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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Adaptive Sports and Recreation Breakdown: Late August 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!

Sport does not care who you are...everyone can take part!

International:

Power Lifter Training for Gold

Vietnamese power lifter has his sites set on a London 2012 medal.  Learn about the long road to being a professional athlete.

China Opens New Sports Training Center

The legacy of the Beijing Paralympic Games was an increased awareness of adaptive sports throughout China.  In order to improve performance of Chinese athletes the new China Disabilities Training Center  recently opened.    

Indonesian has not medaled in the Paralympics in 10 years

Table Tennis is the sport which could bring the Indonesian Paralympic Team their first medal in ten years.  The athletes have their sites set on the final and will be training hard to get to this spot.  

Adventure travel in Austria

The Austrian company Freizeit-PSO is offering adventure travel trips around Austria. Individuals with both physical and intellectual disabilities can sight up to experience hiking, climbing, diving and rafting.  

Well said... thanks for producing this Team Canada!

Adaptive Sport in Ghana

The National Paralympic Committee of Ghana is working hard to increase awareness and opportunities for persons with disabilities to experience sport.  They are working to produce future Paralympians.  

UN and Sport for Development and Peace

The United Nations has stated that the Olympic and Paralympic Games are an incredible tool to teach peace, development and humanitarian values.  This is a major part of the UN Millennium Development Goals.

Paralympic

David Beckham featured in London 2012 Paralympic TV Ad (includes video)

The British company Sainsbury has created a TV ad for the Paralympic Games featuring David Beckham.  High profile support has created a record amount of attention towards the games.

Paralympic Games not on Prime Time in the USA

Causing a serious uproar there will be very minimal prime time coverage of the Paralympic Games in the United States.  Petitions are being signed and social media campaigns are being launched but this still might not do the trick.  Luck for everyone that the International Paralympic Committee is bringing it live via the internet.  

Five Paralympic All Time Greats

There are athlete who come and are gone.  Then there are these five who have left a legacy to be remembered.  

Germany TV Ad for the Paralympics

Merging the Olympics and the Paralympics

There is an ongoing debate about merging the Olympics and Paralympics.  The Slate gave their opinion  as well as The Current. 

Paralympians competitive advantage (includes video)

Boosting is the term used to describe a unique form of "doping".  Athletes with disabilities will harm themselves in order to produce an adrenaline rush.  Athough rare it is still a problem and needs to be carefully monitored.  

Paralympic athletes with intellectual disabilities

After being banned from competition following the Sydney Paralympic Games athletes with intellectual disabilities are being allowed back into competition.  Although their total numbers are only around 120 they will be closely watched to ensure their is no more cheating.  Here are two reports from the International Paralympic Committee and the other from the Independent Newspaper.  

Eye Candy

Ami Mullen on Labels

Ami Mullen shares her thoughts on labels

Mandeville the Mascot

Paralympic mascot Mandeville tries a number of Paralympic Sports

Kurt Yaegar on his BMX bike

Kurt Yaegar is an actor and pro-bmx racer 

who can land back flips on his bike.  

He also happens to be an amputee

                                                   Wheelchair Rugby

Wheelchair Rugby is a very high action and impact sport.  Check out this video to get everyone excited to watch it at the London 2012 Paralympics.  

Tennis with an Amputation

Athlete with one arm showing his

skills on the tennis court  

                                                   Adaptive Surfing 

Surfing is an amazing way to get outside and get active.  This guy shares his story and some eye popping footage of him on a wave.  

Humans

Paralympian Paul Callahan is hooked on sailing

Paul Callahan is going to represent Team USA in the Sonar sailing class.  He also heads up a non profit  called Sail to Prevail which gets everyone out on the water.



Huge Herr predicts whats next

MIT professor Huge Herr who lost his legs in a climbing accident shares what he feels is going to be the next step in adaptive technology. "He uses words like “sexy”, “cool” and “powerful” to describe his disability."

An example of a powerful new prosthetic.  

Katie Holloway found sitting volleyball and so much more (includes video)

Being the captain of Team USA women's sitting volleyball team comes with some pressures.  Katie Holloway is up to them including leading the team to the final match in London.

Veterans Use Sport as a rehab tool (includes video)

Sport as a rehab tool seems like a great idea.  It is fun, social, and you can get some fitness.  These United States Veterans use sport as a way to get back into life.  Chris Noack, head of the VA Sports Rehab program, shares his thoughts on why this is an important part of getting back to normal.  

Soccer goalie returns to the field after amputation (includes video)

Brevard College soccer goalie has returned to the field after loosing her leg above the knee in an accident.  Her competitive spirit wouldn't let her sit on the sideline.  

Education

                                                 What is Goalball?

Goalball is a sport which was created specifically for individuals with visual impairments and is high action.

Paralympic Sports Explained

Every wondering what are the actually sports in the Paralympics?  Read on and learn.  

Paralympic Logo Historical Timeline

The logo for the Paralympic games has evolved over the years just as the game have.  Here are a few of the past logos.

                                               Wheelchair Lacrosse  

  
A relative new comer onto the scene for adaptive sports wheelchair lacrosse is gaining momentum



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Adaptive Sports and Recreation Breakdown: Late July 2012

The goal of the "Breakdown" is to feature the best of the web from the recent past as it relates to adaptive sports competitions, Paralympic information, disability sport, videos, news, information and more.

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

Competition Results:

National Junior Disability Championships:

The National Junior Disability Championships took place this week in Mesa Arizona, USA. This annual event is hosted by Wheelchair and Ambulatory Sports USA and the 2012 local partner Arizona Disabled Sports . Youth from all over the world attend to compete in athletics, archery, power lifting, swimming, table tennis and more.

British Open Wheelchair Tennis Championship: 

Dutchwoman Esther Vergeer have not been beaten in wheelchair tennis is 9 years. She claimed her 12th British Open Wheelchair Tennis Championship title this week.

What is Goalball?

Canada has the win in Goalball! (includes video)

Canada beats Japan to win the fourth International Goal Ball Classic in Alabama. This exciting sport is a blast to play, highly competitive and all spectators need to keep extra quite so the player can hear the bells in the ball.

Paralympics:

London 2012 Smart Phone App:

The official London 2012 App for Smart Phones has been released for the Olympic and the Paralympics.  This app was designed with the sports fan in mind and includes useful information on venues, schedules, scores and more.  

Everything you need to know about the Paralympics, but were afraid to ask

The UK newspaper the Guardian has published a short article answering some hot questions about the Paralympics that some people might be afraid to ask. Where did the name Paralympics come from? How hard do Paralympians train? How should I behave around Paralympians? Find answers to these questions.

Channel 4 "Meet the Super Humans" commercial makes a big impression (includes video)

Channel 4 has a good thing going.  They created a TV spot called "Meet the Super Humans" about the 2012 British Paralmypic Team that has gone viral on the Internet.  This is a short article about the making of the piece which includes a high definition clip of the ad.  Watch it once and you will have to watch it again.

Wheelchair Rugby (AKA Murderball) schedule for London 2012

The International Paralympic Committee has released the schedule for the London 2012 Wheelchair Rugby Match ups. The tickets are scarce so plan on watching this on TV and tell your friends.

Eye Candy:

Erik Weihenmayer, the first person with a visual impairment 

to climb the seven summits runs class 3 white water

Challenged Athletes Foundation interview (includes video)

Blake Leeper, who is sponsored by the Challenged Athletes Foundation , is on his way to the London 2012 Paralympics. The Fox 5 news team interviews him.

Ce-Ce Mazyck, a wounded warrior, introduces us to 

the art and technique of javelin 

South Sudanese Wheelchair Basket Ball Team

These individuals have over come the ravages of war in a developing national.  The wheelchair basketball team from South Sudan is hoping for a Paralympic berth.

Nike: Find your Greatness

Features some adaptive athletes

Humans:

Oksana Masters posing in the Bodies Issue of ESPN magazine

Individuals at the top of their game, fit, toned and naked. Each year ESPN releases the Bodies Issue and it always causes a stir. This year was no exception. Oksana Masters, a Paralympic rower is featured in her birthday suit. You be the judge.

Athletes Prosthetic Arm Stolen

Arnaud Assoumani, who one a gold medal in Beijing 2008, has gotten his gold arm back.  French police saved the day when they returned it after thieves stole it.

Alana Nichols on "Qualified"
First athlete to win a gold medal in the both
the Summer and Winter Paralympics
(Check out the "Gun Rack" at the end)

Hang gliding...good clean fun

Hang gliding is a sport not for the faith of heart. This activity does have it's risks but it also has the reward of soaring like a bird. These individual are stepping up and leaving their disability on the ground.

Education:

Adaptive Archery (includes video)

This very blog "Adaptive Sport and Recreation" published an informative post this week on Adaptive Archery for persons with disabilities. This great pastime can be enjoyed as a recreation or as competition. It sure is making the headlines these days.

Adapt2Achieve Conference

Disabled Sports USA is hosting their Adapt2Achieve Conference in Seattle Washington on August 19-21. Developed with the adaptive sports program in mind this conference will feature train sessions in adaptive archery (see above), adaptive climbing, and nonprofit administrative topics.  CEUs will be offered from ATRA.  Register today!
  

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