"Irresistible Force" -
Disability Sport in Canada |
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An up to date review on the last 50 years of sport development for Canadians with a disability.
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| Athletics |
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Amputee running has become popular with the advancement of technology
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| Rapelling |
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It's not as difficult as you think. Above and Below knee amputees take part in this activity that truly tests one's fear of heights.
For more information contact Ralph Fowler
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| Golf |
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What better activity than whacking your balls with a big iron club
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| Soccer |
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Check out the amputee version of the world 's most popular sport
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| Scuba Diving |
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This is an activity that amputees can perform without too much adaptation.
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| Basketball |
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Find out why Canada's women's and men's teams are the best in the world.
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| Cycling |
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Bike Riding Tips for Lower Limb Amputees - as featured in the Sympatico's Netlife Magazine
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| Windsurfing |
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Windsurfing can be done - arms and leg amputee's are able with a bit of effort and cussin'
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Skiing
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All amputees can ski, its just a matter of time...
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| Mountain Climbing |
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Tom Whittaker became the first person with a disability to climb Mt Everest. Hugh Herr climbs all kid of peaks and Todd Huston has climbed all the peaks in the USA faster than anyone else!
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| Volleyball |
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A fast paced exciting game for both standing and sitting players, multi-disability Paralympic sport.
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| Sailing |
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A Paralympic level sport that encourages people of all abilities to take part and have fun.
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| Ice Hockey [standing] |
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A great sport for arm amps and below knee amps - trying to become a Winter Paralympic Sport
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| Paralympics |
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Check out WEB Sites for the 2000 Paralympics, The International Paralympic Committee and much more....
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Inline Skating
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Casey Piretti skated across the United States and has played in major movies such as "Starship Troopers"
Check out his web page
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| Powerlifting |
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Canadian Powerlifting Union Home Page Up to date information on powerlifting for people with and without disabilities. Ably brought to you by the CPU's President - Mike Armstrong
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| Aviation |
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People with disabilities learning how to fly ? Amazing but true, many people with disabilites have their pilots licence, in fact several amputees fly commerical flights with some of the big airlines, Canadian for one.
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| Powered Chutes |
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Sit yourself on metal frame with a great huge turbo fan on the back and let your parachute do the talking
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| Yoga |
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Yoga has resurfaced as a great activity for people at all levels of fitness. Amputees can benefit greatly from this activity by increasing core strength which helps with balance and coordination and recovery.
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