Pupils strike it lucky at Panathlon ten-pin bowling
The beaming smiles of 169 primary school children in Peterborough was all the evidence needed of ten-pin bowling’s many benefits as an inclusive sporting activity for SEND pupils.
The beaming smiles of 169 primary school children in Peterborough was all the evidence needed of ten-pin bowling’s many benefits as an inclusive sporting activity for SEND pupils.
Panathlon has joined with multiple partners to serve up inclusive tennis for adults with disabilities and special needs at Pocklington Tennis Club in North Yorkshire.
The return of Panathlon London’s Football programme was hailed as “absolutely huge” for pupils after the combined West Lea and Oaktree team from Enfield were crowned our 2021/22 champions.
Panathlon’s London Football programme built towards its climax at Wembley on May 19 with two recent events – a ‘Higher Ability’ Finals and a Plate Final for schools knocked out in the first round.
Staff from Paget Primary School said Panathlon “blows every other school competition away” after their pupils topped the podium at Thursday’s Birmingham Primary Multisport Final.
Panathlon plays a “priceless” role in sustaining the London 2012 legacy a decade after the Games, according to management staff at the Olympic and Paralympic venues.
Panathlon was the springboard for a lucky group of sixth-formers to get an amazing opportunity to train with the Great Britain diving team at the London 2012 Aquatics Centre. Pupils…
Panathlon’s North London Primary Discovery swimming gala helped “turned the tide” of Covid’s negative impact on children’s wellbeing, according to school staff.
Schools relished the return of “real competition” at Panathlon’s South East Regional Swimming Final, with the Aquatics Centre offering a spectacular stage to conquer anxieties, improve skills and exceed expectations.
Competing at the London 2012 Aquatics Centre was an opportunity “worth its weight in gold” for deaf children after two years of isolation and restriction, according to champions Mary Hare School.
Panathlon had its biggest ever month in March with an astounding 5000 pupils with disabilities and special needs taking part in our competitions.
Panathlon supports the Sport for Development Coalition’s #OpenGoal campaign – which coincides with International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (April 6th). #OpenGoal aims to showcase how sport and…
Panathlon’s East London Xtend Finals made a poignant return to UEL Sportsdock two years to the day since our last pre-pandemic event at the spectacular venue by the Thames.
Panathlon’s London Football competition returned for the first time since November 2019 as 15 teams sealed their places at our Wembley finals in May.
Panathlon’s positive ripple effect on schools was very much in evidence as seven teams descended on the Costello Stadium for the Active Humber North Bank Primary Multisport Finals in Hull.
Panathlon’s week in West Yorkshire was a roaring success as SEND pupils in Bradford and Leeds benefited from a packed five days of primary- and secondary-age competitions.
Danny Crates, our long-time Ambassador and former World and Paralympic gold medallist, is to lead Team Panathlon at RideLondon 2022!
Staff lapped up “new ideas and opportunities” as they experienced a Panathlon competition for the first time last week in Salford, Greater Manchester.
Panathlon’s rapid expansion in Greater Manchester is creating a competitive pathway which offers children with disabilities and special needs new sporting horizons.
Panathlon competitor Maeve Gooding from Guardian Angels Primary School in Bury is set to visit Downing Street to raise awareness of her condition Development Language Disorder (DLD). Maeve’s DLD means…
Children with SEND in Cumbria are revelling in opportunities to take part in competitive sport thanks to Panathlon’s burgeoning calendar of events across the county.
Pupils with special needs in Essex are enjoying health, academic and social benefits thanks to a partnership between Panathlon and the Cruyff Foundation that has revolutionised their school playgrounds.
Panathlon has been hailed as “summing up what the Olympic and Paralympic legacy is all about” by the manager of the London 2012 Aquatics Centre and Copper Box Arena venues.
Panathlon’s Virtual Programme continues to provide a crucial outlet for children with disabilities and special needs to get active, even after the easing of Covid restrictions and the return of our calendar of external competitions.