Stay ActiveA-Z of activities - F
Fencing
Most fencing clubs offer courses for people new to fencing. The sport tries to integrate people with disabilities into general sessions. Wheelchair fencing is an established sport in its own right. The rules are the same as in the general sport with the exception that the wheelchair is clamped down at the appropriate distance and angle from the opponent.
- British Fencing Association
- www.britishfencing.com
- British Paraplegic Fencing Association
- www.bpfa.org.uk
Fishing
Flying
The British Disabled Flying Association provides 'experience of a lifetime' trial flying lessons for disabled people, and 'at cost' instruction and qualification flight training to BDFA members. With specialised lifting equipment and adapted aircraft, even profoundly disabled people can try the exhilarating experience of flight.
See also Gliding
- British Disabled Flying Association
- www.bdfa.net
Football
From a kick about in the park to turning out for a Sunday league team, football offers players of all abilities the opportunity to imagine themselves as the next George Best, Gary Lineker or David Beckham.
- Football Association
- www.thefa.com
- Scottish Football Association
- www.scottishfa.co.uk
- Football Association of Wales
- www.faw.org.uk
- Irish Football Association
- www.irishfa.com
- Disability Football Club Directory
- www.disabilityfootball.co.uk
If you've got a new sport you would like to include, groups you have joined or tips you'd like to pass on email the MS Trust's Information Team or ring us on 01462 476700.
