WWAR’s Adaptive Sports and Fitness Program will be tailoring activities and training for all those with disabilities. The workouts are adapted to the needs and the abilities of each individual. These workouts might include strength training, stretching, core work, and cardio. The Program Specialized in Wheelchair users and adaptive training for amputees and those with spinal cord injuries.
Its core focus is simple— to offer and teach the disabled community -all people with physical limitations and connect them with a sport and friendships that will inspire them to GET OUT AND ACTIVE
The Program also helps our Florida based athletes and team members attend events and competitions through the United States.
The CORE Program Goals are:
• To improve the lives of wounded warriors, youth and adults with disabilities by providing sports and recreation opportunities.
• Increase participation in Adaptive sports at all levels
• Provide programs and venues to introduce Adaptive sports in a safe, positive environment to promote health in the community
• Educate the public through events and programs about Adaptive Sports Through Media and Volunteering
• Provide the opportunities at NO COST to the participants and adaptive community
• Provide the financial ability, the training and support in Core Sports for all athletes to compete at a National level in Leagues and Competitions
**Disabilities include those with visual impairments, amputations, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, head injury, cerebral palsy, other neuromuscular/orthopedic conditions, Hearing loss and other physical disabilities.
Adaptive sports are modifications made to the rules or equipment of common sports, or the creation of new sports or activities to allow individuals with mobility impairments to participate. There are many opportunities for participation, including: recreational activities, performing arts, individual sports, or team/competitive sports.
Core Sports
Hand Cycling and Recumbent Cycling
Quad Rugby
Wheelchair Basketball
Wheelchair Softball
SPORTS EVENTS
WWAR has a fully adapted Bus That can take 30 people including 10 wheelchairs to Sports local events. All event pick ups are at the Park.
Over 15 different Sports Events are offered to the adaptive community through the WWAR program throughout the year including:
• Adaptive Yoga at the Park
• Off Shore fishing
• Inland Fishing
• Buccaneers Football Games Tailgate parties
• Lightning Games
• Rays Games
• Drone Flying
• Remote Vehicle Driving
• Adaptive Golf Days
• St Pete Grand Prix
• Adaptive Skate Event with partner ASF Adaptive Sports
