Sophie Jackson www.parafedbop.co.nz

This year's Eve Rimmer Games in Whakatane is fast approaching and Parafed Bay of Plenty is encouraging athletes of all ages and abilities to take part.

After the success of New Zealand's Paralympians at the London 2012 Paralympics it's seems timely to have a multi-sport event to encourage and showcase the talents of athletes within the Bay of Plenty.

Matthew Lack.

Parafed Bay of Plenty is hoping the whole community will get behind the event and create a real celebration of disability sport.

Although the games are very focused on people with disabilities, there will be a big emphasis on involving their families, friends and the wider community too!

Wheelchair basketball will be run as an open tournament for able bodied and disabled players, so enter a staff or school team and come and have a go! All equipment's provided!
There are many opportunities to gain an appreciation for the athletes and specific sports such as wheelchair basketball, Goalball and Boccia that they may have never seen, let alone played before. This gives people with disabilities the opportunity to showcase what athletes with disabilities do and how they do it!

The 2013 Games will be held in Whakatane from 22-24 March 2013 and brings together national sports organisations and local sports clubs to run a competition for athletes with disabilities.

Rowing New Zealand will be running an indoor rowing competition, Goalball New Zealand a 2 day development camp, Boccia New Zealand a 2 day Boccia event and many more sports will feature including; wheelchair rugby, lawn bowls, athletics, table tennis, Riding for Disabled, Para Triathlon and a 10km and 5km road race for handcycles and wheelchairs.

Thanks to some amazing community generosity we have some great spot prizes to give away and a free t shirt with every entry! Get in quick… entries close March 12^th

For more info on participating or volunteering for this event contact sophie@parafedbop.co.nz or check it out online at www.parafedbop.co.nz