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First National Inclusive Fitness Week

9 April 2008

The initiative is designed to bring together all Inclusive Fitness Facilities to provide an even greater focus on activities for disabled people, with events and activities being held across Derbyshire and beyond.

During the week free regional information days will be held throughout the East Midlands, for anyone who is interested in finding out more about the Inclusive Fitness Initiative.

These will include the chance to hear case studies from people who have benefited from IFI, and to gain a better understanding of the initiative.

Derbyshire’s information day will be staged at Derby College on April 29. For more details and to book click here (opens in a new window).

During the week Derby College will also be offering free inductions and two free sessions at its fitness centre, and will host a free ‘have a go’ session in its sports hall on April 30, from 1pm until 3pm.

This will include boccia, wheelchair basketball, exercise classes and Sportsability games.

For more details about the fitness sessions contact Steve Powell or Kirk Gibbons on 01332 520372. For more details about the ‘have a go’ session contact Richard Sudnik on 01332 520200 ext 5316.

Buxton Community School will also host similar sessions during the week.

A free ‘have a go’ event will be held on April 25 from 5pm until 9pm. For further details contact Matt Lomas or Kaylan Chambers on 01298 212162.

To book a free induction and two free sessions at Buxton call 01298 212162.

As well as regional and local events and activities, Inclusive Fitness Week will include a national programme of PR to raise awareness of inclusive physical activity and the opportunities available for disabled people.

There will also be a high level meeting between key stakeholders seeking to map out a sustainable future for the inclusive fitness agenda.