Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex to attend BWB’s National IZB School Finals
on 01-05-2014 11:54
British Wheelchair Basketball is delighted to announce that Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex will be guest of honour at this year’s National Inclusive Zone Basketball (IZB) Schools Finals.
The Royal Patron of British Wheelchair Basketball, The Countess will join pupils from all across England at the University of Worcester Arena on May 7 as the Regional and reigning National Champions battle it out in the action-packed sport for the title of National Inclusive Zone Basketball Schools Champions 2014
Combining two of the London 2012 Games’ hottest sports – wheelchair and running basketball – IZB enables players with a physical disability to represent their school alongside their non-disabled classmates in a fast-paced game that is on the rise in schools across the country.
"The event continues to be a major breakthrough for disability sport in schools." Malcolm Tarkenter
British Wheelchair Basketball Chairman Malcolm Tarkenter said, “We are delighted to welcome The Countess of Wessex to the 2014 National IZB Schools Finals. The event continues to be a major breakthrough for disability sport in schools, enabling pupils of all physical abilities to participate alongside one another, and having The Countess attend really recognises this. With so many teams taking part once again, it should be a fantastic day for pupils, staff, and spectators; I hope that everyone enjoys this immense occasion.”
"It is truly inspiring to see so many young people, of all physical abilities, passionately engaged in sport." Professor David Green
Professor David Green, University of Worcester Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive, said: “The University of Worcester is delighted to be hosting the IZB National Finals again. It is truly inspiring to see so many young people, of all physical abilities, passionately engaged in sport. The University of Worcester Arena was purpose designed to promote truly inclusive sport. There have been over 150,000 visits by children to the Arena in its first year. We look forward to welcoming HRH The Countess of Wessex to Worcester to see the inspiring work led by British Wheelchair Basketball of which we are proud to be a part.”
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