United States Department of Veterans Affairs

National Veterans Wheelchair Games

National Veterans Wheelchair Games


July 4 - July 9, 2010
Denver, Colorado

The largest annual wheelchair sports competition in the world, this event offers 17 different sports to Veterans who use wheelchairs due to spinal cord injuries, amputations and neurological diseases. The Games promote rehabilitation through rigorous competition in such events as basketball, rugby, softball, handcycling and others. A special “Kids Day” program allows children with disabilities to meet the athletes and be introduced to wheelchair sports. While past Games have produced national and world-class champions, the Games also provide opportunities for newly disabled Veterans to gain sports skills and be exposed to other wheelchair athletes.
         
 

Application deadline: April 15, 2010
Information or to request an application:

Andy Krieger (202) 416-7757
Paralyzed Veterans of America, Director of Sports and Recreation
andyk@pva.org

Sponsors & Hosts: 
Sponsored by VA and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) with financial assistance from corporate sponsors and individual donors.

 

Program Contacts:
Tom Brown, Event Director
(210) 617-5300
Tom.Brown@va.gov 

Amanda Eckman, Local Host Coordinator
(720) 201-0455
Amanda.Eckman@va.gov

Media Contacts:
VA Public Affairs
Kim Byers (734) 845-3377 or (734) 417-6230
Kim.Byers2@va.gov

PVA Communications
Mark Daley (202) 416-7681
markdaley@pva.org