Congratulations to all the schools and athletes that have qualified for the Key Stage 2 Leicestershire & Rutland Parallel Sportshall Athletics Finals! We're really looking forward to seeing everyone.

Part of the Leicestershire and Rutland School Games Paralympic Festival.

It is great to hear about Evie's swimming achievements!

🏃‍♀️We are honoured to have her competing regularly at our athletics events. Last year she was our County Molly’s Gift Outstanding Performance Award Winner, she also represented the #EastMidlands at the Nationals!🏃‍♀️

Wow!

So important...

#MentalHealthMatters
#MentalHealthAwareness

We’re pleased to see that the government has finally put things right and made the Minister for Disabled People a full Minister of State.

This is an important win for everyone that called for the reinstatement of this position 👏

👩‍🦯🧑‍🦽The second of our two May events, The Leicestershire & Rutland Inspire Athletics Festival!🏃‍♂️👨‍🦼

All about fun & participation.

📅Thurs 09 May 24
📍Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium. LE2 7NQ
⏰9.30am - 3.30pm approx
- Age 11 - adult

Entries close Fri 26 April.
PM us for info.

👩‍🦯🧑‍🦽The first of our two May events, The East Midlands Parallel Outdoor Athletics Championships!🏃‍♂️👨‍🦼

For those who want to compete.

📅Thurs 09 May 24
📍Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium. LE2 7NQ
⏰9.30am - 3.30pm approx
- Age 11 - adult

Entries close Fri 26 April.
PM for info.

🏏Do you play cricket?

Fancy becoming an ECB Foundation Coach?

Bursaries of 50% & 100% of the cost of the course are available to those who will increase the diversity of the learners accessing coaching courses. This includes those with disabilities. 🏏

Here's a quick reminder of what we have coming up this term!

🏃‍♂️ KS2 Sportshall County Finals
🧑‍🦽 #EastMidlands Outdoor Championships
🧑‍🦽 #Leicestershire & #Rutland Inspire Outdoor Festival
👩‍🦯KS2 Outdoor Championships

#paraathletics
#letsgetmovingllr

A warm welcome to Over The Wall who will be making the East Midlands home to their free of charge #residentialcamps , in their move to Ockbrook School in Derbyshire which has stood empty for over 3 years.
#disability
#chronicillness
#derbyshire
#eastmidlands

Throughout the month of March Cerebral Palsy Sport have been highlighting the stories of individuals with #CerebralPalsy for #CerebralPalsy AwarenessMonth.

Here #Leicestershire ’s very own Paige Murray talks about why #FrameRunning and sport are so important to her.

#paraathletics

🐣Wishing everyone a Happy Easter from the team at Leicestershire Disability Athletics Development group! 🐣

#HappyEaster

Do you know someone who has trouble accessing printed text?

Maybe someone with dyslexia, a visual impairment or even ADHD?

Listening books offer a low cost audio book service, making reading more accessible.

Do you know a child under 5 years old who would benefit from a FREE powered wheelchair?

🧑🏻‍🦼 Contact Designability to find out more…👩🏿‍🦼

If you're thinking of entering one of our up and coming athletics events, here's a reminder that we accept entries from a wide range of settings as well as individuals.

#ParaAthletics
#letsgetmovingllr

Fancy a fun run?

Coalville Community Fun Run
📅Sun 9th June
📍Snibston Colliery Park
⏰10.30am

All abilities welcome & the 2k route is also suitable for wheelchair users.

For info visit: coalvillebelvoirrotary.org/coalville-comm…

#FunRun
#inclusiveactivities
#leicestershire

We’re proud to be supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024! 🌟
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences.
#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityWeek #NCW #ThisIsND

We thought we'd share a couple more great shots from the Leicestershire & Rutland Parallel Cross Country on Friday.

The course was a little soft in places but the athletes were very luck with the weather as the rain managed to hold off for the duration of the event!

#running

We've had a great afternoon at the Leicestershire & Rutland Parallel Cross Country Championships today!

🥇Congratulations to all who took part and to the individuals from @ForestWaySchool, Maplewell Hall & West Gate School who managed to scoop Gold across the 2K & 3K events! 🥇

We're looking forward to seeing everyone at the Leicestershire & Rutland Parallel Cross Country tomorrow!

#crosscountry
#paraathletics
#Leicestershire
#Rutland

Looking for funding for your club or organisation?

Here's a brilliant tool from Active Together (Partners) !