What do you know about curling for the disabled?

Question

Where can I learn and how do I reach the ice from my wheelchair?

Answer 1

Curling for people with disabilities is really gaining momentum since it was in the Torino Olympics. Check out this report on wheelchair curling. It's a good place to start gathering your information:

http://www.cbc.ca/paralympics/sportprimers/wheelchaircurling.shtml

You can also check with the curling association in your country. They will be glad to advise you!

Good luck and have fun!

Lenky

Answer 2

I'm pretty sure to curl in a wheelchair you'd need to use the stick. Its basically a pipe with a coil of metal on the end to hook onto the rocks handle. It's tricky though! I've tried and its hard to get the hang of!

Also id like to say that I think it's reallly great that you want to take up curling. It's definitely a game of skill and strength, and I totally hope you can do it from your wheelchair. One of our clubs host a curling night for blind people and i think its great! Curling is a VERY big part of my family, i've grown up in a curling rink really. Its all we talk about at the dinner table! So you have my complete support!

I'd go to your local curling rink and talk to a coordinator of a league about curling from your wheelcahir. It may be difficult though, because of the wheels on your chair. that may affect your chances!!! but good luck!

Answer 3

I don't know a whole lot, but I have seen some elderly people in my Dad's club use a piece of shaped PVC piping to throw their rocks. This allows them to stand upright while making their shots. Basically enables seniors that have limited flexibility to stay in the game. By the way, it's amazing the touch some of these players have developed using this method, some amazing shots are made this way.

Answer 4

They will give you an extra long curling stick. No big deal..

Answer 5

i dont know. im not disaled! im a model