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2023 - 2024 Navy Adaptive Sports 

Fitness and teamwork are a way of life in the military. Serious wounds, illness or injury can profoundly impact this, often confining a service member to a hospital bed and significantly altering their physical capabilities.

Adaptive sports have been modified to allow people of all abilities and skill levels to participate. Navy Wounded Warrior's Sports Camps are a week-long opportunity to try multiple adaptive sports.

All enrolled Sailors and Coast Guardsmen are encouraged to participate because athletics play a special role in the recovery process. Participants meet and build connections with other service members who are also going through transitional, healing and recovery journeys. The athletics program helps build self-esteem, improve strength and endurance and allow service members to rejoin a team environment. 

Participate in*:

  • Archery
  • Cycling
  • Field
  • Indoor rowing
  • Powerlifting
  • Shooting
  • Sitting volleyball
  • Swimming
  • Track
  • Wheelchair Rugby
  • Wheelchair Basketball

*Not all sports are available at all camps.

Participants are encouraged to try as many sports as possible.

Expenses are covered by Navy Wounded Warrior for Active Duty/TDRL. PDRL/Ret. service members may register, but participation availability is very limited.

For any questions or to submit your forms (see below), please contact: Gabriel Coutino and Lizbeth Opiola.

Registration Forms

  • November 5 - 11, 2023
    Intro Camp  |  The St. James, Springfield, Va.
    Download Registration Form
    • Sports: Archery, Field, Powerlifting, Shooting, Swimming, Sitting Volleyball, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby
    • Due Dates:
      • Registration form: September 1, 2023
      • Medical Paperwork / Orders: September 29, 2023
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  • January 15 - 22, 2024
    Intro Camp  |  Naval Base Ventura County, Pt. Hueneme, Calif.
    Download Registration Form
    • Sports: Archery, Cycling, Rowing, Shooting, Track, Sitting Volleyball, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby
    • Due Dates:
      • Registration form: November 17, 2023
      • Medical Paperwork / Orders: December 15, 2023

Additional Required Forms

  1. Release of liability
  2. Adapative sports application (new participants only)
  3. Medical clearance
  4. Non-Medical Attendant application (if applicable)
  5. Service animal application (if applicable)

About Adaptive Athletics

Fitness and teamwork are a way of life in the military. Serious illness or injury can profoundly impact that way of life, often confining a service member to a hospital bed and significantly altering their physical capabilities.

Adaptive athletics are sports that have been modified to meet the abilities of injured or ill individuals. They help wounded warriors build strength and endurance, while also drawing inspiration from their teammates.

All wounded warriors enrolled in Navy Wounded Warrior are encouraged to include adaptive athletics in their recovery plans to build strength and endurance. Sports also helps build self-esteem, lowers stress levels and prevents secondary medical conditions from developing.

Come Aboard

If you are not already enrolled in Navy Wounded Warrior, contact us at 855-NAVY WWP/855-628-9997 or via email at navywoundedwarrior.fct@navy.mil to determine your eligibility. Navy Wounded Warrior hosts a series of adaptive athletic reconditioning camps at naval bases throughout the country that focus on strength training, nutrition and a variety of sports. Active-duty athletes of all ability levels are welcome, with limited space for veterans. The program also involves enrollees in camps hosted by partner organizations and international competitions, such as the Invictus Games.

Follow Navy Wounded Warrior on Facebook and Instagram and keep an eye on the News & Events section of the website for announcements about upcoming camp deadlines.

Numquam Navigare Solus – Never to Sail Alone

Sailors and Coast Guardsmen may self-refer to Navy Wounded Warrior, or be referred by a family member, their command leadership or their medical team. Contact the Navy Wounded Warrior call center at 855-NAVY WWP / 855-628-9997, or email navywoundedwarrior.fct@navy.mil.

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