Asian Paralympic Committee
Webinar Series
01

Webinar Information
Sport: Para Powerlifting
Date: Thursday, 27 August 2020
Time: 10:00AM, Dubai (06:00 GMT)
Duration: 45 minutes
Topic: Introduction to Lift Educational Video Database
International Federation: World Para Powerlifting (WPPO)
Presenter: Mr. Dillon Richardson
Performance & Development Manager
World Para Powerlifting
The World Para Powerlifting Lift Educational Video Database is a development and education tool that features thousands of athlete competition lift videos filmed from technical angles and tagged with performance data.
The channel allows athletes, coaches, technical officials and other stakeholders, from the grassroots to high performance level, the opportunity to review and study lift attempts.
The channel, available to Para powerlifting stakeholders at no cost.
This webinar introduces LiftED, its benefits and how to use it.
02

Webinar Information
Sport: Para Sailing
Date: Tuesday, 08 September 2020
Time: 12:00 PM, Dubai (08:00 GMT)
Duration: 45 minutes
Topic: Introduction to Para Sailing
International Federation: World Sailing
Presenter: Mr. Massimo Dighe
Para World Sailing Manager
World Sailing
Sailing is one of a very few sports where all types and degrees of disabilities can compete on an even playing field. Para sailing provides equity, opportunity to excel and empowerment for sailors with disabilities. The Introduction to Para Sailing session will provide a full overview of the discipline, covering aspects from sailing for the first time to equipment and adaptations to suit different requirements.
The Para Sailing Development Programme, a World Sailing initiative that looks to develop the sport in new and emerging nations by providing expert guidance and resources will be presented with insight into opportunities for attendees shared.
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Sport: Para Dance Sport
Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2020
Time: 03:00PM, Dubai (11:00 GMT)
Duration: 40 minutes
Topic: What is Para Dance Sport?
International Federation: World Para Dance Sport (WPDS)
Presenter: Ms. Maria del Carmen Legaspi
Para Dance Sport Technical Member & Head of Competition and Officiating
World Para Dance Sport
What is Para Dance
The dance styles (combi, duo etc.)
Dancing with the wheelchair
The movements etc.
04

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Sport: CP Football
Date: Wednesday, 23 September 2020
Time: 01:00 PM, Dubai (09:00 GMT)
Duration: 60 minutes
Topic: Introduction to CP Football
International Federation: International Federation of Cerebral Palsy Football (IFCPF)
Presenter: Mr. Sam Turner
CEO / Secretary General
IFCPF
This session provides an introduction to Cerebral Palsy Football, and the support available from the International Federation of CP Football (IFCPF)
05

Webinar Information
Sport: Wheelchair Rugby
Date: Thursday, 01 October 2020
Time: 09:00AM, Dubai (05:00 GMT)
Duration: 60 minutes
Topic: Introduction to the Wheelchair Rugby Sport
International Federation: International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF)
Presenter: Dr. Cherie Harris
Development Commissioner
IWRF
This session introduces the sport to those wanting to play, coach, officiate or volunteer. Basic classification will be covered and some coaching tips to get started.
06

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Sport: Para Rowing
Date: Wednesday, 07 October 2020
Time: 12:00PM, Dubai (08:00 GMT)
Duration: 90 minutes
Topic: Introduction to the Para Rowing Sport
International Federation: World Rowing Federation (FISA)
Presenter: Mr.Simon Goodey (Para Coach Education Director) and
Ms. Ella Willott (Coach Educator)
Providing an overview of para rowing and it’s sport classes, and key information on how to identify which impairments and which athletes might be successful in para rowing.                                                                           Â
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Webinar Information
Sport: Para Shooting
Date: Wednesday, 14 October 2020
Time: 12:00PM, Dubai (08:00 GMT)
Duration: 30 minutes
Topic: Creating a shooting Para sport programme
International Federation: World Shooting Para Sport (WSPS)
Presenter: Mr. Tyler Anderson
World Shooting Para Sport Senior Manager
This session is aimed at NPCs, Coaches, and Athletes looking to start a shooting Para sport programme
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Sport: Sport Law
Date: Wednesday, 21 October 2020
Time: 12:00PM, Dubai (08:00 GMT)
Duration: 45 minutes
Topic: Legal Implications of Covid-19 on Parasports and Planning Strategy
International Federation: Asian Paralympic Committee (APC)
Presenter: Mr. Damir Valeev
Asian Paralympic Committee Legal & Ethics Committee member
This APC Webinar is aimed at outlining the legal implications of the COVID-19 on processes and events of Paralympic community in Asia and strategic legal planning addressing the challenges new reality poses, both from regulatory and commercial perspectives.
09

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Sport: Wheelchair Fencing
Date: Monday, 26 October 2020
Time: 12:00PM, Dubai (08:00 GMT)
Duration: 60 minutes
Topic: Introduction to the Wheelchair Fencing Sport
International Federation: International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS)
Presenter: Mr. Alberto Cruz
IWAS Wheelchair Fencing Development Officer
History of IWAS and IWAS sport
Classification and sport: the weapons, competition (individual and team events), the equipment.
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Sport: Wheelchair Rugby
Date: Thursday, 22 October 2020​
Time: 12:00PM, Dubai (08:00 GMT)
Duration: 40 minutes
Topic: Introduction to Bidding and Hosting Competition
International Federation: International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF)
Presenter: Mr. Tim Johnson
IWRF Competitions Committee and Technical Delegate
A guide to bidding for and hosting development or regional level sanctioned IWRF tournaments. Basic competition guidelines. What showcasing Wheelchair Rugby can bring to your nation. Leverage and Legacy.
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Sport: Para Sailing
Date: Wednesday, 04 November 2020
Time: 01:00PM, Dubai (09:00 GMT)
Duration: 60 minutes
Topic: Sailing equipment and adaptations
International Federation: World Sailing
Presenter: Mr. Massimo Dighe
Para World Sailing Manager, World Sailing
Mr. Rob Holden
Training Delivery Manager, World Sailing
This session provides potential coaches, technical officials with information package about sailing equipment and how to adapt existent equipment for the need of sailors with disabilities. Overview of Coaching support.
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Sport: Wheelchair Dance Sport
Date: Wednesday, 11 November 2020​
Time: 3:00PM, Dubai (11:00 GMT)
Duration: 40 minutes
Topic: Technical Considerations
International Federation: World Para Dance Sport (WPDS)
Presenter: Ms. Maria del Carmen Legaspi
Para Dance Sport Technical Member & Head of Competition and Officiating
World Para Dance Sport
Freestyle/ Showdance categories: Single, Combi and Duo
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Sport: Para Badminton
Date: Wednesday, 18 November 2020
Time: 12:00PM, Dubai (08:00 GMT)
Duration: 60 minutes
Topic: Para Badminton Overview & National Development
International Federation: BWF
Presenter: Mr. John Shearer
BWF Senior Development Manager
This session provides coaches and national coordinators with an overview of Para badminton, the key focus areas of the Badminton World Federation and support programs available to National Paralympic Committees and National Badminton Federations, that are interested in developing Para badminton nationally.Â
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Sport: Para Swimming
Date: Wednesday, 25 November 2020​
Time: 01:00PM, Dubai (09:00 GMT)
Duration: 40 minutes
Topic: World Para Swimming - An introduction to the Sport
International Federation: WPS
Presenter: Ms. Susan Prasad
WPS Head of Technical Control and Officiating
This session provides potential athletes, coaches, technical officials with information about the sport and where to find further information.
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Sport: Wheelchair Rugby
Date: Thursday, 10 December 2020
Time: 12:00PM, Dubai (08:00 GMT)
Duration: 40 minutes
Topic: Introduction to technical aspects of Wheelchair Rugby
International Federation: International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF)
Presenter: Ms. Katie Bourke
IWRF Level 4 International Classifier
Mr. Jon Corson
IWRF Deputy Chair of the Technical Committee & International Technical Delegate
This session provides more insights into the rules and technical aspects of officiating for those interested in playing wheelchair rugby or starting to officiate the game.
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Webinar Information
Sport: Teqball
Date: Monday, 14 December 2020
Time: 12:00PM, Dubai (08:00 GMT)
Duration: 40 minutes
Topic:
International Federation: FITEQ
Presenter: will update soon
will update soon
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Sport: CP Sports
Date: Monday, 21 December 2020
Time: 02:00PM, Dubai (10:00 GMT)
Duration: 40 minutes
Topic: Cerebral Palsy and Sport Awareness
International Federation: CPISRA
Presenter: Lauren McAllister
This session describes the different types of cerebral palsy and the various impairments that can be experienced. It will also cover suitable sports for people with cerebral palsy and barriers to sport that may be experienced
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Sport: FrameRunning
Date: Thursday, 07 January 2021
Time: 12:00PM, Dubai (08:00 GMT)
Duration: 40 minutes
Topic: Introduction to FrameRunning
International Federation: CPISRA
Presenter: Mr. Craig Carscadden
Chief Executive of CPISRA
Introduction to FrameRunning
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Webinar Information
Sport: Para Football (Various formats)
Date: Wednesday, 20 January 2021
Time: 01:00PM, Dubai (09:00 GMT)
Duration: 40 minutes
Topic: Introduction to Para Football
International Federation: Para Football
Presenter: Mr. Sam Turner
Co-Founder of Para Football
This session provides an introduction to the new worldwide body and foundation called Para Football, established to develop, raise awareness and bring together football opportunities for persons with disabilities.
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Sport: Para Badminton
Date: Wednesday, 27 January 2021
Time: 12:00PM, Dubai (08:00 GMT)
Duration: 60 minutes
Topic: Para badminton events and classification
International Federation: BWF
Presenters: Syahmi Sabron
BWF Junior Tournament Series Manager
&
Dr. Shamsul Azhar Shah
BWF Head of Classification
This session provides coaches, national co-ordinators and event organisers with an overview of the BWF Para Badminton events structure and classification process. The session will also provide information for countries interested in organising Para badminton tournaments at a national or international level.
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Sport: Epidemiology of Sport Injuries and Injury Prevention Strategies
Date: Wednesday, 03 February 2021
Time: 12:30PM, Dubai (08:30 GMT)
Duration: 40 minutes
Topic: Epidemiology of Sport Injuries and Injury Prevention Strategies in Para Taekwondo
International Federation: I.R Iran National Paralympic Academy
Presenter: Ms. Sara Khoshjamal Fekri Olympian and researcher of Iran’s Paralympic Academy
1. Epidemiology of sport injuries
2. Rate of injury in Paralympic sports
3. Risk assessment of factors related to injury
4. Introduction of injury prevention strategies
5. Introduction of the protocols for injury prevention exercises
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Sport: Wheelchair Fencing
Date: Tuesday, 09 February 2021
Time: 12:00PM, Dubai (08:00 GMT)
Duration: 40 minutes
Topic: IWAS Anti-Doping
International Federation: IWAS
Presenters: Dr. Guzel Idrisova
will update soon
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Webinar Information
Sport: Para Sailing
Date: Wednesday, 17 February 2021
Time: 01:00PM, Dubai (09:00 GMT)
Duration: 40 minutes
Topic: Functional Classification in Sailing
International Federation: World Sailing
Presenters: Mr. Massimo Dighe
Para Sailing Manager, World Sailing
&
Dr. Bernard Destrubé (FRA)
World Sailing Head of Classification
This session provides potential coaches, technical officials with information about functional classification in Sailing and differeht disabilities involved in our sport.
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Sport: Wheelchair Dance Sport
Date: Wednesday, 24 February 2021
Time: 04:00PM, Dubai (12:00 GMT)
Duration: 40 minutes
Topic: Exercises for different types of injuries
International Federation: WPDS
Presenter: Ms. Maria del Carmen Legaspi
Para Dance Sport Technical Member & Head of Competition and Officiating
World Para Dance Sport
TBD
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Sport: Para Swimming
Date: Wednesday, 03 March 2021
Time: 01:00PM, Dubai (09:00 GMT)
Duration: 60 minutes
Target Group: Technical Officials, those interested in becoming a technical official & Everyone is welcome to collect information
Topic: An introduction to para swimming officiating
International Federation: WPS
Presenters: Sue Prasad
This session provides information for potential candidates on how to get involved with WPS officiating. This will give a better understanding of the steps, levels of officiating and opportunities available for the candidates.
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Sport: Para Shooting
Date: Wednesday, 10 March 2021
Time: 11:00AM, Dubai (07:00 GMT)
Duration: 40 minutes
Target Group: Athletes, Coaches & Everyone is welcome to collect information
Topic: Building a successful shooting Para sport programme
International Federation: World Shooting Para Sport (WSPS)
Presenter: Mr. Tyler Anderson
World Shooting Para Sport Senior Manager
This session is aimed at NPCs, Coaches, and Athletes looking to enhance their existing shooting Para sport programme
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Sport: Judo
Date: Wednesday, 17 March 2021
Time: 12:30PM, Dubai (08:30 GMT)
Duration: 40 minutes
Target Group: Athletes, Coaches & Everyone is welcome to collect information
Topic: Epidemiology of Sport Injuries and Injury Prevention Strategies in VI Judo
International Federation: I.R Iran National Paralympic Academy
Presenter: Dr. Mohammadreza Mahmoudkhani
1. Epidemiology of sport injuries
2. Rate of injury in Paralympic sports
3. Risk assessment of factors related to injury
4. Introduction of injury prevention strategies
5. Introduction of the protocols for injury prevention exercises
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Sport: Para Powerlifting
Date: Wednesday, 24 March 2021
Time: 12:30PM, Dubai (08:30 GMT)
Duration: 40 minutes
Target Group: Athletes, Coaches & Everyone is welcome to collect information​
Topic: Epidemiology of Sport Injuries and Injury Prevention Strategies in Para Powerlifting
International Federation: I.R Iran National Paralympic Academy
Presenters: Dr. Alireza Nasirzadeh
1. Epidemiology of sport injuries
2. Rate of injury in Paralympic sports
3. Risk assessment of factors related to injury
4. Introduction of injury prevention strategies
5. Introduction of the protocols for injury prevention exercises
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Sport: Para Athletics
Date: Wednesday, 31 March 2021
Time: 12:30PM, Dubai (08:30 GMT)
Duration: 40 minutes
Target Group: Athletes, Coaches & Everyone is welcome to collect information​
Topic: Epidemiology of Sport Injuries and Injury Prevention Strategies in Para Athletics
International Federation: I.R Iran National Paralympic Academy
Presenter: Dr. Shirin Yazdani
1. Epidemiology of sport injuries
2. Rate of injury in Paralympic sports
3. Risk assessment of factors related to injury
4. Introduction of injury prevention strategies
5. Introduction of the protocols for injury prevention exercises
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Sport: Archery
Date: Wednesday, 07 April 2021
Time: 12:30PM, Dubai (08:30 GMT)
Duration: 40 minutes
Target Group: Athletes, Coaches & Everyone is welcome to collect information​
Topic: Epidemiology of Sport Injuries and Injury Prevention Strategies in Para Archery
International Federation: I.R Iran National Paralympic Academy
Presenters: Dr. Shadan Mohammadpour
1. Epidemiology of sport injuries
2. Rate of injury in Paralympic sports
3. Risk assessment of factors related to injury
4. Introduction of injury prevention strategies
5. Introduction of the protocols for injury prevention exercises
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Sport: Sitting Volleyball
Date: Wednesday, 14 April 2021
Time: 12:30PM, Dubai (08:30 GMT)
Duration: 40 minutes
Target Group: Athletes, Coaches & Everyone is welcome to collect information​
Topic: Epidemiology of Sport Injuries and Injury Prevention Strategies in sitting Volleyball
International Federation: I.R Iran National Paralympic Academy
Presenter: Dr. Mohammad Karimizadeh
1. Epidemiology of sport injuries
2. Rate of injury in Paralympic sports
3. Risk assessment of factors related to injury
4. Introduction of injury prevention strategies
5. Introduction of the protocols for injury prevention exercises