Operation Comfort – (Texas) Offers adaptive sports programs for wounded, ill injured troops and veterans.
Adaptive cycling: Cycling was the first adaptive sports program Operation Comfort started in 2005. They have a fleet of hand cycles, road bikes, recumbent trikes and tandems we adapt and fit to you. Rides are lead by our cycling coaches with assistance from the program Ambassador Athletes. Everyone involved work to keep participants safe while maximizing their independence. Their cycling team, Team America, participates in training rides, special events, camps, clinics and competitions together throughout the year.
Sled hockey: Their San Antonio Rampage sled hockey team was formed in 2007 with the help of the AHL San Antonio Rampage and became the first all military sled hockey team in the US. The team is comprised of wounded, ill and injured service members as well as community athletes with physical disabilities. WThey play in tournaments in San Antonio, Chicago, St. Louis, Denver and Nashville. All equipment and ice time is provided.
Adaptive yoga: The OC Yoga class is a slow, modified flow for all abilities including chair yoga.
Aquatics: Kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming and water workouts are aquatic activities they offer Veterans and family members between May and September each year. These are low impact, low risk of injury, total body workouts.
Woodworking: Woodworking provides opportunities to work with your hands and be creative while improving fine motor and gross motor skills in a non-clinical setting. They have a large variety of woodworking projects you can build and customize. This program is run by 2 wounded Veterans that are Texas Veteran Commission certified Peer Mentors.
Check out Operation Comfort programs at this link.
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