Disability Athletics

The London Region team is working in partnership with local networks to provide opportunities to access athletics across the region.

The schools Sportshall Athletics programme which is run by England Athletics and partners enables young people to access athletics in a fun and safe environment.  This year approximately 300 young people are taking part in the programme which includes Norich Union Shine:award Challenges and area competitions, which will culminate in a final in March.

Horizon & Blanche Neville Schools - Champions 2008

Horizon School and Blanche Neville School have become London Disability Sportshall Champions for 2008.  Following a series of local competitions, 10 teams took part in the regional final at Lea Valley High School. 

Four teams contested the girls competition with Blanche Neville School taking the title. In the boys competition, the positions changed throughout the day but after some impressive relay running, Horizon pipped Westlea to the title by a single point.

Boys Competition

1^st   Horizon School                 1211 points

2^nd   Westlea School               1210

3^rd   Eastlea School                 1179

4^th   Bensham Manor               1136

5^th   Aylands School                1112

6^th   College Park                    874

Girls Competition

1^st   Blanche Neville School        1171 points

2^nd  Bensham Manor                 1128

3^rd   College Park                      917

4^th   Joseph Clark School           883