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A Day Under the Sign of Unity and Sharing



          On Sunday May 15, the Trail Trophy of Joélettes returns to Biot after the two empty years that are a consequence of
          the health crisis. It is therefore one of those great days “that do good” and put things in perspective.


          The ultimate goal of the event organiser, Trail   to mix. It is also the occasion for an individual   of disability, several free demonstrations will
          for All Association (TPT), is to introduce the   whose mobility is limited to experience and   be given during the day. Blind football and
          general public to the world of disability and to   share an exceptional day on a course that would   an atypical course will be proposed to those
          promote sharing, solidarity, sport and especially   be impossible to discover without a Joelette.   able-bodied people who have the courage to
          integration. That is why, at the same time as   In addition to the success of the sporting   put themselves in the shoes of a handicapped
          the 14 km Trophée de Joélettes Trail which is   event itself, we do everything possible around   person. Playing football by ear or following a
          run in teams of 5 to 8 runners with single-wheel   the sporting competition so that two worlds,   course that will challenge your different senses
          mountain wheelchairs that enable those with   which are often unaware of each other, can   is perhaps the best way to understand others
          reduced mobility to enjoy activities like hiking   meet. This event akso generates profits that   and the difficulties they experience. An initiation
          or mountain trails, there is also the Biot Trail   will go towards operating costs and will help   course in the handling of a “joelette” will also
          (17 km), the Urban Trail (10 km) and the Family   finance the participation in the various sports   be on the programme for all those who wish to
          Hike (10 km).                       by the TPT crews for 2022, but this is only the   take it. The goal, in addition to discovering this
                                              secondary objective” assures Jérôme Fouffé,   practice, is also to encourage new members
          “The Trail Trophy of Joélettes and its various   President of the TPT Association.   to join the association. More members of TPT
          events is the event that gives able-bodied                               mean more opportunities for beneficiaries to
          people and those with disabilities a chance   In order to raise awareness regarding the problem   participate in outings, as the association can
                                                                                   hire more joélettes at the start of the various
                                                                                   events on their sports calendar. To run for a
                                                                                   joélette is to highlight team spirit, to practice
                                                                                   a collective sport that is meant to be for
                                                                                   individuals, and where it is even more intense
                                                                                   when one surpasses oneself, especially with
                                                                                   the encouragement of the passenger – We
                                                                                   no longer run for ourselves and that changes
                                                                                   everything!
                                                                                   At this event on May 15, everyone can participate
                                                                                   to the extent of their sports ability and wish to
                                                                                   participate. All sales of race numbers, drinks
                                                                                   and snacks, as well as donations, will be
                                                                                   donated to the TPT Association. There will also
                                                                                   be entertainment for children so don’t hesitate
                                                                                   to talk about this to those around you, it can
                                                                                   be a great Sunday outing!       CC


                                                                                    PROGRAM
                                                                                    9am-9.45am: Start of the various events
                                                                                    in the heart of the village:
                                                                                    10:30 a.m.: Opening of free entertainment
                                                                                    at the P.Operto Sports Complex:
                                                                                    - Initiation to the handling of a joelette and
                                                                                    blind football
                                                                                    - Inflatable structure for children
                                                                                    - And more…

                                                                                    11:30 a.m.: Prize giving
                                                                                    Pan Bagnat Party

                                                                                    Registration: www.timingzone.com
                                                                                    Info: www.trailpourtous.fr




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