Thank you so much for organising such a fantastic event! I am truly so pleased to be a part of it and will definitely reach out for next year and any future events.

Volunteers frequently comment on their positive experience with the participants, and we love that so many volunteers come back to help at the event year after year.
They are struck by how friendly, courageous and fun the Personal Bests participants are.

“Wow, what a day! So much enthusiasm. The participants
are fabulous”

“A day filled with energy, joy, fun and courage. The participants are amazing and inspiring. I can’t wait for the 2025 event”

“Exhausting and brilliant!"

Thank you for having me along yesterday - I was utterly exhausted last night, but I had the best day... I was really nervous about the day, having not had any experience with working with people with learning disabilities before, but I found the autism awareness session and volunteer briefing really helped with that... The participants were absolutely amazing, and their enthusiasm and happiness was infectious... Although I was there to support the participants, it was a day of development and achievement for me too.

I think this year has been the best well managed event so far. Everything  was so under control and the teams were so lovely.

I really enjoyed the day. Pre-event communications, emails, info pack, video briefing etc. went really well. Activity leaders were excellent.

I enjoyed the Chichester PBs so much that I've signed up to volunteer at the Winchester Personal Bests.

A big thank you for allowing me to come along today. Joining in was great fun.  I thoroughly enjoyed myself . It was great to see everyone having a great time. I must say the organisation was brilliant.

As a fourth-year trainee PE teacher, I volunteered at the Chichester Personal Bests event to deepen my understanding of inclusive practice and support young people with learning disabilities. The event showed the power of sport to connect, empower and include. Inclusion isn’t just about access—it’s about belonging. I learned how structure, flexibility and small adjustments help every learner thrive. My confidence grew as I adapted communication, instruction and activity design. Volunteering was incredibly fulfilling and developed my skills.

Our service users, staff and parents thought the Aqua Bests was even better than the Personal Bests. They thoroughly enjoyed it and cannot wait for the next one next year.

My highlight was seeing everyone receive their certificates and medals—the pride on their faces was unforgettable. The experience reinforced my self-belief, and I’d tell others to do it, 100%!