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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 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
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
Matt Whorwood with more medals in Beijing
Matt Whorwood with more medals in Beijing Well done to Matt Whorwood yesterday as he added to the Bronze he won earlier in the week with another fabulous swim in the 400m