Tony's story - Ten Principles in action

This week Activity Alliance, supported by Sport England, is releasing five Ten Principles in action films. Following on from the first film released in June that introduced the Principles.

The five films feature disabled people talking about how activity fits into their life and what it means to them to be active. Each film pinpoints two principles out of the ten to demonstrate how these work in action.

Today, viewers meet golfer Tony, his story focuses on my locality and me, not my impairment.

Tony told Activity Alliance:

“I got into golf when my dad took me to a driving range. It’s one of the great things with golf, as soon as you hit that one great shot you get hooked. Coming to the Shropshire Golf Club in particular, I’m playing on a championship distance course and this has improved me as a golfer.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcHOKuCntXQ&t=2s&list=PLA7MMK5VqkdqHEs39vYnxz5ssU1V8IO8t&index=4

Barry Horne, Chief Executive for Activity Alliance said: 

“Whilst many providers already offer opportunities for disabled people to take part, the high number of disabled people who are inactive remains a major cause for concern. Disabled people told us that, too often, they are unaware of opportunities available to them or said that what is offered is not appealing or accessible enough.

“These films provide a range of ideas on how we can all make opportunities attractive and inclusive. What’s clear from our experience of applying the principles is that they can be adapted to all audiences but include some considerations which are particularly important to successfully engaging disabled people.”

The Ten Principles in action films are available on Activity Alliance’s YouTube Channel. To watch Shay, TP, Tony, Anthony, Hannah and Tony’s stories visit the playlist here.

Watch out for Anthony’s story tomorrow.

For more information about the Ten Principles and Talk to Me report, visit our research page, or contact news@activityalliance.org.uk.