CWU students and the community are invited to take part the challenging sport of wheelchair basketball on Thursday, Nov. 12. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet, greet and play with the Seattle Jr. Sonics Wheelchair Basketball Team at the CWU Recreation Center. The event is free and open to the public.
Starting at 3 p.m. participants will engage in games and tutorials to learn about wheelchair basketball and the sport's complexities. Then at 6 p.m. the CWU Men's and Women's basketball teams will participate in a game against the Seattle Jr. Sonics. Wheelchairs for the tutorials and games will be provided by Seattle Adaptive Sports (SAS).
"My guess is that the Seattle Jr. Sonics will destroy the CWU players, "said Eric Scott, Intramural Sports and Special Events coordinator. "The Seattle Wheelchair players have the advantage with their familiarity of the sport... it'll be a blowout!"
SAS is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of the well being of physically challenged individuals by giving them the opportunity to participate and compete in athletic and recreational activities, including basketball and track. SAS participants benefit from the physical activity and socialization opportunities offered by the organization that improve self-esteem and physical well being, as well as independence.
This event is sponsored by the Center for Disability Services, University Recreation and Seattle Adaptive Sports. For more information, or to make arrangements for disability accommodations, please call 509-963-3510 or (for hearing impaired) TDD 509-963-2143.
Central Washington University is a master's degree-granting institution with approximately 10,000 students and 1500 faculty and staff. More than 160 undergraduate and master's degrees are offered. Founded in 1891, the Ellensburg campus is located in the heart of Washington State, nestled between the Cascade Mountains and the Columbia River. Since 1975, CWU has served the needs of place-bound students at six university centers throughout the state. Central Washington University is an AA/EEO/Title IX Institution.
