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British trio reach Doubles Masters semi-finals
Gordon Reid, Lucy Shuker and Jordanne Whiley will all feature in Sunday’s doubles semi-finals at the ITF Wheelchair Doubles Masters in Mission Viejo, California after Reid and Shuker and their respective partners won their final round-robin pool matches o
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Copper Box Arena to host Panathlon London Final
Panathlon will be making a return to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park after the Copper Box was today named as the host of next year's London Final.
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Coaches invited to Goalball UK Coaching Conference
Goalball UK is inviting your key club coaches to the inaugural Goalball UK Coaching Conference to be held in Birmingham on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15 December 2013.
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Meet Kieran Maxwell: Wheelchair Acrobatics National Champion
In May this year, Kieran Maxwell won the Wheelchair Acrobatics Section of the NDP British Gymnastics Acrobatic National Championships, with his partner Abbie. The fifteen year old has always loved his sport and here we learn more about his passion for com
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New evaluation shows success of Change4Life Clubs
The latest independent evaluation into the Department of Health's Change4Life Sports Clubs, which are delivered by the Youth Sport Trust, shows the continued success of the programme and the positive impact the clubs are having on the lives of young peopl
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Torch Trophy Trust financial bursaries available for volunteers and groups
Volunteers and groups have until 6 December to apply for Torch Trophy Trust bursaries of up to £1,000.
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University of Worcester launches UK's first degree in disability sport
There are 38 students on the UK's first degree in disability sport, launched by the University of Worcester. The Sports Coaching Science with Disability Sport BSc was introduced last year.
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First ever BMC climbing and hill walking disability symposium
Get up to speed with the latest best practice at the BMC's inaugural disability symposium, with talks from paraclimbing world champion Fran Brown, mountaineer and quadruple amputee Jamie Andrew and climbing adventurer Andy Kirkpatrick.
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Lapthorne keeps final hopes alive at Singles Masters
Andy Lapthorne kept his hopes of reaching a third successive NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters quad singles final alive when he beat American world No. 4 Nick Taylor 6-2, 6-2 in his second round-robin match on Wednesday in Mission Viejo, California
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Milestones Trust cycling group keeps its pedals turning
The Milestones Trust cycling group, who have learning disability and mental health needs, spent a happy summer taking part in Bristol City Council’s All Abilities cycling sessions.
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New commission to strengthen athletes’ voice in BPA decision making
The British Paralympic Association (BPA) have today announced that it is setting up the organisation’s first ever Athletes’ Commission.
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WFA and MD Campaign team up for Powerchair Football Week
Powerchair football players, managers, club founders, referees and supporters are being encouraged to share their love of the beautiful game. “Powerchair Football Week” is launched later this month to encourage more people of all ages to become involved.
