Inclusive Sports Explained
We understand that many of you may want to participate in inclusive sport but not be fully aware of how to play some of the inclusive sports that are on offer throughout Berkshire.
In this section we attempt to give you a brief description of each sport including what it is, how many can play it, what equipment is needed and what the aim of the game is.
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it?
New Age
Kurling is a form of the original curling ham, but adapted so that
it can be played on any smooth, flat surface, such as a sports
hall, rather than on ice on a specially marked
surface.
How many can play?
It can
be played as a head to head or in teams on two, three or even four
participants.
What equipment is needed?
The game
is played with rubber stones that have a specialised wheel system
on the base to allow for easy and smooth movement across the
floor. Pushers and ramps can also be used to make the game
more inclusive.
The aim of the game
The aim
of the game is to see which team can end with their coloured stones
nearest the centre of the target.
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information please click Here
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Boccia |
Goalball What is
it?
Goalball is a highly competitive sport
played three against three indoors on a gym floor surface.
The game is primarily by blind and visually impaired
athletes. The Goalball contains a bell to allow the
players to follow its movements around the court.
Games are played at a fast pace and are very exciting to
watch.
How many can play?
Played
by two teams of three players on each side.
What equipment if needed?
60x40
foot court
Eyeshades to make the game fair
A
Goalball, which is like a heavy basketball which contains a
bell
The aim of the game
The object is to throw a three-pound
Goalball past the opposing team and over the back line to
score a goal. The winner is the team with the most
goals.
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information on Goalball please click Here
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Sitting Volleyball
What is it?
The differences between Sitting Volleyball and Standard Volleyball
are minimal. Specifically, in Sitting
Volleyball the dimensions of the
court are smaller, the net is lower, and the athletes
play sitting down.
How many can
play?
Each team consists of
six players and up to six substitutes.
What
equipment is needed?
The game takes place
in a playing area measuring 10 x 6 metres, you also require a
net and a volleyball.
The aim of
the game
Each player must remain in a sitting
position on the ground, but they can slide to move to play the
ball. You score points by hitting the ball over the net onto your
opponents floor.
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volleyball please click Here
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Wheelchair Basketball
What is it?
Wheelchair Basketball is very similar to the original game of Basketball but with a few exceptions being made for the wheelchair.
What are the rules?
All measurements such as the height of the basket, the size of the floor, and the three-point line are all the same as standard basketball.
The player may push on the wheels of the wheelchair no more than twice, before dribbling, passing or shooting the ball. There is no double-dribble violation in wheelchair basketball so a player may take two pushes, dribble, and then take an additional two pushes as often as he wishes.
The aim of the game.
The aim is the same as in the original game of Basketball; to score more points than the other team by shooting the ball into the basket.
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What is it?
There are two types
of wheelchair football, manually powered and electrically
powered.
How many can
play?
Manually powered
wheelchair is played with 5 players on each team including one
goalkeeper. Electrically powered wheelchair football is played with
only 4 players and no goalkeeper.
What
equipment is needed?
Manually powered wheelchair football is played
with a standard size 5 football whereas electrically powered
wheelchair football is played with a size
9 ball. Both are played on standard 5-a-side football
pitches.
The aim of
the game.
As with standard
football the object of the game is to score more goals than your
opposition. To ensure that the game is flowing each player can only
hold on to the ball for a maximum of five seconds
There is a buffer
fitted or electrical device fitted to the front of both types of
wheelchair in order for the player to be able to control and play
the ball.
For further
information on wheelchair football please Click
Here
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 What is
it?
Wheelchair rugby is an
extremely fast paced and exciting game that is played on a basketball
court with four players per side. The game
consists of four, 8-minute quarters; the clock stops whenever the
ball is deemed out of play.
How many can
play?
Four
players on each side
What equipment is
needed?
A
volleyball
The aim of the
game.
The aim
of the game is to carry the ball (a volleyball) across the goal
line. A goal is scored when any two wheels of the chair touches the
goal line. An offensive player in possession of the ball may hold
or carry the ball for a maximum of 10 seconds at a time. They must
then either bounce or pass the ball.
The opposition attempt to
gain possession of the ball, block attacks on goal and force errors
from the attacking players. Most chair-to-chair contact is allowed, but no person-to-person
contact is permitted. When a player does commits a foul they are sent to the penalty
box for one minute or until the opposition scores a goal.
After committing five fouls, the
player is sent off for the rest of the
game.
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Wheelchair Rugby please Click
Here
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