FAQ
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Who will be competing at Warrior Games?
Wounded, injured and ill, active duty service members and veterans from all branches of military service
When and where will Warrior Games be held?
April 30-May 5, 2012 in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Which sports will be contested at Warrior Games?
Athletes will compete in archery, cycling, basketball, shooting, swimming, track & field and volleyball.
Who is eligible to compete in Warrior Games?
Competition is for wounded, injured and ill service members and veterans with the following physical disabilities: amputations, spinal cord injuries, visual impairment, post traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury (this category also includes cerebral palsy and stroke).
How are athletes selected to compete in Warrior Games?
Athletes will be drawn proportionally from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Participants will be selected by each individual branch of service on an invitation-only basis. There is no open registration for the event. For more information on your service branch's selection process, please contact:
Army: Keith Williams - keith.lewayne.williams@us.army.mil
Marines: Maj. Susie Stark - susie.stark@usmc.mil
Air Force: Emily Shanes - emily.shanes@pentagon.af.mil
Navy/Coast Guard: Mr. David Pennington - david.pennington.ctr@navy.mil
Who is organizing Warrior Games?
U.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee, Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, USO, Fisher House Foundation and The Bob Woodruff Foundation are all supporting Warrior Games. Deloitte is the presenting sponsor.
I'm interested in seeing the competition and supporting our servicemen and women. Will I be able to attend as a fan and how much will it cost?
Warrior Games competition is open to the public and admission is free.
I want more information, who can I contact?
Sports & Logistics - Laura Ryan, U.S. Paralympics
(719) 866-2033 or laura.ryan@usoc.org
Media Relations - Beth Bourgeois, U.S. Paralympics
(719) 866-2039 or beth.bourgeois@usoc.org
