Vale Farm receives the Inclusive Fitness Initiative accreditation!

Leisure Connection’s Vale Farm Sports Centre recently qualified for the Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) accreditation following an extensive inspection by the IFI. The Initiative works in support of the fitness industry to ensure that fitness facilities cater for the needs of disabled and non-disabled people.

The IFI programme is built around developments in four key areas of fitness provision: accessible facilities, inclusive fitness equipment, staff training and inclusive marketing strategies.

Following a vigorous inspection process, the centre passed with flying colours. To build upon this accreditation the centre’s fitness staff will also benefit from disability sports training through The Stoke Mandeville Institute of Sport and Education, a partnership between Leisure Connection, WheelPower, Bucks New University and Bucks and Milton Keynes Sports Partnership. It will also provide a unique programme of sports, education and training opportunities for disabled people and those working in disability sport.