Adaptive Sports & Recreation

VA-supported adaptive sports, recreation therapy, and creative arts programs open to California veterans of all ability levels.

VA National Programs

VA Adaptive Sports & Arts (National Hub)

Official hub for VA's National Veterans Sports Programs & Special Events — adaptive sports, creative arts, the Adaptive Sports Grant, and Paralympic training allowance.

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National Veterans Wheelchair Games

Largest annual wheelchair sports event in the world — co-presented by VA and Paralyzed Veterans of America.

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National Veterans Winter Sports Clinic

Adaptive Alpine and Nordic skiing, snowboarding, sled hockey, rock climbing, and more for veterans with disabilities.

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National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic (San Diego)

Hosted in San Diego — surfing, sailing, cycling, kayaking, and track and field for veterans new to adaptive sports.

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National Veterans Golden Age Games

Annual multi-sport competition for veterans age 55 and older enrolled in VA health care.

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National Veterans Creative Arts Festival

Visual art, creative writing, dance, drama, and music competition for VA-enrolled veterans.

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VA Adaptive Sports Grant Program

VA grants to community partners providing adaptive sports opportunities to disabled veterans nationwide.

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Community Partner Programs

PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere)

Free 6–8 week introductory golf clinics for veterans with any disability, taught by PGA Professionals. Multiple California chapters.

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Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing

Free fly fishing, fly tying, and rod building for disabled veterans, often hosted through VA medical facilities.

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Operation Surf

California-based surf therapy program for combat veterans, focused on PTSD recovery and resilience.

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Disabled Sports USA / Move United

Nationwide network of adaptive sports chapters offering skiing, cycling, climbing, water sports, and more.

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Wounded Warrior Project — Physical Health & Wellness

Adaptive sports clinics, Soldier Ride, and wellness coaching for post-9/11 wounded veterans.

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