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 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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