B&NES Inclusive Sport & Physical Activity
Association
B&NES Inclusive Sport and Physical Activity Association
(BISPAA) was constituted in January 2008, with the aim to:
"promote and increase physical activity
opportunities for children and adults, with physical and learning
disabilities and mental ill-health, including young carers, through
...
- consultation
- promotion
- activity"
with its main objecties to:
- Provide training and awareness opportunities for both service
users and leisure providers, including sports clubs
- Deliver inclusive sport and physical activity
- Increase opportunities and develop a pathway for inclusive
sport and physical activity
- Act as a network to promote BISPAA, give advice to local
groups, clubs and organisations
- Write an inclusive delivery action plan, including setting of
key performance indicators
- Assist in the raising of money for any purpose approved by
BISPAA
The membership of BISPAA includes, but is not restricted to,
representatives from:
- Sport and Active Leisure
- Adult Services
- Children's Services
- Mental Health Services
- Young Carers Association
- West of England Sports Trust
- School Sport Partnerships
- Leisure Service Providers
- Sports Clubs
- Sports Coaches
- Voluntary Sector Groups
- Service Users
Ben Rushgrove - Paralympian Becomes Patron of BISPAA
Ben Rushgrove, Silver Paralympian at the Beijing Paralympics,
has become Patron of BISPAA.
"As a young boy I was introduced to athletics by my PE
teacher, after she watched me run around the school, without
her dedication and belief in my abilities to succeed I would
not have pursued sport any further. As a disabled person
I believe that everyone has the right to participate in sport
and phyiscal activity at all levels, regardless of their
ability. I am delighted to become Patron of BISPAA and
hope that within my role I maybe able to inspire more disabled
people, young or old, to be more active!"
For further information on BISPAA please contact the Secretary,
Lynda Deane, on 01225 396428 or email: lynda_deane@bathnes.gov.uk