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How to get involved in disability sport

09 Sep 2012 13:16 pm

The fastest field in T44 history was left trailing by Great Britain's Jonnie Peacock
The fastest field in T44 history was left trailing by Great Britain's Jonnie Peacock
David Weir won four golds at London 2012 for GB

You’ve watched the Games, cheered on your ParalympicsGB heroes, lapped up the glory - and now you fancy giving it a try for yourself.

So how do you get involved in the different Paralympic sports?

Your first port of call should be Parasport, a site devised by the British Paralympic Association.

You can find out which summer and winter sports best suit your disability and find a disability-friendly sports club in your area.

And if you’ve already decided you want to be the next David Weir, Ellie Simmonds, Jonnie Peacock, Sarah Storey or any of the other GB stars, here are specific sites for the different sports.

Archery

Archery GB

Athletics

UK Athletics

Boccia

GB Boccia

Cycling (road and track)

British Cycling

Equestrian

GB Para-dressage

Football (blind five-a-side and cerebral palsy seven-a-side)

The Football Association