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 WHEEL CHAIR RACING

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Wheelchair racing is just that, athletes compete in specially designed and produced wheelchairs, this is an organised event and also is included in the Para Olympics.

Popularity
This is a very popular fast moving sport for both athletes and spectators.

Location
There are specially designed tracks all over the UK.

Age
Juniors to no upper age limit compete in this exciting sport.

Ability
You will need a good level of health and fitness with good upper body strength.

Description
Wheelchair racing become a very popular and recognised sport in 1989, when wheelchair bound individuals decided that they wanted to be able to race too, there are many different races organised throughout the UK and all over the world. Using a specially designed wheelchair made of 3 wheels similar to that of a go cart one wheel protruding out in front while the other two wheels are very close to the contender, the wheels being at an angle to give a more streamlined performance.

Dedication
The athletes require good upper body strength as it is the arms and the back that do the work, this requires dedication to train and to get used to the different action of that of a conventional wheelchair.

Potential
Potential to make lots of new friends and enjoy a sport that is really uplifting and fulfilling, compete in competitions for prizes and trophies.

Cost
Costs to consider are sportswear and equipment though some clubs may be happy to provide these as part of the membership costs. Check for terms and up to date prices.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

  The level of energy that could be required Energy  
  The level of demand that could be required by your arms Arms  
  The level of demand that could be required by your legs Legs  
  The level of demand that could be required by your sight. Sight  
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  The level of demand that could be required by your speech. Speech  
  The level of demand of Cerebral Learning that could occur as a direct consequence of absorbing factual information. Learning  

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