Wheelchair Sports Federation

NY Yankees go to Wheelchair Softball World Series in Kansas

Written by John Hamre

The NY Yankees Wheelchair Softball Team went to Kansas City, KS to participate in the 42nd Annual World Series of Wheelchair Softball from August 9 to August 11, 2018. The Team went on to take 5th place in Division 2 with an overall 19 teams competing for the National Championship. The Nebraska Barons (NE) took the National Championship for Division 1, RIC Cubs won for Division 2. Thanks to our host the Kansas City Diamonds and Midwest Adaptive Sports (https://www.midwestadaptivesports.org/) and the National Wheelchair Softball Association (wheelchairsoftball.org).

Dave Deas was awarded Best Class I in Division 2 and Errol Samuels won Rockie of the Year in Division 2.

Last Updated on Thursday, 23 August 2018 21:22

Wheelchair Lacrosse Clinic at Shootout for Soldiers

Written by John Hamre

Wheelchair Lacrosse was on display at the Shootout for Soldiers on July 12, 2018 at 6 pm to 8 pm at the Town of Oyster Bay NY Field of Dreams. It was a 24 hour Lacrosse Game that supports American Veterans and fosters community engagement. For more information about the new Adaptive Sport of Wheelchair Lacrosse, please check out http://www.wheelchairlacrosse.com/

Last Updated on Thursday, 23 August 2018 19:53

Wheelchair Basketball Clinic at Hostos Community College (CUNY)

Written by John Hamre

There was a introduction to Wheelchair Basketball for CUNY Students at Hostos Community College in the Bronx, NY on Saturday August 11, 2018 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Run by Wheelchair Basketball standout Ryan Martin and with the help of Wheelchair Sports Federation over 25 students got to try Wheelchair Basketball and lay the foundation for future Adaptive Sports opportunities at CUNY.

18th Annual Jana Hunsaker Memorial Wheelchair Tennis Tournament

Written by John Hamre
From Thursday June 7 to Sunday June 10, over 50 wheelchair tennis players participated in the 18th Annual Jana Hunsaker Memorial Wheelchair Tennis Tournament at the Billie Jean King USTA National Tennis Center in Queens, NY. Here is a list of award recipients: Men’s A Singles Winner & Doubles Finalist - Taylor Wingate Men’s A Singles Finalist & Doubles Winner - Patrick Donaghey Men’s A Singles Consolation Winner & Doubles Finalist - Nathan Melnyk Men's A Doubles Winner - Kevin Green Men’s B Singles Winner & Doubles Finalist - Billy Lehr Men's B Singles & Doubles Finalist - Edy Lopez Men's B Consolation Winner - Jack Beaulieu Men’s B Doubles Winner - Michael Milano Men’s B Doubles Winner - Chris St Remy Men's C Singles Winner - Troy Weise Men’s C Singles & Doubles Finalist - Andre Lambert C Singles Consolation Winner - Karina Nicolakis Men’s C Doubles Winner - Joe Mendez Men’s C Doubles Winner - Johnny Tejada Men’s C Doubles Finalist - John Roberts Men’s D Singles Winner & Doubles Winner - Sasha Blair-Goldensohn Men’s D Singles Finalist & Doubles Finalist - Ken Tahan Men’s D Doubles Winner - Astrid Bonoan Men’s D Doubles Finalist - Katherine Valdez These next two can be a larger plaque 18th Annual Jana Hunsaker Memorial Wheelchair Tennis Tournament George McFadden Award Salvatore Calabro 18th Annual Jana Hunsaker Memorial Wheelchair Tennis Tournament Al Youakim Spirit Award Nathan Melnyk All participants competed at the highest level and enjoyed playing at one of the best Tennis Facilities in the World. Thanks to our sponsors for making it possible, USTA, All-American Bagel, NYC Parks and the Billie Jean King USTA National Tennis Center.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 July 2018 17:07

1st Annual New York Rollin’ Knicks Wheelchair Basketball Tournament

Written by John Hamre

The #1 Wheelchair Basketball Team in the United States hosted their Inaugural Wheelchair Basketball Tournament at LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City NY on Saturday March 18 and Sunday March 19, 2018. With 3 Division 1 Teams, NY Rollin Knicks, Medstar NRH Punishers, Toronoto Rapters and the top Division 2 Team in the US, the Nassau Kings, the adaptive athletes competed at the highest level that wheelchair basketball can offer.

All the Teams are preparing for their run at the National Championship in Louisville KY in April 2018 - https://www.nwba.org/2018nwbt

The NY Knicks came out on top with the Medstar NRH Punishers coming in second and the Toronto Raptors taking third. The Nassau Kings and NY Rollin Knicks played a competitive exhibition game since they are in two different divisions.

Congratulations on a great Tournament and the Wheelchair Sports Federation would like to thank our dedicated volunteers, James and Jeremy Tantsits, Joanna Nieh, Zak Ivkovic and the CUNY staff, All-American Deli & Bagel Company and a special thanks to Kevin Grant who did a great job as Tournament Director. We all look forward to seeing everyone next year and if you'd like to see the NY Rollin Knicks and the Dallas Wheelchair Mavericks play for the National Wheelchair Basketball Championship in 2017 - Click Here - https://www.nwba.org/

Last Updated on Saturday, 24 March 2018 22:17

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