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The Whole Person

The Whole Person’s (TWP) Adaptive Sports Program is working with adaptive sports programs across the metro in order to provide diverse and inclusive play opportunities at competitive and recreational levels for people with disabilities living in the greater Kansas City area.

By working with participants to overcome physical and cognitive challenges in a supportive environment, TWP's programs show participants their possibilities and assists them to reach their fullest potential, enriching and transforming their lives through sport.

TWP feels that through adaptive sports, participants have the opportunity to meet positive role models, increase socialization skills, improve self-confidence, self-worth, physical fitness, decrease anxiety and depression, have less health risks, develop life-long skills and friendships.

Activities include:

  • Time to Spare Accessible Bowling - Contact Meghan Schmidt, Blind/Low Vision Specialist
  • Adaptive CrossFit & Para Powerlifting
  • Adaptive Rock Climbing
  • Adaptive Archery
  • Adaptive Pickleball
  • Tandem Bicycling
  • Track and Field
  • Boccia
  • Wheelchair Tennis
  • And more!

Adaptive Jumping Events

Tuesday, January 18, 2022
5:30 pm6:30 pm
Xtreme Athletics, Located at 4209 Merriam Drive, Kansas City, KS, 66106
neon green and black logo for Xtreme Athletics - man jumping over bar with pole

Dr. Melissa Burns, through The Whole Person and Xtreme Athletics, offers adaptive jumps for individuals 12 and up to try Long, Triple, High Jump, and Pole Vault. If you are interested in more information, or to set up a time to come see the gym and discuss how that might look for you or your athlete, contact Coach Burns. (NOTE: A track team including wheelchair athletes is in development, along with throwing field events.)

• Private and semi-private (small group) lessons are available.
• Scheduling for private sessions with Coach Burns is open each day of the week. Times depending on daytime or evening availability.
• Before participating athletes will fill out an Xtreme Athletics wavier and TWP waiver.

FEES: All First sessions are free. Cost after: $10 a session.

Teammates - Jump together!
Teammates is a way for you and someone you know to come to jump together. At a discounted price, bring a para-athlete who would like to try jumps and the first session is free for the both of you. If you would also like to try blind jumping events, (all athletes wear a blindfold) this is also your chance!
Teammates - $5 each

THIS EVENT IS BEST SUITED FOR:
A - Adaptive (the aid of equipment or techniques adapted for disability)
AA - All ages
B - Blind/Low Vision
D - Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Y - Youth 5-17 years
18+ - Adults

Accessible Venue Checklist available for PDF download below.

Sharing recreational activities and sports for people of all ages with all types of disabilities

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