ATHLETES

Goalball is a highly inclusive and competitive Paralympic sport designed specifically for individuals with visual impairments.

Played on an indoor court, the objective of Goalball is for teams of three players each to score goals by rolling a ball with bells embedded in it into the opponent’s net. The opposing team tries to block the ball from entering their goal by using their bodies to defend the net.

Players rely on their sense of hearing to track the ball’s movement and position, as all participants wear blindfolds to ensure a level playing field. Goalball requires teamwork, communication, and strategic positioning, making it an exciting and physically demanding sport for visually impaired athletes.

At this time, wheelchairs are not allowed.

Sitting volleyball is an adaptive form of the the traditional volleyball game, specifically designed for athletes with physical disabilities, including lower limb impairments.

In sitting volleyball, teams of six players on each side compete on a smaller court, and players remain seated on the floor throughout the match, with their buttocks in contact with the ground.

The objective of sitting volleyball is the same as traditional volleyball: to score points by sending the ball over the net and into the opponent’s court while preventing the opposing team from doing the same. Player’s use their hands, arms, and upper bodies to hit, serve, and block the ball. The game is fast-paced, requiring quick reflexes, agility, and teamwork.

At this time, wheelchairs are not allowed. You must be able to support yourself in a seated position and scoot around the court.

Boccia is a precision ball sport that is played at the Paralympic level and is designed for athletes with severe physical disabilities, particularly those with limited mobility.

The game is played on a rectangular court, and the objective is to throw or roll colored balls as close as possible to a target ball, known as the “jack.” Players take turns trying to place their balls strategically while aiming to outscore their opponents.

Boccia is a game of strategy, concentration, and precision, and it demands a high level of skill and accuracy. Athletes can compete individually, in pairs, or in teams, and the sport offers various classification categories to ensure fair competition based on the athletes’ level of disability.

Each player must release a ball using their hands or a pointer helmet with the Boccia ramp.

Wheelchair pickleball is a modified version of the popular paddle sport, pickleball, designed to be played by individuals who use wheelchairs

It follows the same basic rules and court dimensions as traditional pickleball, but with some adaptations to accommodate players with mobility challenges.

Players use specially designed sport wheelchairs to move around the court, and the game emphasizes strategy, agility, and precision. It provides an inclusive and engaging way for people with varying abilities to enjoy the sport.

Using a wheelchair is optional. Power chairs are not allowed in this league at this time.

Wheelchair basketball is a Paralympic sport where players with physical disabilities compete on wheelchairs.

It follows similar rules to traditional basketball, with some modifications. The game involves skillful maneuvering, precise ball handling, and strategic teamwork, showcasing the athleticism and determination of athletes with mobility impairments.

Power chairs are not allowed at this time.

Goalball is a highly inclusive and competitive Paralympic sport designed specifically for individuals with visual impairments.

Played on an indoor court, the objective of Goalball is for teams of three players each to score goals by rolling a ball with bells embedded in it into the opponent’s net. The opposing team tries to block the ball from entering their goal by using their bodies to defend the net.

Players rely on their sense of hearing to track the ball’s movement and position, as all participants wear blindfolds to ensure a level playing field. Goalball requires teamwork, communication, and strategic positioning, making it an exciting and physically demanding sport for visually impaired athletes.

At this time, wheelchairs are not allowed.

Sitting volleyball is an adaptive form of the the traditional volleyball game, specifically designed for athletes with physical disabilities, including lower limb impairments.

In sitting volleyball, teams of six players on each side compete on a smaller court, and players remain seated on the floor throughout the match, with their buttocks in contact with the ground.

The objective of sitting volleyball is the same as traditional volleyball: to score points by sending the ball over the net and into the opponent’s court while preventing the opposing team from doing the same. Player’s use their hands, arms, and upper bodies to hit, serve, and block the ball. The game is fast-paced, requiring quick reflexes, agility, and teamwork.

At this time, wheelchairs are not allowed. You must be able to support yourself in a seated position and scoot around the court.

Boccia is a precision ball sport that is played at the Paralympic level and is designed for athletes with severe physical disabilities, particularly those with limited mobility.

The game is played on a rectangular court, and the objective is to throw or roll colored balls as close as possible to a target ball, known as the “jack.” Players take turns trying to place their balls strategically while aiming to outscore their opponents.

Boccia is a game of strategy, concentration, and precision, and it demands a high level of skill and accuracy. Athletes can compete individually, in pairs, or in teams, and the sport offers various classification categories to ensure fair competition based on the athletes’ level of disability.

Each player must release a ball using their hands or a pointer helmet with the Boccia ramp.

Wheelchair pickleball is a modified version of the popular paddle sport, pickleball, designed to be played by individuals who use wheelchairs

It follows the same basic rules and court dimensions as traditional pickleball, but with some adaptations to accommodate players with mobility challenges.

Players use specially designed sport wheelchairs to move around the court, and the game emphasizes strategy, agility, and precision. It provides an inclusive and engaging way for people with varying abilities to enjoy the sport.

Using a wheelchair is optional. Power chairs are not allowed in this league at this time.

Wheelchair basketball is a Paralympic sport where players with physical disabilities compete on wheelchairs.

It follows similar rules to traditional basketball, with some modifications. The game involves skillful maneuvering, precise ball handling, and strategic teamwork, showcasing the athleticism and determination of athletes with mobility impairments.

Power chairs are not allowed at this time.