Wheelchair racers use a lightweight, 3-wheel chair that features an extended, aerodynamic design. This type of racing wheelchair is formed to fit the shape of the athlete, with men reaching a maximum speed of 30 km/h and women pushing 25 km/h. Some 30 Quebec-based athletes are ranked in their respective disability categories. At the Défi sportif, competition is offered in 5 categories: Paraplegic class (women’s and men’s); Quadriplegic class (women’s and men’s); Junior mixed (17 years and under). Sunday’s wheelchair road race is run over a 10-kilometre course (4 laps x 2.5 km). For our Paralympic-level athletes, this race marks the first outdoor competition of the year held in Canada.

Track and field competitions governed by Special Olympics Québec is exclusively practised by athletes with an intellectual disability. During the Défi sportif, a slew of track and field competitions will be presented: throws, tosses, jumps, races and relay races will show the talents and prowesses of all.

Registration form

Date :

Saturday, May 3rd 2008 to Sunday, May 4th 2008

Sites :

Road :
Complexe sportif Claude-Robillard
1000, Émile-Journault street,
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H2M 2E7

Track and field:
Complexe sportif Claude-Robillard
1000, Émile-Journault street
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H2M 2E7

Map

Schedule :

Road:
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008, PM and Sunday, May 4th, 2008, AM

Track and field:
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008, AM and PM

Disabilities :

Road: physical disability

Track and field: intellectual disability

Rules :

Road: AQSFR and FQA

Track and field: Special Olympics

Specifications :

Track and field:
The athletes wanting to participate in this sport must be members of "Special Olympics". (No extra fees)

Desdline :

MARCH 8 2008
REGISTRATIONS FEES WILL INCREASE AFTER THIS DATE:

Road:
$ 60 CND / athlete

Track and field:
$ 50 CND / athlete

Accomodations :

Rate : $ 89 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


Track and road:
Reservation request form online soon

Once completed, the reservation request form must be returned at the Days Hotel Montreal before April 1st 2008.

Track and field:
Reservation request form online soon

Once completed, the reservation request form must be returned at the Days Inn Montreal Airport before April 1st 2008.

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

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