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...
Last week IMAS and England Squash were proud to announce their new partnership, sharing the mixed ability model with clubs across Greater Manchester, London, the Midlands and Yorkshire. As part of the package of support available to clubs, each would be partnered...
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...
By Dr Jen Dyer, Dr. Rachel Sandford and Dr. Angharad Beckett The Mixed Ability Sport Development Programme (MASPD) aims to promote social inclusion through sport, education and advocacy. The Mixed Ability model is being developed and championed by the...
When Bradford Amateur Rowing Club (BARC) decided to give Mixed Ability (MA) rowing a go, they had no idea how it would transform their club. Fortunately, International Mixed Ability Sports (IMAS) decided to track the club’s Mixed Ability journey and this blog...
The 2nd Erasmus+ transnational meeting was held in West Yorkshire last weekend! With over 30 participants from 5 countries sharing stories, presentations and practical training, before a real Mixed Ability game experience with mud, tackles, torrential rain,...
Mixed Ability Rowing in Bradford is a step closer thanks to the Telegraph and Argus parent company, The Gannett Foundation, donation to Bradford Amateur Rowing Club. Perry Austin- Clarke, editor of the T&A, presented a cheque to Dr Celia Hickson, President of...
Mixed Ability Dance activities are now available at Heaton Tennis and Squash Club (BD9 5HP) every Monday evening, 5.30-6.30pm! Classes are run by "Dance for Life", a Bradford Council project aimed at promoting dance for all. Dance is a great activity, not only for...
International Mixed Ability Sports (IMAS), an organisation that promotes disabled and non-disabled people exercising together, has been awarded a £161,040 grant from Sport England, to help develop their Mixed Ability Sport Development Programme. The Mixed Ability...
IMAS - International Mixed Ability Sports will be delivering a two-year programme funded by Sport England to encourage disabled and non-disabled people to be more involved in sport and become members of teams and clubs. Following the success in rugby, the Mixed...