School sports
Description
Seven sports will be presented at the Complexe Sportif Claude-Robillard during the school sports event. Athletes at this stage are living with physical, auditory, intellectual, psychiatric, visual or multiple disabilities and will face off in friendly competition.
Ball hockey
Played indoors, on gymnasium floors, ball hockey is derived from its icy counterpart, but as the name indicates, a ball is used instead of a puck.
Boccia
In demonstration last year, boccia is now officially part of the Défi sportif 2007 at the school sports event. Boccia, created specifically for people with cerebral palsy or some form of motor disability, is derived from the traditional game of bowls. It is a game of precision where each competitor attempts to direct 6 leather balls as close to the “jack” (white target ball) as possible. Boccia is played in gymnasiums by athletes who use wheelchairs for mobility. Rules permit the balls to be thrown by hand, by foot, or with the aid of a ramp that can be manipulated by an assistant if need be, though the assistant is required to turn his/her back to the playing area when doing so. Boys and girls form teams and are invited to compete against each other team. Boccia, part of the Paralympic slate of events for over 10 years now, requires concentration, strategy and coordination.
Soccer
Another school sport is the most popular on the planet : soccer! During each game of 15 minutes, two teams of eleven players try to direct a ball into the opponent’s net without using their hands or arms. Depending on the weather, matches are played both indoors and outdoors. When played indoors, handball nets are used instead of regular soccer nets.
Swimming
The swimming competition at The Défi sportif includes races of all categories covering distances from 25 to 200 metres. The scholastic sports event is designed to encourage participation, and toward that end youngsters are grouped according to age and gender.
Track and field
First of all, almost 400 youngsters will challenge during track and field. 15 events are scheduled, including throws, tosses, jumps, relay races, and even “walker” race.
Volleyball
Everyone knows what volleyball is : a sport with 2 teams of 6 players who use their hands to knock a ball over a net. For the school level matches, a large air-filled balloon is used, so it travels far more slowly.
Water polo
On Thursday morning, the water polo tournament takes place. This sport which is unquestionably growing in popularity has been introduced at the Défi sportif in 2001. Every student has to wear an aqua-jogging belt, regardless of their swimming abilities. The matches, similar to traditional water polo, are 8 minutes in duration. Teams may number up to 12 players, but only 7 may enter the water at one time for play, with 5 up front and, in order to cover as much space as possible, 2 in nets!
Date :
Wednesday, April 29th 2009 to Friday, May 1st 2009
Sites :
Complexe sportif Claude-Robillard
1000, Émile-Journault street, Montreal,
Quebec, Canada, H2M 2E7
Schedule :
to be confirmed
Disabilities :
All types of disability
Rules :
School sports book and Défi sportif 2008
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Deadline :
MARCH 8 2009
REGISTRATIONS FEES WILL INCREASE AFTER THIS DATE:
130$/day/school
Accomodations :
Rate : $ 91 CND / night + taxes (single, double, triple or quadruple occupancy)
For reservations, you must complete the reservation request form corresponding to your sport. If you need more information regarding accomodations and reservation request form, feel free to contact Catherine Desautels at: (514) 933-2739, ext. 242 or by email at: catherine@defisportif.com
Reservation request form online soon
Once completed, the reservation request form must be returned to Mélanie Audy, from the Auberge Universel by fax: (514) 253-9958 or by email: info@auberge-universel.com
Transportation :
Transportation will be provided by our official free of charge shuttle service, the Société de Transport de Montréal (STM). The service will be available to athletes and those persons accompanying the athletes for transportation between the various competition sites. As well, athletes arriving from out-of-town can request transportation from the airport, train or bus station to their hotel, again at no charge, by simply filling out the appropriate form. Should you have any questions regarding transportation, feel free to contact Catherine Desautels at: (514) 933-2739 ext. 242, or by email at: catherine@defisportif.com .
Transport request form online soon
Meals :
A service providing healthy food will be available on site, information soon to come.
Please note that any costs relating to meals are the responsibility of the athletes or those persons accompanying the athletes.
Questions or comments :
Laurence Tétreault
Coordinator, Competitions and Athlete Services
514 933-2739 Ext. 221
laurence@defisportif.com