International Mixed Ability Sports is excited to announce that the European Commission, through the Erasmus+ Not-for-profit European Sport Events, has agreed to support a week of Mixed Ability activities to coincide with the 3rd International Mixed Ability Rugby...
International Mixed Ability Sports (IMAS) have been leading the national roll out of Mixed Ability Rugby since 2014, employing players with learning disabilities and autism to introduce and educate grassroots clubs on the benefits of the game. The Comic Relief ‘Try...
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...
IMAS is pleased to announce a new Partnership with Activity Alliance. Previously known as the English Federation of Disability Sport, over the past seven years, Activity Alliance has become the go-to source of research and insight on disabled people’s inclusion in...
2019 marks ten years since the first Mixed Ability rugby club in Italy was established. Chivasso Rugby’s aim is to include players of any (dis)ability as full members of the club, without prejudice or special treatment, rejecting the use of special or adapted...
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...
Sport England announced a £40m investment to get families across the country active[1] earlier this year. As part of their ‘Towards an Active Nation’ strategy they identified that parents and families play a major role in creating sporting habits amongst children...
IMAS is proud to be the strategic partner of the EU-funded Erasmus+ Sport MIXAR (Mixed Ability Rugby for All) project. The project aims to replicate the success of Mixed Ability rugby in Italy, Spain, Belgium and Ireland, working alongside prestigious partners such...
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,...
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...
Inspired by the IMAS 2015 Mixed Ability Rugby World Tournament Mencap and Golden Lane Housing in South Yorkshire have announced they will host the 2nd Football festival in June 2017 with 14 teams already committed to compete. MAFF utilises the ‘Spirit of’ rules...
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,...
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...
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...
