THE UNIVERSITY of Warwick hosted its inclusive PowerHouseGames day on February 9 to allow people of all abilities were able to take part in sports.
The games were conducted in partnership with Power2Inspire and invited local schools to team up with inspiring sports personalities to compete in university-style sports such as boccia, new age Kurling and goalball.
Youngsters from Sidney Stringer Academy were joined at the University Sports and Wellness Club by students from Rugby’s Avon Park School and Leicester Grammar School in Leicester.
Each team included a volunteer, sportsman and sportswoman, and three children, including one with special educational needs.
And youngsters were joined by former university student and Paralympian, Kare Adenegan.
Power2inspire aims to make inclusive sport a staple of sporting, education and community landscapes.
Founder and CEO John Willis, who is also a University of Warwick alumnus said: “PowerHouseGames are incredible sports days using adapted games and sports.
“All the activities are specially designed to be accessible and fun for everyone, old and young, with disabilities and none, sporty and not – and in so doing are wonderfully inclusive.
“I’m proud to be able to introduce sports events that showcase how people with special educational needs and disabilities can be included.”
