We’re committed to removing the inequalities that exist for disabled people in sport and physical activity. By making sport a practical and attractive lifestyle choice, we want to get more disabled people active. We will raise awareness within local communities and create and support sustainable sports sessions and clubs to deliver high quality activities. Our work will encompass all levels of sports people from grass roots to elite international athletes within the Partnership.
One in five people in England have a long-standing limiting disability or illness. Disabled people say they are nearly twice as likely to be physically inactive (43%), compared with non-disabled people (21%). This inequality increases sharply as the number of impairments a person has increases, with 51% of people with three or more impairments inactive. If these population disparities are not addressed, the inequalities that already exist for disabled people will increase.
Sport for disabled people is embedded in our work.
Tees Valley School Games Calendar
As part of our School Games offer our network provides numerous opportunities for school children to take part in sports, activities and festivals across the county and academic year. In this academic year we will be delivering in partnership with our SGOs, Panathlon, SMILE Through Sport and our Local Inclusion School (Kirkleatham Hall). To find out more about our activities on offer to schools please visit our School Games page
In previous years these activities have included:
Although we can’t offer all of these and others each year we try to make sure we have a variety of different opportunities that link to extra curricular or community outlets for the children & young people taking part.
If you are aware of any other sports or activities we could look into and add to our offer please let us know as we are always wanting to increase what we can bring to the table.
Every Body Moves powered by Toyota is a fresh campaign to connect disabled people with more opportunities to get active than ever before. Every Body Moves is developed by ParalympicsGB in partnership with Toyota as part of their commitment to making movement better for everyone.
Their ambition is to create the UK’s biggest fun and vibrant community for players, parents and coaches to share their experiences of Every Body Moves, and find useful hints, tips and information on what’s happening near you. This includes in depth listings and all the information you need to connect to local inclusive opportunities.
The site is a great search tool for people to find activities near their location. Simply use your post code or current location to filter and see what is available.
Or if you’re a club or host an activity opportunity you can register and submit your details to the site so people can find you. Want to get your club, activity or event listed? Register now and be part of it.
Visit https://everybodymoves.org.uk/ to find out more!