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...
In the beginning…In spring of 2017 following some earlier Mixed Ability training delivered to around ten of the Premiership community rugby teams, IMAS were contacted by former Gloucester Rugby and Samoan international player Terry Fanolua.Terry had identified a...
IMAS celebrates the award of the Royal College of General Practitioners President’s Medal to Mixed Ability Health Champion Dr Mark Purvis. The Royal College of General Practice is the professional membership body for GPs in the UK. Its purpose is to encourage,...
International Mixed Ability Sports (IMAS) is celebrating the launch of its new ‘Mixed Ability Awards Scheme’ at the House of Commons this evening by recognising those who have created opportunities for people to overcome barriers to participating in sport. The...
England Rugby and Sport Relief have announced that Bradford based International Mixed Ability Sports (IMAS) are one of six latest projects to be awarded Try for Change grants. Aimed at supporting charities, community groups and grassroots rugby clubs in England,...
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...
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...
International Mixed Ability Sports proudly accepted the 'Try for Change' award at a special ceremony held at Twickenham on 29th May 2016. The award presented by RFU President Jason Leonard recognises that IMAS is successfully using the game as a vehicle for social...
Bradford came together to celebrate the inaugural Bradford Sports Awards last night, sponsored by Provident. Eighteen awards across five categories recognised a host of individuals, clubs and teams together with grassroots and community heroes from the area. Over...
International Mixed Ability Sports Director Mark Goodwin clinched a major award this week at the National Learning Disability and Autism Awards. The 'Sporting Chance Award' was presented for the work done by Mark both in the classroom as a WEA Tutor and on the...
