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Message from our Patron

Baroness Grey-Thompson DBE Patron BWRA

Baroness Grey Thompson DBE

I continue to work personally with BWRA to support all its members; from newly fledged youngsters to high flying world champions. If you feel you can support us in any way, please get in touch!

What is BWRA?

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The BWRA is the governing body for wheelchair racing in Great Britain actively promoting participation, equality and governance for disabled people in this exiting sport. 

BWR are working hard delivering the following activities and services:

  • Coaching resources
  • Training camps, road and track races, BWRA grand prix
  • National Track Championships
  • Information to athletes, race directors, local authorities, teachers and media
  • Participation, coaching and governance by disabled people in wheelchair racing.
  • Positive representation of wheelchair racing in public, media and corporate domains
  • Parity for wheelchair racing and athletes in mainstream sport
  • Support to athletes
  • Research and Development
  • Event guidelines, feasibility and support
  • World-wide relations and racing

London 2012 Timetable
A draft timetable for athletics at the London 2012 Paralympic Games has now been received by UKA and is available in the “PG-2012” section of the UK Athletics Paralympic Portal. Subsequent updates to the timetable (expect there to be changes!) will be published in the same place so please keep checking the portal for any changes. The athletic events will run from 31st August through to the marathon on the 9thSeptember.

Paralympic Portal User Name: UKAthletics\UKA-PP-Team (NOT CaSe SeNsItIvE)

Password: gb-para-team (CaSe SeNsItIvE).

London 2012 Selection Policy

The UK Athletics Athlete Selection Policy has been published on the UKA website (http://www.uka.org.uk/world-class/2012-selection-policies/). Selection is not going to be easy – ultimately, the policy is about selecting athletes who are close to the very best in the world, expecting to bring back medals. Achievement of the IPC standards is very much not enough to guarantee selection. And, only athletes with a full international classification can be considered for selection. Keep an eye on the website and policy for updates to the policy which may be required. There is also a selection policy for the coaches.

 

BWRA Track Champs 2012

The 2012 BWRA National Track Championships resultsclick here.

To view a number of photographs go to www.burdus.com/gallery.html

BWRA Annual General Meeting - 6th May 2012
The BWRA AGM as held at Stoke Mandeville Stadium at 12:30pm. 

 

 

 

T2K 2012

Tyne Tunnel 2K
This year's race is back in the old Tunnel as usual and takes place on the 14th September 2012.

Entry 2013 is now open. Josh Cassidy and Amanda McGrory are returning to defent their 2011 titles. BWRA have negotiated a £150 travel bursary with race organisers for all successful 2012 entrants from British BWRA members. The provisional date for the race is Friday 14th September 2012. Those interested in taking part contact david@burdus.com.

Great North Run Series 2012

Bupa Great Manchester Run 10km

Sunday 20th May 2012, Entry deadline Monday 7th May 2012
Prize Money(M & F) 1st £300, 2nd £200, 3rd 100
The Bupa Great Manchester Run will be a UK domestic field only.

Bupa Great North Run 1/2m

Sunday 16th September 2012, Entry deadline Monday 3rd  September 2012
Prize Money(M & F) 1st £500, 2nd £300, 3rd £200, 4th £150, 5th £100 

Accommodation at the Great North Run will be available on Friday & Saturday night (Sept 14th & 15th) to the top 10 UK athletes and 10 overseas athletes competing in both the Tyne Tunnel 2K and the Great North Run.

Each Elite field will be limited to 20 athletes (including overseas).

 

Bupa Great Birmingham Run 1/2m

Sunday 21st October 2012, Entry deadline Monday 8th October 2012
Prize Money(M & F) 1st £300, 2nd £200, 3rd 100

 

 

 
               

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  General Enquiries: Ian Thompson 01642 789362 or i-thompson@hotmail.co.uk