6th Annual Pasadena Adaptive Sports Festival at Brookside Park on November 2

[Link] The City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Department, in collaboration with the Triumph Foundation, is excited to host the 6th Annual Pasadena Adaptive Sports Festival on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Brookside Park, 360 N. Arroyo Blvd.

The Pasadena Adaptive Sports Festival offers a dynamic and inclusive day of sports and fitness activities designed to cater to individuals of all abilities. Attendees can engage in a wide range of activities, including handcycling, wheelchair rugby, pickleball, aquatics, tennis, boccia, adaptive archery, disc golf, boxing, power soccer, fencing, and more. New to this year's event is flag football, added in response to its growing popularity. The festival will also feature a resource fair and an art workshop.

"With flag football set to debut in the 2028 Olympics, we are thrilled to bring this exciting sport to the Pasadena Adaptive Sports Festival," said Koko Panossian, PRCS Department Director. "It's an incredible opportunity for our community to experience this growing sport, and we are always looking for new ways to engage everyone in fun, inclusive activities that promote health and wellness."

This free event serves as a unique opportunity to introduce adaptive sports to a broader audience, provide learning opportunities, and showcase the remarkable abilities of individuals with disabilities. The goal is to foster a more inclusive society while offering participants and spectators a chance to have fun and enjoy friendly competition.

Cy Estabrook, a member of the Pasadena Disability and Accessibility Commission, expressed his enthusiasm for the festival and its impact, stating, "The community loves it. Events like the Pasadena Adaptive Sports Festival bring families and friends together in the spirit of equality and empowerment. Brookside Park is the perfect venue to celebrate these athletes and their remarkable achievements." Estabrook, a local Pasadena math teacher, sustained a spinal cord injury in 2016 that left him paralyzed.

Sports equipment will be provided for guests to use, and there will be experienced coaches and instructors to guide participants through each activity. Lunch will be provided to all registered participants.

Triumph Foundation is seeking participants, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners to help support this exciting event. To register, participate, or volunteer, visit Triumph-Foundation.org/ASF or contact [email protected].