Young ambassadors from Monmouthshire volunteered their time on Tuesday 29 November to sample Paralympic sports with students from special educational needs units in Chepstow and Caldicot comprehensive schools.
The event, held at Chepstow racecourse, was organised by Monmouthshire Sports Development and Disability Sport Wales, the official charity for the Welsh Grand National in December. Students were joined by para-equestrian Georgia Wilson and champion boccia player Karl Parrish where they sampled sports such as rowing, goal ball and boccia.
Karl Parrish said: "Wales is a true sporting nation. Sport can improve your physical, psychological and social wellbeing, and that's why I feel it's important for us to showcase what is available for everybody to participate in locally".
With the 2012 Olympics and Paralympic games just around the corner, and the Olympic torch passing through Monmouthshire next May, the young ambassadors volunteer their time to promote sports in schools, raise awareness of the Olympics and Paralympics and encourage involvement in physical activities.
Monmouthshire's Disability Sport Wales Development Officer, Mark Foster said: "With the array of activities on offer at Chepstow Racecourse it is clear that sport is accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. Hopefully events like this and the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic games will encourage more people to get involved".
PHOTOS:
above - young ambassadors Laura and Jed of Monmouthshire Comprehensive School put a youngster through his paces on the rowing machine
below - Monmouthshire's Disabilities Champion, Cllr Andrew James (seated centre) with Karl Parrish (in red top) together with Mon CC and Disability Sports Wales staff and two youngsters
