100’s of Devon youngsters will be heading to Barnstaple next week (Weds 5th Feb) for the Ability Games, a day of friendly sporting competition. They will be taking part in a variety of events including archery, sitting volleyball and new age kurling. Additionally, there will be a wide range of taster activities, including football on the brand new artificial grass pitch, which will be officially opened before the first coaching session begins.
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Last chance to vote for your Devon sporting heroes
Nominations for the Devon Sports Awards close Friday, March 1 2013 and organisers Active Devon are urging clubs, coaches and fans not to miss out on what is looking to be the biggest Devon Sports Awards ceremony to date.
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350 disabled Devon schoolchildren take part in Paralympic-style event
Some 350 young people with disabilities from across Devon descended on the Tarka Tennis in Barnstaple this week to take part in a Paralympic-style celebration of sport.
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Support for sports clubs overwhelmed by the Olympic effect
Sport clubs across the Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon area are taking up the opportunity of free support to help them cope with the increased level of demand following the greatest Olympic and Paralympic Games in history.
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Sunshine and smiles at summer sports festival
The sun shone guaranteeing a super day of fun and smiles at the Summer Sports Festival at The Mountbatten Centre.
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