Scottish Disability Sport is delighted to announce details
for the upcoming 13th West of Scotland Parasport
Festival 2023!
Date: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Time: 10.00am – 2.15pm (9.45am arrival and
registration)
Venue: On-x Linwood Sports Centre, Linwood, PA3 3RA
The Parasport Festival is designed to introduce pupils from mainstream schools with a physical, vision or hearing impairment, aged P5-S6 to try new and exciting sports. These disability classifications are significantly under-represented when it comes to participating in a sport or physical activity. The activities selected (below) reflect the strong club structure within the west region. The main objective of the event is to provide competitors a with a multitude of sporting opportunities, identify talented individuals, facilitating learners onto local and regional club programmes.
We would like to welcome back all the young people that attended previously and provide a new and exciting platform for new participants. Please watch our ‘Get Involved’ video which highlights the overall structure and flow of the event. The video features testimonies from young people, parents, club coaches and professional officers throughout.
Without the amazing support of partners, the festival would not be possible. SDS is fortunate that the following affiliations which include Active Schools, West Disability Sport Branches, Scottish Governing Bodies, local Colleges, and community club coaches are attending. Leaners from across the west of Scotland joining us will take part in sports such as badminton, boccia, powerchair football, basketball, athletics, judo, football, swimming, table tennis, and tennis. There will also be demonstrations stations of sailing, snow sports and fencing.