wheelchair sports

Wheelchair Rugby is a team sport for male and female quadriplegics. It is a unique sport created by athletes with a disability that combines some elements of Basketball, Rugby and Hockey. The object of the game is to carry the ball across the opposing team's goal line. Two wheels must cross the goal line for a goal to count, and the player must have firm control of the ball when he or she crosses the line. ll Wheelchair Rugby players compete in manual wheelchairs. Players must meet the minimum disability criteria of the sport, and must be classifiable under the sport classification rules.

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Wheelchair Basketball prides itself on its diversity, encouraging individuals with disabilities as well as able-bodied participants of all ages to become active in our sport. WBC promotes growth at the initiation, developmental, competitive and elite levels offering programs for youth, men and women. Wheelchair Basketball Canada is committed to excellence in the development, support and promotion of wheelchair basketball programs and services for all Canadians.

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wheelchair tennis integrates very easily with the able-bodied game since it can be played on any regular tennis court, with no modifications to rackets and balls. Wheelchair tennis follows the same rules as able-bodied tennis as endorsed by the ITF, with the only exception being that the wheelchair tennis player is allowed two bounces of the ball..

To be eligible to compete, a player must have a medically diagnosed permanent mobility related physical disability which must result in a substantial loss of function in one or both lower extremities.

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Bridging the Gap offers a wheelchair loan program to minimize the financial burden of participating in wheelchair sports. This aims to increase the number of people with disabilities becoming physically active and participating in recreation and sport. Contact a BTG staff member at your nearest provincial wheelchair sport organization for more information.