Saturday, September 22, 2012

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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