STAR will be hosting a Veteran Sports Day for all Veterans to come and try different adapted and para sports that STAR has to offer. Sports will include wheelchair badminton, wheelchair pickleball, wheelchair lacrosse, boccia, and beep ball. This is a FREE event for all. Veterans, family members, friends, and caregivers and welcome to attend. All equipment will be provided.
Who can participate:
Any Veteran who has a mobility or intellectual challenge that makes participating in traditional recreation programming difficult.
- Spina bifida
- Spinal cord injury
- Cerebral palsy
- Congenital limb issues
- Amputations
- Leg length discrepancy
- Short stature
- Muscular dystrophy
- Parkinson’s disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Motor dyspraxia
- Limited range of motion
- Balance issues
- Post stroke
- Blind and visual impairment
Individuals may ambulate independently or use assistive devices or wheelchairs.
Veterans with a disability are able to participate in STAR programs for free.
What to bring:
- Water bottle
- Comfortable clothing
- Bike gloves (if you have them)
- Sport wheelchair (if you have one)
- Parents, friends, family members, and/or care partners are welcome to attend.
The STAR Center provides all equipment necessary for each program.
COVID-19 disclaimer
The STAR Association follows CDC, State and County Health Department recommendations for COVID Mitigation. We recommend that all who are eligible to get a vaccine to do so. Masks, social distancing and proper hand washing will be required at all STAR programs.
Questions? [email protected] or 608-797-6295
In case of inclement weather, the STAR Association reserves the right to cancel a session. Participants will be notified via Playbook.
