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a Summer Games Paralympic Sport Governing Bodies International Paralympic Committee We are looking for people who would like to become Sport Ambassadors for this sport and help organize what and how we share information regarding this sport. Ideally Sport Ambassadors have competed-in or particiapted in helping to organize sporting events in this sport. We are […]
Para-equestrian includes two competitive events: One is para-equestrian dressage, which is conducted under the same basic rules as conventional dressage, but with riders divided into different competition grades based on their functional abilities. The other is para-equestrian driving, which operates under the same basic rules as combined driving but places competitors in various grades based on their functional abilities.
Para-equestrian includes two competitive events: One is para-equestrian dressage, which is conducted under the same basic rules as conventional dressage, but with riders divided into different competition grades based on their functional abilities. The other is para-equestrian driving, which operates under the same basic rules as combined driving but places competitors in various grades based on their functional abilities.
The paratriathlon is a variation of the traditional triathlon and consists of three events:
The paratriathlon is a variation of the traditional triathlon and consists of three events:
Pararowing (or adaptive rowing) is a category of rowing race for those with physical, visual or intellectual disabilities. Rowing, sometimes called crew in the United States, is the sport of racing boats using oars. It differs from paddling sports in that rowing oars are attached to the boat using oarlocks, while paddles are not connected to the boat. Rowing is divided into two disciplines: sculling and sweep rowing. In sculling, each rower holds two oars—one in each hand, while in sweep rowing each rower holds one oar with both hands. There are several boat classes in which athletes may compete, ranging from single sculls, occupied by one person, to shells with eight rowers and a coxswain, called eights. There are a wide variety of course types and formats of racing, but most elite and championship level racing is conducted on calm water courses 2 kilometers (1.2 mi) long with several lanes marked using buoys.
Pararowing (or adaptive rowing) is a category of rowing race for those with physical, visual or intellectual disabilities. Rowing, sometimes called crew in the United States, is the sport of racing boats using oars. It differs from paddling sports in that rowing oars are attached to the boat using oarlocks, while paddles are not connected to the boat. Rowing is divided into two disciplines: sculling and sweep rowing. In sculling, each rower holds two oars—one in each hand, while in sweep rowing each rower holds one oar with both hands. There are several boat classes in which athletes may compete, ranging from single sculls, occupied by one person, to shells with eight rowers and a coxswain, called eights. There are a wide variety of course types and formats of racing, but most elite and championship level racing is conducted on calm water courses 2 kilometers (1.2 mi) long with several lanes marked using buoys.
a Summer Games Paralympic Sport Governing Bodies International Paralympic Committee We are looking for people who would like to become Sport Ambassadors for this sport and help organize what and how we share information regarding this sport. Ideally Sport Ambassadors have competed-in or particiapted in helping to organize sporting events in this sport. We are […]
a Summer Games Paralympic Sport Governing Bodies International Paralympic Committee We are looking for people who would like to become Sport Ambassadors for this sport and help organize what and how we share information regarding this sport. Ideally Sport Ambassadors have competed-in or particiapted in helping to organize sporting events in this sport. We are […]
Para swimming is an adaptation of the sport of swimming for athletes with disabilities. Competitions are held across various distances, apart from middle distance events (800m and 1500m) in breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, freestyle and the medley.
All athletes compete according to their disability classification set by the sports official governing body, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), to ensure that the competition is as fair as possible.
Para swimming is an adaptation of the sport of swimming for athletes with disabilities. Competitions are held across various distances, apart from middle distance events (800m and 1500m) in breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, freestyle and the medley.
All athletes compete according to their disability classification set by the sports official governing body, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), to ensure that the competition is as fair as possible.
Lee County Community Tennis Association PO Box 07118Fort Myers, FL, United States Organization Contacts Tennis Pro Marc McLean Tournament Director Lyn Bruner Tennis pro Marc McLean welcomes new players. Wheelchair tennis is one of the fastest growing and most challenging of all wheelchair sports. To meet this demand, USTA Tennis offers programs geared towards the […]
Lee County Community Tennis Association PO Box 07118Fort Myers, FL, United States Organization Contacts Tennis Pro Marc McLean Tournament Director Lyn Bruner Tennis pro Marc McLean welcomes new players. Wheelchair tennis is one of the fastest growing and most challenging of all wheelchair sports. To meet this demand, USTA Tennis offers programs geared towards the […]
Wheelchair curling is enjoyed recreationally as well as competitively by athletes of varying ability levels and ages as it requires less physical exertion than most traditional sports.
It is not an aerobic activity, and all that is needed is the coordination to exert a measured pushing force, and a tolerance for the cold atmosphere it is played in. Wheelchair curling is played without sweepers which makes it well suited for a two-person game such as stick-curling.
Wheelchair curling is played with the same rocks and on the same ice as regular curling, though the rocks are thrown from a stationary wheelchair and there is no sweeping. Rocks may be thrown by hand while leaning over the side of the wheelchair, or pushed by a delivery stick. This is a pole with a bracket that fits over the rock handle, allowing the rock to be pushed while applying correct rotation.
Stones delivered between the house and the near hogline must be placed within 18 inches either side of the centre line and must be released prior to reaching the near hogline.
Wheelchair curling is enjoyed recreationally as well as competitively by athletes of varying ability levels and ages as it requires less physical exertion than most traditional sports.
It is not an aerobic activity, and all that is needed is the coordination to exert a measured pushing force, and a tolerance for the cold atmosphere it is played in. Wheelchair curling is played without sweepers which makes it well suited for a two-person game such as stick-curling.
Wheelchair curling is played with the same rocks and on the same ice as regular curling, though the rocks are thrown from a stationary wheelchair and there is no sweeping. Rocks may be thrown by hand while leaning over the side of the wheelchair, or pushed by a delivery stick. This is a pole with a bracket that fits over the rock handle, allowing the rock to be pushed while applying correct rotation.
Stones delivered between the house and the near hogline must be placed within 18 inches either side of the centre line and must be released prior to reaching the near hogline.
Para-snowboarding originally called Adaptive Snowboard is now practiced by hundreds of athletes around the world and is generally competed in two events at the Paralympic Games: Snowboard Cross and Banked Slalom.
Para-snowboarding originally called Adaptive Snowboard is now practiced by hundreds of athletes around the world and is generally competed in two events at the Paralympic Games: Snowboard Cross and Banked Slalom.
Sledge hockey, also known as Sled hockey in American English, and Para ice hockey in international competition, is an adaptation of ice hockey for players who have a physical disability. The sport was invented in the early 1960s at a rehabilitation center in Stockholm, Sweden, and played under similar rules to standard ice hockey. Players are seated on sleds and use special hockey sticks with metal “teeth” on the tips of their handles to navigate the ice. Playing venues use an ice hockey rink.
While sledge hockey is a part of the Winter Paralympics program, it only includes a category for men which doubles as a mixed-sex division, allowing only a limited number of female athletes to participate. A division devoted exclusively for women does not exist.
Sledge hockey, also known as Sled hockey in American English, and Para ice hockey in international competition, is an adaptation of ice hockey for players who have a physical disability. The sport was invented in the early 1960s at a rehabilitation center in Stockholm, Sweden, and played under similar rules to standard ice hockey. Players are seated on sleds and use special hockey sticks with metal “teeth” on the tips of their handles to navigate the ice. Playing venues use an ice hockey rink.
While sledge hockey is a part of the Winter Paralympics program, it only includes a category for men which doubles as a mixed-sex division, allowing only a limited number of female athletes to participate. A division devoted exclusively for women does not exist.