Paralysis Resource Guide - (Page 180) RECREATION RECREATION SPORTS Billiards This is a great game for wheelchair users. The rules and regulations are basically the same as in the stand-up game; individuals with upper body limitations must stay seated (one bun on the chair at all times) during play and are allowed to use adaptive devices for shooting control. Modified pool cues or a roller attachment at the end of a cue stick allow players with limited hand use to enjoy the sport and be competitive with the best players. Some wheelchair players compete quite well against nondisabled players. For further detail, contact the National Wheelchair Pool Players Association, 820 Coastal Beach Road, Henderson, NV 89002, telephone 703-817-1215; or on the Internet visit http://www.nwpainc.org Bowling Wheelchair bowling, like basketball, emerged as part of social and physical rehab programs for disabled World War II vets. The sport is easy to learn and does not require enormous strength. It is played just as the stand-up version, with the exception of special push tools and ball-drop ramps for bowlers with limited arm mobility. Special snap handle balls are available for those who can’t get a good grip on the ball. Can you do well against nondisabled bowlers? Ask Walt Roy, a para from Redding, California. He came within one pin of a perfect game once, and he sports a respectable average of 200. To find out about leagues and adaptive bowling gear, contact The American Wheelchair Bowling Association (AWBA), Post Office Box 69, Clover, VA 24534, telephone 434-454-2269; or visit the Internet site http://www.awba.org 180 Sam Maddox http://www.nwpainc.org http://www.awba.org
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