As you know by now, due to the realities of the spread of COVID-19 Valor Games Southeast 2020 scheduled for May 18-21 was canceled.
BUT…Bridge II Sports has been working hard to keep the spirit of the games alive for our Veteran athletes & community with a virtual event, active fitness challenges, and even a smaller IN-PERSON day of sports adhering to our local COVID-19 guidelines and BIIS ‘Playing It Safe’ protocols.
Many of us have been feeling the effects of the COVID-19 restrictions on our physical and mental health. It’s been difficult missing the things that get us out and the interactions we have with others while we’re there.
For those reasons Bridge II Sports has put together a Veteran Fitness Challenge for you.
Here is how it will work:
-Participants will be able to sign up on a team with fellow veterans and volunteers from all over the country.
–Starting September 2020 Bridge II Sports will send out at least 1 challenge per month to encourage participants to stay active and connected. (We ask that you commit to AT LEAST 6 challenges throughout the year, but why not do them all if you can?)
-These challenges can be based on steps, active minutes, sleep, distance….etc.
-The challenges will be hosted on the Fitbit® platform where you can track your progress and communicate with your team.
-Prizes and surprises will be awarded– in case you need additional motivation!
Check out more info and the challenges to date at www.bridge2sports.org/veteran-fitness-challenge/
This is going to be a lot of fun and a great way to stay strong with your VGSE and Veteran community during this difficult time.
CLICK HERE
to fill out the
Veteran Fitness Challenge
Application
Don’t have a Fitbit® ? Don’t worry! We will be able to provide a limited number for your personal use in this program. You can also participate by just using the mobile app.
For more information and details please contact
Katharine Doyle
Event Manager
events@bridge2sports.org
or 866-880-2742 x12
Working within our current health/safety parameters we were excited to have found a way to bring nine of our VGSE athletes together for a day of camaraderie and sport IN PERSON at VGSE Veteran Sports Day Friday, September 18th 2020.
Athletes will participate in a full day of archery, air rifle, boccia and a wheelchair skills event in a social distanced setting with mandatory face coverings.
Check out the news piece from ABC11 capturing the heart and spirit of the day!
Bridge II Sports would like to invite ANY Veteran or Service Member living with a disability to participate in our VGSE Veteran Remote Cycling Time Trial. This event starts Friday September 18 and runs through Friday October 2.
Athletes will have 2 weeks to complete your individual race at the time and place of your choosing.
You can register to participate in either the 13K or 20K distance in either a handcycle, recumbent cycle, tandem, or upright.
We will be using the ‘Its Your Race’ platform to run this time trial. Cyclist can download the ‘IYR Virtual’ app for free on their iPhone and Android devices. More instructions will be provided to those that register.
All participants will receive a free participation T-shirt.
VGSE REMOTE CYCLING TIME TRIAL
Katharine Doyle
Event Manager
events@bridge2sports.org
or 866-880-2742 x12
Thanks to support from a VA Adaptive Sports Grant, Bridge II Sports is EXTENDING the offer of a complimentary athlete membership to Veterans with disabilities in North Carolina until October 1, 2021 for our adapted sports programs including kayaking, archery, air rifle, golf, fishing, goalball, cycling and hiking. This offer is available for NEW Veteran members and current Veteran members that have been actively using their membership.
Veterans with disabilities must fill out an application and present their DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to confirm eligibility to receive VA benefits.
This does not include Bridge II Sports events including, but not limited to, Valor Games Southeast and Paddle! Lake Crabtree.
CLICK HERE
For details and to apply
for a complimentary
BIIS Veteran Athlete
Membership
Even though we weren’t ‘together’ we were together during the week that would have been VGSE2020.
Thank you to everyone that celebrate in true VGSE style at VIRTUAL VALOR GAMES SE May 18-21 with Opening and Closing ceremonies, a slate of informative webinars, evening athlete hang-outs, and even an at-home athlete activity challenge!
We are so PROUD of this STRONG COMMUNITY.
If you missed the fun you can catch up with webinar recordings at www.bridge2sports.org/virtualvgse/
We are so grateful to all of you that have made Valor Games Southeast the incredible celebration of life and community that it has become. We couldn’t do it without you. Valor Games SE will be back stronger and healthier than ever in 2021 – and we want you to be involved!
Stay tuned here, in your inbox and on Facebook @valorgamesse for the latest details!
Bridge II Sports is honored to be the host of Valor Games Southeast celebrating the power of adapted sports for our nation’s Veterans with disabilties. This impactful initiative is supported by community and corporate partners and a VA adaptive sports grant.
Since 2013 Valor Games Southeast invites Veterans and members of the Armed Forces with disabilities to Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill for 3 days of spirited competition in 11 sports. National coaches and experts in each sport are available to educate, evaluate and empower.
Valor Games Southeast is designed as an introductory competition to give opportunity for both those facing life for the first time with a disability and those continuing to gain confidence as they live daily with a disability.
A body and mind changed by injury needs the discipline and challenge of physical activity to stay healthy physically, mentally and emotionally. It is the key to recovery, long-term health and re-integration into your community at home.
Athletes participating in the Games have the privilege to compete in arguably the most iconic and beautiful sports venues in the world—the Dean Smith Center at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; Cameron Indoor Stadium at Duke University and Lake Crabtree County Park.
All meals, lodging at Valor Games Southeast specific hotels (3 nights, double occupancy with another athlete) and transportation to/from venues are provided DURING Valor Games Southeast to registered athletes. Athletes are responsible for their own transportation to and from Valor Games Southeast.
Bridge II Sports Founder & CEO Ashley Thomas shares a message of hope and looking forward while delivering the announcement that Valor Games Southeast 2020 scheduled for May 18 – 21 has been canceled.
