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Paralympics Ireland has launched the second iteration of the PTSB NextGen the Community Series programme, which focuses on learning more about para sport and what opportunities are in your local community in the build-up to the Paralympic Games in Paris.

• Do you have an eligible visual, intellectual, or physical impairment (including co-ordination impairment, limb difference, spinal injury)? 
• Are you currently involved in Para Sport or want to become involved?
• Do you want to be part of the next generation of Irish Paralympians? 
• Do you want to discover your Paralympic Potential? 

NextGen is open to people ages 10 and older that have a physical, intellectual, or visual impairment, with or without previous sport experience. Current or former athletes from all levels aiming to discover a new sport that can complement their main discipline are also welcome to attend.

Following participation at our NextGen events participants will be signposted to connect with the closest local sport they are interested in or to National Governing Bodies to learn more and develop their skills within a chosen sport. 

How to apply  

Just click HERE to sign up and create a profile and register for the NextGen day you want to attend. 

When and Where 

There will be four events before the Paralympic Games and one to be announced in November:

• University of Limerick Sports Arena Sunday July 28th, 11.30-1.30pm 

• SETU, Waterford Sports Arena Wednesday August 7th, 5.30-7.30pm 

• NUI Maynooth, Sports Hall, Kildare, Wednesday August 14th, 5-7pm 

• National Sports Campus, Dublin, Friday August 16^th

What sports are involved? 

 Different sports are involved in different locations based on active clubs within that province. 

Come and Try Sports

• Para Badminton 
• Boccia 
• Para Cycling 
• Para Table Tennis 

Information Stands on Sports and Local Clubs

• Para Athletics 
• Para Archery 
• Para Badminton 
• Boccia 
• Para Canoe 
• Para Cycling 
• Para Equestrian 
• Para Powerlifting 
• Para Rowing 
• Shooting Para Sport 
• Para Table Tennis 
• Para Triathlon 
• Wheelchair Basketball 
• Wheelchair Rugby 
• Wheelchair Tennis 

 You can find out more information in relation to the different Paralympic sports on the Paralympics Ireland website HERE.