ADAPTED SPORTS

An Introduction to Adapted Sports and the Equipment Used

Produced by Justin W. KimreySpinal Cord Injury, Post 7 Years

What are Adapted Sports?Adapted sports are any sport, hobby, or

activity that is performed by someone with a

disability using equipment specifically

designed/modified to allow the individual to

do that activity that was previously not

possible without this equipment or

adaptation.

Things to Consider Before Trying Adapted Sports

ABILITY TO ADAPT (Psychologically, Physically, Environmentally)

EXPECT CHALLENGESSTRENGTH TRAINING (Aids in transfers,

Mobility, Health)OPEN TO NEW EXPERIENCES REALIZE ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE, YOU

HAVE TO ASK YOURSELF HOW BAD DO YOU WANT TO REACH YOUR GOAL

TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY :(Regular check ups with your doctor)

Why Try Adapted Sports??Adapted sports can give meaning to some one that has a

new or old disability.

Has been proven to give a better quality of life to PWD.

Greatly helps the success in initial rehabilitation process.

Promotes a healthy lifestyle.

Can feed the drive for competition.

Activities I have enjoyed doing WITH a Spinal Cord

Injuryo Scuba Diving/Spear FishingoHunting (Deer, Duck, and Turkey)oFishing (Inshore and Offshore)o“Mount Maker” Offshore Fishing TeamoCampingoSkiing (Water and Snow)oKayakingoSkydiving oHand cyclingoTraveloArt (Painting, Sculpture, Photography)

Achievements AFTER my Spinal Cord Injury

o Three Time OBX Spear fishing Champion

oWSA Snow Ski Team

oOnly Person in a Wheelchair to ever win SKA King

Mackerel Tournament

oThree wins in hand cycling tournaments

oCompetition in Adapted Sports is Quikly Growing in

Every Sport!!

Camping is an excellent way for people with disabilities to return to the outdoors and requires

no special equipment.

Scuba Diving and Spear Fishing can give a person with disabilities freedom

from gravity and independence.

Scuba Diving and Spear Fishing requires a certification from a

reputable diving agency. PADI is a well known diving agency that accommodates people with disabilities.

It may be more difficult for divers that are unable to move their legs to propel themselves while

underwater.

Underwater Scooters can be used by people with disabilities

to help propel the individual through the water.

Hunting is a activity that requires little

modification for people with

disabilities. While hunting animals is

not for everyone, teaching someone

target shooting is a cheap and easy

way to allow people with disabilities to

stay active.

Snow Skiing is an

exciting and fast paced

sport that gives people

with disabilities the

chance to get compete

and get the speed they

crave.

Adapted Snow Ski’s are needed and range from $1,000-$6,000.

These ski’s can be rented at most ski resorts.

Adapted Water Skiing is a great sport for people with disabilities to try. It requires use of an

adapted water ski that can be rented or purchased by most rehabilitation centers.

Bowling is cheap and

fun activity for people

with disabilities to try.

Bowing requires no

modifications and is

actually cheaper for

people using

wheelchairs because

they are not required

to rent bowing shoes.

Exploring the outdoors is

another cost effective way for

people with disabilities to stay active and enjoy

life.

Exploring the outdoors requires no modifications

and is only limited to what the person can physically achieve.

Or Just Enjoying Life!

Adapted Activities Give Different Meaning to Everyone.

Some May Do It For the Rush…Others May Do it To Relax.

A Few Videos of Adapted Sports That May Help You Decide What is For You…

GOING UP STAIRS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRgiz2a3Njs

BACKFLIP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc1YdL_w1Hg

SKATE PARK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWxl-PjxgRE&feature=related

TRICKS IN A WHEELCHAIR: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_Z7rV7kKnI&feature=fvst

RUGBY: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VouLjuZhe_0&feature=PlayList&p=69A12C2793501033&index=0

TENNIS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbk4QZkZ06E

BASKETBALL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGMUyMo-h0g

MOUNTAIN BIKING: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfL9wAH8Dyo

SURFING: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvFHkk_lCms

A LOOK INTO MY LIFE STYLE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D4ZaICepeM

DIFFERENT TYPES OF CHAIRS

Beach Chair (Large

rubber tires and

Castors)

SPORT CHAIR (Basketball, Rugby,

Tennis)

SUSPENTION CHAIR

MONOSKI (SNOW SKIING)PRICE RANGE: $2,000-

$6,000

RESOURES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SCI

www.PADI.com

http://www.colourswheelchair.com/products/prod_y360.htm

www.sportaid.com

www.christopherreevvesfoundation.com

www.liferollson.com

www.cripcollege.com

REMEMBER…..

• YOU HAVE ONE SHOT AT LIFE, TAKE ADVATAGE OF IT!

•NEVER JUDGE PEOPLE BY WHAT YOU THINK THEY CANT DO,

CONSIDER WHAT THEY CAN DO

•MOST IMPORTANT: LIFE ROLLS ON!