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Slide2Travis
Nico
Tali
The rise of adaptive sports, its social impact and how it affects your organization
Slide31904
George
Eyser
1911
“Cripples
Olympiad”
1914-1918
WW I
1939-1945
WW II
1948
Stoke
Mandeville
1967
NHSRA
Jim
Winthers
1978
Amateur
Sports
Act
1988
Paralympics
1997
21
st
Century
History
Slide4Demographic Trends
Integrated
Older
Tech Enhanced
Slide5Integrated Sports
Sports Leagues
Interscholastic
Competitive events
Slide6Sports Leagues
Sport & Social Clubs
Youth Leagues
Sports camps and clinics
Slide7Interscholastic
High School
NCAA/College
Slide8Competitive Events
Events and races
Ironman
Slide9Slide10Older Challenged Athletes
Veterans
Civilians
Slide11Veterans
80 % over age 40
78% not at healthy weight
Amputees and spinal cord injured at greater risk of being obese
Slide12Civilians
Boomers
Age 34-64 with ambulatory challenge is over 4M.
Over 40% obese
Slide13Technological Advances
Prosthetics
Adaptive equip
Non-Traditional Sports
Slide14Prosthetics
More options
Improved durability
Thought controlled
Slide15Adaptive Equipment
More options
Better Quality
Accessories
Slide16Non-Traditional Sports
Wheelchair dancing
WCMX
Crossfit
Slide17Resources
General
Veterans
Slide18General Resources
700-1,000 ASO in U.S
Most programs focused
Community based
Slide19Veterans Resources
Know where to refer
Need v. Want
Stay in your lane
Slide20Collaboration
ASO
Gov
DoD
VA
Event Partners
NGO
CAF
Slide21Challenged Athletes Foundation
CAF helps physically challenged athletes live full, active lives through sports.
CAF provides funding for sports equipment, training and competition expenses.
Programs
Access for Athletes
Adaptive Cycling
Catch a Rising Star
Operation Rebound
Reach High
Slide22Contacts
Nico Marcolongo, CAF Operation Rebound Sr. Program Manager
E-mail:
nico@challengedathletes.org
Phone: 858-210-3525
www.operationrebound.org
Travis Ricks, Senior Programs Manager & Athlete Relations
E-mail:
travis@challengedathletes.org
Phone: 858-210-3524
www.challengedathletes.org