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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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