​FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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You have questions?
We will do our best to answer them! Here are a few of the frequently asked questions that we encounter.
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• How do I get involved in ParaSport Spokane?
  • To learn more contact our Executive Director Teresa Skinner (509)999-6466 or [email protected]
  • Potential participants are encouraged to come see what we do. Our monthly practice schedule is posted on our Calendar Page
• Is ParaSport Spokane just for children? 
  • Our members are all ages and abilities. Give us a call, we would love to meet you! 
• Do I have to be competitive to participate? 
  • Anyone can be athletic and an athlete. ParaSport Spokane members have a wide variety of goals. Many want to be recreational, other's love the social outlet, 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. There is a very wide variety of disability diagnoses which allow for participation within Paralympic Sport. Give us a call 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 in seeking grant opportunities which provide equipment grants.
• Is there a cost to participate?
  • This is a zero participation fee for service program. Costs may be incurred when athletes start to travel with our competitive teams. Financial hardship is not a limiting factor.
• I know someone who may be interested in participating, 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 than Special Olympics?
  • The Paralympic movement was created for persons with physical disabilities. Typically participants will not have a cognitive impairment.