy, LeedsCard info 2 Adult Outreach Team (formerly DOTTSS) 3 Athletics & Wheelchair Racing 3-4 Basketball- Le...

Yoodo Sports inclusive activity buddy sessions - Leeds Metropolitan University

Yoodo Sports is teaming up with Leeds Metropolitan University for a few days of free, inclusive activity buddy sessions: Friday 2nd. 9th and 16th D...

Everyone For Tennis! An Inclusive Tennis Festival - 4 Dec 2011

The event will see every version of tennis that exists, for people to come and try free of charge, including the Leeds launch of blind/visually impair...

Indoor Kurling at Cleckheaton Library

Cleckheaton Library are holding free indoor Kurling taster sessions for the over 50s, providing the opportunity for people to try out something new.&n...

Leeds Esprit autistic gymnastics classes

All coaches have attended an autism awareness course. Inspiring everyone to feel good, through participation & achievement For more informat...

Leeds Wheelchair Racing Training Clinics + Come & Try

Leeds Wheelchair Racing is one of the outstanding projects granted the London 2012 Inspire mark, the badge of the London 2012 Inspire programme which ...

Special Olympics FREE Ski Taster - Castleford - 6 Nov

New Special Olympics skiing group Please come along on Sunday 6th November for a free skiing taster session at the SNO!zone, Castleford. Each partic...

Ability Counts Football Awareness Day - Oct 23, 2011

The Leeds United Foundation would like to invite you to our …. Ability Counts Football Awareness Day Sunday 23rd October 2011 10.30 –1...

England Athletics North Disability Talent Intro Day - 26 Nov 2011

Talent Introduction Day...Your chancefor Success TAKE YOUR PLACESign up for the introduction day Dates:Saturday 10th September NW Sportcity* Sat...

Wheelchair Basketball taster sessions with Leeds Spiders WBC - Starts 9 Oct 2011

Spider-Y in partnership with Sportivate have opportunities for young people with disabilities to take part in taster sessions and ...

The Leeds United Foundation - Disability Football Awareness Day - 23 Oct

The Leeds United Foundation, in partnership with Ringways Motor Group, would like to invite you to attend the: Ability CountsFootball Awareness DaySu...

Cardinals seek new wheelchair basketball players

New players sought for Division 3 North wheelchair basketball team based at Whitcliffe Mount Sports Centre in Cleckheaton   Training is from 7.30...

Yoodo Sports Sessions, Bradford - 7 Sept

Yoodo Sports is teaming up with Bradford College and Bradford Disability Sport & Leisure for a day of free sports taster sessions. Meet the Yoodo ...

Wakefield Able2 - one to go - 23-26 Aug

One2 Go - Paralympic Taster Activites Able2 Clubs in partnership with Wakefield Council Sport and Active Lifestyles and Wakefield Gold are celebratin...

Gym Minis (Disability)

A new Disability Gym Minis class is being launched at Scott Hall Leisure Centre, Leeds. This is available for children aged 1-4 years old with an...

Leeds Disability Sport Camp - 22-26 Aug

This August Leeds Sports Development Unit are running a week long Disability Sports Camp. This camp is open to anyone aged 8-16 with any disability. S...

Paralympic Sports Taster Day 2 Jul 2011

Come and enjoy a free day of disability sport at the John Charles Centre for Sport in Leeds. Have a go at Paralympic & non-Paralympic sports...