Mixed Ability Week 22
What is MAW22?
MAW 22 is a prestigious and influential event for Mixed Ability clubs and their networks being hosted in Cork in June 2022, supported by the European Commission through their Erasmus+ Sport programme. Central to this is a 4-day rugby tournament supported by educational conferences and workshops underpinned by bonds of friendship, as well as gathering together all the relevant stakeholders who work in their local communities for the expansion of inclusive
sport’s provision.
This week-long event will inform and develop a Transferability Toolkit which will enable community clubs to organise events at every level, to raise awareness about Mixed Ability sports and the opportunity for physical wellbeing and the social capital it provides, creating capacity to meet people’s needs in a much more effective and successful way.
IMART 2022 Tournament
This consists of a 4 Day Rugby Tournament which is taking place at Musgrave Park, Cork on Monday 6th, Tuesday 7th, Thursday 9th and Friday 10th June 2022. There will be 24 Men’s teams participating and for the first time ever 4 Women’s teams! With over 1,000 players from over 15 countries taking part, IMART2022 is a true international event.
International Conference
‘The Future of Mixed Ability: for sport and beyond’
Wednesday 8h of June 2022 will bring together academics, practitioners, policy makers, sports participants and National Governing Bodies, to interact alongside representatives from the disability, advocacy, healthcare, civil society and private sector at this educational and thought provoking international conference.
The conference provides an unmissable opportunity to introduce and discuss the relevance of Mixed Ability for sport and other sectors in light of the recent pandemic, and the latest research, to share good practice, as well as enabling an effective dialogue between different areas of society which share the same commitment to achieving full social inclusion.
Date: Wednesday 8th June 2022
Location: Mardyke Pavilion, University College Cork
Time: 10:30 to 15:30 (registration will open from 09:30)
For further information on the conference please email: admin@imartworldcup.org
To book your place at the conference please click here
Exhibition Sports
There will be a series of exhibition sports event taking place during MAW22. These will include the first ever International Mixed Ability Regatta, Boxing, Kinball, Football and Basketball showcases. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals to get involved in other Mixed Ability sports.
Details of dates, times, location and booking system will be updated when confirmed.
Free Educational Workshops
IMAS will be hosting free interactive educational workshops and TedTalk style educational sessions throughout the week at IIP.
Full details will be updated on this site once available.
Tournament Photo Exhibition
During Mixed Ability Week, John Ashton will be capturing imagery which will then be compiled into a photo book that will create a long-lasting legacy. This book will showcase the best of Mixed Ability Week 22 across the world, spreading the powerful message of Mixed Ability and true inclusion.
