Paralympic Sports

Paralympic Sport Club – Fayetteville

U.S. Paralympics, a division of the United States Olympic Committee, has partnered with community organizations from across the country to create a network of Paralympic Sport Clubs.  The Fayetteville Paralympic Sports Club offers programming to involve youth and adults with physical and visual disabilities in sports and physical activity, regardless of skill level. 

Adult Wheelchair Basketball
The Fayetteville Flyers remain one of the top teams with in the Carolina Wheelchair Basketball  Conference and National Wheelchair Basketball Association. The team is always looking for more  players. The season begins in Aug. and ends in April. Team practices and home games are held at Massey Hill Classical High School. Call 433-1376 for more information. http://fayettevilleflyers.net/
16+; Mon. and Thurs.; 7-9 pm;

PSC Archery
Archery program offers the opportunity to learn, practice, and enjoy camaraderie with the other participants. Pre-registration is required. Program is held at Massey Hill Recreation Center. Call  433-1376 for more information or to register.
18+; Tues.; Sept. 8, Oct. 13; 10 am-noon; Free

PSC Boccia
Boccia is a precision ball sport. It was originally designed to be played by people with cerebral palsy, but now includes athletes with other disabilities affecting motor skills. Pre-registration is required. Program is held at Massey Hill Recreation Center. Call 433-1376 for more information or to register.
12+; Tues.; Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17; 4-5:30 pm; Free

PSC Goalball
Goalball is a team sport designed specifically for athletes with visual impairments, but can be played and enjoyed by all. Players must use the sound of a bell to judge the position and movement of the ball. Pre-registration is required. Program is held at Myers Recreation Center. Call 433-1376 for more information or to register.
12+; Thurs.; Sept. 10, Oct. 15, Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Feb. 11; 10 am-noon; Free

PSC Kayaking
Join us as we exercise, socialize, and enjoy the outdoors while kayaking the lake. Pre-registration is  required, and spaces are limited. Program is held at Lake Rim. Call 433-1376 for more information or to register.
18+; Fri., Sept. 25; 9-11 am; Free

PSC Paralympic Experience Day
Come and join us as we introduce and practice the basics of goalball, sitting volleyball, and wheelchair basketball. Pre-registration is required. Program is held at Kiwanis Recreation Center. Call 433-1376 for more information or to register.
12+; Thurs., Jan. 14; 9:30 am-noon; Free

PSC Interest
Are you interested in participating in our Paralympic Sport Club? Are you interested in coaching/leading a specific program or event? If your answer to either question is yes, please contact us as we are gathering input for our future programming. Call 433-1376.