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BWRA 2012 Legacy |
Message from our Patron
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?
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:
London 2012 Timetable 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. |
Paddock Wood Cancelled Road closure costs for the Brooks Paddock Wood Half Marathon are now in excess of £6k and holding a wheelchair category would shunt up costs even higher due to roads being required to be shut at different times due to the speed differences between the wheelchair athletes and quickest runners. This year's race is cancelled. Race Director, James Ridger said " I hope this cancelling of the wheelchair race does not affect BWRA's racing plans and that you can fully understand the reasoning behind our decision. I personally would like to thank all your athletes for their support of our race over the years and if over the coming years we are able to make a wheelchair race viable for both your athletes and our club I will advise you accordingly." Should you have any queries in the meantime do not hesitate to email James on jamesridger1979@btinternet.com
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When is a chair? Q. When is a chair not a chair?
A. When it's a hand cycle! Can hand cycles enter the Great North Run? If you have a view on this matter and a publishable rationale for your argument then we will put your letter up on this website. Course Feasibility
On site at the Tyne Tunnel 2 BWRA team carry out feasibility study on the recently opened Tyne Tunnel 2 for the Tyne Tunnel 2k International 2011 race 16th September. Photo - Tunnels Operations Manager Ron Henderson talks with the BWRA team after the 40mph test run. Thanks to the BWRA team:
Entry is now closed. BWRA have negotiated a £150 travel bursary with race organisers for all successful 2011 entrants from British BWRA members. Record Breakers BWAA Open Disability Athletics Competition Stoke Mandeville 30 & 31 July Hannah Cockroft broke the 400m T34 world record by almost 4 seconds taking her time down from 1:02:52 to 58.59, and in the 800m dropping from 2:04.84 to 2:03.34. There were also British Record performances from Jamie Carter in the 400m and 800m.
Champions return from Florida Congatulations to two GB wheelchair racers setting new world records at the US Paralympic National Track and Field Championships in Florida (17-19 June). World Championships silver medallist Mickey Bushell (coach: Fred Periac) clocked the fastest T53 100m time ever with 13.84 (+2.0m/s). T34 Hannah Cockroft (coach: Peter Eriksson) set the standard early in the programme with victory in the T33/34/51/52 200m in 32.01 (+1.7m/s).
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