Start a Team

The first step is to identify the champions — the people who will help with all aspects of the program, including scheduling, equipment, coaching, and recruiting. In most cases, it will take at least one or two dedicated individuals to lead the program.

The next step is to research local Adaptive Sports Organizations which offer team or individual sports for athletes with physical disabilities. It is important to note the type of sports offered, as well as the age and ability of typical participants. Programs that offer wheelchair basketball may be a natural fit since they use the same sport chairs as wheelchair lacrosse. Local youth, high school, or collegiate lacrosse teams may also be a fantastic resource for finding equipment, coaches, and volunteers.

Start by exploring local organizations via Move United and Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). Then, reach out to your USA Lacrosse Regional Manager for additional support.

The ideal venue for wheelchair lacrosse is an accessible indoor or outdoor roller hockey rink. The surface can be concrete or sport court. Basketball courts or tennis courts may also be used if a roller rink is not available. Competition is typically played during the summer in order to avoid conflicts with wheelchair basketball and sled hockey, but outreach clinics and training may occur year-round.

Seriously, we would love to help you provide fun, consistent, and meaningful wheelchair lacrosse programming. Reach out to us today by sending an email to: info@wheelchairlacrosse.com