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15 people are interested
Desert Challenge Games 2017
ORGANIZATION: Arizona Disabled Sports
Please visit the new page to apply.
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15 people are interested
The Desert Challenge Games are a multi-day competition for individuals ages 6 through adulthood with a physical, visual or intellectual disability. The 2017 event will be part of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix and is the only Athletics Grand Prix event taking place in the United States. Events that athletes can register for include archery, swim, airgun rifle, track, and field. Last year, 18 countries were represented and over 300 athletes registered and participated in the Desert Challenge Games. We need volunteers to help with every aspect of putting on this competition from equipment set up, registration, assisting athletes/officials during competition events, equipment break down, aid stations, booth assistance, etc. Please visit desertchallengegames.com under volunteer tab for more information and to sign up.
More opportunities with Arizona Disabled Sports
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Arizona Disabled Sports
Location:
59 E. Broadway Rd., Mesa, AZ 85210, US
Mission Statement
Recognizing the importance of recreational, leisure and competitive opportunities that contribute to the quality of life, the primary mission of the Mesa Association of Sports for the Disabled is to provide a variety of programs and activities to individuals with disabilities. Toward this end, the Association will work to educate, inform and include the community in a comprehensive effort to provide year round activities. Through participation, the athlete will realize individual accomplishment, self-esteem, respect for themselves and others.
Description
The Mesa Association of Sports for the Disabled (MASD) is a non-profit
organization dedicated to providing sports and recreation opportunities to
individuals with all types of disability. This could include but not be limited
to developmental disabilities, orthopedic impairment, sensory deficit and/or neurological involvement.
The Association provides year round sports training and competition through our Team Mesa adaptive programs for athletes who are intellectually disabled. In addition, sports and recreation opportunities are provided for individuals with physical disabilities through our programs sanctioned by Wheelchair & Ambulatory Sports, USA; BlazeSports America; Disabled Sports, USA; and the United States Paralympics.
The Association coordinates various resources in a cooperative effort with
Mesa Public Schools and the City of Mesa Parks, Recreation and Commercial Facilities to provide a comprehensive program of sports and recreation to individuals with disabilities of all ages.
Because of the unique nature of the programs offered by the Mesa Association of Sports for the Disabled, participation is not limited to residents of Mesa, Arizona. Participants in MASD programs have resided throughout the metropolitan Phoenix area and the state of Arizona. For this reason among others, the organization began doing business as Arizona Disabled Sports in 2007.
Approximately 1000 local athletes participate in seasonal training sessions and competitions and an additional 500 athletes from throughout the country
compete in various Associations sponsored events. These events include the Desert Challenge Games, the largest annual athletic competition for athletes with physical disabilities held in the southwestern United States and the PowerBlast Power Soccer Tournament, a competition held for athletes who use power wheelchairs to play soccer. In addition, recreational opportunitiessuch as SkiAble and informational workshops are held annually.
The Mesa Association of Sports for the Disabled is incorporated as a non-profit
organization through the Arizona Corporation Commission, recognized as a 501-(c)(3) corporation by the Internal Revenue Service.The Association is a chapter of Wheelchair & Ambulatory Sports, USA and Disabled Sports USA and is a Paralympic Sport Club. MASD serves as Team Mesa in competitions hosted by Special Olympics Arizona (SOAZ) but is a separate non-profit organization providing programs to athletes with intellectual disabilities in Mesa.
The Mesa Association of Sports for the Disabled is governed by an
all-volunteer board of directors.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
ASU Joe Selleh Track & Field400 S. Rural Rd.Tempe, AZ 85281
DATE POSTED
April 17, 2017
SKILLS
- Organization
- People Skills
- Project Management
- Critical Thinking
- Spanish
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Dependent on the session signed up for