FAQ
Questions? We have answers.
We will do our best to answer them! Here are the questions we hear most often. Don't see yours? Reach out, we would love to hear from you.
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GETTING STARTED
Your questions, answered.
New to adaptive sports? Start here. These answers cover joining, cost, equipment and who can take part.
How do I get involved in ParaSport Spokane?
Come see what we do! Our monthly practice schedule is posted on our Calendar page. To learn more, email our Executive Director, Teresa Skinner, at tskinner@parasportspokane.org.
Is ParaSport Spokane just for children?
Our members are all ages and abilities. Reach out, we would love to meet you!
Do I have to be competitive to participate?
Anyone can be athletic and an athlete. Our members have a wide variety of goals. Many want to be recreational, others love the social outlet, and a number have Paralympic aspirations. We're an avenue to help people become the best version of themselves.
My child has a disability but doesn't use a wheelchair. Can they still participate?
Of course. A very wide variety of disability diagnoses allow for participation in Paralympic sport. Reach out to find out!
Do we need to provide our own adaptive equipment?
If you have your own equipment, you are encouraged to use it. ParaSport Spokane provides access to equipment where possible and will help you find grant opportunities that provide equipment.
Is there a cost to participate?
There is no fee to participate. Costs may come up when athletes start to travel with our competitive teams. Financial hardship is not a limiting factor.
I know someone who may be interested. What should I do?
Let us know who they are and how we can reach out to them, or to their parents.
How is this different from Special Olympics?
The Paralympic movement was created for people with physical disabilities. Typically, participants will not have a cognitive impairment.
SEE IT FOR YOURSELF
Come watch a practice.
The best way to learn about ParaSport Spokane is to see it in action. Our monthly practice schedule is on the Calendar. Come say hello!
P.S. Questions about ParaSport Spokane? Contact us and we will be glad to help.