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Wheelchair Rugby World Cup

Historic International Wheelchair Rugby Cup Starts in Paris

As the Rugby World Cup reaches the semifinal stage in Paris and with less than one year before the Paralympic Summer Games in the French capital, World Wheelchair Rugby and World Rugby have collaborated with the International Wheelchair Rugby Cup getting underway on Wednesday at Halle Carpentier stadium in Paris. More than 100 male and […]

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All in sport consulting

Study: Estimated Economic Impact of Adapted and Para Sports Events Surges

According to the economic impact study conducted by All In Sport Consulting, the estimated economic impact of adapted and para sport-related events nationwide totaled $139.1 million in 2022, surpassing pre-COVID levels and showing a 78% increase from 2021. “This year’s economic impact figures present strong evidence that para- and adapted sport organizations have moved past […]

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TEAMS Adaptive sports
From left, Michelle Kimpel, Glenn Merry, Molly Quinn, Roderick Townsend and Julie (O'Neill) Dussliere. Photo by Jared Wickerham

TEAMS ’23: Opportunities in Adaptive Sports

More and more opportunities are being presented for athletes in adaptive sports, from new competitions to potential new sports on the Paralympic program. In this session at the TEAMS Conference & Expo at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, leaders in the space discussed what’s coming next, what your destination needs to consider when planning […]

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LABS Announces 2023 Conference Program

The fourth annual Adapted Sport Leadership & Business Symposium, also known as LABS, will be held virtually on October 11–12 and bring together athletes and advocates in the adapted sports space. This year’s agenda for the event, organized by All in Sport Consulting, features eight sessions on a variety of topics. All In Sport Consulting […]

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3×3 Wheelchair Basketball Tournament

3×3 Wheelchair Basketball Tournament Returns to Rocky Mount

A 3×3 wheelchair basketball tournament in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, will return on September 9 and for the first time will have Bridge II Sports hosting a national 3×3 event for women wheelchair basketball players. The tournament will take place at Rocky Mount Event Center, managed by The Sports Facilities Companies, and will feature veterans, […]

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Move United Adaptive Shooting

Move United Expands its National Adaptive Shooting League

Move United, an organization specializing in community-based sports and recreation for individuals with disabilities, is expanding its national Adaptive Shooting League. The Move United Adaptive Shooting League is comprised of Move United member organizations and community partners located across the country that have an interest in fostering the sport of adaptive shooting (air rifle and […]

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Volt Hockey
Volt hockey offers athletes with disabilities the chance to move around in specialized wheelchairs that go up to 10 mph. Photo courtesy of Boston Whiplash

Volt Hockey Offers Athletes with Disabilities an Exciting New Sport

The Northeastern University men’s and women’s hockey teams showed up to the rink prepared for a battle. These teams have won Beanpot tournaments and been to Frozen Fours, but they were no match for the squads they were up against. Two games took place that day in Boston, with the Division I athletes getting blanked […]

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ESPN WWOS Warrior Games

U.S. Army Announces 2024 Warrior Games at ESPN Wide World of Sports

The Department of Defense Warrior Games will return to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida, in June 2024. First held in 2010, the annual event will feature hundreds of athletes, including those from international allied nations, who will compete in adaptive sporting events such as wheelchair […]

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Blind Soccer Clinics

U.S. Association of Blind Athletes to Host Soccer Clinics in Los Angeles

The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes will support the city of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department to offer visually impaired and blind soccer clinics as part of the PlayLA Adaptive Youth Sports Program. The free clinics are designed for blind and visually impaired youth ages 5 to 17. All skill levels are welcome to […]

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National Wheelchair Basketball Association

Fort Wayne to Host National Wheelchair Basketball Association Championship

Turnstone and Visit Fort Wayne will host the 2024 National Wheelchair Basketball Association Women’s and Military Division Wheelchair Basketball National Championships from April 26-28 at the Plassman Athletic Center. “We are honored to welcome the NWBA to Fort Wayne in 2024 and know that Turnstone Center will deliver an elite experience for athletes and attendees, […]

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