Sport for everyone

building inclusive communities through sport

What is IMAS?

IMAS is International Mixed Ability Sports

IMAS wants to change the way we think about, participate in, and enjoy sport

Seeking a fairer and more equal society

Bringing people with different abilities together to play sports

Wanting people to learn from each other

WHAT IS MIXED ABILITY?

Mixed Ability was born out of the lack of opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in mainstream community sport as equal members.

Mixed Ability includes people who face various barriers related to disability, low confidence, lack of financial resources, or other personal circumstances.

This means participating without being separated, classified, or labeled.

Mixed Ability recognizes the right of everyone to participate in community sport.

It also recognizes that everyone can benefit from its transformative power.

  • This helps create safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental sporting environments.
  • Mixed Ability sports follow the same rules as mainstream sports.
  • Only minor adjustments are made to meet each person’s individual needs.

Alongside people who do not face those or other barriers.

People participate together within their clubs.

The focus is on what each person can do and contribute.