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Stay in touch with all things Colours and follow our teamAnnual Wheelchair Sporting Events in the UK Over the past few years, there has been an increase in the number of sporting events that are specially created to include wheelchair users from the UK and the rest of the world. The Paralympics Wheelchair Sports Although several Paralympic sports, are open to both wheelchair bound and non-wheelchair bound competitors, 4 sports in the Paralympic repertoire are exclusively reserved for those confined to a wheelchair. Local Wheelchair Sporting Events Mobile Wheelchairs' list of the most renowned wheelchair sporting events that take place in the United Kingdom on a regular basis, grouped according to their location. Wheelchair Sport Resources - UK Associations Mobile Wheelchairs' list of the top UK wheelchair sporting associations with in-depth information on each as well as contact information. Advances in Wheelchair Technology As technology moves forward - not just specifically within the boundaries of wheelchairs themselves, but in an overall capacity as well - there really is an absolutely monumental amount of potential to create outstanding products in this area.
Wheelchair Retailers in the UK Whether you need a standard wheelchair, something customised or a completely bespoke model, check out our list of UK retailers, organised by region. Sign up now and enjoy all our member benefits.How do you spend your spare time?Do you have a hobby or are you passionate about disability sport or disability arts?Whatever your situation.....age, ability or condition.....there are opportunities for extra funding to help make the most of your activities and leisure time. It doesn't matter whether you want to compete in the next Paralympics or just want the chance to improve your fitness and have fun!There are grants for individuals to fund specialist sports equipment such as sports wheelchairs, training and transport to sporting events.And.....Extra funding for local sports clubs to improve facilities and increase disabled participation.With the Paralympic Games sports funding has increased substantially, as it is recognised that this was a once in a lifetime opportunity to leave a lasting sporting legacy for future generations.
It has also inspired funding for the arts with special commissions for disabled artists.Information on grants for other activities can be found on other web pages:Grants for Computer and Assistive Technology - for adapted equipment for Playstations, media entertainment and computer games All Sports and Recreation Groups must look at.....The Lord TavernersThe Lord Taverners are the UK's leading youth cricket and disability sport charity.Through their Disability Sports Programme the Lord Taverners provide grants towards sports and recreation equipment.They part fund distinctive green mini buses for young people with physical and/or learning disabilities to provide vital transportation. These become the property of the organisation and may be standard or wheelchair accessible mini-buses.At present they are focusing on providing funding for schools, clubs and other organisations that support disabled young people under 25 years looking for grants towards sensory, soft play and outdoor play equipment.
To increase sports participation they provide help towards the purchase of manual sports wheelchairs through their Sports Wheelchair Sponsorship Scheme and Multi Sports Wheelchair Scheme. .ukNow make the most of your leisure time....Check out the other pages.... Disability Grants for the Arts and Music Gardening Grants for the Disabled Travel and Adventure Grants Grants for Trikes and Bikes Riding for the Disabled Return from Recreation Grantsto Disability Grants HomeHome » News » Motivation launch affordable Sports Wheelchair Motivation launch affordable Sports Wheelchair UK based international disability and development organisation Motivation has developed an affordable sports wheelchair to encourage participation in wheelchair sports. At an average price of over £1,000, sports wheelchairs are often out of the price range of many individuals. The Sports Wheelchair by Motivation is being launched at the Mobility Roadshow and is available at a fraction of the price of most sports wheelchairs.
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) realised some years ago that there was a need to develop grass roots wheelchair sports in developing countries to enable teams of wheelchair basketball and tennis players to bring wheelchair sport in their country to a higher level. Some Paralympic sports rely heavily on equipment and therefore, to compete on a level playing field with teams that have all the facilities, access to affordable high quality wheelchairs is essential. The IPC contacted the international disability and development organisation Motivation and asked it to design a high quality sports wheelchair that would be affordable in a developing country. Motivation’s Sports Wheelchair has been ergonomically designed according to the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) regulations and in conjunction with the International Tennis Federation (ITF). There are two models, the Spin Off for wheelchair basketball and the Quick Hit for tennis players; they are available in both adult and child sizes.
Originally designed for the developing context, Motivation has since been inundated with enquiries from wheelchair users and clubs from many countries one wouldn’t consider to be developing. Most sports wheelchairs are made of lightweight aluminium or titanium; Motivation’s Sports Wheelchair uses a rigid tubular steel frame, which is less costly and has enabled Motivation to seriously drive down the price of the chairs. The Sports Wheelchair comes with standard sports wheelchair components such as the castor assembly, anti-tipper and quick-release rear wheels, which make it stable and highly manoeuvrable. It is robust and built to withstand the challenges faced by the rough sports environment. Available in four sizes, many of the components are easily adjustable in order to accommodate individual needs and preferences, especially when the wheelchair is shared between members of the same sport club. The set of straps provided with every Sports Wheelchair allows the user to feel safe and improve their performance during practise sessions or in competition.
Stylish and affordable, the Sports Wheelchair is the perfect product for individuals or sport clubs that plan to explore the world of sport from grassroots to competition level. With the Quick Hit or Spin Off a sport club can purchase several low-cost chairs instead of one higher-priced chair and introduce far more disabled people to wheelchair sport. “For the first time, trying your hand at wheelchair tennis needn’t mean using an inappropriate chair or having to break the bank! Motivation’s Sports Wheelchair is going to introduce a new generation of players to the game and support wheelchair tennis development internationally.” Jayant Mistry, Britain’s Number 1 Wheelchair Tennis Player “A sports wheelchair of this quality at such an affordable price would really have helped me when I was first starting out in sport. This is a great product that is intended to increase opportunities for people to try their hand at wheelchair sports. The potential benefits for sports clubs and federations are huge.”