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NHL Leaves New Sled Hockey Bench as an Event Legacy

A new on-ice prototype for sled hockey benches has been unveiled as part of a legacy effort from the Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series game to be played in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The program, a partnership between the NHL, the Colorado Avalanche, USA Hockey and Athletica Sport, is designed to accommodate sled players […]

Posted On : February 13, 2020 By : Jason Gewirtz

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Adapting to New Sports Events

Sometimes in sports and in business, purposes align to set visions in an entirely new direction. Such a convergence happened in 2013 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. At the time, Turnstone, a nonprofit organization that has provided services for people with disabilities since the 1940s, was embarking on a capital campaign to expand its complex for […]

Posted On : February 3, 2020 By : Jason Gewirtz

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Denver to Host Adaptive Sports USA Junior Nationals

Adaptive Sports USA has announced that Denver will host its 2020 Junior Nationals. The event, scheduled for July 19–24 at venues across the city, will feature more than 300 athletes as well as their coaches and family members. Athletes up to age 22 will compete in six sports: Archery, paratriathlon, powerlifting, shooting, swimming, and track […]

Posted On : November 4, 2019 By : Jason Gewirtz

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Citi Partners with Disabled Sports USA

Disabled Sports USA has announced a national partnership with Citi through 2020 to help bring adaptive sports opportunities to people with disabilities in communities nationwide. Under terms of the deal, Citi will provide funding to local DSUSA chapters and the bank’s U.S. employees will volunteer to support community-based adaptive sports programs in 14 communities in Arizona, […]

Posted On : October 18, 2019 By : Jason Gewirtz