August 12—17, 2014 – Philadelphia * Moorestown * Maple Shade * Berlin

This event will require more than 2,500 volunteers. Please help where you can!

WHAT YOU WILL FIND HERE:

Overview / Sponsorship Info / Volunteer Info & Application / Schedule of Events & Games /Contact Info
To download/print this posting, which includes forms, click here.

The Department of Veterans Affairs and Paralyzed Veterans of America are co-presenting the 34th National Veterans Wheelchair Games.  Over 600 athletes from around the United States and Great Britain will be participating.

The first National Veterans Wheelchair Games were held in 1981 at the VA Medical Center in Richmond, VA. That year, 74 veterans from 14 states competed in sports ranging from table tennis and billiards, to swimming and weightlifting. Those first games established an enduring trait that has characterized the event ever since. The now 600+ veterans who choose to compete demonstrate the continued popularity.

Competitive events at the 34th National Veterans Wheelchair Games include air guns, archery, basketball, bowling, field events, handcycling, a motorized wheelchair rally, nine-ball, power soccer, quad rugby, slalom, softball, swimming, table tennis, track, trapshooting and weightlifting Athletes compete in all events against others with similar athletic ability, competitive experience or age.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Click here to view Sponsorship Levels. If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor, click here to download/print the Sponsorship Commitment Form.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

This event will require more than 2,500 volunteers.  There are many opportunities ranging from sporting events, greeters and assistance at the airport and dozens of other critical jobs to make the event run smoothly. The minimum volunteer age is 14 years old.  However, individuals younger than 14 can join the “fans in the stands” and cheer on our athletes to victory.

On the volunteer application, you can choose which games/events you wish to help with, different time slots, different duty choices and special skills. The following is an example of some of the choices you are given on the Volunteer application.

To Fill Out the ONLINE VOLUNTEER APPLICATION, click here.

To Download/Print the Volunteer Application, click here. You will need to send your application in via regular mail this way. Send it to PVAMC, Voluntary Service (135), 3900 Woodland Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104

VOLUNTEER DEADLINE DATE is JUNE 15, 2014.

CONTACTS:
Host Coordinator: – Bethany Purdue – 215- 823-5200 or Bethany.Purdue@va.gov
Volunteer Coordinator: – Melissa Heinlein – 215-823-7800 or NVWGPhillyVolunteer@va.gov
Sponsorship/Fundraising – Amy Scarano, 215-823-5945 or Amy.Scarano@va.gov

Schedule of Events/Games for 34th National Veterans Wheelchair Games 2014

Philadelphia * Moorestown * Maple Shade * Berlin

Marriott Hotel, 1201 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-625-2900
Philadelphia Convention Center, 1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Moorestown High School, 350 Bridgeboro Rd, Moorestown, NJ 08057
Laurel Lanes Bowling, 2825 New Jersey 73, Maple Shade, NJ 08052
Pine Valley Gun Club, 166 New Freedom Rd, Berlin, NJ 08009