MY SPORT. MY ACCESS. An adjustment is there to remove a barrier — not to make you less of an athlete.
What you can ask for
- Clear information before you arrive.
- An accessible route into and around the venue.
- Space for a wheelchair or mobility aid.
- Seating or rest options where practical.
- Information in an accessible format.
- Changes to communication, positioning or ordinary session arrangements where appropriate.
Useful wording
“I would like to take part. The barrier for me is ______. What would help is ______.”
You do not need to volunteer your complete medical history just to start a practical access conversation. The organisation may sometimes need relevant information to assess a particular request, but it should have a clear reason for asking.
Think about the whole day
- Travel and parking.
- Entrance and reception.
- Table/dart-area circulation.
- Toilets and seating.
- Match calls and information.
- Food, drink and rest.
- Emergency arrangements.
If the first answer is “no”
Ask what the actual barrier or rule is and whether another adjustment could achieve the same purpose. Competition rules and genuine safety requirements matter, but assumptions should not replace checking.
Remember
Disability does not decide whether you want social play, local competition, national competition, coaching or leadership. Your sporting ambition belongs to you.