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  • South Yorkshire Flyerz Hockey Sessions

    29 January 2019

    The number of disabled people who take part in sport has grown significantly and England Hockey are committed to providing hockey playing opportunities with an emphasis on inclusion and participation. Check out the dates for Flyerz Hockey sessions in Sheffield in February and March.

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  • Could you be a Host for England Netball?

    29 January 2019

    England Netball are looking to expand their sessions for Walking Netball across the country and want to train up more people to deliver these sessions in South Yorkshire.The next training session for ‘hosts’ is on 24th February from 10am-4pm at the XP academy in Doncaster .

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  • Improve Your Strength By Trying Weightlifting

    18 December 2018

    Hallam Barbell, an Olympic Weightlifting and Strength Training Club based in Sheffield, is now offering a disability-inclusive programme and has a para power bench which allows disabled people to train competitively. It is an official British Weightlifting affiliated club, with an ambition to make Sheffield stronger: physically, mentally, emotionally and socially.

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  • New Indoor Games & Sport with Sheffield's Community Disability Gym

    30 August 2018

    The Disability Awareness with Sport ( D.A.W.S ) community gym is launching a range of indoor games and soft sports sessions starting on Monday 3rd September at South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Centre in Handsworth.

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  • Good Sport Sammi's Tips For Success

    31 May 2018

    Champion wheelchair racer Sammi Kinghorn is no stranger to facing challenges and has a blog designed to help other disabled people achieve their goals, with tips including doing your research beforehand and staying mentally strong.

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  • Celebrating Disability Sport in Sheffield

    03 May 2018

    This new video showcases the fantastic range of disability sports opportunities available to people of all ages and abilities across Sheffield. Find out how to get involved in Disability Sports Network meetings.

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  • Within Reach Celebration Event

    06 March 2018

    Join in a range of sporting activities at this free fun packed event on 27 March 2018 from 10 to 2.30 at the English Institute of Sport Sheffield, including Wheelchair Basketball, Dance, Racerunning, Cricket, Athletics, Football, Bowling, Golf, Boccia and Curling.

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  • This Girl Can Weekender Events

    04 October 2017

    Try something new! Women and girls with an interest in sport – and of any ability range – are being offered free taster sessions at several Sheffield venues from 6-9 October.

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  • Consultation to Develop the Team Up! Safeguarding Scheme

    10 August 2017

    Give your views on the issues unaccompanied/vulnerable people (children or adults) face when they go to watch sporting events and what you think might be done differently to encourage attendance and make sports grounds safer places, where everyone counts.

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  • Final Call for Special Olympics plus Olympic Fringe Events

    31 July 2017

    A final call has just gone out for those who wish to watch or get involved with the Special Olympics GB National Games which are taking place in Sheffield this week. Please do what you can to show your support by coming into the city to enjoy the Games and Fringe activities.

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