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Profile of National Disability Sport Organisations

National Disability Sport Organisations (NDSOs) provide opportunities for people with specific impairments to take part in, as well as offer advice and support. For many disabled people, the NDSOs are the starting point to get involved in sport and if they choose to develop their talent. They support National Governing Bodies of sport to deliver more inclusive programmes and work closely with the English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) to achieve their collective aims. Continue reading “Profile of National Disability Sport Organisations”

Grass Roots Player Case Study

As part of the month-long promotion of disability bowls in England, DBE has prepared several case studies in to bowls players, today we are looking at our second grass roots bowler Paul Akers, who although only taking up bowls in the last month is taking part in the CP World Games. Continue reading “Grass Roots Player Case Study”

Disability competition schedule and classification information

Disability Bowls August is about raising the profile of the Sport and the opportunities within it. DBE therefore has compiled a list of national events which take place annually around the country, some of these are multi disabled whereas some relate to a specific disability, Continue reading “Disability competition schedule and classification information”

Player Profile – Steve Bigg

As part of the month-long promotion of disability bowls in England, Disability Bowls England have prepared several case studies in to bowls players, today we are looking at a grass roots bowler Steve Bigg, who has only started playing bowls in the last four years. Steve is one of many Wheelchair Bowlers who use a bowls buggy to play. Continue reading “Player Profile – Steve Bigg”