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.

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a Winter 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 Winter 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 […]