1. Wheelchair Tennis - Facts, Information, And Encyclopedia Reference Article facts and reference information, also Cool links, search engines and more http://www.startsurfing.com/encyclopedia/w/h/e/Wheelchair_Tennis_3054.html

Wheelchair Tennis Categories Disabled sports Paralympic sports Wheelchair tennis is a sport for people with disabilities that is played on a regulation tennis court . All "pedestrian" variations of tennis are being played, i.e. same-sex doubles, mixed etc. The only rule that differs from non-wheelchair tennis is the one that concerns the number of bounces a ball may take before it must be played. In wheelchair tennis the ball may bounce up to two times, the second bounce may also occur outside of the field. This also holds true for service. Wheelchair tennis got started in the mid-70s thanks to the efforts of Brad Parks who is effectively the creator of competitive wheelchair tennis. Since then, a lot of effort has been put into the promotion of the sport in order to get rid of the therapy image that still clings to many sports for people with disabilities today. It has been a goal Paralympic sport since the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul , but it wasn't until 1992 Summer Paralympics in Barcelona that wheelchair tennis acquired the status of a full-fledged competition. The 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney have boosted public awareness immensely. Some of the most thrilling action of all the

2. Wheelchair Tennis - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Wheelchair tennis is one of the forms of tennis adapted for those who have disabilities in their lower bodies. The size of courts, balls, and rackets are same, but there are two http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelchair_tennis

Wheelchair tennis From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search Wimbledon - Men’s Wheelchair doubles Wimbledon - Men’s Wheelchair doubles Wheelchair tennis is one of the forms of tennis adapted for those who have disabilities in their lower bodies. The size of courts, balls, and rackets are same, but there are two major differences from pedestrian tennis; they use specially designed wheelchairs and the ball may bounce up to two times. The second bounce may also occur outside of the field. This is one of the official Paralympic sports and also played at Grand Slams . There are three categories; Men, Ladies, and Quads and each category has singles and doubles tournaments. Quads is the category for those with quadriplegia and it is sometimes called Mixed especially at Paralympic Games. Quads players can hold rackets taped to the hand and use electric-powered wheelchairs. Contents History Major Tournaments References External links ... edit History Wheelchair tennis got started in 1976 thanks to the efforts of Brad Parks who is effectively the creator of competitive wheelchair tennis.

3. Wheelchair Tennis Wheelchair Tennis Wheelchair tennis is a sport for handicapped people which is played on regular tennis courts. All pedestrian variations of tennis are being played, i.e. samesex http://www.fact-index.com/w/wh/wheelchair_tennis.html

Main Page See live article Alphabetical index Wheelchair Tennis Wheelchair tennis is a sport for handicapped people which is played on regular tennis courts. All "pedestrian" variations of tennis are being played, i.e. same-sex doubles, mixed etc. The only rule that differs from non-wheelchair tennis is the one that concerns the number of bounces a ball may take before it must be played. In wheelchair tennis the ball may bounce up to two times, the second bounce may also occur outside of the field. This also holds true for service. Wheelchair tennis got started in the mid-70s thanks to the efforts of Brad Parks who is effectively the creator of competitive wheelchair tennis. Since then, a lot of effort has been put into the promotion of the sport in order to get rid of the therapy image that still clings to the handicapped sports today. It has been a Paralympic sport since the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul , but it wasn't until Barcelona 1992 that wheelchair tennis acquired the status of a full-fledged competition. The 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney have boosted public awareness immensely. Some of the most thrilling action of all the

4. Wheelchair Tennis At The 2008 Summer Paralympics - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclope Wheelchair tennis at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held at the Olympic Green Tennis Centre from 8 September to 15 September. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelchair_tennis_at_the_2008_Summer_Paralympics

Wheelchair tennis at the 2008 Summer Paralympics From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search Wheelchair tennis at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Singles men women mixed Doubles men women mixed Wheelchair tennis at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held at the Olympic Green Tennis Centre from 8 September to 15 September. Contents Classfication Events Qualification Medal summary ... edit Classfication Players were given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability. The classification system allowed players to compete against others with a similar level of function. To compete in wheelchair tennis, athletes had to have a major or total loss of function in one or both legs. Quadriplegic players competed in the mixed events, while players with full use of their arms competed in the separate men's and women's events. edit Events Six events were contested: Men's singles Men's doubles Women's singles Women's doubles Mixed singles (also called "quad singles") Mixed doubles (also called "quad doubles") edit Qualification There were 112 athletes (64–80 male, 32–48 female, depending on the athletes in mixed singles) taking part in this sport.

5. Wheelchair Tennis - Disapedia Wheelchair tennis is a sport that is played on a regulation tennis court, by people using specially designed wheelchairs. All pedestrian variations of tennis are, played, i.e. same http://www.disapedia.com/index.php?title=Wheelchair_Tennis

6. Wheelchair Tennis This is the official website of the International Paralympic Committee. http://www.paralympic.org/Sport/IF_Sports/Wheelchair_Tennis/

RSS: Main Navigation IPC Media Centre Paralympic Games Sport ... Partners Days to go 29 August - 9 September 2012 Days to go 7-16 March 2014 Days to go 7-18 September 2016 Wheelchair Tennis Wheelchair Tennis appeared for the first time on the Paralympic Programme in Barcelona in 1992. It originated from the USA in the 1970s and continues to develop a strong following of players and fans internationally. The game follows able-bodied Tennis rules and athletes must have high levels of skill, fitness and strategy. The only difference in Wheelchair Tennis competitions is that the ball is allowed to bounce two times - the first bounce being within the bounds of the court. Athletes must have a permanent substantial or total loss of function in one or both legs. For the quad division the eligibility criteria require that a player has a disability in three or more limbs. The events are singles (between two players) and doubles (between two pairs). The winner of a match is the first athlete or pair to win two sets. The International Tennis Federation (ITF) is the governing body for Wheelchair Tennis. In 2009, Wheelchair Tennis is practiced by athletes in more than 90 countries.

7. Wheelchair Tennis Wheelchair Tennis. Wheelchair Tennis is a spectacular sport that enjoys great popularity during the Paralympic Games. http://www.tswaa.com/wheelchair_tennis.htm

Wheelchair Tennis Wheelchair Tennis Wheelchair Tennis is a spectacular sport that enjoys great popularity during the Paralympic Games. To compete at a high level successfully, athletes must develop technique, stamina, persistence, speed and reflexes. Among Wheelchair Tennis athletes, a Paralympic medal is considered as the highest distinction: David Hall: “There were a few tears. I expected it to be very emotional. I've been thinking about this ever since Sydney was awarded the Olympic Games.” Wheelchair Tennis at the 2004 Paralympic Games During the ATHENS 2004 Paralympic Games, Wheelchair Tennis competitions will be staged at the Olympic Tennis Centre of the Athens Olympic Sports Complex (OCO). Competition will take place within the span of eight days (September 19-26). The total of men and women athletes competing will be 112.

8. Wheelchair Tennis | Ask.com Encyclopedia Wheelchair tennis is one of the forms of tennis adapted for those who have disabilities in their lower bodies. The size of courts, balls, and rackets are same, but there are two http://www.ask.com/wiki/Wheelchair_tennis?qsrc=3044

9. Community-Tennis-Pages - USA Wheelchair Tennis | USTA Southwest USTA Southwest Section 7010 E. Acoma Drive, Suite 201 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (480) 2892351 FAX (480) 289-2701 info@southwest.usta.com http://www.southwest.usta.com/Community-Tennis-Pages/8252_USA_Wheelchair_Tennis/

Skip to Main Content USTA Network Flex Leagues This is My Court ... US Open Shop Close Are You a USTA Member? Join Today Login or Renew Find Your Section Close Home About Us Staff Contact Us ... para Español ADULTS league tennis League Programs Tennislink Ratings ... Rankings JUNIORS junior news rankings tournaments endorsements ... USTA Team Tennis College Campus COMMUNITY TENNIS junior team tennis school tennis njtl diversity ... wheelchair tennis USTA Southwest Section 7010 E. Acoma Drive, Suite 201 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 FAX: (480) 289-2701 info@southwest.usta.com WHEELCHAIR TENNIS Wheelchair tennis is one of the fastest growing and most challenging of all wheelchair sports. To meet this demand, the USTA offers programs geared towards the wheelchair tennis player. Rules are the same as tennis, except the wheelchair tennis player is allowed two bounces of the ball. An important component of wheelchair tennis is mastering the movement of the chair. While everyday wheelchairs can be used to play, sport chairs specifically designed for tennis are widely used. One of the great aspects of the sport is that tennis players and wheelchair tennis players can actively and proficiently compete together.

10. .: Georgia Tennis Foundation :. The Georgia Tennis Foundation is dedicated to supporting tennis initiatives that benefit people with disabilities. Beginning in 2004, the Georgia Tennis Foundation hosted the Life http://www.georgiatennisfoundation.org/funds_wheelchair_tennis.html

YMCA Tennis Georgia Brian Vahaly Brighter Future Fund Wheelchair Tennis GA Tennis Hall of Fame ... Edgar A. Neely III Fund Funds Wheelchair Tennis Fund The Georgia Tennis Foundation is dedicated to supporting tennis initiatives that benefit people with disabilities. Beginning in 2004, the Georgia Tennis Foundation hosted the Life University Wheelchair Tennis Masters Series. For four years, this tournament had the distinction of being the largest prize winning tournament in Wheelchair Tennis and attracted the top wheelchair tennis professionals in the world. The Georgia Tennis Foundation led the way to introduce and educate the Georgia community about the sport of wheelchair tennis. In addition, the Georgia Tennis Foundation was successful in raising the purse in professional wheelchair tennis on an international level. The Georgia Tennis Foundation continues to support community wheelchair tennis throughout the state of Georgia. About GTF Funds Events Get Involved ... Contact Us

11. For-Players - Wheelchair Tennis | Wheelchair Tennis | USTA Eastern USTA Eastern 4 West Red Oak Lane, Suite 300 White Plains, NY 10604 P (914) 6972300 F (914) 694-2402 http://www.eastern.usta.com/For-Players/22650_Wheelchair_Tennis/

Skip to Main Content USTA Network Flex Leagues This is My Court ... US Open Shop Close Are You a USTA Member? Join Today Login or Renew Find Your Section Close Regions For Fans Home Professional Events ... Job Listings USTA Eastern 4 West Red Oak Lane, Suite 300 White Plains, NY 10604 P: (914) 697-2300 F: (914) 694-2402 Wheelchair Tennis USTA Eastern Wheelchair Tennis wants you! Work in the section to build the sport of wheelchair tennis. Start a program, host an up/down exhibition, or host a tournament. As part of recreation therapy after a disabling accident, it is strongly advised that newly injured individuals become involved in sports participation. Hospital rehab centers talk to patients about regaining strength, participating in their community, and maintaining emotional attachments to friends and family. Many organizations, including the USTA, have developed adapted sports programs to include the disabled population.  Although there are many disabled individuals that participate in athletics, most often the general public is unaware of these events. Tennis is one of the sports that requires no changes to the basic equipment or field of play.  The wheelchair player uses a racquet (although a quad may tape the racquet to the hand), the rules are the same, except 2 bounces for the wheelchair player, and the mode of movement is in a specially designed wheelchair. The tennis court dimensions are the same for all players. The USTA supports tennis as a lifetime sport, and it is through this message that wheelchair athletes can be included in the general population.

12. ITF Tennis - Wheelchair Tennis - ITF Wheelchair Tennis Home Page The website of the International Tennis Federation, the world governing body of tennis information on all aspects of tennis including players, records, rules and events such as http://www.itftennis.com/wheelchair/

to more ITF websites About the ITF Anti-Doping Beach Tennis Coaching Development iCoach IPIN ITF Store ITN Juniors Tennis Men's Circuit Olympic Tennis Event Paralympic Tennis Play + Stay Seniors Tennis Technical Wheelchair Tennis Women's Circuit Welcome to the ITF Wheelchair Tennis Website Asian Para Games: Upated Qualification Lists The ITF and the APC announce the latest updated qualification lists, including Direct Acceptances and Wild Card Slots Gerard, Whiley, Norfolk win Nottingham Indoor titl Joachim Gerard and Jordanne Whiley won their first ITF 2 Series singles titles, while Peter Norfolk retained the quad title NEC Masters Tickets On Sale Tickets are now on sale for the final weekend of the 2010 NEC Wheelchair Tennis Singles Masters, taking place in Amsterdam, Nether Hall inducted to Sport Australia Hall of Fame Six-time ITF Wheelchair Tennis World Champion David Hall has been inducted to the Sport Australia Hall of Fame Saida, Khanthasit, Hasan win Peace Cup titles Satoshi Saida, Sakhorn Khanthasit and Azman Hasan won the main draw singles titles at the ITF 2 Series Peace Cup in Hiroshima David Wagner and Jason Harnett visit Egypt (28 Oct 2010) When David Wagner and I arrived in Cairo, we could tell by what we saw when we were flying in to the airport that we were in for a trip unlike any either of us had experienced...

13. AtTennis.com | A Cutting Edge Tennis Resource Site Covers equipment, forums, resorts, leagues, academies, wheelchair tennis, books, clubs, and player websites. http://www.attennis.com

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14. Advantage Wheelchair Tennis - The Long Bit About Wheelchair Tennis Advantage Wheelchair Tennis Club Wheelchair Tennis = Tennis Advantage is a highperformance club for senior players which was founded by Garreth Greene in September 2009. http://www.wheelchairtennis.ie/about-advantage

Become a fan! http://tinyurl.com/3672f69 Home Info About Advantage ... Support Login players area Login Home About Advantage The long bit about Wheelchair Tennis Advantage is a high-performance club for senior players which was founded by Garreth Greene in September 2009. Advantage aims to facilitate the progression and development of wheelchair tennis in Ireland. The club encourages wheelchair users with a high level of mobility to get involved in wheelchair tennis and train and compete at an elite level - or a level of their choice. Advantage Wheelchair Tennis is a club run under the umbrella of Irish Wheelchair Association - Sport. If you're not already aware, there is only one main difference between wheelchair tennis and able-bodied tenns - this being the ball can bounce twice. Apart from this simple fact, there is no difference! Wheelchair tennis was introduced by Brad Parks in 1976 and since then it has become one of the fastest growing wheelchair sports in the world thanks to it's easy integration with the able-bodied game. Ireland is not historically known as a tennis nation, this being also true with wheelchair tennis. This is not to say Ireland doesn't have great players, but more that we have not been largely recognised on an international large scale (yet!). However Wheelchair tennis in Ireland is slowly becoming more and more popular as people realise the benefits of the game and the enjoyment factor. It keeps you fit, is a relatively low-risk injury sport compared to wheelchair basketball or rugby. It can improve your balance, hand-to-eye-coordination, aerobic fitness, flexibility and most of all is fun to play - and competitive!

15. Wheelchair Tennis Wheelchair Tennis Information on Wheelchair Tennis including Wheelchair Tennis Drills, Tennis Wheelchairs Wheelchair Accessories for Wheelchair Tennis http://www.thewheelchairsite.com/sports/wheelchair-tennis.aspx

16. Dallas Wheelchair Tennis Club Events to put on your calendar Learn to play tennis! The Randy Snow Memorial Wheelchair Tennis Academy will be an introduction to wheelchair tennis beginning at 9am. http://dwtc.org/

Skip to Main Content Area Home Events Texas Open ... Welcome to the DWTC! Events to put on your calendar: Learn to play tennis! The Randy Snow Memorial Wheelchair Tennis Academy will be an introduction to wheelchair tennis beginning at 9am. Read more

17. ITF Tennis - Wheelchair Tennis - ITF Wheelchair Tennis Home Page Official site provided by ITF, world governing body of tennis. Results, reports, rankings, tournament calendar, and player information, plus a history of the growth of the sport. http://www.itfwheelchairtennis.com/

to more ITF websites About the ITF Anti-Doping Beach Tennis Coaching Development iCoach IPIN ITF Store ITN Juniors Tennis Men's Circuit Olympic Tennis Event Paralympic Tennis Play + Stay Seniors Tennis Technical Wheelchair Tennis Women's Circuit Welcome to the ITF Wheelchair Tennis Website Asian Para Games: Upated Qualification Lists The ITF and the APC announce the latest updated qualification lists, including Direct Acceptances and Wild Card Slots Gerard, Whiley, Norfolk win Nottingham Indoor titl Joachim Gerard and Jordanne Whiley won their first ITF 2 Series singles titles, while Peter Norfolk retained the quad title NEC Masters Tickets On Sale Tickets are now on sale for the final weekend of the 2010 NEC Wheelchair Tennis Singles Masters, taking place in Amsterdam, Nether Hall inducted to Sport Australia Hall of Fame Six-time ITF Wheelchair Tennis World Champion David Hall has been inducted to the Sport Australia Hall of Fame Saida, Khanthasit, Hasan win Peace Cup titles Satoshi Saida, Sakhorn Khanthasit and Azman Hasan won the main draw singles titles at the ITF 2 Series Peace Cup in Hiroshima David Wagner and Jason Harnett visit Egypt (28 Oct 2010) When David Wagner and I arrived in Cairo, we could tell by what we saw when we were flying in to the airport that we were in for a trip unlike any either of us had experienced...

18. YouTube - Wheelchair Tennis - World Team Cup 2006 Brazil Clipp of the Invacare World Team Cup in Brazil http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jc5_4bACPNA

19. Wheelchair Tennis Tips: Wheel Chair Tennis Tips | EHow.com Wheelchair tennis was formed in 1980 by a young man named Brad Parks who was injured on a ski jump just three years earlier. After practicing tennis for two years in Los http://www.ehow.com/video_4942854_wheelchair-tennis-tips.html

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20. Barnes Tennis Center Facility on Point Loma includes hard courts, clay courts, volleyball pit, and basketball court. Information about programs, events, tournaments, staff, wheelchair tennis, and Youth Tennis San Diego. http://www.tennissandiego.com/

Home Programs Tournaments Events ... Store Your browser does not support script Search This Site Tournament News! Seven lucky female players spent the morning at the Mercury Insurance Open with Lindsey Davenport; (l-r) Mackenzie Bowman, Haley Johnson, Lindsey Davenport, Jenna Bjork, Christina Makarova, Haley Driver, Elena Najera, and Danielle Flores USTA Sanctioned Jr. Tournaments for San Diego County Free Fed Cup Clinic for Kids at Barnes Tennis Center, November 3 Check out our After School Tennis STAR Site for October 2010 ... Fall Junior Programs are ongoing, next session starts November 8. MatchPoint Ball 2010 Celebrating 15 Years at the Barnes Tennis Center Thank you to all who attended our MatchPoint Ball on Saturday, September 25th. Jim Laslavic was a gracious emcee, and helped make this a very memorable event for all our guests. The weather was great, the company was even better! We truly appreciate all our friends who donated very popular auction items. On behalf of all the children of Youth Tennis San Diego, thank you. more info...

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