Paralympic and Adaptive Sports

NEDSRA pioneered wheelchair and adaptive sports for the DuPage County area. Our paralympic and adaptive sports program provides individuals with physical disabilities with the opportunity to play and compete
in many popular sports. NEDSRA currently collaborates with U.S. Paralympics and is honored to have been designated an official U.S. Paralympic Sport Club. In 2002, NEDSRA was also selected as one of nine inaugural charter members for BlazeSports Club of America.

The benefits of paralympic sports are endless. Every man, woman and child should have the opportunity to experience sports as an outlet, along with all the physical and psychological benefits that go with it. Through sports, one can learn new skills, gain independence, and build healthy lifestyles and behaviors. Sports also provides the opportunity to develop a social network of peers, friends and mentors, all with similar interests.

Organized sports programs offer athletes the ability to take calculated risks in a safe environment. In a controlled and supervised program, all athletes can experience the full benefits that sports provide.

NEDSRA's Paralympic and adaptive sports include:

Jr. Wheelchair Bulls Youth Basketball Team Chicagoland Cruisers Adult Wheelchair Basketball Team
Adaptive Golf Beep Baseball
Blaze Tennis Blaze Track & Field
Boccia Power Soccer

 

Programs can be tailored to your interests! If you don't see what you're looking for, just ask! We are always looking for fresh ideas to meet your needs. For information, contact Adam Kramer, 630-620-4500, ext. 137.

NEDSRA Wheelchair Sports Parent Booster Club

The Wheelchair Sports Parent Booster Club was established in 1999 to help provide additional sources of funding for costs incurred by the teams for tournaments, local events, travel, uniforms and team apparel and other such expenses that might be incurred by an athlete or their family. Some of the adaptive sports which might benefit from the support of the Boosters include: wheelchair basketball, track & field, and boccia. NEDSRA very much appreciates the efforts put forth by these parents and encourage your continued support of their activities.