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Pupils with disabilities gain skills through sports festivals

Wednesday, 17 January 2018

A programme enabling schoolchildren with disabilities to try new sports continued with two events at the National Sports Centre today.

Eighty pupils from 13 primary and secondary schools took part in badminton and boccia festivals run by Manx Sport and Recreation (MSR).

Pupils with disabilities gain skills through sports festivals

The festivals formed part of MSR’s Disability School Sports Programme.

Ari Brooks, Disability Sports Development Officer with MSR, said:

‘Our Strategy for Sport outlines how physical activity improves the lives of those with disabilities.

‘The Disability School Sports Programme allows pupils to try sports in a fun and inclusive environment.

‘It encourages pupils to continue their involvement in sport through other events and schemes MSR and schools offer.’

Ari continued:

‘Pupils practiced badminton and boccia in their schools in the lead-up to the festivals, developing balance, co-ordination, teamwork and social skills, and they enjoyed putting these skills to the test today.’

The Disability School Sports Programme started with football in November and continues with Kwik cricket in March, athletics in June and tri-golf in July.

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