This was a big year for adaptive sports in Seattle, and we wanted to reflect on our accomplishments together. Collectively, we have been able to grow each of our core sports: Sled Hockey, Wheelchair Basketball, Power Soccer, and Goalball. Our athletes improved their skills, built team comradery, and thrived against adversity at the local and…
Read MoreSeattle Jam 2023
In December, we successfully relaunched our first home wheelchair basketball tournament since the pandemic. Check out photos below or on our Flickr page. With amazing support from our referees, volunteers, and friends, we were able to host competitive games between our PNW allies Adaptive Sports Northwest, Rainier Adaptive Sports, and the Providence St. Luke’s Rehabilitation…
Read MoreDecember Wheelchair Basketball Updates
We are in the heart of our wheelchair basketball season! Our programs cover five different divisions: D1, D3, Women, Junior Varsity (youth, 10-ft) and Prep (youth, 8.5-ft). Division 1 Coaches: Christian Burkett and Eve Hampton. Aside from the US National team, D1 is the most competitive level of wheelchair basketball in the United States. The…
Read More2023 NHL Sled Hockey Classic
Sled hockey is in our blood. Like true Seattleites, we cheer on our hometown heroes, the Kraken because they’re talented, fast, and excellent stewards of our community. Our jerseys unite us in the same iconic deep sea and ice blue colors. After sleds hit the ice, we understand that we represent the PNW in each…
Read MoreGiving Tuesday
Our nonprofit works to build access to adaptive sports, but high financial barriers make athletics impossible without community donors. This Giving Tuesday, November 28, we respectfully ask that you consider making a financial contribution to Seattle Adaptive Sports so that people of all abilities can participate in competition. Each week, our youth and adult athletes…
Read MoreReturn of Paralympic Sports Day
On November 4th, we relaunched Paralympic Sports Day 2023 at Rainier Beach Community Center! Guests were invited to learn about local adaptive recreation opportunities and try out power soccer, quad rugby, wheelchair basketball, goalball, adaptive rowing, boccia, and more. Check out our album below. This event is a celebration of Seattle’s athletic programs for people…
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