Kelly Brush Foundation x Ability360 Wheelchair Sports Camp

About this event

This camp is designed for first-time or beginner athletes with spinal cord injuries. Participants will get fitted in a sports chair to use throughout the camp. This is the opportunity to try a new sport, explore equipment, and learn all about the world of wheelchair sports!

Sunday 11/8 and Thursday 11/12 are travel days. We will have a casual greeting Sunday evening, and programming is on Monday 11/9, Tuesday 11/10, and Wednesday 11/11.

Eligibility:

• Individuals with paralysis caused by an acquired spinal cord injury

• Other conditions are NOT eligible for our programs, including (but not limited to) spina bifida, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, post-polio, Guillain-Barre´ Strohl Syndrome, ALS, all other neuropathies, and all other conditions causing disability.

• Must reside in the United States

• Focus on individuals with an SCI looking to get started in wheelchair sports OR beginners trying to figure out which chair or sport works for them

• All ages welcome

Participation options:

All participants must apply and indicate participation type(s) on application. On the application, you can select all that apply. If you check multiple boxes, we recognize that Sponsored is preferred, but you are open to Self-supported. No worries if only Sponsored works for you, we totally understand that everyone has a different position!

• Sponsored Athlete (limited spots!)

• Up to $500 in travel reimbursement (flight, gas, or rental car)

• 4 nights of lodging at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Phoenix, AZ

• We do not provide personal care; all participants must be independent or bring a caregiver with them

• 3 days of breakfast and lunch

• Two dinners

• Sport chairs to use during the camp

• Self-Supported Non-Local Athlete

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• No travel reimbursement

• Option to book lodging at a discounted rate in our room block

• 3 days of breakfast and lunch are included

• Two dinners are included

• Sport chairs to use during the camp are included

• Local Self-Supported Athlete

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• Phoenix-area local

• 3 days of breakfast and lunch are included

• Two dinners are included

• Sport chairs to use during the camp are included

Returning participants:

If you have attended this camp before, please know that we are only able to process your application as a Self-Supported Athlete so we can reserve the Sponsored positions for new individuals.

How to apply :

Complete this application: https://forms.gle/PXLGDNNskvnUacEU9

• Application opens: August 17

• Application closes: *New Deadline* Friday, September 18

• All applicants will receive a decision via email by September 25

Questions? Reach out to grants@kellybrushfoundation.org