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Battersea Power Station, England Rugby, Fan Zone, Involving disabled people, Mixed Ability Floor Curl, Mixed Ability rugby, Mixed Ability Sports, RFU, Rugby Football Union, Women's Rugby World Cup, WRWC

Mixed Ability rugby at Women’s Rugby World Cup fan zone

As part of the Women’s Rugby World Cup, fan zones across England welcomed fans from all over the world. In London, the host city for a final that saw the Red Roses lift the trophy, this autumn had Battersea Power Station hosting an Inclusive Rugby day with a range...

Mark | Oct 31, 2025 | 0 Comments | 3 min read time

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International showcase for Mixed Ability children’s books.

2025 sees the launch of Diego’s Team, a new children’s book about Mixed Ability by English author, Pauline Brown. Diego’s Team follows the captivating tale of Diego, a playful young alpaca who just wants to join in the fun. When the other animals say he’s too...

Mark | Oct 28, 2025 | 1 Comment | 3 min read time

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ARI Championship Results 2024/25

With the new season fully underway in the Northern hemisphere, it is time to announce the results of the ARI Championship 2024/25. The results mainly reward the playing of full matches, but with a win bonus to recognise that rugby is a competitive sport. In the...

Martino | Oct 13, 2025 | 0 Comments | 4 min read time

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Castello di Verduno to support global Mixed event in Pamplona!

International Mixed Ability Sports (IMAS) is delighted to announce that the renowned Piedmont wine estate Castello di Verduno will be supporting an exclusive event at the International Mixed Ability Rugby Tournament (IMART) 2025 in Pamplona. The event is...

Martino | Jun 11, 2025 | 0 Comments | 4 min read time

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¡Acreditación en Granada! Club de rugby Escoriones acreditado!

El Club de rugby Escoriones completó una fantástica y muy activa formación en el modelo Mixed Ability. Con un trabajo diario ejemplar, por el buen hacer de los integrantes del equipo y extendido a todo el club, por normalizar la discapacidad, por ofrecer a cada...

Martino | Jun 9, 2025 | 1 Comment | 2 min read time

Blog, IMART, News

A truly MAGIC ‘Fringe’!

The Mixed Ability Games, Innovation and Co-production 2025 (MAGIC) event is a series of prestigious and influential international activities that will bring together the Mixed Ability network during the IMART week in Pamplona. MAGIC will be celebrated in June 2025,...

Martino | Feb 12, 2025 | 0 Comments | 3 min read time

Blog, News

European Commission to co-fund a week of Mixed Ability activities in Pamplona!

International Mixed Ability Sports, IMAS Spain and the organisers of IMART 2025 are thrilled to announce that the European Commission, through the Erasmus+ Sport programme, will support a week of Mixed Ability activities to coincide with the 4th International Mixed...

Martino | Nov 27, 2024 | 0 Comments | 3 min read time

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Inclusive Board Member Training by Ella Sky – IMAS Non-executive Director

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...

Mark | Nov 14, 2024 | 0 Comments | 2 min read time

Blog, European Projects, IMART 2025, International Mixed Ability Rugby Tournament, News, Press Release

IMART 2025 fundraising plan launched in Pamplona

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...

Martino | Oct 22, 2024 | 0 Comments | 3 min read time

Awards, IMART 2025, IMART2025, International Mixed Ability Rugby Tournament, News

ARI Championship Results 2023/24

A Unique World Wide Championship featuring male and female teams from across the globe.

Gwilym Lewis | Oct 19, 2024 | 0 Comments | 9 min read time

Blog, Events, Involving disabled people, Mixed Ability Sports, News, Posts

10 years of IMAS!

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...

Martino | Sep 24, 2024 | 0 Comments | 1 min read time

Blog, In the Media, News, Posts

New Directors with lived experience of disability appointed to the IMAS Board!

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...

Martino | Aug 15, 2024 | 0 Comments | 3 min read time

Blog, Involving disabled people, Mixed Ability Sports, News, Posts

IMAS: Promoting fairness, inclusion and equity through co-production!

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...

Martino | Aug 15, 2024 | 0 Comments | 6 min read time

Cricket, In the Media, Involving disabled people, Mixed Ability Sports, News, Posts

Second innings for Mixed Ability Cricket in Baildon

Mixed Ability Cricket was off to a flying start in early July with over 40 participants of all abilities and ages coming together for the second season at Baildon Cricket Club in West Yorkshire. The partnership between national disability charity United Response,...

Mark | Jul 9, 2024 | 0 Comments | 2 min read time

Floor Curl, Floor Curling, International, International Mixed Ability Rugby Tournament, New Age Floor Kurl

Is Mixed Ability Floor Curl the next global trend?

Back in May 2024 IMAS announced a partnership with Rock Solid Productions in Canada the Official Development Partner of the World Curling Federation. This week saw us closer to home at a session in Barnsley, South Yorkshire where Mac McKechnie is pioneering New Age...

Mark | Jul 5, 2024 | 1 Comment | 2 min read time

Awards, Blog, Events, In the Media, Involving disabled people, Mixed Ability Sports, News, Sport England

A decade of changing the World through Mixed Ability.

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...

Mark | May 21, 2024 | 0 Comments | 2 min read time

Blog, Development Programme, IMART 2025, International, News

IMAS and Rock Solid Productions to sign a new partnership!

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...

Martino | May 9, 2024 | 0 Comments | 3 min read time

Blog, Mixed Ability Sports, News, Posts

Alcobenda Rugby gains Mixed Ability Accreditation!

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...

Martino | Apr 18, 2024 | 0 Comments | 1 min read time

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Mixed Ability basketball fast growing in Spain!

Saski Baskonia, one of the most prominent basketball clubs in Europe, remains firm in its commitment to social inclusion through basketball. Baskoia has been developing the Mixed Ability model for four seasons, with the creation of two men’s teams and one women’s...

Martino | Mar 20, 2024 | 0 Comments | 3 min read time

In the Media, Involving disabled people, Mixed Ability Sports, Rugby development

“Making it Massive in the Northwest”

TAMESIDE Markets employee and Mixed Ability rugby player Nathan Webb is a man on a mission. His declared intention is to see Mixed Ability sport become “massive in the North West”, and he’s already making his voice heard in the corridors of power. Over the last...

Mark | Jan 25, 2024 | 0 Comments | 3 min read time

Our Stories

Mixed Ability rugby at Women’s Rugby World Cup fan zone

International showcase for Mixed Ability children’s books.

ARI Championship Results 2024/25

Castello di Verduno to support global Mixed event in Pamplona!

¡Acreditación en Granada! Club de rugby Escoriones acreditado!

A truly MAGIC ‘Fringe’!

European Commission to co-fund a week of Mixed Ability activities in Pamplona!

Inclusive Board Member Training by Ella Sky – IMAS Non-executive Director

IMART 2025 fundraising plan launched in Pamplona

ARI Championship Results 2023/24

10 years of IMAS!

New Directors with lived experience of disability appointed to the IMAS Board!

IMAS: Promoting fairness, inclusion and equity through co-production!

Second innings for Mixed Ability Cricket in Baildon

Is Mixed Ability Floor Curl the next global trend?

A decade of changing the World through Mixed Ability.

IMAS and Rock Solid Productions to sign a new partnership!

Alcobenda Rugby gains Mixed Ability Accreditation!

Mixed Ability basketball fast growing in Spain!

“Making it Massive in the Northwest”

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