Wandsworth Paralympic Festival: A Celebration of Inclusive Sport on August 28th at Tooting Bec Athletics Track
Wandsworth, London – August 21, 2024
The Wandsworth Paralympic Festival, a vibrant and inclusive community event, is set to take place on Wednesday, August 28th at the Tooting Bec Athletics Track. Coinciding with the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games, the festival offers a unique opportunity for young people with disabilities, as well as the general public to engage in an array of Paralympic sports and other inclusive activities. The festival will also feature a performance by the Baked Bean Charity’s Zumba Beans, a sensory area, and a variety of food options, making it a fun-filled day for all attendees.
Everyone is invited to join the free event organised by Enable and get the chance to try out Paralympic and inclusive sports. The festival will feature activities run by local groups, including Flyerz Hockey, Disability Sports Coach, Surrey Cricket, Fulham FC Foundation, Live Karma Yoga, and the Baked Bean Charity.
In July Wandsworth proudly won the ParaGames trophy at the London Youth Games Finals Festival held at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the award ceremony, celebrating the achievements of Wandsworth’s pan-disability team, will be held during the festival. The team comprised of 76 athletes from ten local schools, including Ark Bolingbroke, Burntwood, and Linden Lodge, who competed in athletics, swimming, football, boccia, and indoor rowing.
This festival is a celebration of the Paralympic spirit and an opportunity to promote inclusive sports within the Wandsworth community. It aims to encourage community participation in adaptive sports and allow people with and without disabilities to explore different inclusive activities available to them locally.
Event Schedule:
- Family-Friendly Session (Ages 5-17): 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Doors open at 1:45 PM)
- 18+ Session: 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM (Doors open at 4:05 PM)
- Para Trophy presentation – 3:00PM
Tickets and Accessibility:
The Wandsworth Paralympic Festival is free of charge and open to all members of the community. Tickets can be booked in advance through Eventbrite: Wandsworth Council’s Paralympic Festival Tickets.
Access for All:
As part of the council’s commitment to inclusivity, more local residents are now eligible for free (off-peak) gym sessions, swimming, and other sports activities at council-run leisure and sports centres under the Access for All scheme. With the WAND card many residents also have free access to facilities. The WAND Card is for children and young people under 18 years old with special educational needs, disabilities, or complex health needs.
Enable invites everyone to join this celebration of inclusive sport and community spirit. Come and be a part of a day dedicated to empowering people of all abilities through sports and recreation.
