Event Details
Event Information
Perth & Kinross Disability Sport are delighted to invite primary and secondary school pupils who have physical, learning or sensory disabilities or additional support needs to take part in our Sportshall Athletics festival on Wednesday 24th January 2024 at the Academy of Sport & Wellbeing, UHI Perth, Crieff Road, Perth, in partnership with Perth Strathtay Harriers, UHI Perth and Scottish Disability Sport.
Sportshall Athletics is an indoor programme of adapted athletics activities which is fully inclusive. Events include Speed-bounce, Javelin, Shuttle runs, Target throw, Hurdles, Standing Long Jump, Hi-stepper, Seated chest push and with additional relay runs at the end.
This is a fun, recreational festival to support and encourage pupils to get active and enjoy physical activity in a safe and friendly environment.
As with all our events, there is no cost to participate.
Pupils are required to bring a packed lunch, any snacks they would like and plenty water/drinks with them. Please wear clothing suitable for indoor physical activity.
Please complete entry forms and return to Graeme@pkds.org.uk as soon as possible and by no later than Wednesday 17th January 2024.
A special mention of thanks to the coaches at Perth Strathtay Harriers Athletics club and Sports Coaching & Development Students from UHI Perth who are supporting the delivery of this event.
The Disability/ASN inclusion group at the Harriers meet every Tuesday at 6pm at the George Duncan Athletics Arena in Perth. Contact Jim Hunter – j_m_hunter@btinternet.com to get involved.
If you have any questions or would like me to come to your school to show you how to adapt each event for your pupils, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Adaptation guidance is available for each event upon request.