Bobsled/Adaptive Bobsled
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From ibsf.org
The development of technology and equipment has enabled athletes with different disabilities to conquer the fast-paced world of bobsleigh and skeleton.
With its high speed descent down a frozen twisting ice chute the sport of Bobsleigh and Skeleton tests an athlete’s strength, finesse and courage. The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation now offers this same challenge to elite athletes with an impairment through its Para Bobsleigh and Para Skeleton sport disciplines.
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Competition
From Empire State Winter Games
Para-Bobsled found its start in the early 2000s with its first World Cup event in 2014-2015. As of right now, the World Cup hosts only one category of athletes: a seated category for athletes that have spinal cord injuries, above-the-knee amputations, and other injuries which medically fit that classification. The U.S. team has a large contingent of lower limb amputees due to warrior programs and currently, they do not fit into that classification.
The ESWG event in February is a first of its kind in that we are hosting a “push” event for athletes that currently do not classify into the World Cup seated category.
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Learn More
US Adaptive Bobsled and Skeleton Association
The USABSA is the only organization in the United States whos mission is specifically to help identify, recruit, develop, train, clothe, equip, transport and help fund US Paralympic athletes and Veterans that wish to learn, train, compete and represent the USA in the Paralympic Sport of Bobsled & Skeleton.
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Programs Near You
Ready to try bobsled? Click here to find a location near you!
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