Adaptive Sports and Recreation Breakdown Sept 22, 2012

The "Breakdown" features the best of the web from the recent past on adaptive sports competitions, disability sport, videos, news, information and more.

For submissions of video, sports reporting, articles, pictures and all things news worthy please send submissions for consideration to adaptivesportandrecreation@gmail.com

Video of the Day

Faith in yourself is what happens when you get involved with sport.

International:

Singapore Disability Sports Council

Singapore has some incredible social services including the Disability Sports Council.  Learn about all the great things that they have going on.  

Jamaica's Paralympic Talent Pool is untapped

Jamaica has been working hard to produced world class athletes.  They are working to unlock the potential of their Paralympians.

The New Face of Cuban Paralympic Sport

Cuba had a great showing at the London 2012 Paralympic Games with Yunidis Castillo winning 3 gold medals.    

Competition

Team USA Visits the White House

Para-Snowboard 2012-13 Race Schedule

For the first time Para-Snowboarding will be in the Sochi 2014 Games.  The International Paralympic Committee just released the race schedule for the up coming season.

Badminton in the 2020 Paralympics

Badminton is looking to secure a spot in the 2020 Paralympic Games.  This sport can be played by many abilities at a high level of competition.  

Eye Candy

RollaBall Promo Video

Skate Soccer is a growing sport in Africa

Wheelchair Laser Tag

The UK is raising the bar again

Cimgo Off road Cart

Too Fast and Furious down a mountain. 

A CNVLD Cambodian disabled volleyball team 

Sport has the power to heal

Humans

Brad Snyder's Gold Medal Story (includes video)

Brad lost his vision in Afghanistan while serving in the US Navy.  One year later he was standing on a Paralympic Podium in London having won a gold medal in swimming.

Believe and Become

The law of attraction.  What you believe you will become!

Jeremy McGee at Ted EX

Jeremy McGee was on a mission to climb and ski the Bloody Coulior.  

He shared his story with the TED Ex and the world.

Education

New Adaptive Snowboard

This thing is wild.  Let us know what you think.

Boccia defined

The game of Boccia is growing in popularity across the globe.  Every wonder what it is and how it is played.  Check out the the Boccia Wiki page.

How to Shoulder Press as an Arm Amputation

 

Advanced Turning Skills in Sled Hockey

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Adaptive Sports and Recreation Breakdown Sept. 16, 2012

The "Breakdown" features the best of the web from the recent past on adaptive sports competitions, disability sport, videos, news, information and more.


For submissions of video, sports reporting, articles, pictures and all things news worthy please send submissions for consideration to adaptivesportandrecreation@gmail.com

Video of the Day

 

        

International

England Disability Cricket Team (includes video)

Cricket is a sport played all over the world.  Several teams with disabilities are competing at an international level.  England has a team which is looking for players.  

Tanzania's Disability Sport is Growing

Tanzania is getting assistance from UK Sport to increase opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate in sport.  

Team New Zealand is Welcomed Home (includes video)

New Zealand's Paralympic team was given a hero's welcome after returning from the London 2012 games.  

Competition

Winner of the Disabled British Open Golf Tournament

Alasdair Berry has no hands but this didn't stop him from becoming the best golfer with a disability in the UK.  

Top 12 moments of the London 2012 Paralympics (includes videos)

Wired Magazine has put together a great collection of videos or the highlights of the London games.

World Para Rock Climbing Championship is Sept 11-16, 2012

The International Federation of Sport Climbing is hosting this event in France.  Results can be found here.

12 Biggest Upsets at the London 2012 Paralympics

From Oscar Pistorius's loss in the 200m T44 to Canada's upset of the United States in Wheelchair Rugby they all can be found here.

Eye Candy

Down Hill Longboarding

Amputee Soccer

Call Me Maybe from the US Adaptive Track Team

Humans

Responsibility & Sports: Anjali (includes video)

Dr. Anjali Forber-Pratt shares her story and spirit in this great short film.  If you like what you see please share it with someone who might need a lift.

How is the wheelchair perceived (audio recording)

The London 2012 Paralympics are over.  This event did amazing things for how the world looks at disability.  John Hockenberry shares his thoughts.

Finding Ability in Disability

This little guy has one incredible story.  "I went to hold the door open. Much to my surprise, I got the death stare followed by, You remember what I said? I can do anything."

Education

Who competes in Paralympic Sport

The Benefits of Therapeutic Recreation

This article features information on why sport and recreation are so important to a well rounded lifestyle.

USA Hockey Disabled Hockey Video

To gain access to the video please click on the link and follow the directions for download.

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Adaptive Sports and Recreation Breakdown Sept 9, 2012

The "Breakdown" features the best of the web from the recent past on adaptive sports competitions, Paralympic information, disability sport, videos, news, information and more.

For submissions of video, sports reporting, articles, pictures and all things news worthy please send submissions for consideration to adaptivesportandrecreation@gmail.com

                                        Video of the Day

    Table tennis point at the London 2012 Paralympic Games that will blow you away

International

Haitian Earth Quake Victim Competes in Paralympics

After loosing his wife and eight children in the January 2010 earthquake this man has beat the odds and  represented Haiti in the Paralympics.

Young Leaders Changing the Face of Disability Sports

Committed to change these young leaders have been recognized and were given the honor to carry the Paralympic Torch.

Rwandan Stars Compete at the Paralympics

Rwanda has a Men's Sitting Volleyball Team which is making history.  They are also spreading the message in Rwanda that they are superstars.

Paralympics

Josh George on a Lesson in Loss

At the Paralympic Games not everyone wins.  In fact there is the same if not greater agony of defeat experienced during the games.  Here is one athletes perspective.

Women Inspiring the Fight for Gold

With the number of women doubling in competition at the Paralympic games there is a generation of young women and girls who are being influenced by these games.  Tatiana McFadden is one athlete who's accomplishments are not going unnoticed.

The Greatest Paralympian of Them All

With 55 total medals which 41 are gold, Trischa Zorn is a Paralympian with a rich history in success.  Although if you were to ask her you wouldn't know it.

Eye Candy

                                                 Veterans Ski Powder

             These US Military Veterans learning to ski powder in Vail Colorado

                                              Men's 200m T44 Final

       
            The controversial race which Oscar Pistorius lost in the final 20 meters

                              Adaptive Bob Sledding

This new sport is lead by the National Adaptive Sliding Sports Association

Humans

Matt Woodrum is one incredible kid

Matt was always overlooked when it came to sports.  This viral video will prove that he has the heart to make it happen.

                               Katie Holloway Captains the Team

The US Women's Sitting Volleyball Team needs strong leadership.  Enter Katie Holloway who has led the team to two silver medals at the past two Paralmypics.

First Blind Accent of the Grand Teton

The Grand Teton is one challenging peak to ascend.  Nancy Stevens attitude is "not seeing obstacles to success, only the potential for success"

Education

Children's Book about the Paralympics

The Canadian Paralympic Team has produced a children's book called Kids of Action.  It can be downloaded as an audio book or E-Book.

How Technology is transforming the Paralympics

Most adaptive sports for persons with physical disabilities involve equipment which is always evolving and getting better everyday.  Here are a few examples.  

                                                  Wheelchair Fencing

                           A Paralympic sport which gets right to the point.

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