East Texas Wheelchair Games Return May 17
The 16th Annual East Texas Wheel Chair Games return to Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium on Saturday May 17 from 12-4 p.m.
The Wheelchair Games are a friendly competition between men and women, boys and girls from ages 12 and up using manual and electric wheelchairs in track and field events.
Manual Chair Competitions:
50-meter
100-meter
200-meter
400-meter dash
shot put
discus
team 200-meter (4 x 50) relay
bowling and hand-cycling
Electric Chair Competitions:
50-meter dash
200-meter dash
wheelchair rally
club throw
archery
Participation is free, and an awards presentation and refreshments will follow the events. Contact John Mitchell, president of Wheelers and Walkers Association, at (903) 566-0937 or the Glass Recreation Center at (903) 595-7271 to learn more.