On a damp and dark November evening, The Bowbridge Bulldogs and the Tarmac Tigers teams made their way to the Coplow Centre just outside of Uppingham for an evening of wheelchair basketball with the Mintridge Foundation.

Each team have had their beginner sessions over the past year and it was now time to do what the Mintridge Foundation does best – get competitive! Who will take home the trophy between the Bulldogs and the Tigers?

The fun began with former GB Junior Wheelchair Basketball Player and Channel 4 Sports Broadcaster, Jordan Jarrett – Bryan and Deaflympic Footballer, Fil Kamps sharing their powerful sporting stories and the importance of being a Mintridge Foundation Ambassador before the all important coin toss! Jordan would be joining the Tarmac Tigers….

Before long, everyone made their way to the sports hall for the main event of the night…the wheelchair basketball! After the superstar that is Andy Craddock from Make Change gave everyone a brief overview of playing in a sports wheelchair, we were down to business!

The match was neck and neck throughout but Bowbridge gradually pulled away and took home the victory 33-17. Well done to everyone and particular congratulations to the players of the match that showcased their commitment to their organisation.  We hope that everyone enjoys the videos and photos to act as a special memento from a very special evening.

Don’t worry Jordan, we definitely WON’T put anything on the worldwide web to showcase that our Football Ambassador beat a Former Wheelchair Basketball Professional in their own sport…

As Charities Aid Foundation believe, purpose is central for businesses to achieve transformational change in society and we are incredibly grateful to be the beneficiary of both Tarmac and Bowbridge Homes support as we look to develop the mental fitness superpowers of more young people.

We would LOVE to hear from you if your organisation would be interested in a sports fixture like this that will be helping to support our charity at the same time!

The Mintridge Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to enhancing life skills in young people through sport. We provide a support network for young people by harnessing the power of positive sporting role models. The Mintridge Foundation assists young people of all ages, abilities and physical capabilities to develop confidence and resilience, and creates awareness of the importance of mental and physical wellbeing through sport. 

Our team of Ambassadors  - Olympians, Paralympians and other professional sports stars from over 20 sports, both team and individual - work with young people in schools, clubs and academies across the UK. Starting with visits including assemblies, coaching clinics and classroom sessions tailored to each organisation’s requirements, our ambassadors can then provide one- on- one remote mentoring in a safeguarded environment, delivered via technology such as Fitswarm and Playwaze to build a lasting legacy for individuals.

The Mintridge Foundation’s successes demonstrate the incredible power of sport; from a mentee’s selection to represent Great Britain in their chosen field to enabling disabled children to find confidence and happiness just through participation. Understanding life after sport, we also support our Ambassadors in their transition from active sport to the next stage of their careers.

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