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2009 National Veterans Wheelchair Games
Jul 13, 2009 – Jul 18, 2009

http://www1.va.gov/vetevent/nvwg/2009/default.cfm

Fact Sheet:

What: A multi-event sports and rehabilitation program for military service veterans who use wheelchairs for sports competition due to spinal cord injuries, amputations or certain neurological problems. Attracting more than 500 athletes each year, the National Veterans Wheelchair Games is the largest annual wheelchair sports event in the world.

Where: Events will take place at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane Convention Center, Lilac Valley and North Bowl facilities, Whitworth University pool, Spokane Valley Gun Club, Spokane Falls Community College and Riverfront Park.

When: July 13-18, 2009

Why: The presenters of this event are committed to improving the quality of life for veterans with disabilities and fostering better health through sports competition. While past Games have produced a number of national and world-class champions, the Games also provide opportunities for newly disabled veterans to gain sports skills and be exposed to other wheelchair athletes. Usually, one quarter of the competitors have never before participated in any type of organized wheelchair sports competition.

http://nvf.org/events/item.php?id=125