VALOR GAMES SE 2023
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 disabilities. This impactful initiative is supported by community and corporate partners and a VA adaptive sports grant.
The 2023 games will be our 11th year engaging Veterans and members of the Armed Forces with disabilities in spirited adapted sports competition and camaraderie.
The current dates* for VGSE23 are: MAY 22- 25, 2023
Sport competitions include: Air Rifle, Sitting Volleyball, Boccia, Wheelchair Basketball, Archery, Indoor Rowing, Power Lifting, Table Tennis, Cycling, Kayaking, and Shot Put.
*ALL Event details including dates, venues, and sports are subject to change
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.
All meals, lodging at Valor Games Southeast specific hotels 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.
Valor Games Southeast 2023 Tentative Schedule Monday, May 22nd – Thursday, May 25th
Opening Day will be held at the Double Tree RDU Airport at RTP located at 4810 Page Creek Lane, Durham NC, 27703
Competition Day 1 will be held at Rams Head Recreation Center located at 340 Ridge Rd, Chapel Hill NC, 27514
Competition Day 2 will be held at Cameron Indoor Stadium located at 115 Whitford Dr, Durham NC, 27708
Competition Day 3 will be held at Lake Crabtree County Park located at 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville NC, 27516
Monday, May 22nd; Registration & Opening Ceremony
Tuesday, May 23rd; Competition Day 1 UNC Chapel Hill
Wednesday, May 24th; Competition Day 2 Duke University
Thursday, May 25th; Competition Day 3 and Closing Lake Crabtree
May 25 -26, 2022
Adapted Sport Competitions
Duke University & Lake Crabtree County Park
August 6, 2022
3×3 Wheelchair Basketball Tournament
Rocky Mount Event Center
(Click here for full livestream coverage)
August 22, 2022
9-Hole Golf Tournament
Hillandale Golf Course, Durham
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. We are looking forward to a successful VGSE2023 season- and we want you to be involved!
Stay tuned here, in your inbox and on Facebook @valorgamesse for the latest details!
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 created the Veteran Fitness Challenge.
Started in September 2020 Bridge II Sports began setting up at least 1 challenge per month to encourage participants to stay active and connected. Now over a year later there are over 200 Veterans with disabilities from across the country participating!
-Challenges are hosted on the Fitbit® platform where you can track your progress and communicate with your team.
-Participants will be on a team with fellow veterans and volunteers for some challenges. Other challenges will be indivdual.
-Challenges can be based on steps, active minutes, sleep, distance….all with the goal of keeping you active and healthy.
-Prizes and surprises will be awarded– in case you need additional motivation!
This has been a lot of fun and a great way to stay strong and UNITED IN MOVEMENT with our VGSE and Veteran community.
Check out more info and the challenges to date at www.bridge2sports.org/veteran-fitness-challenge/
CLICK HERE
to fill out the
Veteran Fitness Challenge
Application
For more information and details please contact
Kathy Duffy
Veteran Fitness Challenge Coordinator
fitness@bridge2sports.org
or 866-880-2742 x8
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, 2023 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.
This does not include Bridge II Sports events including, but not limited to, Valor Games Southeast and Paddle! Lake Crabtree.
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. Interested Veterans must attend a Bridge II Sports program (not including Valor Games SE) prior to activation of complimentary membership.
CLICK HERE
For details and to apply
for a complimentary
BIIS Veteran Athlete
Membership
