How to enter

What we would like you to submit

To allow everyone access to your design to make the physical product, we would like you to submit a YouTube video link to a presentation of your design and how to make it. The video should provide the following:

• A brief description of the purpose of your design, who will use it and its benefits over existing products, using low-fidelity sketch models, computer generated designs, sketches, renderings, and simple mechanisms.
• Scenario of use (how it is used by the player or athlete) through sketches, animation and or real-life role play).
• Present in a logical order how to make the product, e.g. ordering proprietary components and materials, making equipment (hand tools), cutting, finishing, and assembly, using sketches, and Engineering drawings.
• Estimate the cost to manufacture.
• Submit the declaration of originality document, (available following registration), with your YouTube video link, 200 words (maximum) summary, and an image of your design.

What are we looking for?

In each brief we are looking for:

• A feasible, novel inclusive solution to the needs of the players and athletes for that game or sport.
• Where possible, a viable, low-cost and sustainable materials being used and the design capable of recycling.
• A clear communication of the product, it’s benefits to the target users and stakeholders.
• A clear summary communication of how to safely make the product using limited resources, tools, facilities, and skills.

Example presentation video

Judges

Brief judges are supported by technical advisors to review the safety and manufacturability of the designs.

Brief A - Angela Lydon
Motor Activities Training Programme (MATP) National Manager, Special Olympics

Angela has 23 years teaching experience all of them in specialist settings. She has developed expertise in postural management and motor development of children with physical disabilities and believes that every child has a right to access to high quality PE. She was a PE lead in a special school for 10 yrs. She champions inclusion, adaptation and the delivery of genuine equity through personalized teaching and learning.

Brief B - Will Evans
Head of Sport, Boccia England

A highly experienced, motivated and effective leader in the sport, physical activity, charity, and not-for-profit sectors. I am an influential, optimistic and value-driven leader who creates positive environments, builds effective relationships, and drives outstanding results. With a wealth of experience at senior executive and board levels, I inspire high-performing teams to exceed all performance measures and deliver demonstrable impact at national and local levels.

Brief C - Alasdair Donaldson
Head of Para Sport Loughborough

I am an experienced sports leader with extensive knowledge of strategic management and delivering success. I possess excellent people engagement, organisational and planning skills that have allowed me to excel in a number of areas including campaign implementation and execution, international team leadership and coaching. My skill-set focuses on developing people and working in partnership with them to develop the skills and experiences to achieve their best.

Technical advisory Judges

Dr George Torrens, Dr Patrick Pradel, Dr Darren Southee, Karl Hurn, Dr Stefania Sansoni, SDCA, LU; Dr Aimee Mears, Sports Technology Research Group, LU, Ken Black, Inclusive sports coach, Dr Bruno Oro, Iowa State University USA; Dr Salman Asghar, Effat University, KSA; Lynette Smith and, Gary Evans, Demand.  

Rules

Respect and consideration

Entries to the competition must be respectful of the people and community for whom we trying to help. Any material or comments made within your submission that are considered inappropriate will result in the immediate rejection of the submission.

Intellectual Property

As an ‘open source’ design competition, by taking part in the event, you are agreeing to allow your design to be produced by others without reward.

Safety

It is your responsibility to ensure your design is safe to use by your target user. Ensure your design conforms to basic product safety standards and checked by an academic supervisor before submission. If you are suggesting using specific power tools, ensure you make it clear they should only be used by qualified individuals. Any design considered unsafe will be rejected.

Judge’s decision

The judge’s decision is final. There are no appeals, nor justification for rejection or result.