14 October 2014 

Do you see yourself as the next David Weir, Jonnie Peacock or Hannah Cockroft? If you enjoy sport or trying something new, British Athletics are promoting a series of free Para Athletics Introduction Days for aspiring disabled athletes.

The days, which run from 10am-3pm will give children aged 11+ the opportunity to train with specialist coach across the Paralympic events, which include: sprints, ambulant throws, seated throws and wheelchair racing.

The impairment groups covered will include:

–          Visually impaired and blind

–          Cerebral palsy including stroke and trauma

–          Spinal injuries

–          Amputee including dysmelia and talipes

–          Dwarfism   

–          Learning disability

Anyone wishing to take part need to register in advance stating which Introduction Day and event(s) they are interested in:

Sunday 19 October at Loughborough – contact Job King

Sunday 23 November at Manchester – contact Shelley Holroyd

Sunday 25 January at Sheffield – contact Shelley Holroyd

Sunday 8 February at Loughborough – contact Job King

Sunday 8 March at Bath – contact Job King

Sunday 29 March in North London – contact Job King

Job King (Midlands & South): jking@britishathletics.org.uk / 07841 504311

Shelley Holroyd (North & East): sholroyd@britishathletics.org.uk / 07912 070625