The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is accepting applications for the 2018 National Veterans Wheelchair Games. Registration began January 2 and will close April 15, 2018. Applications can be completed online at www.wheelchairgames.org. The 2018 National Veterans Wheelchair Games will take place in Orlando, Florida from July 30 – Aug 4.

The National Veterans Wheelchair Games co-presented by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Paralyzed Veterans of America is a sports and rehabilitation program for Veterans who use wheelchairs for sports competition due to spinal cord injuries, amputations, MS or other neurological conditions.

 

veteran in handcycle

Cycling is one of more than 17 events Veterans will compete in at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games. Applications are being accepted now through April 15 to attend the 2018 Games.

Each year, hundreds of disabled Veterans travel from around the country to compete in the Games. With them, they bring the fighting spirit and tenacity that defines the Veterans of our Armed Forces. Competitive events at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games include air guns, archery, basketball, bowling, boccia, field events, cycling, a motorized wheelchair rally, nine-ball, power soccer, quad rugby, slalom, softball, swimming, table tennis, track, trapshooting and weightlifting. This year in Orlando, golf has been added to the opportunities for Veterans to go head to head. Competitions pit those Veterans with similar athletic ability, competitive experience and age.

For more information, visit www.wheelchairgames.org and follow the Office of National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events on social media at @Sports4Vets.

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3 Comments

  1. Lisa Buchholz January 23, 2018 at 09:45

    I was looking at the site wondering how I could volunteer at these games. I am not “well connected” and I too am not wealthy, furthermore, I am not a veteran – although I do come from a family steeped in military careers and I care that our wounded warriors can recuperate and thrive. Please feel free to contact me and tell me what you need or how you would like to participate in these games. I will try to help you raise the money and/or facilitate the acquisition of the right equipment you would need. You’ve obviously done something for me. How can I do something for you?

    • Gary Hicks January 23, 2018 at 10:16

      Here’s a good place to start: vaww.blogstest.va.gov/VAntage/44472/3000-volunteers-needed-38th-national-veterans-wheelchair-games/

  2. Gary B McCann January 7, 2018 at 11:50

    These games and all other activities for veterans are only geared toward the well connected or
    wealthy veterans period. Not for the middle or low income veteran. FACT!!

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