The Paralympic Experience program introduces individuals with physical and visual disabilities to Paralympic sport on the local and international levels. The goal of the program is show individuals with physical and visual disabilities how participation in sport and living a healthy, active lifestyle can have a profoundly positive impact on their lives.
Paralympic Sport Clubs, located in more than 130 communities across the U.S., annually host a one-day Paralympic Experience event that exposes local participants to a variety of Paralympic sport opportunities available in the community.
Every two years, one Paralympic Experience is held internationally in conjunction with the Paralympic Games. Students with physical and visual disabilities (ages 14-19), as well as the teachers and coaches who instruct them, may apply to be selected to attend the Paralympic Games to see elite-level competition, participate in mentoring activities and network with one another.
October 15, 2011
Chicago Park District - Chicago, Ill.
Davis Square Park
4430 S. Marshfield
4429 S. Paulina (GPS address)
Chicago, IL 60609
Boccia, Wheelchair Basketball, Judo, Triathlon, Track & Field
Schedule of Events
9:00-10:00am Registration
10:00-10:30am Opening Ceremonies
10:45-2:00pm Sport Stations
(Goalball, Judo, Boccia,
Wheelchair Basketball)
2:00-3:00pm Lunch – Free for registered
participants!
3:00-3:30pm Closing Celebration
Contact: Daniel Tun
daniel.tun@chicagoparkdistrict.com
312.742.4913 office
312.742.5393 fax
Fax or email registrations by Thursday, October 13th
First 20 people to register will receive a US Paralympic
water bottle and other items!
Open to everyone including students, athletes,
parents, coaches, educators, medical professionals,
etc.
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