Be Active Be Well in 2023 – Parasport Festivals

Logo for Be Active Be Well

Throughout this year the #BeActiveBeWell2023 campaign will promote opportunities for children, young people and adults with disabilities to improve their wellbeing by being active in a way that suits them.  Wheelchair user using a ramp to play Boccia

The campaign is being run in partnership by Scottish Disability Sport, The Daily Mile,  scottishathletics, SAMH, Paths for All, GOGA Tayside and  Sportscotland 

This month #BeActiveBeWell2023 will be shining the spotlight on the SDS Parasport Festival Series. The parasport festival is a unique, lifechanging, fun exciting introduction to physical activity and sport for school aged children with physical disabilities, hearing loss and vision impairments.

Click here to find out where the nearest festival is to you and how you can register. 

Today was mBoy playing with racket and a balloony favourite day at school because everything was about me and what I could do.” 

“Sportacular, Awesome and Great Fun.”

These are some of the quotes from participants who enjoyed attending an SDS parasport festival last year. 

The parasport experience offers more than physical activity and sport to young people. It can be life changing as they also meet other children with similar impairments, make new friends and learn new skills which increases their confidence, self-esteem. 

Prior to registering please ensure you check eligibility for your young person here and when registering ensure the registration is in the child’s name. 

Please use this link to watch our ‘Get Involved’ video go find out a bit more or contact SDS on admin@scottishdisabilitysport.com or 0131 317 1130.  

3 children playing goalball  Young wheelchair user playing and smiling    Wheelchair users playing Boccia