United States Department of Veterans Affairs

VA National Sports Programs and Special Events

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) National Rehabilitation Special Events promote the healing of body and spirit. They motivate eligible Veterans to reach their full potential, improve their independence, achieve a healthier lifestyle and enjoy a higher quality of life. Each year, VA presents six national events for U.S. military Veterans served by VA medical facilities nationwide. Each program enhances the physical, social and emotional well-being of the Veterans who participate. Veterans involved in these events, and hundreds of VA employees and volunteers who support them each year, all share a strong sense of purpose and camaraderie.

Upcoming Event Dates and Locations

Event dates are listed as Participant Registration and Opening Ceremonies being on the first date and Closing Ceremonies on the final date. Travel dates are not included.

Star and snowflake logo for the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic. 

National Disabled Veterans
Winter Sports Clinic

  • 2012 Snowmass Village, Colorado, March 25 - March 30
  • 2013 Snowmass Village, Colorado, March 31 - April 5

Event Website: http://www.wintersportsclinic.va.gov/

Logo for the National Veterans Golden Age Games 

National Veterans
Golden Age Games

  • 2012 St. Louis, Missouri, May 31 - June 5

Event Website: http://www.veteransgoldenagegames.va.gov/

Logo for the National Veterans Wheelchair Games 

National Veterans
Wheelchair Games

  • 2012 Richmond, Virginia, June 25 - 30

Event Website: http://www.wheelchairgames.va.gov/

Logo for the National Veterans TEE Tournament 

National Veterans
TEE Tournament

  • 2012 Iowa City, Iowa, September 10 - 14

Event Website: http://www.tee.va.gov/

Logo for the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic 

National Veterans
Summer Sports Clinic

  • 2012 San Diego, California, September 16 - 21

Event Website: http://www.summersportsclinic.va.gov/

Logo for the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival 

National Veterans
Creative Arts Festival

  • 2012 Boston, Massachusetts, October 8 - 14
  • 2013 Reno, Nevada, October 21 - 27

Event Website: http://www.creativeartsfestival.va.gov/