NCPAD:Videos:Â Wheelchair Tennis Funding for this video clip series has been provided by Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center http://www.ncpad.org/videos/fact_sheet.php?sheet=44
Wheelchair Tennis - WSFA 12 News Montgomery, AL Coverage, Community, Commitment news, weather, sports, severe weather, live sports webcasts, jobs, entertainment, community events and more for Montgomery and all of South http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=11425409
USPTA Specialist Degree Program U.S. Professional Tennis Association USPTA, Little Tennis, tennis coaches, certification http://uspta.com/default.aspx?MenuItemID=1638&MenuSubID=295&MenuGroup=Ne
Wheelchair Tennis - Tennis Foundation My schools tennis. Online registration is free and will provide access to a range of online resources and support for schools tennis. Register here to find out what is on offer. http://www.tennisfoundation.org.uk/disabilitytennis/wheelchairtennis/
Midwest Wheelchair Sport & Social Club » Wheelchair Tennis Wheelchair Tennis is the latest addition to the athletic programs offered by the MDWSSC. In 2008, players competed in various tournaments throughout the U.S., including the http://www.mdwssc.org/?page_id=30
Wheelchair Tennis - Tennis What is wheelchair tennis and how does it differ from ablebodied tennis? - Wheelchair Tennis - Tennis is a personally written site at BellaOnline http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art67899.asp
Extractions: Wheelchair tennis is a highly skilful, energetic and very challenging wheelchair sport, yet rarely is it covered in depth at major tournaments and not many people know much about it. Wheelchair tennis was created in 1976 in California and has been promoted by the National Foundation of Wheelchair Tennis (NFWT) since 1979 in the USA, and through the Wheelchair Tennis Foundation in the UK. Approximately 6,000 people now play the sport worldwide. It has been a Paralympic sport since 1992, and there are now 150 international tournaments for wheelchair tennis. It is also played at all four of the main able-bodied Grand Slams. The International Tennis Federation (ITF) describes an eligible participant for wheelchair tennis as “Any individual who is medically diagnosed as having a permanent mobility-related disability resulting in a substantial or total loss of function in one or more extremities...”. This therefore includes paraplegics, amputees, quadriplegics (quads/tetraplegics), people with Spina Bifida and people with brittle bones, amongst others. In addition to the Wheelchair Tennis Foundation and other associations, there is an initiative directed towards the implementation and encouragement of deaf tennis players since this is a ‘hidden disability’. The British Deaf Tennis Association and other similar bodies aim to increase and encourage the number of deaf people playing tennis from beginner to international level, and many already enjoy playing successfully at club and competition level.
Wheelchair Tennis Wheelchair Tennis USA Tennis Association “Wheelchair tennis provides persons with disabilities the opportunity to share in activities with their peers and family, whether able http://www.docstoc.com/docs/623349/Wheelchair-Tennis
Wheelchair Tennis Background People played tennis in wheelchairs before, but in 1976 the sport took off when Brad Parks hit a tennis ball from his wheelchair. The IWTF was formed in 1988, and http://library.thinkquest.org/TQ0312471/WheelchairTennis.html
Extractions: Wheelchair Tennis Background: People played tennis in wheelchairs before, but in 1976 the sport took off when Brad Parks hit a tennis ball from his wheelchair. The IWTF was formed in 1988, and more and more countries established wheelchair tennis programs. In 1991, the organization got a full time officer to promote its work. Its main purpose was to establish wheelchair tennis officially around the world. Word spread primarily through attendance at International Tennis Federation events, where member nations would hear about the work of the IWTF and ask if they could start a program in their country. As the organization and sport grew, the IWTF realized that the biggest barrier to starting up a program in another country was the lack of equipment. Wheelchair tennis players started donating their old wheelchairs to developing countries to help start their programs. Wheelchair tennis can be played on a regular tennis court, without changes to the rackets or balls. In wheelchair tennis rules, the player gets two bounces. The game can be played with able-bodied friends and family, which permits wheelchair tennis players to practice with anyone. The word spread of wheelchair tennis through "up-down" exhibitions, in which a wheelchair player teamed with an able-bodied partner. Exhibitions were staged around the world at major tennis events. Top tennis professionals helped promote the sport by participating in exhibitions. The IWTF is part of the ITF. It presently has 58 member nations. The website has complete instructions as to how to become a member, and how to get a copy of the rules. Even if a player's country is not a member of IWTF, there may still be opportunities for play through the ITF or the Disabled Sports Association. The ITF e-mail address is wheelchairtennis@itftennis.com, for information about playing opportunities all over the world.
Wheelchair Tennis - Free Online Library Free Online Library Wheelchair Tennis by Sports and fitness community ; http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Wheelchair Tennis-a01073892817
Extractions: 18,321,336 articles and books Periodicals Literature Keyword Title Author Topic Member login User name Password Remember me Join us Forgot password? Submit articles free The Free Library ... Sports and fitness community artId=1073892817;usrSelf=false; Maintaining positive physical activities is essential for the help everyone, including those who are mobility challenged There are many activities like wheelchair bowling and wheelchair basketball that are played by individuals worldwide who are not able to walk independently Maintaining positive physical activities is essential for the help everyone, including those who are mobility challenged. There are many activities like wheelchair bowling and wheelchair basketball that are played by individuals worldwide who are not able to walk independently. Wheelchair tennis has become increasingly popular of late and has been played for around 30 years. Brad Parks is considered by many as one of the leading founders of wheelchair tennis. Parks was injured in a skiing accident in 1976. The accident, which occurred during an acrobatic skiing competition, left Parks paralyzed from the waist down. While in recovery he read an article about an athlete name Jeff Minnenbraker who had been playing wheelchair tennis in a custom built wheelchair. About 5 months after his accident, Parks tried playing wheelchair tennis on his own. Soon after, he was at his hospital for a check-up and discovered that Jeff Minnenbraker was the new recreational therapist. They met and Minnenbraker gave Parks a few lessons. It quickly became clear though that the standard hospital wheelchair would not suffice for this sport.
United States Tennis Association - Home | USTA Wheelchair Tennis; Adaptive Tennis; Tennis On Campus; College Tennis; Youth Tennis. Getting Started; 10 and Under Tennis; Jr. Team Tennis Championships; USTA Jr. Team Tennis http://www.usta.com/?sc_itemid={E3CDF9F7-3A52-471C-A733-2B9664DBDD2F}
Wheelchair Tennis Please noteThis is not the Official Paralympic Games Web Site http://www.paralympics.com/paralympic_sports/tennis.htm
USTA Kentucky :: Wheelchair Tennis USTA Kentucky Kentucky Tennis Association Join the USTA Kentucky eNews Mailing List by entering your email address below. http://www.kentuckytennis.com/wheelchair.htm
Extractions: Tennis is one of most challenging and rewarding of all wheelchair sports. To meet this challenge, USTA Kentucky offers tennis programs specifically designed for the wheelchair player. The rules for wheelchair tennis are the same with the only exception being the wheelchair player is allowed two bounces of the ball. In addition, a special wheelchair is used for tennis and is sometimes available through the USTA Kentucky Wheelchair Tennis Program. Who can play Wheelchair Tennis?
Wheelchair Tennis Homepage Eng *Wheelchair Tennis Instructor Course just added to coaching schedule Wheelchair Instructor Course (recertification opportunity) Date Sunday August 15th http://www.tenniscanada.ca/tennis_canada/Pub/DisplayPage.aspx?PageID=1390&Ac
Magee Rehabilitation - Wheelchair Tennis We improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities by providing high quality physical and cognitive rehabilitation services. http://www.mageerehab.org/page.php?id=247
ITF Tennis - Wheelchair Tennis - Rules Of Wheelchair Tennis 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/rules/
Extractions: 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 Rules of Wheelchair Tennis Eligibility Rules Rules of Tennis Wheelchair Tennis Handbook Quad Classification How To Apply Classification Tournaments Quad Manual Appendix A Classifiers Anti- Doping Tennis Anti-Doping Programme FAQs Forms Useful Forms Rules of Wheelchair Tennis RULES OF PLAY
Wheelchair Tennis National Capital Wheelchair Tennis Association Promoting recreational and competitive tennis for all. Wheelchair tennis was introduced to Ottawa in 1985 as an initiative of http://www.ncscd.ca/WheelchairTennis.html
Extractions: Wheelchair tennis was introduced to Ottawa in 1985 as an initiative of the Chairperson of the Recreation Development Committee of the Canadian Tennis Association with the Ottawa Athletic Club. The local legacy of the product was a successful wheelchair tennis program run by local leaders from both the tennis and disabled community. The National Capital Wheelchair Tennis Association (NCWTA) is a volunteer based body which guides the development of wheelchair tennis in the Ottawa-Carleton region. NCWTA is dedicated to promoting and providing competitive and community based wheelchair tennis activities for persons with a physical disability. Tennis is an excellent tool to utilize in the development of physical and wheelchair mobility skills, personal positive self-imaging and personal growth through exercising independence and expanding beyond perceived limitations. This season, Table Tennis will also be offered through NCTWA. What We Do
Sacramento Capitals Wheelchair Tennis Association - Home The Sacramento Capitals Wheelchair Tennis Association promotes and develops wheelchair tennis activities for persons with disabilities. Our annual wheelchair tennis tournament http://scwta.com/
Extractions: Jay @scwta .com The Sacramento Capitals Wheelchair Tennis Association promotes and develops wheelchair tennis activities for persons with disabilities.  Our annual wheelchair tennis tournament provides disabled athletes with an avenue to keep their bodies and minds active and in shape. The competition fostered by the annual SCWTA tournament improves sports skills and allows disabled individuals to experience the excitement of competition with the thrill of victory as well as the agony of defeat. These experiences help individuals to face the adversity of a disability and to focus on possibilities rather than limitations.   Wheelchair Tennis was founded in 1976 when Brad Parks first hit a tennis ball from a wheelchair. Wheelchair tennis is one of the fastest growing wheelchair sports in the world, It 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 with the only exception being that the wheelchair tennis player is allowed two bounces of the ball.
