The Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) has announced the facilities short listed for the IFI Awards 2008. The overall winners in the eight categories will be announced on Wednesday 10 December 2008 at the ICC, Birmingham. The event, sponsored by Cybex will recognise and reward IFI accredited facilities for outstanding achievement in developing inclusive physical activity opportunities.
The IFI was overwhelmed with the number of nominations and the detailed content of the applications highlighting the quality of work being carried out by accredited facilities. The short listing panel were inspired by case studies used to exemplify commitment to inclusive fitness across all of the award categories.
Ben Wilde, Cybex UK Sales Director, was delighted by Cybex’s involvement in the event, he said; “Cybex have been long time supporters of the IFI and are proud to be supporting this new event. The IFI awards are key for the health, fitness and leisure industries, rewarding the often-unsung heroes and heroines who have brought the essence of the IFI’s admirable goals to fruition. “
Huntingdon Leisure Centre has been nominated for the award for Developing Sport for All. This award recognises a commitment to form partnerships within the community to develop disability sport and activity.
Bevis Moynan, Centre Manager at Huntingdon Leisure Centre said; “All staff at the centre should be very proud of this nomination as it shows our commitment in offering a leisure facility that is open to all.”
Developing Sport for All (Sponsored by The Physical Activity Network- West Midlands)
Nominated sites:
Huntingdon Leisure Centre (Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire)
The Pemberton Centre (Rushden, Northamptonshire)
Wyre Forest Glades Leisure Centre (Kidderminster, Worcestershire)
The event itself will bring together accredited facilities, fitness equipment suppliers and key industry representatives who all play a significant role in the development of inclusive fitness opportunities. Chris Holmes MBE, Britain’s most successful paralympic swimmer, will host the evening and Michael McGrath, the only disabled person to have reached the north and south poles has been confirmed as the after dinner speaker. A limited number of tickets are still available and will be reserved on a first come, first served basis. The cost is £40. If you would like any further information on this event or to reserve ticket(s) please contact The IFI Awards Team on Tel: 0114 257 2060 (add prefix 18001 for Typetalk), alternatively email using the link on the right.