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Stay on the Mark
The process for IFI Accreditation has changed over the last two years and is now undertaken by our external auditors; Direct Enquiries. If you were accredited during the National Sports Foundation phase of the Inclusive Fitness Initiative you will have
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Creating a lasting legacy for inclusive fitness
With fitness programmes for disabled people increasing in popularity and extra funds available, completing the YMCAfit Exercise and Disability course will boost employability and give you necessary insight into fitness options for this specialist group.
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Disability comparison analysis for Census 2011 and sports participation
The EFDS have produced some useful fact sheets- comparing the Census 2011 statistics to the Sport England Active People Survey 6- in relation to disabled people.
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Eight in ten RDA riders experience physical improvement in 12 weeks or less
Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) has published the results of a pilot scheme to track the therapeutic outcomes of its activities.
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EFDS launches long term strategy
EFDS launches Strategic Plan to guide its work through to 2017- ‘Active for Life’
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2012 Paralympians among squad selected to represent Britain in Denmark
British Dressage today announced their selected squad of five riders, to contest the upcoming ecco FEI Para-Equestrian Dressage European Championships* in Herning, Denmark (21-25 August), which includes three multi-medallists from the 2012 London Paralymp
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Standard Life GB Men crowned Champions of Europe
In a thrilling European Championship Final which went right down to the wire, the Standard Life GB Men wheelchair basketball team retained their European Championships title beating Turkey 59-57.
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Cambridge Target Shooting Association look to inspire future generations
Over the last few years the Cambridge Target Shooting Association (CTSA) have been actively involved in increasing the participation of disabled people in the sport.
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Inaugural Visually Impaired Boccia National Championships
Boccia England, the National Governing Body and charity responsible for the management of the disability sport- boccia, are pleased to announce the inaugural Visually Impaired Boccia National Championship, taking place on Wednesday 3 July 2013.
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EFDS announce focus County Sports Partnerships
EFDS are pleased to announce our focus County Sports Partnerships (CSPs). Our dedicated Engagement Officers will work with the chosen nine across England.
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Tony Jacklin announced as Guest of Honour for the English Deaf Golf Open
The English Deaf Golfers Association are pleased to confirm that Major winning player and Ryder Cup winning captain Tony Jacklin CBE will be attending the English Deaf Golf Open - 12 to 14 July 2013 as guest of honour.
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EFDS fact sheet on disabled people's participation in Active People Survey 7
To supplement Sport England's topline statistics on disabled people's participation in the Active People Survey 7, EFDS have created a fact sheet. It provides more detail- looking at the level of participation by gender, impairment and age.
