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The British Wheelchair Archery Association
The Archery Association assists with all aspects of interest and involvement, from information to elite training.
Initially, the Archery Association can put wheelchair users who wish to try archery in touch with relevant people at local
level, encouraging them to join a local archery club to receive coaching and gain experience before attending an archery training
weekend.
Approximately six training weekends between October and April provide coaching and advice from experienced archery coaches.
They also afford the opportunity to establish links with other disability groups in preparation for European and World events
to ensure good team spirit, essential for success at major championships.
An indoor tournament is held annually and the Association organises the archery competitions at the British Wheelchair
Sports Foundation Junior and Senior Games and Championships, as well as the Inter Spinal Unit Games.
The Association is always keen to welcome new members and would encourage anyone interested in archery to contact:
Pauline Betteridge Chairman, British Wheelchair Archery Association 4 Churchway Crofton Wakefield WF4 1HG email
British Wheelchair Archery Association
FITA - International Archery Federation
History
In
1948 Archery was the sport chosen to inaugurate the first Games at Stoke Mandeville and has been a Paralympic sport since
1960. The rounds shot at earlier Paralympic Games included the FITA, Albion, Columbia and St Nicholas. in 1992 the competition
became identical to that of the Olympic Games: the Olympic Round.
Archers can score anywhere from 1000 to 2500 points. At the 1988 Paralympic Games in Seoul, the Korean Archer An Tae Sung
shattered the World Record with 2553 points.
"Dartchery", a game similar to darts and adapted by using a "darts" target on the boss was included as an event in the
Paralympic Games from 1960 to 1972.
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THE BRITISH WHEELCHAIR ATHLETICS ASSOCIATION (BWAA)
Wheelchair Athletics in Great Britain is one of the most successful sports of recent years with no less than 25 medals
being won in the last three Paralympic Games. In addition, ten World Records have been held by British wheelchair athletes
during the past eight years.
The BWAA have a detailed development plan and are striving constantly to bring new athletes into the sport and develop
them into 'world beaters'. The Association is very active and rarely does an important meet occur in the world without British
representation.
Athletes compete in five wheelchair field disciplines using specifically designed "throwing frames" which are tailor made
to maximise the athletes functional capabilities. The disciplines are: Shot Putt, Discus, Javelin, Club and Pentathlon.
Shot Putt, Discus and Javelin techniques are all based on the way in which able bodied athletes throw. Pentathlon, the
most gruelling of the events is a mixture of three field events and two track events all in one day.
THE BRITISH WHEELCHAIR ATHLETICS ASSOCIATION (BWAA)
Wheelchair Athletics in Great Britain is one of the most successful sports of recent years with no less than 25 medals
being won in the last three Paralympic Games. In addition, ten World Records have been held by British wheelchair athletes
during the past eight years.
The BWAA have a detailed development plan and are striving constantly to bring new athletes into the sport and develop
them into 'world beaters'. The Association is very active and rarely does an important meet occur in the world without British
representation.
Athletes compete in five wheelchair field disciplines using specifically designed "throwing frames" which are tailor made
to maximise the athletes functional capabilities. The disciplines are: Shot Putt, Discus, Javelin, Club and Pentathlon.
Shot Putt, Discus and Javelin techniques are all based on the way in which able bodied athletes throw. Pentathlon, the
most gruelling of the events is a mixture of three field events and two track events all in one day.
Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association
Wheelchair basketball is probably one of the oldest established wheelchair sports, its roots going back to the late 40's/early
50's. Although initially a rehabilitation and recreational activity for spinal cord injured patients, it quickly developed
into a competitive sport and today the National Wheelchair Basketball League consists of 65 teams playing in 9 Divisions.
Wheelchair Basketball embraces a wide range of disabilities including paraplegics, spina bifida, amputees, brittle bones,
cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis. Able bodied players are eligible to play in divisions 2, 3, 4 and the Women's League.
Virtually everyone who can conceivably play wheelchair basketball is encouraged to do so.
The governing body of the sport in this country is the Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association. The Association
employs a full-time development officer.
For more information on Wheelchair Basketball visit the GBWBA Web site: www.gbwba.org.uk or contact:
Charlie Bethel GBWBA Office Loughborough Park Oakwood Drive Loughborough LE11 3NG 01509 279900 email c.bethel@gbwba.org.uk
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SIMPLIFIED RULES OF WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL
The Game Each team is striving to throw the ball into the basket of their opponents. The ball is played with
the hands only and can be passed, thrown or dribbled in any direction.
The Team Each team consists of up to twelve players, but only five may be on the court at any one time.
(See also the Classification System document).
Scoring A basket scored from the field counts for 2 points, unless attempted from beyond the 3-point
line, where it counts for 3 points. A free throw counts for one point. After a basket has been scored, the ball is thrown
in FROM THE END LINE by the opposing team within 5 seconds.
Dribbling Dribbling: a dribble is when a player with the ball bounces
the ball and pushes the chair simultaneously or, places the ball on his/her lap, takes one or two pushes of the chair, bounces
the ball, places the ball back on his/her lap, pushes once or twice, etc. A player is forbidden to: • dribble
the ball with both hands at the same time; • allow the ball to rest in one hand while dribbling; • push
the chair more than twice whilst the ball is resting on the lap. Penalty: possession is given to the opposing team. The
ball is thrown into play from the sideline or end line within 5 seconds.
Fouls 1. Personal Foul: A personal foul is a foul by a player on an opponent involving contact with
his/her person or chair. Penalty: throw-in from the sideline or end line by the opposition. 2. Shooting Foul: A personal
foul on an opponent or opponent's chair whilst that opponent was in the act of shooting for basket. Penalty: 2 free throws
(or 3 if outside the 3 point line) awarded to the player fouled if they did not score as they were shooting; if they scored,
1 free throw allowed. 3. Unsportsmanlike Foul: This is a personal foul committed by a player who deliberately makes
contact with an opponent with the purpose of preventing him/her from playing normally. Penalty: 2 free throws awarded to
the player fouled, unless the player was shooting and scored, whereas only 1 free throw awarded, followed by side-line possession. 4.
5 Fouls by a player: A player who commits his/her fifth personal foul must leave the game. He/she may be replaced by another
player.
Freethrows The shooter takes up a position behind the free throw line (front wheels may
be over the line). He/she must take the shot within 5 seconds. Other players (2 attackers, 3 defenders) may take up positions
on the key markings around the restricted area. No other player may touch the ball until it touches the ring.
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THE BRITISH WHEELCHAIR BOWLS ASSOCIATION (BWBA)The BWBA was formed in 1982 in order to have a central body for
wheelchair bowlers of all standards from beginners to international players. It is now widely recognised as the governing
body for wheelchair bowls in the UK.
The Association meets at the Stoke Mandeville Stadium and uses the Lady Guttmann
Indoor Bowls Club, which is on-site.
Several weekends a year are organised at Stoke Mandeville. These weekends vary
and include coaching to all standards by qualified coaches, matches, competitions and courses for instructors and coaches.
Accommodation and catering is available for those travelling from a distance
The main annual competitions are, firstly, the National
Wheelchair Championships. Preliminary selection is held in each of the Home Countries for entry into the main event.
The
annual Home Countries Bowls Tournament is also held each year, hosted by one of the Home Countries in turn.
There is also the BWBA Matchplay event held regionally with the annual finals for the top eight pairs and the top eight
singles players in the UK taking place at Stoke Mandeville
The BWBA helps its members and any other interested people with advice on accessible clubs, equipment, rules and any other
matter relating to the sport of lawn bowls. We are in close contact with all the main bowling organisations such as EIBA,
EBA, EWIBA and the other Home Country bowls organisations and are affiliated to the British Isles Indoor Bowls Council.
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There are two types of wheelchairs for bowling now in use enabling a bowler to wheel up and down the green. These chairs
are approved by the BWBA and are called Purpose Designed Wheelchairs, or PDW’s for short. Both chairs can be used indoors
or outdoors.
1. The Bradshaw Bowls Buggy (top left) - contact Bradshaw Engineering on 01275 848070
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2. Clippie Detachable Wheels (pictured
right) - contact Boughton Products on 01926 812279
For further information please contact: Ian Blackmore 'Kerria' Station
Road East Preston West Sussex BN16 3AJ Tel: 07932 791519 E-mail: ianblackmore@bwba.org.uk BWBA Dedicated Website: www.bwba.org.uk
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The British Wheelchair Cue Sports Association (BWCSA)
Membership Full membership is open to: a) any person who needs a wheelchair to compete b) all other individuals
directly involved in the administration of wheelchair cue sports
Coaching and Competition The
Association organises coaching weekends at Stoke Mandeville and sessions at venues around the country. It assists in the cue
sports events at the National Junior and Senior Championships and the Inter Spinal Unit Games.
In addition, matches against members of able-bodied snooker clubs are arranged on a social and competitive basis, whilst
a series of six ranking tournaments at venues around the country provide competition and a ranking list used to determine
Great Britain representatives at European and World Games.
The ranking tournaments are open to any disabled person requiring a wheelchair to compete and comprise three competitions:
- competitors with an upper limb disability preventing functional use of the bridge hand
- all other competitors needing a wheelchair to compete
- a plate competition for 1st round losers
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In addition to snooker, BWSCA members
are able to participate in international 9-ball pool tournaments.
For more information on cue sports contact:
Matt Duffy 34/G2 Trafalgar St. Clydebank Dunbartonshire G81 4EE 0141 941 0778 matthewduffy@mac.com
Jean Yule (Secretary) 87 Westfields Road Corby Northants NN17 1GH
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BRITISH PARAPLEGIC FENCING ASSOCIATION (BPFA)
Background Originally devised at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, U.K., competitive wheelchair fencing was first introduced
in 1953 and has been a Paralympic sport since Rome in 1960. Popular in Europe since its inception, the sport is now practised
in 25 countries worldwide.

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Fencing? Unlike able-bodied fencing, wheelchair fencing is static: the fencers are clamped to the piste, a metal
frame (two versions of this frame, the French and the Italian, are used in competition; see lower left). Beyond this, the
sport is largely similar to its able-bodied counterpart.
Fencers are classified according to their level of ability.
Class A fencers have full sitting balance, and many can still stand or even walk. Those in the B Class don't have full sitting
balance but do have full use of their arms and hands, whilst C Class fencers do not have full arm and/or hand activity.
History The sword is one of the oldest of weapons and has long been used to demonstrate skill and speed, and
of course to settle 'matters of honour'.
The Modern Olympic sport of fencing demands those same talents of speed and skill allied with fitness and stamina to produce
the complete fencer. Learning the skills of attacking and defending with either foil, epee or sabre, fencers develop good
coordination, balance and flexibility.
Fencing is one of the few personal combat sports that can be successfully practised from a wheelchair. The rules are exactly
the same as in the able-bodied sport with a few minor additions to cover the complications of fighting from a chair.
The wheelchair fencer is clamped down at the appropriate distance and angle from the opponent which means that neither
can get out of range during the bout. This makes for exciting, intense and tough competition demanding high levels of concentration
with the slightest error resulting in defeat.
Fencing has developed widely around the World and the Association provides fencers to represent Great Britain at International,
World and Paralympic Competitions. There are also events for the novice and junior fencer.
Organisation Wheelchair fencing (along with other disability fencing) in Britain now comes under the
aegis of The British Disabled Fencing Association which in turn is affiliated to The BritishFencing Association.
The secret of successful coaching in wheelchair fencing is adaptability - making the abilities of the disabled person fit
the rules. In other words, forget the disability and concentrate on the abilities.
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in competition chairs must be fixed in place by metal frames. Whilst frames are obviously beneficial for coaching purposes,
they are not essential - a wheelchair can be held sufficiently firmly by a third party during a lesson. The fencing measure
for each of the three weapons is shown in the following line drawings:
The fencer with the shortest arm decides whether the fight will be at his distance or that of his opponent. The non-sword
arm is used to hold on to the wheelchair to assist the lunge and recovery (probably an obvious statement, but at least one
coach has taught wheelchair pupils to raise the non-sword arm as a counter-balance). The fencers come on guard with absence
of blade and the point must not extend beyond the opponent's guard before the command "allez".
The target at foil and sabre is exactly the same as the able-bodied target area. At epee the target is everything above
the waist with a lame apron being worn to cancel out hits below the waist. Feet must remain on footrests and not touch the
piste, and daylight must not be seen between the fencer's buttocks and the seat of his chair. Apart from all of this, the
rules are exactly the same as able-bodied rules where they apply, e.g. rules relating to fleche attacks, crossing over on
the piste, corps a corps etc., obviously do not apply.
Fencers may lean back out of reach as far as their disability will allow provided always that the rules relating to footrests
and buttocks are observed.
Because fencers are 'in distance' for the whole of a fight, there is very little sword play and fights, particularly at
foil and sabre, tend to be very quick.
It is not necessary for the coach to sit in a wheelchair, an ordinary chair will suffice.
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amputees have largely succeeded in establishing themselves in the able-bodied fencing world (e.g. Robert Bruniges to name
but one) and long may they continue to do so.
Leg amputees, particularly 'above knee' amputees have from custom and practice (and probably comfort and safety!) fenced
from a wheelchair. There is, however, no reason why they should not fence on their feet if they wish, and if it swells the
numbers of interested participants making competition for them more meaningful, then it should be encouraged. Rules for ambulatory
disabled would be exactly the same as for able-bodied. If in the fullness of time they prove that modifications to the rules
are necessary, then these would be given due consideration in the light of national and international opinion.
For more information about wheelchair fencing contact:
Paul Cordell secretary@bpfa.org.uk Secretary, BPFA 92 Challinor Church Langley Essex CM17 9XD
International Wheelchair Fencing Committee: http://www.iwfencing.com
Fencing Frames The only manufacturer in Britain is Alfred Bekker Ltd in Driffield, East Yorkshire.
Telephone No. 01377 241700 Fax:
01377 241767 e-mail: info@alfredbekker.com
Cost is approximately £1,000 per frame, but remember to apply to local and national bodies for grants, ie National Playing
Fields Association, Council for Physical Recreation, Sports Development departments etc. Frames are also manufactured
in France, Germany and Italy, but are generally more expensive even without the cost of shipping.
A general tip: Wherever you decide to purchase your frame from, make sure you have something to put under it, e.g.
hardboard, an old piece of carpet or rubber matting etc., because once you have a couple of hefty fencers on either end, it
may well mark or even damage the floor!
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HANDCYCLING ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM (HCAUK)
The sport of hancycling offers people with mobility impairments the opportunity to participate in an activity that promotes
health & fitness.
The Handcycling Association is one
of the newest sports associations and was set up to promote and encourage handcycling for recreational and competitive purposes
throughout the UK.
Committed to providing the best opportunities for its membership, the association has identified
the following priorities:
- promotion
- recreation
- exercise
- information
- access
- research & development
- racing
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Members receive a regular newsletter; information
on routes throughout the UK and Europe; the latest news on handcycling; insurance at events and information on competitions
both in the UK and abroad.
There are two basic forms of handcycle, one that attaches to your wheelchair and the other a standalone recumbent
bike. Handcycling is one of the fastest growing sports for disabled athletes and it now has Paralympic status.
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The British Grand Prix
combines a number of races around the UK and is set to become the focal point of British handcycle racing. There are three
classification divisions for men (A, B & C) and a combined class for women. A Tetraplegics B Mid level paraplegics
up to T9/10 C Paraplegics for T11 to L4, amputees, able bodied etc.
A dedicated team has recently been formed, (TEAM SPECIALIZED-BLOC) that brings together the expertise and experience
of the best riders in the UK. These elite riders are being encouraged to race on the European Handycling Circuit (EHC) which
is the cornerstone of the best races in the world.
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HANDCYCLING ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM (HCAUK)
The sport of hancycling offers people with mobility impairments the opportunity to participate in an activity that promotes
health & fitness.
The Handcycling Association is one
of the newest sports associations and was set up to promote and encourage handcycling for recreational and competitive purposes
throughout the UK.
Committed to providing the best opportunities for its membership, the association has identified
the following priorities:
- promotion
- recreation
- exercise
- information
- access
- research & development
- racing
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Members receive a regular newsletter; information
on routes throughout the UK and Europe; the latest news on handcycling; insurance at events and information on competitions
both in the UK and abroad.
There are two basic forms of handcycle, one that attaches to your wheelchair and the other a standalone recumbent
bike. Handcycling is one of the fastest growing sports for disabled athletes and it now has Paralympic status.
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The British Grand Prix
combines a number of races around the UK and is set to become the focal point of British handcycle racing. There are three
classification divisions for men (A, B & C) and a combined class for women. A Tetraplegics B Mid level paraplegics
up to T9/10 C Paraplegics for T11 to L4, amputees, able bodied etc.
A dedicated team has recently been formed, (TEAM SPECIALIZED-BLOC) that brings together the expertise and experience
of the best riders in the UK. These elite riders are being encouraged to race on the European Handycling Circuit (EHC) which
is the cornerstone of the best races in the world.
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THE BRITISH WEIGHTLIFTING ASSOCIATION FOR THE DISABLED (BWAD)
Weightlifting and Powerlifting require power, strength and technique. The competition follows the format of the Olympic
Games, the only difference being that the lifters 'bench press' weights rather than using the 'snatch' or 'clean and jerk'
method.
The raw power needed in weightlifting and powerlifting sometimes belies the tactics adopted and required in the unique
atmosphere of competition.
The British Wheelchair Weightlifting Association aims to encourage both men and women of all ages to participate in weightlifting
and powerlifting, which increases strength and fitness.
For more information about weightlifting contact: sjosullivan@btinternet.com
Classification Participants must have reached his or her 14th birthday at the time of competition. and
classification is by weight category as in non-disabled powerlifting competition.
The competitor must have the ability to fully extend the arms with no more than a 20 degree loss of full extension of either
elbow, to make an approved lift according to the rules.
If an athlete has significantly impaired kinesiology of the upper body which represents to the classification team a potential
high risk for injury, this athlete may be disqualified.
Minimum disability of the spinal injured athlete will be determined by the same methodology as Les Autres athletes, except
that their classification will be permanent.
All eligible participants must be determined as being physically fit by a physician.
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| History Weightlifting
became a Paralympic event for the first time in 1964 at the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Powerlifting was one of the earliest
Paralympic sports, becoming an official event in 1964 in Tokyo.
The sport undertook a major transition with the incorporation of identical rules as those of the able-bodied "powerlifting"
competitions and with the inclusion of other disability groups.
As the 1992 Paralympic Games in Barcelona, 25 countries participated in Powerlifting competitions. This number more than
doubled in 1996 at the Atlanta Paralympic Games with 58 countries in participation.
Since 1996 that number has risen to a total Worldwide membership of 109 countries on five continents. Women competed for
the first time in at the Sydney Games in 2000.
Until the 1992 Paralympic Games both Powerlifting and Weightlifting events were staged although nowadays only Powerlifting
is part of the Paralympic programme and IPC Powerlifting encompasses a multidisability register of athletes competing in 10
weight classes for both men and women
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THE BRITISH WHEELCHAIR RACING ASSOCIATION (BWRA)
Wheelchair racing is one of the most popular sports in the world with numbers increasing all the time. The British Wheelchair
Racing Association is committed to providing competition and coaching to help anyone who would like to participate in the
sport, whether at a recreational level, or with the aim of racing competitively.

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wheelchair racing in Great Britain, offering support and services to wheelchair races from elite to grass routes.
BWRA provides a full programme of road racing events held under the banner of our National Grand Prix Championships. The
events range from 5km to the full marathon, the culmination being an end of season awards ceremony. The BWRA also holds Annual
Track Championships which attract around 80 athletes with more international interest each year.
BWRA is committed to development, and can provide assistance in terms of equipment and coaching experience for junior and
novice athletes who want to get involved in the sport. Regular training weekends are held at Stoke Mandeville.
For
more information about track and road racing contact the British Wheelchair Racing Association:
c/o 53 Fulmerton Crescent Redcar Cleveland TS10
4NJ Tel 01642 476169 Fax 01642 476169 Email: tannigt@ntlworld.com
BWRA Website
UK Athletics
IAAF - International Association of Athletics Federations
History Since 1948 when the first national Stoke Mandeville Games were held, setting the precedent
for International and Paralympic Games, athletics has undergone a constant process of evolution, both in terms of records
and participation.
Javelin, Shot and Club were the first events, with field events for women being introduced in 1960 and discus added in
1962.
The first 'track' event was the 60 metres wheelchair dash; by the 1970s the distances were increasing rapidly and currently
the track programme incorporates distances from 100m to the full marathon for men and women.
Historical precedence was set at the 1984 Olympic Games when wheelchair racing was part of the exhibition programme. The
Olympic Games have continued to recognise Paralympic athletes through exhibition events in the Olympic Games since 1988 and
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Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby Association (GBWRA)
Wheelchair Rugby is the team sport for tetraplegics, or anybody with an upper limb impairment. The game originated in Canada
when a group of tetraplegics decided to create a team sport in which they could compete. In 1984 a demonstration match during
the Paralympic Games launched wheelchair rugby as an International Sport.

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basketball court using a volleyball, and with goals and a key area marked out at both ends. On the court side, situated at
the half way line, is the Table at which the scorers and time keeping officials sit. On the opposite side is the Sin Bin and
Penalty Box official.
The object of the game is to score by carrying the ball over your opponents' goal line. Most chair to chair contact is
allowed, but not body contact. The opposition attempt to gain possession of the ball, block attacks on goal and force errors.
The game consists of four 8 minute quarters; the clock stops whenever the ball is deemed out of play.
Wheelchair Rugby is now played in 20 countries Worldwide and there are currently 8 teams playing in the GB league. Britain
is currently ranked 4th in the World after winning the European Championships in 2003.
For more information on wheelchair rugby visit the GBWRA Website or contact:
Ross Morrison 1 Sunbury Court FAREHAM Hampshire PO15 6HB Tel 01329 513506 |
Paul Davies Development Officer Endsleigh Park Place Bargoed CF81 8LZ Tel/Fax: 01443 829476
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Disability Target Shooting Great Britain (DTSGB) (formerly British Paraplegic Shooting Association)
Ready...Aim...Fire!....
Shooting competition is divided into rifle and pistol events, air and .22 calibre. The rules
governing the competitions for the disabled are those of the International Shooting Committee for the Disabled. These
rules take into account the differences that exist between shooting for the able-bodied and shooting for persons with
a disability.
Shooting utilises a functional classification system, which enables athletes from different
disability classes with the same abilities to compete together; either individually or in teams.
Disability Target Shooting Great Britain endeavours to promote and encourage all wheelchair shooting
in Great Britain, organising competitions for both beginners and competent shooters, as well as providing top coaching for
those chosen to represent Great Britain in International, World and Paralympic competitions.
Training & Competition DTSGB holds regular Training Weekends
at the Stoke Mandeville Stadium culminating in top level competition. One of the main aims of the Association is to develop
links with able-bodied shooters and governing bodies. This is achieved by disabled shooters competing in able-bodied shoots
and involving able bodied coaches in the training of disabled shooters.
At the present time we have approximately 30 members but the interest in shooting is rapidly growing. The Association is
currently attempting to form a Junior Shooting Squad to ensure the development of our National Team in the future.
History Although shooting as such has been known since the invention of gunpowder, target shooting
really came into its own in 1907 with the formation of the U.I.T. which is the governing body in the able bodied world of
shooting.
DTSGB (Formerly BPSA) was formed in 1976 to introduce shooting to people with disabilities. Rules and regulations in conjunction
with the ISSF were drawn up, the only difference being that wheelchair competitors shoot Air Rifle Prone and standing as per
bodied competitors who shoot standing only. Disabled air pistol shooters shoot the same competitions as the able-bodied competitors.
Shooting events for athletes with physical disabilities started in 1970 in Scotland. Shooting first became a Paralympic
sport in 1980 Great Britain has won many medals at Paralympic Games through the efforts of such stars as Deanna Coates and
Isabel Newstead.
Click here for more information about shooting at www.dtgsgb.org.uk.
Alternatively contact: Rose Hughes Secretary DTSGB 68 Weir Road Pheonix Green Hartney
Witney Hampshire RG27 8ES Tel 01252 842715 rosiebpsa@fsmail.net
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British Sledge Hockey Association (BSHA)
The crash of sledges and poles can just barely be heard over the roar of the cheering crowds! BSHA was founded
in 1995 with the aim of developing and governing the sport of sledge hockey. The AGM is held each year normally at one of
the club tournaments so all members have a say in the development of the game and also vote or stand for vacant posts on the
committee.
The Game Sledge hockey is a sitting version of ice hockey and is open to people not able to participate
in the latter due to a disability; which in-turn disables them from taking part in ice hockey.
As in ice hockey, six players (including the goalie) from each team are on the ice at one time. Two-blade sledges that
allow the puck to pass underneath replace skates, and the players use sticks with a spike-end and a blade-end. Therefore,
with a quick flip of the wrist, the players are able to propel themselves using the spikes and then play the puck using the
blade-end of the sticks. A player may use two sticks with blades in order to facilitate stick handling and ambidextrous shooting.
Sledge hockey games consist of three 15 minute stop-time periods.

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only Specialist equipment is required to play the sport; is a sledge and the hockey sticks themselves; as for the rest of
the equipment required it's the same as ice hockey:- Helmet (compulsory) Gloves (compulsory) Neck guard (compulsory) Body
Amour (compulsory) Elbow Pads (Optional) Shorts (Optional) Leg Pads (Optional)
How the game is played Players' sit in a sledge that has two skate blades underneath them fastened
to channels that are fixed to the frame of the sledge, most players' have custom seats on their sledges that are moulded to
their shape. The frame is tubular metal with a runner on the front to ride on the ice, the length of the frame is dependant
on the length of the players' legs (if the player is a double amputee, then the frame has to be a certain size; this depends
on the size of the channel & blades. The channel and blades have to be no more than a third of the overall length of the
frame).
The player uses two hockey sticks to player the game (instead of one), situated at the butt end are picks which enable
the player to dig in to the ice to propel himself/herself across the ice surface; at the other end is the blade which the
player uses to, receive, pass and shoot the puck. The game is played under the same rules as IIHF rules, but the rules for
equipment is cover in the IPC hand book for sledge hockey (the IPC hand book details the legal requirements for the specialist
equipment , sledges, sticks). The game is also full contact just like ice hockey.
History
Sledge hockey is the Paralympic version of ice hockey and, since its debut in the Paralympic program in 1994, it is fast
becoming one of the biggest attractions for spectators at the winter Paralympic Games. It is fast-paced, highly physical and
played by athletes with a locomotor disability.
For more information contact: BSHA Head Office 1 Woodcoates Close Norwood Grange Beverley hu17 9uu 01482
670628 07976703534 sledgehockeygb@yahoo.com www.bsha.co.uk www.bezzagb10.karoo.net
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British Wheelchair Table Tennis Association (BWTTA)
Table Tennis has been a Paralympic Games sport since 1960 but was one of the earliest sports introduced in the rehabilitation
of spinal cord injury patients.
Table Tennis is a popular indoor activity because it is a keenly competitive game, requires little space and is inexpensive.
It is also easy to learn and beginners can have great fun playing at a recreational level. Table Tennis improves the concentration,
reaction speed and coordination of those who play and has long since been used in the rehabilitation of people with a disability.
Table Tennis is one of the sports that
wheelchair players can competitively play against an able-bodied opponent and many wheelchair players are members of table
tennis clubs in their communities.
Competitions are grouped into male and female, singles and doubles with players playing in categories based on their level
of disability. There is also an 'Open' competition were all classes compete to become the overall Champion.
Wheelchair play requires a lot of practice, manoeuvring the chair and playing to shot can be difficult and tends to produce
a more defensive game than able-bodied table tennis making the sport both physically and mentally challenging.
For more information about table tennis contact:
Denise Barnett Secretary, BWTTA 3 Brentford Wellingborough Northants
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| Laws for Wheelchair
Play
Table Tennis shall be played according to the Laws and Regulations of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF),
as set out in their Handbook, EXCEPT for the following amendments, exceptions and alterations. The service Law in singles
play (ITTF Law 2.6) A let (ITTF 2.9) shall be called if in service the ball:
- Leaves the table by either of the receiver's sidelines (on one or more bounces).
- On bouncing on the receiver's side returns in the direction of the net, or
- comes to rest on the receiver's side of the playing surface.
- The assistant umpire shall call let if an otherwise good service in a singles match leaves the table by the receivers
side line nearest to him.
However, if the receiver strikes the ball before it crosses a sideline or takes a second bounce on his side
of the playing surface the service shall be considered good and no let shall be called. The service Law in doubles play
(ITTF Law 2.6.3). A let (ITTF Law 2.9) shall be called if in service the ball:
- On bouncing on the receiver's side returns in the direction of the net,
- or comes to rest on the receiver's side of the playing surface.
However, if the receiver strikes the ball before it takes a second bounce on his side of the playing surface the service
shall be considered good and no let shall be called. Umpires notes on service Laws.
- If umpires feel that the server is deliberately serving fast let services before serving correctly this should be interpreted
as gamesmanship and the ITTF's warning and penalty point system shall be used (ITTF regulation 3.5.2.).
- According to ITTF Law 2.6.7the umpire may waive the requirements for a good service if he is notified before play that
it is prevented due to physical disability. This will always be done for Class 1 and Class 11 players.
- The assistant umpire shall call let if an otherwise good service in a singles match leaves the table by the receivers
side line nearest to him.
Doubles play (ITTF Law 2.8.2).
- In doubles the server shall first make a good service according to ITTF Law 2.6with the above mentioned exceptions, and
the receiver shall make a good return, and thereafter either player of a pair may make good returns.
- A players wheelchair shall not protrude an imaginary extension of the centre line of the table. If it does the umpire
shall award the point to the opposing pair.
Touching the playing surface with the free hand (ITTF Law 2.10.1.10). When the ball is in play a player may use the
playing surface to restore balance after a shot has been played (provided the playing surface has not been moved). However,
the player shall not use the table as a support with the free hand while playing the ball.
Wheelchairs
- Wheelchairs must have at least two large wheels and one small wheel.
- Footrests may be fitted if required, but neither the footrests nor the feet shall touch the floor during play which shall
result in the lose of a point.
- In Team and Class Events no part of the body above the knees may be attached to the chair, as this could improve balance.
However, should a player require some strapping or binding for medical reasons this should be noted on the classification
card and it will be taken into account when assessing the player's playing class. In Open Events strapping and other aids
will be allowed.
- There are no restrictions on size, number or shape of cushions.
Playing areas (ITTF regulation 3.2.3.1). For Wheelchair play the area may be reduced, but shall be not less than eight
metres long and seven metres wide. The playing area must be enclosed by dark surrounds. Leaving Racket on table during
intervals (ITTF regulation 3.4.2.3). Unless otherwise authorised by the umpire, players shall leave their rackets on the
table during intervals. In all cases when the racket is strapped to the hand, the umpire will allow the player to retain his/her
racket during intervals. Tables. Tables shall allow access to wheelchairs without obstructing the player's legs and
shall allow access to two wheelchairs for doubles. Table legs shall be at least 400mm from the end line of the table.
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National Wheelchair Tennis Association
Fast, exciting, breathtakingly skilful, totally professional..................
All these words describe wheelchair
tennis, which celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2001 Wheelchair tennis was first played in Great Britain in 1983. It is estimated
that over 6,000 people now play the sport in more than 70 countries Worldwide. It has been a Paralympic as an organised sport.
Since its inception in the United States in 1976 it has become one of the fastest growing wheelchair sports in the world.sport
since 1992, the same year in which an international wheelchair tennis tour was conceived that now boasts 120 tournaments around
the world.
Some of these tournaments are hosted
by the British Tennis Foundation in partnership with the National Wheelchair Tennis Association of Great Britain, including
the British Open, one of only two tournaments on the Worldwide NEC Wheelchair Tennis Tour to have Super Series status, the
equivalent of Grand Slam.
Wheelchair Tennis Development
The National Wheelchair Tennis Association works in partnership with the British Tennis Foundation to deliver a full programme
of activities including camps for beginners, juniors and ladies, intermediate training for developing players and national
training for elite players. The wheelchair tennis camps are sponsored by NEC, sponsors of the international wheelchair tennis
tour.
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tournaments provides competitive playing opportunities at local, national and international level.
Promising young players may be nominated by the British Tennis Foundation to attend international junior camps organised
by the International Tennis Federation.
There are an increasing number of localised opportunities, such as one-day clinics and demonstrations, to introduce more
players to wheelchair tennis. There are also some taster days at multi-disability and multi-sport events usually organised
by national disability sports organisations, such as the British Wheelchair Sports Foundation.
How to get started
- Contact the British Tennis Foundation for opportunities to play in your area. Also, a good way to keep informed
of playing and coaching opportunities is to join the National Wheelchair Tennis Association of Great Britain. You will get
regular mail-outs, including newsletters and useful information on what is happening in wheelchair tennis, locally, nationally
and internationally.
- Many indoor tennis centres built under the Indoor Tennis Initiative (ITIs) organise wheelchair tennis programmes throughout
the year with qualified tennis coaches. Some also have specialised wheelchairs, provided by the British Tennis Foundation
with the aid of Lottery funding, to get you started.
- Join your local tennis club. More and more tennis clubs, with the help of Lottery funding, are upgrading their facilities
to cater for wheelchair users. However, when renovating or upgrading facilities, tennis clubs should note that tennis/sports
wheelchairs are approximately 1100mm wide - wider than the legal requirement for building regulations. This should be taken
into consideration when designing entrances, corridors, disabled toilets, gates to outside courts and car parking facilities.
Membership
The NWTA runs a Membership Scheme for Players and Associate Members. As a Member, you will get regular mail-outs, which
include Tramlines, the NWTA's official quarterly newsletter, tournament entry forms, information on camps, coaching opportunities
and upcoming events, entry into an annual ballot for wheelchair seats at Wimbledon and preferential rates with certain sportswear
and equipment stockists.
- Full Player Member - £30
- Full Player Member - £15 (first year introductory)
- Full Junior Member - £15
- Associate Member - £20
- Group Membership - £20
For more information visit the British Tennis Foundation Website or contact:
Lynn Parker Disability Tennis Manager The British Tennis Foundation The National Tennis Centre 100 Priory Lane, Roehampton London
SW15 5JQ Tel; 020 8487 7051 Fax; 020 8487 7304 Minicom; 020 8487 7311
For more information on the International Tennis Federation or the NEC Tour visit http://www.itfwheelchairtennis.com/ For information on Wheelchair Tennis at the Paralympic Games visit the ITF Paralympic Tennis Website
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Turin Winter Paralympic Games 2006 |
The IX Paralympic Games will take place in Torino from the 10th-19th March 2006. The return of the Paralympic
Games to Italy is a historic event as it was in Rome in 1960, that, for the first time, the Olympic and Paralympic Games were
held in the same place.
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CURLING
The surface of ice, the weight of the stone, the distance from the target, elements that a
mixed gender team, from its position are challenged to achieve: the stone must slide as near as possible to the target on
the ice.
In 2006, the Paralympic debut of this typically Scottish game of precision
Curling is a team sport and
is contested on a sheet of ice. The object of the sport is to slide 19.96 kilograms smooth granite stones with handles across
the ice, aiming for them to come to a stop on a target (the house), marked on opposite ends of each sheet. Wheelchair Curling
will make its debut during the Torino 2006 Paralympics. The first edition of the World Championships was held in Switzerland
from 21 to 26 January 2002, with the home team triumphing against Scotland.
The team Each team is made up of 4 players, the Lead, Second, Third (Vice Skip) and Skip.
The Lead is delivers the first stone. Play continues with each athlete delivering two stones alterning with the opposing team.
Each team must be composed of at least one woman.
The stone The stones made for curling have to respect very precise parameters: a circumference
of 91.44 cm, a height not less than 11.43 cm. The weight including the handle must not exceed 19.96 kg.
The house The objective is to reach the house that is the zone of the sheet marked by the
four large concentric different coloured circles. Placing the stone inside the house means earning a possible point. The point
is won by placing as many of your team's stones closest to the centre of the house.
GB Curling Team for Winter
Paralympic Games
The players that won this year’s World Wheelchair Curling Championships will have the
opportunity to challenge for gold at the Torino 2006 Winter Paralympic Games.
Britain qualified for Torino – the first time curling has appeared at the Winter Paralympic Games –
by virtue of Scotland’s victories at the 2004 and 2005 World Championships.
Frank Duffy, Michael McCreadie, Tom Killin, Angie Malone and Ken Dickson will represent Great Britain in
Torino, with Louise Dodd selected as non-travelling reserve, Ena Stevenson - team manager, Tom Pendreigh -
head coach, Ali Glover -physiotherapist and Kenny More - notational analyst.
Torino Fixtures for Great Britain Curling Team
Sunday 12th March Great Britain v Switzerland Great Britain v Denmark Monday
13th March Great Britain v Norway Great Britain v Sweden Tuesday 14th March Great Britain
v Italy Great Britain v Canada Wednesday 15th March Great Britain v USA Tie-breaks if necessary Thursday
16th March Tie-breaks if necessary Friday 17th March Semi-finals Bronze medal match
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more information about Wheelchair Curling in GB visit the British Wheelchair Curling Association website
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| ICE
SLEDGE HOCKEY
The skates on the sled that fiercely score the ice. The stick, half harpoon and half bat. The puck crazed with
speed.
Two goals, three judges, twelve players who do not fear physical collisions to make a point on the adversary's
side.
An exciting and spectacular sport, Great Britain will be competing in Torino where for the first time
the home team Italy will take part.
It is the version of traditional Ice Sledge Hockey for athletes with disability, with players at the benches,
continual side changing, quick substitutions of players, sudden and darting shots, spectacular parries, all played by athletes
in special gear to protect their bodies. The size of the rink and goals, the markings on the ice, all the rules like off
sides or forbidden shooting, the penalties inflicted on the players when a foul is made (charges with excessive roughness,
obstructions, improper use of the sticks, etc) are identical to the "older brother": The substantial differences from this
latter then, is the athletes' technical equipment: they use sledges fitted with two blades like those of ice skates, that
is used to move about on the ice, and the playing sticks, that in this case are two and have a double function: they are used
to push like a ski-pole in cross-country skiing, and turning the stick to the blade, to control and shoot the puck. Players
benches and penalty boxes must in principle have plexi-glass in front, and there must be level access to the ice surface. The
number of players on the rink, too, does not change, there are 5 moving and 1 goaltender, they can be substituted at any time
with no limit on the number of substitutions, only the total number is reduced to 15. The periods are a bit shorter; there
are 3, 15 minutes long.
It is a very fast game, physical (sometimes very tough) with a single objective. Score more
goals than the other team. It is one of the most spectacular of winter sports.
The team On the rink there are three judges, and two teams made up of six players (two defenders,
three attackers and one goaltender) who face each other skating on the ice and trying to make points shooting the puck with
a stick into the adversary's goal. Substitutions are rapid and frequent.
The rink The indoor ice rink measures 30 x 60 m.
It has the following markings: A
centre field line (that is used to judge the forbidden throw: (players cannot send the puck from their own half of the field
beyond the other team's goal line, nor into a zone where no adversary can gain possession of it). The centre-field circle.
The face-off circles (there are 4 and they are used for face-offs: line outs after a penalty; all the players except the
two contenders must remain outside). The goal area semicircle the (limits the area where the goaltender cannot be touched.
Players cannot stop inside the area only pass through it). The blue dividing lines (divide the field into three parts,
when attacking no player can pass a line before the puck).
The goals The goals are 183 cm long and 122 cm. High.
Suitability The athlete must have an impairment of permanent nature in the lower part of
the body of such a degree that it 1. is obvious and easily recognisable 2. makes ordinary skating - and consequently
ice hockey playing impossible.
For more information on Sledge Hockey in GB visit the British Sledge Hockey Association website
GB Team for 2006 Winter Paralympic Games
Philip Saunders (Nottingham), Gary Vaughan
(Cardiff), Ian Warner (London), Simon Berry (Hull), Karl Nicholson (Manchester), Nathan Stephens (Wales), Stephen Thomas (Wales),
Russell Willey (Cardiff), David French (Scunthorpe), Richard Whitehead (Nottingham), Gary Farmer (Nottingham), Mark Briggs
(Nottingham), David Hall (Chesterfield) Non-travelling reserve: Matthew Lloyd (Withernsea) Coach Kevin Whiteman.
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