Events Calendar Winter/Spring 2019
January 15, 2019 News, SCI, Upcoming EventsThe New Year is here and 2019 has lots of fun activities for wheelchair users this Winter & Spring. It's time to come out and play!
SAVE THE DATE: Triumph's 8th Annual Wheelchair Sports Festival is April 27th & 28th. This is our biggest event of the year featuring wheelchair hockey, basketball, quad rugby, racquetball, baseball, handcycling, SCUBA diving, and WCMX.
Handcycling Clinics
Let's start off 2019 right! Join us for our first handcycling clinic this Saturday, January 19th from 10am - 2pm at Dockweiler Beach located at 12505 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293.
We will set up a base camp and have our "stable" of 20 handcycles for you to try riding. Bring your own bike if you have one, and family and friends are welcome to ride along with us.
Volunteers needed!
Accessible Yoga
January 26th 1:30-3:30pm
Hot 8 Yoga is offering an accessible Yoga class on Saturday January 26th. A systematic relaxation class to reduce stress and pain. The cost is $20.
Their studio is located at 177 E. Colorado Blvd Suite G080 Pasadena, CA 91105.
For more info click here
Festival of Human Abilities
January 26th & 27th
Come out to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach to celebrate the creative spirit of people with disabilities. The Festival of Human Abilities celebrates the art and creativity of people with disabilities. It will feature wheelchair art, dance, live music, signing choirs, adapted SCUBA diving demonstrations, interactive workshops, and other creative performances by people who have disabilities.
FREE for people with disabilities but you must register.
For ticket information, click here
Triumph Snow Skiing
January 31st & February 19th
Who wants to go snow skiing with Triumph Foundation in Big Bear with United States Adaptive Recreation Center?
We only have just a few spots available. First time skiers get priority.
ValleyGo! Handcycle & Kayak Clinics
Our ValleyGo! Adapted Sports Program with Cal State Northridge is bringing handcycling and kayaking to you this Spring!
Every month at Castaic Lake we will team with CSUN Aquatic Center to hold an awesome day of kranking and paddling.
Dates:
Saturday, February 16th
Saturday, March 16th
Saturday, April 13th
May (TBD)
We have all the handcycles, kayaks and canoes for you to try out, and plenty of staff to show everyone the basics of the sports.
Limited participants, save your spot in advance!

Abilities Expo Los Angeles
February 22nd – 24th
Come out to this FREE event at the Los Angeles Convention Center to see us and the latest & greatest in adapted products and services.
The show is the go-to source for the community of people with disabilities, they families, seniors, veterans, and healthcare professionals. Discover ability-enhancing products and services.
Triumph will be at booth #423, come by and say hello!
Register for FREE today
Carriage Driving Clinic
March (dates to be determined)
Join Triumph at our Adapted Carriage Driving Clinic in Moorepark, CA. This clinic is presented by the USDFD - United States Driving for Disabled.
World Champion Para-Equestrian driver Diane Kastama will be bringing out a specialized carriage made for a wheelchair user to transfer in. Her and fellow clinicians will teach us about the sport of driving, rein handling, how to stop and steer a horse, and then we will get a chance to drive the horse and chariot. Watch the video
Cal Rehab Lecture Series
March 5th
Join us at California Rehab Institute on Tuesday, March 5th from 6pm-8pm as they launch their 2019 Lecture Series.
This event will focus on minimally invasion techniques in the surgical management of degenerative, traumatic and neoplastic spinal disorders.
Expect a dynamic presentation by Daniel C. Lu, MD, PHD, and keynote remarks by Dr. Alexander, Dr. Ganes, and Dr. Boydakian.
We would appreciate your attendance and sharing the invitation with friends- everyone is welcome!
Casa Colina Outdoor Adventures
Casa Colina Hospital's Outdoor Adventures program holds many therapeutic recreational events throughout the year. They focus on empowering people with disability through challenging and exciting activities.
Friday, February 8th & 22nd, 2019
Therapeutic Horseback Riding - Enjoy and relax while riding a horse and developing music tone, coordination, and confidence.
Thursday, February 21st, 2019
Whale Watching - Spend the day on a boat looking for whales out of Dana Point. Family and friends are invited to attend.
Saturday, February 23rd, 2019
Adaptive Scuba Class – Casa Colina is teaming up with DiveHeart to teach scuba diving and snorkeling techniques in the comfort of a heated indoor pool at Casa Colina Hospital.
Tuesday, March 5th - Friday, March 8th , 2019
Snowbird Utah Ski Trip - Take a trip to Snowbird, Utah for multiday ski trip! Ski and Snowboard instruction will be provided by WASATCH Adaptive Sports. Stand-up, sit-down skiing and snowboarding are available depending on personal skill level. *Must attend at least 3 day trips before you can attend an overnight trip
Click here to see the full Outdoor Adventure schedule and sign up

Snow Skiing
United States Adapted Recreation Center (USARC) provides one-on-one adaptive ski and snowboarding instruction at Big Bear Mountain Ski Resort. Lessons include lift ticket, equipment and instruction. For more information and reservations contact (909) 584-0269 or visit www.usarc.org
Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra (DSES)
DSES Winter programs is located at Mammoth Mountain. They have equipment and instructors to provide a wide range of snow activities for students of all ages. All lessons for skiing using regular skis, bi-skis or mono-skis and snowboarding are taught on a private basis and reservations are required. For answers to your questions and to make reservations click here
Ski Clubs
Go with a group of other adapted skiers by hooking up with chapters of Disabled Sports USA (DSUSA). Here are two awesome clubs:
The Unrecables
The Unrecables is the Los Angeles chapter of DSUSA. From December to May, They have monthly weekend ski trips to Mammoth Mountain for our members with disabilities. Trips usually include skiing all day Saturday and Sunday morning. www.UnRecables.com
The Achievers
The Achievers is the Orange County chapter of Disabled Sports USA (DSUSA-OC). Their goal is to provide a quality safe, and fun experience for children and adults with disabilities through monthly weekend programs held at the Mammoth/June Resorts every ski season. www.theachievers.org
Shane’s Inspiration
Thursday, March 28th
Grand Re-Opening of Shane’s Inspiration Inclusive Playground in Griffith Park.
Shane’s Inspiration’s mission is to create social inclusion for children with disabilities through the creation of inclusive playgrounds and educational programs that unite children of all abilities.
For more information on their events click here

Wheelchair Sports Festival
April 27th & 28th
Mark your calendars: Our 8th Annual Wheelchair Sports Festival will be on April 27th & 28th at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex Gymnasium.
It will feature wheelchair hockey, basketball, quad rugby, racquetball, handcycling, SCUBA diving, and WCMX. This event is open to people of ALL ABILITIES! We will have many extra sport wheelchairs for people to use, and coaching to teach you how to play.
Be an Exhibitor in our Resource Fair
Be a Sponsor or Volunteer
PossAbilities
Team PossAbilities is a FREE community outreach program developed by the Loma Linda University Health.
April 28th
Triathlon - the 17th Annual PossAbilities Triathlon will be held at the Loma Linda University Drayson Center located at 25040 Stewart Street, Loma Linda, CA 92354. The event is composed of three different segments, the 5K (3.1 mile) run/walk/roll course, the 11 mile bike course, and finally the 150 yard swim course. For more info on this incredible triathlon click here
For more PossAbilities events click here
Wheel to the Sea
May 4th
A fun adventurous event with The Wilderness Institute, Inc. Their Annual ‘Wheel to the Sea’ is on Saturday May 4th. This exciting community event is especially designed to serve individuals in wheelchairs.
You’ll embark on a five mile naturalist led hike through Point Mugu State Park in Malibu. The event culminates at the beach with a family style barbeque and use of specialized beach wheelchairs.
Pre-registration is required, for more information click here.
Adaptive Paddle Boarding
Monthly adaptive paddle boarding, kayak and social meet up. Whether you’re new to water sports or a season paddler.
Meet Pushing 4 Independence at the Newport Aquatic Center in Newport Beach every FIRST WEDNESDAY of the month from 9am-12pm for some fun on the water.
For more information click here
Diveheart Scuba
Go SCUBA diving with Diveheart to Cozumel!
Here are the 2019 dates.
For more information click here
Adaptive Yoga
Pushing 4 Independence offers FREE adaptive yoga classes on the third Wednesday of each month at 5pm.
Located at ADAPT 2732 Loker Avenue W.Carlsbad, CA 92010.
All abilities are welcome!
Be sure to reserve your place as spots are limited!
For more information click here
Quad Rugby
Northridge Knights team practices on Sunday from 11am-3pm at Lake View Terrace Gym located at 11075 Foothill Blvd. Lake View Terrace, CA 91321
For more information email us
Sharp Quad Rugby practices every Sunday in Oceanside, CA.
To learn more call the Recreation Therapy Department at (858) 939-3048
National Quad Rugby Association has all the rugby squads and contact info to find a team near you.

Wheelchair Basketball
Rolling Bears Wheelchair Basketball Team practices every Thursday night from 6:30pm-8:00pm.
For more information Contact David Cazares or call (909) 200-6913
HotWheelz Basketball Team practices Tuesday & Sunday at 2:30pm at Lake Terrace Gymnasium in Los Angeles.
For more information Contact Alex
UCLA Adapted Recreation holds an open wheelchair basketball clinic every Tuesday night.
For more information click here
Northridge Knights teams practice every week at Lake View Terrace Gym located at 11075 Foothill Blvd. Lake View Terrace, CA 91321 Wheelchair Basketball practice is on Thursday from 6pm-9pm.
For more information Contact Triumph Foundation
Lady Warriors Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team practices on Saturdays from 9am-12pm at Villa Park located at 363 E. Villa St., Pasadena, CA 91101.
For more information contact (323) 578-1576 or (323) 581-3588
National Wheelchair Basketball Association lists all basketball teams and contact info to find a team near you.

Wheelchair Tennis
Biola University in La Mirada hosts open play Wheelchair Tennis practice on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-9pm.
For more information Contact Dee Henry
Northridge Knights team play tennis on Saturdays at Balboa Park.
For more information Contact Triumph Foundation
Long Beach Wounded Warrior Tennis clinics hosted at the VA Long Beach Healthcare Center in Long Beach.
For clinic dates Contact Steve Weaver

CAF
Located in San Diego, CAF recognizes the athletic greatness inherent in all people with physical challenges and supports their endeavors by providing unparalleled sports opportunities.
They hold many classes from Adaptive Yoga, Self Defense, Strength & Conditioning throughout the year.
For more information click here

SoCal WCMX
Join SoCal WCMX at their skate clinics at Fontana Skatepark South located at 106581 Filbert St Fontana CA 92335.
Watch guys drop into the BIGGEST bowls and others learn how to do a wheelie. Everyone can learn to ride their wheelchair.
For more information click here

Aztec Adaptive Sports
Located in San Diego, Aztec Adaptive Sports goal is to educate and introduce the SDSU community to adaptive sports.
They host adaptive sports clinics including, sitting volleyball, tennis and track & field events.
For more information click here

RAMP Handcycling
Recreation Access Motivating People (RAMP) Handcycling conducts FREE hand cycling clinics in the Huntington Beach area on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00am - 1:00pm.
They have a variety of handcycles and adaptive cycles for you to use. Cyclists of all abilities are welcome to join.
For more information click here

Sled Hockey
The Kings Sled Hockey Team practices at LA Kings Icetown in Riverside. Currently, practices are every Tuesday at 8pm.
New athletes are always welcome. They have sleds, sticks, and gear for you to borrow. Sled Hockey practices are also in Oxnard and Bakersfield.
For more information call (909) 863-1000 or click here

Angel City Sports
June 20th – 23rd
Angel City Games will take place at UCLA. Angel City Sports provides adaptive sports opportunities in Southern California throughout the year for people with mobility impairments. Events include rock wall climbing, sitting volleyball, archery, and track and field.
For more information click here
Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP)
Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program (BORP) is a non-profit organization working to improve the health, independence and social integration of people with physical disabilities through sports, fitness and recreation programs.
BORP in Berkeley offers a number of competitive sports programs, as well as outdoor adventures, family outings and integrated cycling. www.borp.org

Cottage Rehabilitation
Therapeutic Recreation Adapted Sports & Recreation Program at the Cottage Rehab in Santa Barbara is offering handcycling/Adapted Cycling, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby, and Sled Hockey Clinics.
Clinic dates to be determined. For more information contact Rene' Van Hoorn (805) 569-8999 ext82102 or email
Wheelchair Dancing
Wheelchair Dancers Organization offers free dance classes. They welcome new dancers! Infinity Dance Sport located at 4428 Convoy #288 San Diego, CA 92111. Standing dance partners are needed. Come and dance with them! Customized dance wheelchairs are available, but LIMITED. Please contact Beverly at [email protected] or (858) 573-1571 for reservations.
For more information visit www.wheelchairdancers.org
Infinite Flow Wheelchair Dance Company holds monthly Wheelchair Ballroom Classes for Kids and Adults at Sherman Oaks Dance Academy located at 14622 Ventura Blvd, #204, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403.
For more information visit www.infiniteflowdance.org
Power Wheelchair Soccer
Power Soccer is the first competitive team sport designed and developed specifically for power wheelchair users. Athletes' disabilities include quadriplegia, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, and many others. Contact Glendale Rough Riders for more information on their upcoming events in Glendale, CA.
The game is played in a gymnasium on a regulation basketball court. Two teams of four players attack, defend, and spin-kick a 13-inch soccer ball in a skilled and challenging game similar to able-bodied soccer. For more information on the sport click here

Ability360 Wheelchair Curling
For our friends near Tempe, Arizona check out Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center and Coyotes Curling Club upcoming Wheelchair Curling Clinics.
For more information click here
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US Paralympics partners with community organizations across the country to create a network of Paralympic Sport Clubs that provide local sport programming for individuals with disabilities. Find grassroots programming, and opportunities for competition.
Find your local Paralympic Sport Club
Disabled Sports USA's mission is to provide national leadership and opportunities for individuals with disabilities to develop independence, confidence, and fitness through participation in community sports, recreation and educational programs.
Sports Abilities has an extensive calendar page. They promote over 3,000 events specifically for people with disabilities every month all over the country. They have calendars for every state and 25 different activities.
For more information click here
Triumph Foundation
In addition to our Wheelchair Sports Festival on April 27th & 28th, we have other events coming up:
SCI Life Series Groups
Triumph Foundation is involved in Spinal Cord Injury networking groups that meet regularly all over California. Click here for a full list.
Handcycling
Triumph takes to the streets with our Handcycling Clinics every month. Our next ride is planned for January 19th.
LET'EM ROLL CASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISER
Triumph Foundation's Let'em Roll Casino Night Fundraiser is this summer. SAVE THE DATE July 13th, 2019. We need sponsors and silent auction items.
Feel free to contribute!