2012 Registration Forms

Registration deadline is June 1, 2012.

• Registration Checklist
• Registration Application
• General Medical/Physical Exam Form
• Media and News Release Questionnaire

Sports Club Finder

Locate an adaptive sports club near you.

What are some of the benefits of participating in adaptive sports?

Recent studies indicate that disabled Veterans who participate in adaptive sports report benefits such as:

• less stress
• reduced dependency on pain and depression medication
• fewer secondary medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension)
• higher achievement in education and employment
• more independence

Cycling

The last time Blair Reels Jr. rode a bicycle was when he was in college. That was before he joined the Army, before he was in Iraq and before a car bomb hit the Humvee he was in while he was in the gunner’s hatch. But this past Monday, Blair, an Army Veteran from Albany, New York, rode a bike for the first time since his college days. Read more.

Rowing

The fog was thick as Team Titan and Team Mercury arrived at the United States Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista for a day of Track and Field events. This is a unique opportunity for the participants to train where some of the world's best athletes perform. The 150-acre complex is located at the base of the Otay Lake Reservoir and surrounded by incredible mountain views. Read more.

Chris Devlin-Young

As a four-time Paralympic Games medalist and World Cup champion in Super G competition, U.S. Coast Guard Veteran Chris Devlin-Young has proven opportunities for athletes with disabilities are unlimited. Read more.

Get Your Photos!

Check out event photos on the VA's Flickr page.

Sailing

Sailing, the oldest sporting event in the world, encourages a love for the open water and an opportunity to connect with nature. There is an indescribable rush that comes over you, a feeling of freedom and confidence when you master the skills needed to sail a boat. That was a universal experience for Veterans on teams Poseidon and Mercury, who were learning to sail in beautiful San Diego harbor. Read more.

Surfs Up!

Veterans take to the waves as they learn about surfing, and themselves.

Every year, Monday sets the tone for Veterans attending the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic. Whether it’s surfing, biking, or kayaking, they come together as teams for the first time to begin the week's journey. Read more.

Kayaking

With a slight mist in the chilly morning air, Team Neptune and Team Phoenix arrived at Mission Bay Yacht Club energetic and ready to kayak. By the water's edge waited brand new 2012 Hobie kayaks; some built for tandem kayaking, some for solo rides, and adaptive boats customized for any and all mobility issues. Read more.

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