Texas Parasport
To collaborate with programs to provide a strong network of adaptive sport resources and events for athletes with physical and visual disabilities.
Texas Parasport (TXP) is a state-wide resource for assisting athletes with physical and visual disabilities and enhancing adaptive sports programs throughout the State of Texas.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has partnered with adaptive sport program leaders to increase opportunities for individuals with physical and visual disabilities to participate in daily physical activity. In the Texas region, TXP supports existing community programs by assisting with participant recruitment, collaborating to host camps, clinics, competitions, coaching education, and coordinating events that are aligned with existing programs in the region.
Activities
See AllShooting/Adaptive Shooting
Archery
Bowling/Adaptive Bowling
CrossFit/Adaptive CrossFit
Equestrian/Adaptive Horseback Riding
Fitness/Cross Training
Basketball/Wheelchair Basketball
Boccia
Cycling/Adaptive Cycling
Fishing/Adaptive Fishing
Football/Wheelchair Football
Hiking/Adaptive Hiking
Kayaking/Adaptive Kayaking
Pickleball
Powerlifting
Rowing
Running/Wheelchair Racing
Softball
Swimming
Since the first Paralympic Games in Rome in 1960, swimming has been one of the Games’ main sports. The thrill of competition aside, swimming offers many benefits including strengthening the cardiovascular systems and the major muscle groups of both the upper and lower body. It also develops flexibility in the muscles and joints as…
Tennis/Wheelchair Tennis
The people you meet through tennis are friendly, happy, optimistic and outgoing, They just want to have a good time and want others to have a good time. – Steve Kappes, Director of the San Diego Wounded Warrior Tennis Program and Director of Military Outreach for the San Diego District Tennis Association All About…
Track and Field
Track and Field is the largest Olympic and Paralympic sport in terms of the number of athletes and number of classifications and categories. In addition to the races that take place on the track, there are a number of competitions that take place on the field inside the track. In particular, there are throwing and…
Sit Volleyball
Wakeboarding
Water Skiing
Water Skiing 101 Ride the Wake! There is nothing like spending a warm summer day by the water. But water-skiers will tell you that even better is a day spent water skiing along on the surface of the water with the wind in their hair. Don’t think because you have a disability that you can’t…
Yoga
It is difficult to find balance without the ability to look inward, whether it is physical balance or balance in our daily lives. Starting the day healthfully can be as simple as breathing and stretching. An important component of a total fitness program is stretching. Add focused deep breathing to a stretch and you’ve entered…
Upcoming Events
25 April - 28 April - Shooting/Adaptive Shooting
- Archery
- Boccia
- Cycling/Adaptive Cycling
- Powerlifting
- Rowing
- Swimming
- Tennis/Wheelchair Tennis
- Track and Field
CONTACTS
- Email: wgumbert@hotmail.com
- Web: TexasParasport.org
- Phone: 512-914-3152
- Location: Wimberley, TX, 78676
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