LimbPower Games Press Release
Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Monday 25th March 2019
News Release #LimbPower10Years
Join us for the 2019 LimbPower Games
On 6-7 April, Stoke Mandeville Stadium will host this year’s LimbPower Games. This event is the highlight of the year for many amputees and individuals with limb difference, who are looking to discover and progress in physical activity and sport.
Over the years the LimbPower Games has helped hundreds of amputees and individuals with limb impairments to gain confidence, improve mobility and find a great new activity. The Games have even been responsible for starting some on the road to the Paralympics! 83% of past participants to our events have said that they have gone on to take up a sport.
Among the sports on offer at this year’s Games are: athletics (track & field), cycling, archery, tennis, badminton, swimming, shooting, wheelchair basketball, cricket, sitting volleyball, football and a climbing wall. There will also be a number of workshops, including running, gym and dance. As well as some excellent competition events for amputees wanting to take their sport a little more seriously, including cycling time trial, archery and shooting.
Thanks to the generous support of the Douglas Bader Foundation, Stewart’s Law and OttoBock and LimbPower’s fundraising efforts throughout the year, these events are available to participants for a modest registration fee only.
Kiera Roche, LimbPower’s Founder and Chief Executive said: “LimbPower was founded in 2009 to introduce amputees and individuals with limb impairments to physical activity and sport and to the people and organisations who organise sports and activities. The LimbPower Games is our flagship event with 818 people talking part since the event started. Whether it’s just for fun, or with a view to competition, the LimbPower Games enables everyone to set and meet their own challenges, and forge friendships that will last a lifetime.”
Anyone who is interested in finding out more should contact Kiera on Kiera@limbpower.com.
Notes to Editors:
LimbPower – The British Ambulant Disabled Sports and Arts Foundation was founded in 2009 with the aim of offering relief to the physically disabled by aiding rehabilitation and improving quality of life through the medium of sports and arts. Registered charity no: 1132829
In addition to the LimbPower Games, LimbPower also run the Junior Games for young amputees aged 5-18 years to try different sports. The 2019 Junior Games will be held on 8th June at Stoke Mandeville Stadium.
LimbPower are also hosting a Manchester Multisport event at the Armitage Centre, Manchester on the 27thApril. This is open to both children and adults. Contact andy@limbpower.com
Click here to download the booking form.