As the 6 Nations kicked off this weekend, International Mixed Ability Sports (IMAS), a Bradford-based NGO who are challenging the way we think about sports, announced an exciting new partnership with rugby unions across Europe. The announcement was made on Saturday...
Many thanks to the British Wheel of Yoga and Shelagh Mackenzie for featuring IMAS and the Mixed Ability Model in their official magazine Spectrum! A very interesting article with many interesting points. We shall look forward to developing joint activities to...
What is possible in 2019? To build upon the huge success of the 2nd International Mixed Ability Rugby Tournament held in Vitoria-Gasteiz in August of this year, we are inviting bids to host the next International Mixed Ability Rugby Tournament (IMART 2019) and...
We were thrilled to find out that IMAS' flagship event, the International Mixed Ability Rugby Tournament (IMART), has been shortlisted for the European Diversity Awards in the Community Project category. Since their launch six years ago, the European Diversity...
IMAS Director Mark Goodwin was awarded the prestigious Social Impact Award at the 2017 Festival of Learning. The national event, which acknowledges the benefits of learning, celebrates the achievements of adults who have used learning to transform their lives and...
IMAS is delighted to announce that the “Asociación para la difusión y promoción del II Mundial de Rugby Inclusivo” (AMURI) and IMQ (Igualatorio Médico Quirúrgico) have signed a health care and sponsorship agreement which will acknowledge IMQ, the leading health...
IMAS is proud and excited to be among the 2017 "Erasmus+ Sport "Collaborative Partnership" funded projects! The MIXAR programme (Mixed Ability Rugby for All) will see IMAS working alongside Federazione Italiana Rugby, Federacion Española de Rugby, Rugby Vlaanderen,...
MAFF - Application Form for MAFF v2 (6) Mencap and Golden Lane Housing (GHL) are organising their 2nd mixed ability football festival and fun day at Keepmoat Football Stadium in Doncaster following the hugely successful inaugural games in 2016. The...
IMAS are proud to present their new Manifesto, a declaration which cements the values of accessibility and inclusivity, promoting new opportunities for people who feel excluded from sport and healthy activities. National and International signatories and...
Mixed Ability tennis sessions open to everyone regardless their gender or level of ability will be held regularly starting on Sunday 7th of May at Heaton Tennis Club, 1-2.30 pm. Mixed Ability sports include people of all abilities in the same mainstream games,...
IMAS is please to announce that Vitoria-Gasteiz is going to be the host city of the 2017 International Mixed Ability Rugby Tournament.
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...
Every Thursday evening 6.30-7.30pm Unorthobox provides boxing opportunities for people with all abilities at Heaton Tennis and Squash Club (BD9 5HP). Unorthobox, just like IMAS, believes everyone is entitled to improve their overall health and wellbeing. We...
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...
A SALTAIRE-based care group has teamed up with an international organisation to offer its facilities to encourage disabled and able-bodied people to play sport together. Czajka Care Group will offer free use of its bowling green and facilities at Fairmount Park...
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...
We are delighted to announce that International Mixed Ability Sports (IMAS) has been ‘Highly Commended’ at the esteemed 2016 Third Sector Awards. The Third Sector Awards is a national accolade that showcases the talent, innovation and success of not-for-profit...
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...