The Department of Veterans Affairs and Paralyzed Veterans of America are co-presenting the 34th National Veterans Wheelchair Games, which will be held in Philadelphia and surrounding towns in New Jersey, August 12-17, 2014. Over 600 athletes from around the United States and Great Britain will be participating.
The National Veterans Wheelchair Games is a multi-event sporting and rehabilitation program for military service Veterans who use wheelchairs for sports competition due to spinal cord injuries, amputations or other neurological disorders. Competitive events at the 34th National Veterans Wheelchair Games include air guns, archery, basketball, bowling, field events, handcycling, a motorized wheelchair rally, nine-ball, power soccer, quad rugby, slalom, softball, swimming, table tennis, track, trapshooting and weightlifting Athletes compete in all events against others with similar athletic ability, competitive experience or age.
Don’t forget, there are still some critical volunteer positions open. If you and/or your organization is interested in volunteering call 215-823-7800 OR Email Melissa at NVWGPhillyVolunteer@va.gov . Come out for the OPENING CEREMONIES on Tuesday, August 12th at 6pm at Philadelphia Convention Center – Grand HallCOME OUT AND CHEER ON OUR VETERANS !!! Schedule of games being held in NEW JERSEY are listed below.Wednesday, August 13, 2014 Thursday, August 14, 2014 Saturday, August 16, 2014 Schedule of games being held in PHILADELPHIA are listed below.Wednesday, August 13th Thursday, August 14th Friday, August 15th Saturday, August 16th Sunday, August 17th CLOSING CEREMONIES 6pm on Sunday, August 17th at PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION CENTER – Grand Hall
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Karen Jennings, Marine Mom
Military Support Group of NJ Inc. (MSGNJ)
P.O. Box 118
Stratford, NJ 08084
www.MilitarySupportGroupNJ.org
Helping the Military, Our Veterans and their Families since 2004