Eleanor Simmonds M.B.E and Matthew Whorwood become new DAAUK Patrons

  Eleanor Simmonds M.B.E and Matthew Whorwood become new DAAUK Patrons     Our Beijing Stars Eleanor Simmonds and Matthew Whorwood have become patrons of the DAAUK. These amazing swimmers are already

2009 National Open Dwarf Games

Over the May Day weekend the Dwarf Athletic Association UK held it’s National Open Games for the 16th time. This annual weekend provides 11 different sports for Dwarf athletes to compete in

Eleanor Breaks More Records

Eleanor Breaks More Records Eighteen British Records were broken at the Nationwide Junior Swimming Championships. Over 200 disabled swimmers aged 10 to 18 enjoyed an action-pack weekend at Ponds Forge in Sheffield.

Tesco Schools and Clubs Vouchers

TESCO SCHOOLS & CLUBS VOUCHERS. 1 March to 7 June 2009 DAAUK are collecting Tesco Vouchers again this year, and aim to get more than ever before collecting enough to get new

Pictures from the Paralympic Celebration

Pictures from the Paralympic Celebration Evening Steve Scott (Chairman), Gerry Sutcliffe MP for Sport and all the DAA Beijing Paralympians.   April Barrett welcomes the Minister.   DAA Vice Chair and President

DAAUK Celebrate their Paralympians

DAAUK Celebrate their Paralympians Gerry Sutcliffe Minister for Sport celebrates the success of the DAAUK's Dwarf Athletes at the Beijing Paralympics. Gerry Sutcliffe the Minister for Sport and many other VIPs from

Eleanor Simmonds receives her M.B.E

Eleanor Simmonds receives her M.B.E When Eleanor Simmonds collected her MBE, she confirmed her place among a select band of teenage heroes and heroines. As the Queen bent down to present her

Useful Links

Below are some sites that may be of interest to you* Restricted Growth Association (RGA) Little People UK British Athletics English Federation of Disability Sport Parasport UK International Paralympic Association Start Swimming

Eleanor Simmonds wins BBC Young Sports Personality of 2008 Award

Eleanor Simmonds wins BBC Young Sports Personality of 2008 Award  What a fabulous end to a fantastic year for Eleanor. Not only winning two gold medals and setting a new World record

North West Region feature on BBC Television

North West Region feature on BBC Television As part of the Children in Need features on BBC North West the DAAUK was filmed in Manchester at the weekend. Please follow the link

F40 Athletes perform well in Beijing

F40 Field Athletes achieve PB's in Beijing DAA and GB team throwers Kim Minett and Sophie Hancock threw over the weekend and on Monday morning in the Birds Nest Stadium in Beijing.

Eleanor Simmonds wins a 2nd Gold in Beijing

Eleanor Simmonds wins a 2nd Gold in Beijing Eleanor Wins her second Gold Medal in Beijing Eleanor Simmonds makes good on her promise of a second Gold medal in the water cube