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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
