Six 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 in 2006, boccia is now officially part of the Défi sportif 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.

Rythmic gymnastics

The rhythmic gymnastics events will present athletic choreography using different materials such as tape, rope, hoop, ball, or simply performing a routine on the ground. The score is adjusted to the level of complexity of the routine and the artistic and technical mastery of the athlete.

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.

Track and field

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.

Registration form

Date :

Wednesday, April 28th 2010 to Sunday, May 2nd 2010

Sites :

Complexe sportif Claude-Robillard

Map

Schedule :

Available soon

Disabilities :

All disabilities

Rules :

2010 school sports rule book

Deadline :

March 8, 2010

Please note that your payment must be made no later than March 8. Late fee in effect for any payments made after that date.

Accomodations :

All Athletes and coaches coming to the Défi sportif will be staying in one of the three official hotels of the event.

Please click on the link hereafter to download the form: Accommodation booking form–Défi sportif 2010

Kindly return your form dully filled directly to the hotel. See details at the bottom of the form.

For information: Marc-André Robitaille (514-933-2739, poste 242) - marcandre@defisportif.com

Transportation :

Once again this year, athletes and accompanists can use a free of charge shuttle service during the event, courtesy of STM (Société de Transport de Montréal), the official carrier of the Défi sportif. Further more, athletes arriving from out-of-town can request transportation from the airport, train or bus station to their hotel.

To access the transportation request form, please click on «athletes» and «registration».

For more information, please contact: Marc-André Robitaille (514-933-2739, poste 242) - marcandre@defisportif.com

Meals :

Healthy meal services available on competition sites.

To download the form, please click here and go to the section entitled “meals”.

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

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