The Irish Wheelchair Association Sport is the national governing body in Ireland for sport for people with physical disabilities. The aim of iwasport is to enable people with a physical disability to participate in sport at their level of choice.

iwasport promotes sport and recreation through clubs, iwa resource centres and schools. The service also supports high performance athletes in reaching their full potential at both National and International standards. Our high performance athletes represent Ireland at European Championships, World Championships and the Paralympic Games.

iwasport trains coaches, leaders and volunteers, and works in conjunction with the National Coaching and Training Centre (NCTC) in developing coaching modules for people with a disability. Our aim is for those modules to be part of mainstream sports coaching manuals.

A variet of sports are on offer through iwa: track, field, archery, basketball, bowls, cue sports, tabletennis, boccia, badminton, wheelchair rugby and swimming.

A comprehensive calendar of events gives people the opportunity to compete in local, national and international events. iwasport also provides information and advice on services, coaching and equipment, (including sports chairs).

iwasport is affiliated to the International Sports Organisation for Disabled Sport (ISOD), the International Stoke Mandeville Wheelchair Sports Foundation (ISMWSF) and the Paralympic Council of Ireland (PCI).

Whatever your sporting interest or age, iwasport welcomes you!

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