Adaptive Sports and Recreation Breakdown Oct 31, 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 week:

Unstoppables

Get up, get out, get active.  

International:

Egyptian Paralympic Team is Looking for Recognition

After medaling at the London 2012 Paralympics the Egyptian National Paralympic Team is trying to gain recognition in their home country.

Gambian Paralympians: Where are They Now?

The Gambian Paralympic Team has a long history of competition but their numbers are down in  recent years.  

British Forces News

The British Forces keeps a website which has loads of great information on sport and recreation including adaptive activities.  

Competition:

Ten Things you Didn't know about the Paralympics

The US Government site Let's Move has released this list to educate you about the Paralympics.

Five a Side Visually Impaired Shootout

US National Disabled Sailing Championship

Last week in San Diego the best adaptive sailors from the US competed for the crown .  Check out the results here.

Bonner Paddock Sets World Record at Ironman World Championship

Dancing across the finish line following a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run Bonner Paddock has focused the world on his abilities with Cerebral Palsy.

Eye Candy

Adaptive Action Sports Mid Year Review

Live London Dream Rio

A Paralyzed Guy, Blind Guy and an Amputee go Climbing

Humans

Throwing first pitch in all US Baseball Parks with no Arms

Ellie Simmonds Paralympic Superstar

British Paralympic Swimming Star Ellie Simmonds speaking about her life in Fabulous Magazine.

Chris Waddel "Names Tags"

A sailor, a tragic disease - and a courageous story

Mary Kate Scandone tells her husband's incredible story as a Paralympic sailor in a new book, "Nick of Time: The Nick Scandone Story."

Education

Australian Paralympic Education Program

If you live in Australia or anywhere for that matter you can learn about Paralympic Sport and more by visiting this website.  

Where to find the Nations best Outdoor Adaptive Programs

An independent survey of some of the best outdoor adaptive sports programs in the US.  

How to run Marathons Blind

If you have a visual impairment or what to learn how to become a guide click here.  "Eddie Montanez lost his vision as a teenager. But if it weren't for the guide runner at his side, you wouldn't know it from jogging with him."

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Adaptive Sports and Recreation Breakdown October 23, 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 Week

Gimp Monkey's first all adaptive accent of El Capitan

International

The Rise of the Accessible Ski Resort in Europe

Europe is a great place to spend a week skiing and more resorts are increasing their accessibility for individuals with disabilities.   

Paralympians Jump to Fame in India

After winning a silver medal in the London 2012 Paralympic Games High jump life has changed one athlete: ‘If this hadn’t happened, I would not have known what to do.’ H.N. Girisha

Talent Search for Athletes in Ireland

The Irish Paralmypic Committee staged a talent search recently to look for their next gold medal hopefuls.  400 athletes turned out for this event.  

Competition

World Para Triathlon Auckland New Zealand 

109 Paratriathlon athletes will be competing in the World Championships in Auckland New Zealand this week.  

London 2012 Paralympics records broken

Multiply world records were broken in athletes (Track and Field)

Business is Waking up to the Economy of the Paralympics

London’s Paralympics have changed the image of disabled people—in some countries at least. And business are waking up to the issue.

Eye Candy

Wheelchair with a Honda Motor

Australia's Paralympic Gold Medal Quest

Paratriathlon

Humans

Paralympian Qualifies as Surf Lifesaver

Gold medallist Brenden Hall is now a surf lifesaver. The 19-year-old will help safeguard Kings Beach with the Metropolitan Caloundra club, Australia.

Push a Wheelchair Across America

Ryan Chalmers is a man among boys. The 23-year-old from Churchville, NY is training for a feat that few others would pretend to tackle, let alone actually want to: a 71-day journey next April called “Push Across America.”

IPC Athlete of the Month

United States handcycling star Muffy Davis  as been voted the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) female athlete of the month for August-September after storming to three gold medals at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Wheelchair Base Jumper

Canadian Lonnie Bissonnette as a professional base jumper has launched off building, antenna, span, earth in his wheelchair

Education



The Inclusion Club Hub

Does your athletic program or club need to be more inclusive for individuals with disabilities?  The Inclusion Club Hub has online tools to help work towards this.

The Krank Cycle and SCI Total Fitness

This stationary hand cycle will get you in shape for all kinds of activities.  It is adaptable for all abilities and complements the SCI Total Fitness online resources.

What is adaptive skiing?

Click on this link to view a long play list of adaptive skiing how to videos

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Adaptive Sports and Recreation Breakdown October 13, 2012

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

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Video of the Day

International

Bali to send 45 Athletes to National Paralympics Competition

Bali is getting ready to host it's national games.  These athletes are going to be competing in 6 out of the 11 sports being offered.  

Finals of the World Para Climbing Championships

Team GB Adaptive Development Ski Team Announced

Competition

Muffy Davis won 3 gold medals in Handcycling

After retiring from competitive ski racing Muffy Davis rolled out of London with 3 gold medals in Handcycling.

Amy Purdy and Daniel Gale knocked out of the Amazing Race

Oksana Master and Rob Jones win the Isabel Bohn Award

Given for Achievement in adaptive rowing Oksana Master and Rob Jones are awarded the Isabel Bohn award after winning bronze in London.

Eye Candy

Motorcycle Modified for a Para

Breakdancing!

Fastest Dwarf in the World

Humans

Kelly Cartwright Paralympic Sprinter

80 year old Skydiver

10 Hottest Paralympians (Men and Women)

Professional Athletes have worked very long hours getting to the top of their game.  They also have incredible bodies because of it.

Education

Sports Adaptations for the Blind and Visually Impaired

The United States Association of Blind Athletes have a great resource page dedicated to adapting sports and recreation for the blind and visually impaired.  

Adaptive Motorsports Joystick Controlled ATV

Disabled Gear

Living with a disability can require a ton of equipment to make life manageable and fun.  The website Disabled Gear is trying to bring this equipment to one page for your viewing and buying pleasure.  They have second hand gear too.

Universal Paddle Seat for Kayaks and Canoes

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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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