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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Nominations Open for 2009 Paralympic Awards
Bonn, Germany - In 2009, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) will for the third time be honouring members of the Paralympic Family and those who contribute directly to Paralympic Games and the Paralympic Movement with Paralympic Awards, which are proudly partnered by IPC's Gold Patron Allianz.
New IPC Athletes' Council Chair Elected
The first International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athlete’s Council meeting of the year took place last weekend in Bonn, Germany, ending with the election of a new Chairperson, Robert Balk (USA).
IPC Launches New Registered Testing Pool
With the new IPC Anti-Doping Code being effective from 1 January 2009, and in compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code (WADC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has revised its Registered Testing Pool (RTP), which purpose is to implement an efficient Out-of-Competition Testing programme. The IPC RTP has been expanded and now includes all IPC sports on the Paralympic programme.
Paralympic Community Makes Most Influential Women in Sport List
The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) recently released its list of Most Influential Women in Sport and Physical Activity, revealing several names associated with the Paralympic Movement.
Legacy for Athletes with a Disability Secured in Whistler
The Whistler Adaptive Sports Programme (WASP) and Whistler 2010 Sports Legacies (WSL2010) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding that outlines the commitment to partner in the creation of a 2010 Paralympic Games legacy for athletes with a disability.
Registration Open for Colorado's Paralympic Conference
The 2009 Developing Amazing Leaders Paralympic Conference is officially registering interested participants for its now annual event in working toward a successful Paralympic future.
IPC and LOCOG Discuss 2012 Paralympic Planning
On 29 January, an official Project Review was held between the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the London Organizing Committee for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG).
Paralympic Ceremonies Producer Announced
After a three-month international search, the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) announced yesterday that it has selected Vancouver-based Patrick Roberge Productions (PRP) Inc. as producer of the Paralympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies. PRP Inc. will collaborate with VANOC to develop the overall theme and content of both ceremonies and will create and direct both shows.