2026 Great Lakes Games IN Partnership with The Hartford – Tentative Date!
Event Information
Learn MoreThe GLASA Great Lakes Games In Partnership With The Hartford is a groundbreaking multi-day event highlighting GLASA’s hometown – Chicago, and uniting athletes of all levels in a celebration of determination and excellence. This premier competition includes events across a diverse range of sports: Archery, Boccia, Para Pickleball, Para Powerlifting, Paratriathlon, Shooting, Swim, and Track & Field Plus free clinics. As each competition unfolds, the Games shine a spotlight on the extraordinary talent and potential of emerging Para athletes vying to compete in LA28 and those just starting their adaptive sports journeys. With support from The Hartford, the Games is more than a competition; it’s a celebration featuring custom-fit adaptive sports equipment giveaways, a Chicago-style pizza party and new social to meet Paralympic athletes and coaches from multiple sports.
The Great Lakes Games is a qualifier for athletes ages 7 to those under 23 for Nationals.
Please note, Move United currently sanctions the following sports: Archery, Boccia, Para powerlifting, Paratriathlon, Shooting, Swimming, Track & Field, & Wheelchair Tennis. Some Move United Sanctioned Competitions may also offer additional sports.
*Learn more here about Move United Sanctioning Levels under “Sanctioning Levels by Sport.”
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Jun 03 - Jun 07