Members of the IMAS board met in Birmingham for inclusive board member training that was delivered by Sam Prowse and Ella Sky, both of whom have lived experience of disability and have recently been appointed as Non-Executive Directors. The training was followed by...
International Mixed Ability Sports (IMAS) and Iruña Rugby Club hosted a presentation for potential sponsors at ‘Casa del Deporte’ in Pamplona, to unveil the details of next year’s International Mixed Ability Rugby Tournament (IMART), and related activities. The...
As part of the celebrations for our 10th anniversary, we are proud to present this fantastic 10 Year Anniversary Report! It is an emotional document, summarising our journey and how hundreds of different stories came together to create a powerful movement in...
IMAS is delighted to announce the appointment of two new Non-Executive Directors, Ella Sky and Sam Prowse! Ella is a passionate advocate for inclusive sports, with a strong belief in its power to bring people of all abilities together. She has been an IMAS trainer...
Co-production is an approach to different groups working together in “equal partnership for equal benefits”1. It leads to fairer outcomes, particularly because it usually includes groups that often aren’t involved in decision making2. You know co-production is...
On the 10th anniversary of the founding of International Mixed Ability Sports, guests travelled from across the UK to enjoy an evening with likeminded Mixed Ability supporters in the Victorian model village and World Heritage Site of Saltaire. Many stayed on for...
IMAS is delighted to announce a brand-new partnership with Canada-based organisation Rock Solid Productions Inc! Rock Solid Productions is the Official Development Partner of the World Curling Federation, and since its inception strives to increase global awareness...
Alcobenda Rugby Club received Mixed Ability training last weekend in Madrid. The educational team from IMAS Spain spent a day at the club, sharing knowledge and good practice...
The latest member of the IMAS Training team Ella Sky has recently had an article published in the Somerset Recovery College Magazine. Ella who proclaims on her Facebook page that she is "Autistic and Proud" brings a new skill set to the weekly IMAS...
International Mixed Ability Sports (IMAS) is thrilled to announce that the International Mixed Ability Rugby Tournament is returning in 2025 and will be hosted by the City of Pamplona, Spain. Located in the north-east region of Navarra, Pamplona is a historic town...
We are delighted to announce that Pamplona-based Iruña Rugby Club has become our latest Mixed Ability Accredited club! The accreditation plaque was presented yesterday in Pamplona, with high-profile city and sports personalities of attending the ceremony which was...
Partnership oversees growth from project to new team launch. A partnership between national disability charity United Response, Baildon Cricket Club and International Mixed Ability Sports (IMAS) has seen an eight-week project transform into a permanent Mixed...
Anthony Brooke a huge rugby fan from Bradford had always wanted to play the sport, but on approaching clubs was offered the position of water boy or encouraged to play tag rugby due to his learning and physical disabilities. In 2008 in an adult social skills class...
By Dr. Jen Dyer It is widely recognised that disabled people often face barriers to participating in sport and, particularly, in mainstream sport. In fact, it has been noted that sports ‘infrastructure’ is set up to encourage separation of disability sport rather...
With new Mixed Ability activities beginning to spring up in Lancashire and the North West, IMAS were thrilled to be approached by Bidston Sports Ability (BSA) recently. BSA director Peter Jones explained “we run tons of activities out of Wirral Tennis and Sports...
With health inequalities related to disabilities remaining stark and entrenched, it’s no surprise that health outcomes for disabled people tend to be poorer through more preventable chronic and secondary conditions, avoidable hospitalisations, and higher rates of...
Mixed Ability rugby includes both disabled and non-disabled participants playing full-contact rugby within a mainstream club environment. Playing to the 'just another team' ethos all players are members of the club, train weekly and participate in fixtures. The...
IMAS and Mixed Ability Sports Ireland are incredibly excited to unveil the official Mixed Ability Week and International Mixed Ability Rugby Tournament 2022 photobook as part of the event legacy programme. Following the incredible success of a week of fully...
New clubs achieve accreditation. Two community clubs of very different sizes and sports were recently recognised for their dedication to inclusion through their Mixed Ability offers. People’s Park Bowls in Grimsby, supported by 2020 Community Sport have established...
Two pioneering clubs and their journeys to becoming fully inclusive. Picturesque Bingley St Ives golf club in West Yorkshire overlooks the Aire Valley, a route to the beautiful Yorkshire dales. The club has come together with International Mixed Ability Sports...
