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# Athletes Without Limits - Virtus USA Member

...our small nonprofit helps athletes with intellectual impairment access BIG opportunities to compete at their highest level in sport.

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## Posts

- [Athletes Without Limits Partners with Inspire Soccer League](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2025/athletes-without-limits-partners-with-inspire-soccer-league) - Athletes Without Limits is proud to partner with Inspire Soccer League to launch the first year-long league for U.S. athletes with intellectual impairments...
- [SAVE THE DATE: AWL & USADSS Partner to Host Open National Swimming Championships in November](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2024/save-the-date-awl-usadss-partner-to-host-open-national-swimming-championships-in-november) - Save the Date for November 7-10, 2024 for our Open Swim Nationals in Orlando, Florida!
- [New in 2026! Move United to include all three Virtus Eligibility Groups (II1, II2, II3) at The Hartford Nationals in June](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2026/new-in-2026-move-united-events-the-hartford-nationals-to-include-all-three-virtus-eligibility-groups-ii1-ii2-ii3) - Move United The Hartford Nationals to include all three Virtus Eligibility Groups in swimming, track & field, triathlon and other sports...
- [Registration Extended to Oct 13th for November National Swim Championships](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2024/save-the-date-awl-usadss-partner-to-host-open-national-swimming-championships-in-november-2) - Registration has been bee extended to Oct 13th for our AWL & USADSS November 7-10, 2024 Open Swim Nationals in Orlando, Florida!
- [2025 National Track & Field Team Announced for Virtus World Athletics Championships in Australia](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2025/2025-national-athletics-team-announced-for-virtus-world-athletics-championships-in-australia) - Congratulations to the athletes who have qualified for the Athletes Without Limits US National Team Trip to Brisbane in October...
- [2025 National Swim Team Announced for Virtus World Swimming Championships in Thailand](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2025/2025-national-swim-team-announced-for-virtus-world-swimming-championships-in-thailand) - Congratulations to the 15 swimmers who have qualified for the Athletes Without Limits US National Team Trip to Thailand this August...
- [Athletes Without Limits Wins Bid to Host 2016 Virtus World Tennis Championships](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2015/athletes-without-limits-to-host-2016-inas-world-tennis-championships) - INAS are pleased to announce the awarding of the 2016 INAS World Tennis Championships to USA. Sea Colony Resort at Bethany Beach, Delaware, United States will play host...
- [US Women Dominate the 2014 Virtus World Tennis Championships in France](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2014/us-women-dominate-the-2014-inas-tennis-world-championships-in-france) - The individual and doubles wins mark only the second time US athletes hold Virtus (formerly called Inas) World Titles since cyclist Syd Lea won at the 2011 Global Games. Building on their Australian experience and a week-long training camp hosted by Wintergreen Resort, four US players traveled to Mont-de-Marsan, France for the 2014 Virtus (formerly
- [USA Team wins Bronze at 2014 Virtus Cross Country Worlds in Poland](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2014/usa-team-wins-bronze-at-inas-cross-country-worlds-in-poland) - Athletes Without Limits is proud to add to our Inas Worlds medal count following the bronze performance by our men's cross country team. Team members include Steven Cuomo (NY), Syd Lea (MD), and Marcus Saunders (NY). The 2014 Virtus (formerly called Inas) World Cross Country and Half Marathon Championships took place this June in Ostrzeszow,
- [US Swimmers Win 26 Medals at the 2014 Guayaquil Para-Swimming Open](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2014/4460) - This November Athletes Without Limits USA National Swim Team traveled to the Guayaquil Para-Swimming Open in Ecuador. US swimmers won a total of 26 medals and broke 4 American records at the event. Congrats to the team and special thanks to Coaches Pat Thoreson and Barry Holman for heading up a successful trip.
- [Athletes Without Limits National Skiers Make History at 2025 Huntsman Cup in Park City](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2025/athletes-without-limits-national-skiers-set-to-compete-at-2025-huntsman-cup-in-park-city) - Athletes Without Limits is proud to have partnered with the National Ability Center to be the first Paralympic ski race of its kind in the US to also include high-performance skiers with intellectual impairments...
- [Results from Inaugural USADSS AWL National Swimming Championships](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2024/results-from-inaugural-usadss-awl-national-swimming-championships) - Held November 7-10, 2024, in Orlando, FL at the Rosen Aquatic Center, this groundbreaking event brought together over 100 swimmers with Intellectual Impairment, Autism and Down Syndrome.
- [Athletes Without Limits and KILOGEAR CUT Announce Collab Partnership](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2021/athletes-without-limits-and-kilogear-cut-announce-collab-partnership) - KILOGEAR CUT and Athletes Without Limits announced a partnership to bring KILOGEAR CUTS's revolutionary weighted training gear and training programs to athletes with intellectual impairments, down syndrome and autism across the US...
- [Registration Open for November National Swim Championships](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2024/save-the-date-awl-usadss-partner-to-host-open-national-swimming-championships-in-november-copy) - Registration is open until Sept 30 for our AWL & USADSS November 7-10, 2024 Open Swim Nationals in Orlando, Florida!
- [Eight Para Swimmers with Intellectual Impairment Headed to U.S. Paralympic Swim Team Trials In June](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2024/eight-para-swimmers-with-intellectual-impairment-headed-to-u-s-paralympic-swim-team-trials-in-june) - Athletes Without Limits would like to congratulate the eight swimmers with Intellectual Impairment (Class S14) who have qualified for the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Swim Team Trials June 27-29, 2024.
- [Michael Murray to Compete in IPC Athletics World Championships in New Zealand](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2011/michael-murray-to-compete-in-ipc-athletics-world-championships-in-new-zealand) - January 22-30, 2011: First U.S. athlete with intellectual disability to compete at a Paralympic World Championship in over a decade with hopes of making Team USA for the London 2012 Games. Watch live online January 26 at 6:15pm.
- [Brisbane to host 2019 INAS Global Games](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2015/brisbane-to-host-2019-inas-global-games) - For Immediate Release: 12th June 2015 Learn more on our Athlete Without Limits Global Games page. INAS – the International Federation for sport for para-athletes with an intellectual disability – has selected Brisbane, Australia to host the 5th INAS Global Games in 2019. The Games – a week long championship featuring nine sports – will
- [2012 Mid-Atlantic Erg Sprints](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2011/2012-mid-atlantic-erg-sprints) - Sunday February 4, 2012 Alexandria, Va Members of the Athletes Without Limits/DC Strokes Rowing team will be competing. For information about the event visit www.ergsprints.com.
- [Mighty Sean O'Rourke completes his first Half-Ironman in Montauk](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2013/mighty-sean-orourke-completes-his-first-half-ironman-in-montauk) - Congratulations to Athletes Without Limits Sean O'Rourke for completing his first half-ironman distance event at the recent Mighty Montauk Half-Ironman in New York.Â
- [Recruiting US Tennis Players for 2020 Virtus World Championships Belgium in July](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2020/recruiting-us-tennis-players-for-2020-virtus-world-championships-belgium-in-july) - Athletes Without Limits will organize a US National Tennis Team to compete at the event this July...
- [USRowing Camp for Athletes with Intellectual Disability](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2011/usrowing-camp-for-athletes-with-intellectual-disability) - March 25-27, 2011: Austin TX. This 3-day Development Camp will help adult athletes with intellectual disabilities to increase their individual rowing technique; build rowing confidence; provide opportunities to row in a team boat and is part of selection process for US National Team.
- [2nd Virtus (formerly INAS-FID) Indoor Rowing World Championships](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2010/worlds2010) - December 1-5, 2010 Figueira Da Foz, Portugal
- [Syd Lea Wins CrashB Indoor Rowing Event](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2011/syd-lea-wins-crashb-indoor-rowing-event) - February 21, 2011: Athletes Without Limits Syd Lea competed as part of the Capital Adaptive Rowing squad at the 2nd annual Adaptive Challenge at the C.R.A.S.H.-B Sprints in Boston.
- [Video: Sarah Gilbert Competes in the 1000m INAS Global Games Indoor Rowing Championships](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2011/sarah-gilbert-competes-in-the-500m-inas-global-games-indoor-rowing-championships) - Sarah Gilbert earns a 5th place world ranking in the 1,000 erg race at the 2011 Global Games World Championships Indoor Rowing competition in Colgoletto, Italy.
- [Video: Mark Worley competes in the 500m Global Games Indoor Rowing World Championships](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2011/mark-worley-competes-in-the-500m-global-games-indoor-rowing-world-championships) - Mark earns a top 13 ranking with this 500m erg race in Colgoletto Italy during the 2011 Global Games World Championships.
- [Video: US Team Indoor Rowing Relay Practice at 2011 Global Games Italy](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2011/team-usa-indoor-rowing-relay-practice-at-2011-global-games-italy) - Sarah Gilbert, Bruce Worley and Mark Worley, members of the US team competing at the 2011 Global Games Indoor Rowing World Championships, received coaching on how to transition in a four-person relay from Julie Holman and Italian Rowing Team Coach Frederica.
- [Jones and Masters Win Paralympic Bronze in Rowing Mixed Double](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2012/jones-and-masters-win-paralympic-bronze-in-rowing-mixed-double) - Athletes Without Limits is proud to have members of our DC-based integrated rowing team on the podium in London. The mixed double sculls crew of Rob Jones (Lovettsville, Va.) and Oksana Masters (Buffalo, N.Y.) won bronze in the Trunk & Arms category Sunday at the 2012 Paralympic Games in Eton Dorney, outside London. Theirs is
- [Venable Foundation Donates Racing Shell to Athletes Without Limits Rowing Program](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2013/venable-foundation-donates-racing-shell-to-athletes-without-limits-rowing-program) - Athletes Without Limits celebrated it's newest racing shell The Venable at a special event featuring Olympic Medalist Esther Lofgren and Paralympic Bronze Medalist Sgt. Rob Jones. Generously donated by the Venable Foundation under the leadership of Doug Baldridge, The Win-Tech four-person sweep racing shell has adaptive features that allow the athletes with disabilities on our Washington
- [50+ Athletes with Disability Compete at C.R.A.S.H.-B. Indoor Rowing Sprints](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2012/crashb-rowing) - Event shows great promise for integration of athletes with intellectual, 
physical, and visual disabilities into prominent sporting events Boston, MA - Over 50 athletes with disabilities competed amongst the 2,200+ total participants at the 2012 C.R.A.S.H.-B. Sprints, an annual indoor rowing competition that took place earlier today at Boston University’s Agganis Arena. Competitors rowed 1,000
- [New in 2019 - Virtus (formerly called Inas) Indoor Rowing Video Competition](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2019/new-in-2019-inas-indoor-rowing-video-competition) - Athletes Without Limits is doing our part to increase rowing opportunities for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities by hosting the first INAS Indoor Rowing Cyber Championships – a new initiative from the INAS Rowing Committee that aims to make the sport more accessible to a greater number of rowers.
- [2020 Virtus Global Challenge Virtual Series Launches: Cycling, Rowing, Swimming, Track & Field](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2020/5967) - The Virtus Global Challenge Series has been developed to help Virtus athletes remain connected to their sports while competing safely in their own environment. There will be events offered in several sports and the potential for more to be added. Within each sport, new challenges will be announced every three weeks for athletes to work
- [Athletes Without Limits, DC Strokes Launch America Rows Program for Athletes with Intellectual Disability & Paralympic Dreams](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2011/rowingteam) - May 2011: The athletes train together with Wakefield High School rowers to learn to row and race 8-man sweeps, fours, and pair sculling in open competition.
- [Swimmers Leslie Cichocki and Sarah Gilbert Qualify for Global Games](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2011/gtacresult) - The GTAC Disability Swim meet provided an opportunity for three new Athletes Without Limits swimmers to compete together with physically disabled Paralympic swimmers while trying to achieve qualifying times for the 2011 Global Games World Championships.
- [Strong Season for AWL's DC Rowing Team](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2012/strong-season-for-awls-dc-rowing-team) - Coach Patrick Johnson, brings 20 years of teaching experience at the high school and collegiate level and is the founding director for two adaptive programs including the integrated Athletes Without Limits/US Paralympic Military Program (USPMP) Rowing Team in Washington DC. Johnson and his team of coaches and volunteers are experienced in motivating athletes with intellectual
- [Results are in for the Tri-Team Veterans Rowing Challenge!](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2020/result-are-in-for-the-may-tri-team-military-rowing-challenge) - Final results are in for Athletes Without Limits DC Sports' May 2020 TRI-TEAM MILITARY CHALLENGE between Athletes Without Limits Veteran Leaders, Community Rowing Military and Row New York’s Veteran Freedom Rows programs.
- [AWL Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2020/coronavirus-updates) - Summary of event cancellations, postponements and information related to Coronavirus (COVID 19).
- [2027 Virtus Global Games Heads to Cairo, Egypt](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2024/2027-virtus-global-games-heads-to-cairo-egypt) - Virtus has just announced that the prestigious seventh edition of the Global Games, scheduled for 2027, will be hosted in Cairo, Egypt!
- [Results from the 2022 Virtus World Cross Country Championships in San Diego](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2022/results-2022-virtus-world-cross-country-championships) - Download official results from the two day Championships in San Diego November 19 & 20th!
- [Equestrian Results from 2023 Virtus Global Games & Spring Video Competitions](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2023/equestrian-results-from-2023-virtus-global-games-and-spring-video-competitions) - View photos and download official results from the 2023 Virtus Global Games France and Spring 2023 Virtus Equestrian Video Competitions!
- [2024 Boston Marathon adds T20 Para Division for Athletes with Intellectual Impairment](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2023/2024-boston-marathon-adds-t20-para-division-for-athletes-with-intellectual-impairment) - The new division is open to Virtus II1/T20 runners with National or International classification -- and there's prize money!
- [AWL TENNIS PLAYERS FEATURED AT THE 2023 US OPEN (NEW YORK)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2023/2023-awl-tennis-players-featured-at-the-us-open-new-york) - As part of a partnership between USTA and Athletes Without Limits on Thursday, September 7th 2023 US Open spectators can also watch a Mixed Doubles Exhibition for players with Intellectual Impairments. The exhibition features Athletes Without Limits players Kevin Meade, Rachel Sweatt, Brittany Tagliareni, and Ryan Smith. The exhibition events will take place in Louis
- [US Riders Shine at 2020 Virtus Equestrian Video Championships](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2020/results-from-the-2020-virtus-equestrian-video-championships) - Athletes Without Limits US National Equestrian Team makes strong showing and claims first medal in the sport...
- [France to host 2023 Virtus Global Games](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2020/france-to-host-2023-virtus-global-games) - The sixth edition of the Virtus Global Games will be held in Vichy, France from 4 to 10 June 2023.
- [US Team Results from the 2019 Global Games in Brisbane Australia](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2019/results-from-the-2019-inas-global-games-in-brisbane-australia) - Athletes Without Limits congratulates all 22 U.S. athletes who recently competed in the 2019 Inas Global Games in Australia...
- [Athletes selected by U.S. Paralympics to represent USA at 2019 Parapan American Games Lima](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2019/us-team-selected-parapan-american-games) - Congratulations to the six athletes with intellectual impairment who have qualified to represent Team USA...
- [Athletes Without Limits Triathlete Sean O'Rourke Becomes First Developmentally Disabled Ironman](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2017/athletes-without-limits-triathlete-sean-orourke-attempting-to-become-first-developmentally-disabled-ironman) - (BEND, Ore.) O’Rourke Being Coached for 140.6 Mile Event by Professional Triathlete and Ironman Broadcaster Matt Lieto and AWL Co-founder Barry Holman – It has been called the ultimate test of human endurance and perseverance, and now Athletes Without Limits triathlete Sean O’Rourke is training to become the first developmentally disabled athlete to complete a full Ironman distance race.
- [Athletes Without Limits relocates National headquarters to Bend Oregon](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2017/athletes-without-limits-relocates-national-headquarters-to-bend-oregon) - (BEND, Ore.) The move was made in large part due to Bend's abundance of training opportunities and facilities, access to outdoor recreation, active lifestyle, and the community's ethos for volunteerism.
- [Coach Patrick Thoreson Honored by US Masters Swimming](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2016/coach-patrick-thoreson-honored-by-us-masters-swimming) - Wins Kerry O’Brien Coaching Award For Immediate Release: September 1, 2016 Contact: Barry Holman (202) 544-0510 Athletes Without Limits’ Global Games US Swim Coach and Head Coach of the Atlanta-based Nautical Milers AWL Affiliate Swim Team, Patrick Thoreson, has been awarded the prestigious United States Masters Swimming “Kerry O’Brien Coaching Award” for 2016. The award,
- [Results from the 2016 Inas World Tennis Championships](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2016/results-from-the-2016-inas-world-tennis-championships) - Athletes Without Limits congratulates all the players who recently competed in the 2016 Inas World Championships for high-performance players with intellectual impairment.
- [Athletes Without Limits Receives CARH Grant to Promote High Performance Sport Programs in the Bay Area](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2015/athletes-without-limits-receives-carh-grant-to-promote-high-performance-sport-programs-in-the-bay-area) - CARH has awarded Athletes Without Limits a grant to create high performance athletic opportunities for people with intellectual disability in the Bay Area.
- [Poland to Host First Virtus (formerly Inas) European Winter Games](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2015/poland-to-host-first-inas-european-winter-games) - Inas Europe Region has launched a new project - the Winter Games - which in its first year also incorporates the 2016 Inas World Alpine and Nordic Skiing Championships along with Handball. The event takes place in Zakopane, Poland, between 29th February to 5th March 2016.
- [Michael Murray PR's with US Paralympic Team at IPC Athletics World Championships](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2011/micheal-murray-prs-with-us-paralympic-team-at-ipc-athletics-world-championships) - Michael is the first American athlete with an intellectual disability to make the US Paralympic Team in over a decade. Watch videos of the men's and women's exciting finals!
- [Watch Athletes with Intellectual Impairment Compete at the 2021 U.S. Paralympic Team Trials](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2021/2021-usparalympic-team-trials) - Don't miss seeing top American athletes with intellectual impairment as they vie for a spot on the U.S. Paralympic Team!
- [Swimmer Leslie Cichocki's featured on Chicago News](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2012/cichockis-featured-on-chicago-news) - Check out this nice piece by ABC 7 Chicago on swimmer Leslie Cichocki. Helping her progress toward her Paralympic Dream is what Athletes Without Limits is all about.
- [Melissa Middleton Named to USA Para Pan Am Team](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2011/melissa-middleton-named-to-usa-para-pan-am-team) - Athletes Without Limits Melissa Middleton of Cumming, Georgia has been selected to join the US Paralympic / USA Table Tennis (USATT) Para Pan Am Team at the 2011 Parapan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, November 13-18th, 2011. She is the first US athlete to compete in Table Tennis Class 11 (intellectual disability) in over a
- [Runner Michael Murray Heads to Global Games with Help from Community Sponsors](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2011/runner-michael-murray-heads-to-global-games-with-help-from-community-sponors) - Private sponsorships from friends and local businesses keep Michaels Paralympic Dream alive as the he heads to the 2011 INAS/IPC Global Games in Imperia, Italy. Friends and family members of Michael Murray, the highest ranked track athlete with intellectual disability in the US, spearheaded a local fundraising campaign to help offset Michael's out-of-pocket expenses for
- [London-bound Michael Murray makes history and the 2012 US Paralympic Team](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2012/london-bound-michael-murray-makes-history-and-the-2012-us-paralympic-team) - First athlete with intellectual disability to make Team USA July 1, 2012 -- This morning Athletes Without Limits Michael Murray competed in the Men's T20 1500m Paralympic Trials in Indianapolis, IN. His time and achievements earned him the historic opportunity to be the first athlete with an intellectual disability to compete for Team USA at
- [Michael Murray selected for Team USA headed to London Paralympics](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2012/press-michael-murray-selected-teamusa) - Murray is the first U.S. athlete with intellectual disability to qualify for Paralympic Games FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – Athletes Without Limits, a nonprofit supporting athletes with intellectual disability and Olympic dreams, announced that history has been made as Michael Murray, 21, has qualified for the U.S. Paralympic Track Team headed to the London
- [Video: WSMV 4 Nashville News Video Feature on Paralympian Michael Murray](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2012/wsmv-4-nashville-news-video-feature-on-paralympian-michael-murray) - Watch a news feature on Michael Murray's preparation for the London Paralympics.
- [Celebrate Virtus' 35th Birthday by Joining the '35 Your Way' Global Challenge April 6 - May 1](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2021/celebrate-virtus-35th-birthday-by-joining-the-35-your-way-global-challenge-april-6-may-10) - Help celebrate 35 years of Virtus support and competition for athletes with intellectual impairment by joining the 35 YOUR WAY challenge: walk, run, skip, swim, cycle, row, jump or get active your own way!
- [USA Track& Field 5k Cross Country Disability Championships](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2009/961) - October 4, 2009: Kings Park, New York
- [Syd Lea Earns Silver at USA Track & Field Disability 5k Cross Country Meet](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2009/usa-track-field-hosts-5k-nationals-for-all-disabilties) - October 4, 2009: Athletes Without Limits staff met a talented group of distance runners on the beautiful waterfront cross country course. It was an opportunity to meet distance runners Steven Cuomo and Marcus Saunders.
- [2010 U.S. Paralympics Track & Field National Championships](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2010/2010-u-s-paralympics-track-field-national-championships) - June 18-20, 2010 : Miramar, Florida
- [2011 IPC Athletics (Track & Field) World Championships](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2010/2011-ipc-athletics-track-field-world-championships) - January 15-31, 2010 : Christchurch, New Zealand A new class (T20) has been added to include athletes with intellectual disability!
- [Global Games World Championships for Para-Athletes with Intellectual Disability Begins in Italy](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2011/global-games-world-championships-for-para-athletes-with-intellectual-disability-begins-in-italy) - September 29, 2011 Loano, Italy — The competition for the team of US athletes at the 2011 INAS/IPC Global Games in Liguria Italy began today when swimmers Leslie Cichocki and Sarah Gilbert took to the water at Palasporte, the 50m outdoor competition pool in Loano, Italy.
- [T20 Class Now Open at US Paralympic Track & Field Nationals](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2010/t20-class-now-open-at-us-paralympic-track-field-nationals) - For the first time in over a decade Paralympic opportunities are opening up for athletes with intellectual disability, starting with the men's 1500m for T20 (athletes with intellectual disability) at the upcoming 2010 US Paralympic Track & Field Nationals June 15-20, 2010 in Mirimar Florida.
- [Lea Leads US Team with Two World Championship Gold Medals at Global Games in Italy](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2011/lea-leads-us-team-with-two-world-championship-gold-medals-at-global-games) - October 10, 2011 Washington, DC - Six elite athletes with intellectual disability represented the United States at the INAS Global Games World Championships in Italy from September 24 - October 3. Nearly 700 athletes from 40 countries competed in swimming, athletics, tennis, basketball, indoor soccer, cycling, and table tennis. The Global Games are a major preparatory competition for the London 2012 Paralympic Games where for the first time since 2000 people with intellectual disability will be compete in swimming, table tennis, and athletics.
- [Athletes Without Limits Partners with Champion System Custom Apparel](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2011/champion-system) - October 26, 2011 - Athletes Without Limits has partnered with Champion System Worldwide Custom Technical Apparel, as official clothing supplier for 2011-2012. Athletes Without Limits works to help athletes with intellectual disability integrate and accelerate in sports and in life and together with Champion System will work to raise awareness and promote inclusiveness in sport
- [US Athletes Without Limits Head to Italy for Global Games](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2011/us-athletes-without-limits-head-to-italy-for-global-games) - September 1, 2011 – Athletes Without Limits, a nonprofit dedicated to helping athletes with intellectual disability integrate and accelerate in sport, is proud to announce a strong US National team for the 2011 INAS Global Games. The Games are the world championship for athletes with intellectual disability and a key qualifier in Swimming, Track &
- [USA Track & Field Junior Disability Championships](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2012/usa-track-field-junior-disability-championships) - Saturday July 28, 2012 Meet Start Time: 4:00pm (Registration begins at 1:00pm) (Rain Date, Sunday July 28, 3pm) Meet Location: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School 3500 Hillen Road Baltimore, Maryland, 21218 (same for rain date) Disability Classifications & Eligibility: All 18 and under are welcome to attend (including T20 & F20 Athletes with intellectually disability). Registration
- [Video: Brannigan Named Sports Illustrated High School Athlete of the Month](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2015/mikey-brannigan-sports-illustrated-high-school-athlete-of-the-month) - Brannigan and Murray selected for US Paralympic Parapan Am Team Track & Field phenom Mikey Brannigan was named High School Athlete of the Month by Sports Illustrated! Great video that recognizes how with the support of parents, siblings, coaches, schools and programs like Rolling Thunder athletes like Mikey can go beyond any limits. Brannigan, who
- [US Team Prepares for 2015 Inas Global Games Ecuador](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2015/us-team-prepares-for-2015-inas-global-games-ecuador) - Top US athletes are preparing to take on the world at the 2015 Inas Global Games in Quito, Ecuador September 20 - 27. The US will be led by reigning tennis world champions Brittany Taglareni (singles), her doubles partner Katherine Richards and 2011 Global Games defending cycling champion Syd Lea. The US will field teams
- [2019 USA Global Games Team Set to Compete in Brisbane](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2019/usa-global-games-team) - Athletes Without Limits is proud to announce the 22 athletes who will represent the United States at the 2019 INAS Global Games in Brisbane
- [6/19 Last Day to Register for the Badger Track Club Virtual Meet (Open to All)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2020/6-19-last-day-to-register-for-the-badger-track-club-virtual-meet-open-to-all) - The Badger Track Club — run by AWL Coach Scott Brinen — is hosting a virtual track meet the last week of June and we'd love for AWL athletes and supporters to compete with us...
- [Recruiting Athletes for First US Team to Compete at Global Games](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2009/2009globalgame) - March 1, 2009: Athletes Without Limits is looking for talented athletes with intellectual disability for new international opportunity to compete against top athletes in the World.
- [2023 Virtus Global Games France US Team Information](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2023/2023-virtus-global-games-france-us-team-information) - We've posted travel, dates and cost information about our US Team trip the June 2023 Games...
- [2016 Rio Paralympics Filled with "Firsts" for US Athletes with Intellectual Disability](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2016/2016-rio-paralympics-filled-with-firsts-for-us-athletes-with-intellectual-disability) - The 2016 Rio Paralympic was filled with firsts for US para-athletes with intellectual disability. On the very same day of competition both Brianna Clark and Michael Brannigan became the first US athletes with intellectual disability to medal at the Paralympics...
- [2011 Global Games World Championships Italy](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2011/gg11registration) - September 30- October 4, 2011 - Athletes Without Limits will be taking the US Teams in Cycling, Track & Field, Swimming & Possibly Rowing to the 2011 Global Games in Ligura, Italy. The deadline to register has passed.
- [USA Table Tennis Nationals](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2010/usa-table-tennis-nationals) - December 14-18, 2010: Las Vegas, NV
- [Athletes Without Limits Launches Houston-Based National Basketball Program](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2015/athletes-without-limits-launches-houston-based-national-basketball-program) - Houston-based team for high-performance athletes with intellectual disability is training for the 2015 Inas Global Games World Championships
- [Link Available to Watch Friday's Black Coaches and Rowers Roundtable Webinar](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2020/link-available-to-watch-fridays-black-coaches-and-rowers-roundtable-webinar) - WATCH THE RECORDED WEBINAR: In case anyone couldn't make Friday night's powerful Roundtable discussion presented by Rowing in Color, below is the link, please feel free to share: Black Coaches and Rowers Roundtable: https://youtu.be/amyQYG3CspE Rowing Clubs, Diversity, Looking Within - Starting Conversations: https://youtu.be/yqiZStL7oGw USRowing is pleased to announce that a Black Rowers and Coaches Roundtable
- [Athletes Without Limits Video](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2013/athletes-without-limits-video) - Filmmaker and photographer Damone Brown recently spent time with Athletes Without Limits founder Barry Holman and some of our swimmers and rowers to talk about what we do and why we do it.
- [Results from 2020 AWL Short Course Swim Invitationals in Georgia](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2020/swimming-invitationals-results) - Congratulations to all the swimmers who recently competed in the 2020 AWL-Sanctioned Short Course Invitational Meet in Georgia!
- [8th Annual GTAC Paralympic Swim Meet](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2011/8th-annual-gtac-disability-paralympic-swim-meet) - May 21-22, 2011: The University of Cincinnati, OH. Located in the beautiful Keating Aquatic Center, this event welcomes swimmers of all levels and is sanctioned by US Paralympics. Hotel Reservations by April 20; Register by May 1.
- [9th Annual GTAC Paralympic Swim Meet](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2012/9th-annual-gtac-paralympic-swim-meet) - May 21-22, 2011: The University of Cincinnati, OH. Located in the beautiful Keating Aquatic Center, this event welcomes swimmers of all levels and is sanctioned by US Paralympics. Hotel Reservations by April 20; Register by May 1.
- [Head of the Charles Regatta Results](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2018/head-of-the-charles-regatta-results) - October 20th-21st, 2018 Athletes Without Limits (AWL) once again participated in the annual Head of the Charles Regatta(HOCR), hosted at the Charles River in Boston, Massachusetts...
- [Athletes Without Limits Swimming Nationals and Rowdy Masters Meet Results](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2018/swimming-nationals-results-copy) - Congratulations to all the swimmers who recently competed in the 2018 Athletes Without Limits Nationals at the Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic in Orlando October 12-14, 2018.
- [Athlete Spotlight: Multi-Sport Oregonian Sara Slawta](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2018/athlete-spotlight-multisport-oregonian-sara-slawta) - Welcome back to #WithoutLimitsWednesday, where every week we will feature the story and achievements of one of our talented athletes — who they are, what they love, and how they got there. This week's athlete spotlight is on Oregonian Sara Slawta...
- [Athlete Spotlight: Orlando Swimmer Jesse Greve](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2018/athlete-spotlight-orlando-swimmer-jesse-greve) - Welcome back to #WithoutLimitsWednesday, this week's athlete spotlight is on Orlando-based swimmer Jesse Greve...
- [Cyclist Syd Lea heads to Inas World Championships in Netherlands](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2017/cyclist-syd-lea-heads-to-inas-world-championships-in-netherlands) - Cyclist Syd Lea, who was the first US athlete to win an Inas World Title when he took gold at the event in 2011 Italy heads to Assen, Netherlands to once again represent USA.
- [Athlete Spotlight: Georgia Swimmer J.R. Douglas](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2018/athlete-spotlight-georiga-swimmer-jr-douglas) - Welcome back to #WithoutLimitsWednesday, this week's athlete spotlight is on Jonesboro, Georgia’s jack-of-all trades, J.R. Douglas...
- [Athlete Spotlight: Florida Swimmer Ian Soules](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2018/athlete-spotlight-florida-swimmer-ian-soules) - We are pleased to announce our brand new #WithoutLimitsWednesday initiative! Every week we will feature the story and achievements of one of our talented athletes — who they are, what they love, and how they got there. Our first athlete in the spotlight is Ian Mark Soules from Orlando, Florida...
- [2017 Athletes Without Limits Swimming Nationals Results](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2017/swimming-nationals-results) - Congratulations to all the swimmers who recently competed in the 2017 Athletes Without Limits Long-Course & Open Water Swimming Nationals in Atlanta Georgia July 6-9th. In addition to being the National Championships for S14 swimmers with intellectual disability, the event was the first in the US to include the two new pilot Inas classes for athletes with Down's Syndrome and athletes with Autism+.
- [Bend Bulletin features triathlete Sean O'Rourke](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2017/bend-bulletin-article-on-athletes-without-limits-sean-orourke) - Athletes Without Limits Sean O'Rourke was featured online and on the front page of the June 26 print edition of the Bend Bulletin while spending a week in Oregon with coach Barry Holman: Bend coach helps special needs athletes reach never-before-reached heights: Triathlete from New York hopes to become the 1st with an intellectual disability to finish
- [O'Rourke finishes strong at Nation's Tri](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2010/orourke-finishes-strong-at-nations-tri) - O'Rourke, who has intellectual impairment related to ingesting lead paint as an infant, competed in men's open 30-34 age group, with an impressive time of 2:52:17 easily placing him in the top half...
- [US Brings Home Medals and High Rankings at 2009 Global Games](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2009/us-brings-home-medals-and-high-rankings-at-global-games) - July 14, 2009 : Three US athletes with intellectual disability represented the US at the 2009 Global Games held in Liberec, Czech Republic July 5 – 14. Nearly 1,000 elite athletes from 40 countries competed for gold, silver and bronze in seven sports.
- [USA Wins First Medal at 2009 Global Games](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2009/usa-wins-first-medal-at-global-games) - July 8, 2009: Liberec, Czech Republic - Cyclist Syd Lea Wins Bronze in Individual Time Trial; Swimmer Maria D'Andrea Ranks 8th in the World in Distance Event.
- [First US Team to Compete at Global Games in Czech Republic July 5-14](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2009/first-us-team) - June 29, 2009: Nearly 1,500 elite athletes with intellectual disability from 40 countries will compete for world championships in nine sports.
- [Athletes Without Limits to be Charity Partner for Drink the District Events](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2015/athletes-without-limits-to-be-charity-partner-for-the-taste-of-dc-drink-the-district-events) - Athletes Without Limits is excited to announce a fundraising partnership with Drink the District events promoted by former Apprentice celeb Steuart Martens and his partner Dan Kirner. Martens also serves on the Athletes Without Limits Board of Directors and has used his open-water swimming talents to raise money and awareness for our athletes.
- [BBC Coverage of Reinclusion into Paralympics](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2009/bbc-article-on-2012-paralympics-inclusion) - BBC Sport has provided news coverage of the re-inclusion (2009) of athletes with intellectual disability in Paralympic competition. Athletes with intellectual disability participated in the 1996 Atlanta and 2000 Sydney games but were banned from competition when members of Spain's basketball team were found to have no disability.
- [T&J No Limit Fitness Hosts Fundraiser for AWL](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2015/tj-no-limit-fitness-hosts-fundraiser-for-awl) - Wow! Thanks to T&J No Limit Fitness for putting on a great fundraiser for our athletes today!
- [Video: Swimmer Sarah Gilbert Featured on Florida News](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2011/swimmer-sarah-gilbert-headed-for-global-games-italy-thanks-to-community-sponsors) - Florida swimmer Sarah Gilbert is fundraising to help offset trip costs for the 2011 Global Games in Italy. She appeared on First Coast News on August 8 along with one of her swim coaches Justin Heights and her rowing coach Victoria Mattie. (Note, after the sponsor ad, use the slider to get to the interview,
- [Head of the Occoquan](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2011/head-of-the-occoquan) - November 5-6, 2011 Sandy Run Park, VA Members of the Athletes Without Limits/DC Strokes Rowing team will be competing. For further information about the regatta visit the Occoquan Boat Club website.
- [Cyclocross Race to Benefit Athletes Without Limits](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2009/2009-mabracyclocross) - November 29, 2009: Taneytown, MD Get muddy, bring the kids and work off that turkey!
- [Presidents Day Happy Hour!](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2011/dc-happy-hour-to-benefit-athletes-without-limits) - February 21, 2011: Join us at Dirty Martini for a DC happy hour to support Athletes Without Limits!
- [Scratch Labs to Sponsor 2015 US Global Games Team's Hydration Needs](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2015/scratch-labs-hydration-to-sponsor-2015-us-global-games-team) - Thanks to Scratch Labs, the US Team competing at the 2015 Inas Global Games in Quito, Ecuador will be well-hydrated for competition.
- [Meet Justin "Champion" Boatner](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2015/meet-justin-hs-champion-rower-boatner) - Justin came to an Athletes Without Limits "Learn to Row Day" with his Arlington County Schools special education class in 2012. He was very excited and enthusiastic about rowing. He asked a million questions about the boats, the ergs, equipment and technique. First and foremost was "when do I get to row my own boat on
- [Athletes Without Limits Launches National Tennis Program and Heads to Australian Open](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2014/athletes-without-limits-launches-national-high-performance-tennis-program-for-players-with-an-intellectual-disability) - US Athletes Compete at 2014 Australian Open for First Time Just months after launching our tennis program to develop high performance players with an intellectual disability, Athletes Without Limits entered four players from around the US in the 17th Australian Tennis Championships. The tournament is part of the Australian Open and 2014 marked the first
- [US Tennis Program Scores Big in First Year of International Competition](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2014/us-tennis-program-scores-big-in-first-year-of-international-competition) - US Players Make First Appearance at 2014 Australian Open Just months after launching our tennis program to develop high performance tennis players with intellectual impairment, Athletes Without Limits took the first-ever US team to compete in the 17th Annual Australian Tennis Championships at the Australian Open. Brittany Tagliareni (Florida) placed third in women’s singles. She
- [Maria D'Andrea and Gail Morning Make Strong Showing at First Paralympic Meet](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2010/gtac) - June 1, 2010: Athletes Without Limits swimmers compete together with physically disabled Paralympic swimmers for the first time at the 2010 GTAC Disability Meet at the University of Cincinnati.
- [We're looking for exceptional athletes...](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2010/allsports) - To build US teams in cycling, rowing, swimming, table tennis, track & field and other sports.
- [Athlete Without Limits' Syd Lea Wins MABRA Cyclocross Series](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2009/athlete-without-limits-syd-lea-wins-mabra-cyclocross-series-cat4) - December 15, 2009: Lea won 2 races and placed in the top in most others (competing against non-disabled riders) to capture the 2009 series title.
- [Vote on re-inclusion into Paralympics passes](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2009/votepasses) - November 27, 2009: Athletes with intellectual disability headed for London 2012 Paralympics!
- [IPC to Vote on Re-inclusion into Paralympics](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2009/vote-yes-2012) - November 19, 2009: Your support is needed to make sure the US votes "yes" to re-inclusion in the 2012 Paralympics.
- [Courier Times Features Global Games Swimmer Maria D'Andrea](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2009/courier-times-features-global-games-swimmer-maria-dandrea) - "A world of experience for Bensalem's D'Andrea" by Karen Sangillo, Staff Writer
- [Nation's Triathlon Raffle: Win a Giant Road Bike from The Bike Rack!](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2012/nations-triathlon-raffle-win-a-giant-road-bike-from-the-bike-rack) - September 7-9, 2012 Expo: Washington DC Hilton Hotel 1919 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington DC (Fri 12-8pm, Sat 9am-8pm) Race: East Potomac Park/Tidal Basin (Sunday 7am-3pm) Enter in person or online at: http://awlbikeraffle2.eventbrite.com Athletes Without Limits will be sharing a booth with our sponsor The Bike Rack at the Nations Triathlon Expo this weekend. Stop by
- [Sept 27: Bartending 4 Change Happy Hour at Stoneys Bar](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2012/sept-27-bartending-4-change-happy-hour-at-stoneys-bar) - Bartending 4 change Serves it up for Athletes Without Limits Thursday, September 27, 2012 6-9pm Stoney’s Upstairs Bar (1433 P Street NW Washington DC) Join us Thursday as we celebrate the success of our local Rowing team as well as the Paralympic accomplishments of athletes with intellectual disability at the London Games (and cheer for the
- [Congratulations to our Bike Rack raffle winner!](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2012/congratulations-to-our-bike-rack-raffle-winner) - Chuck Harney & Wayne Lurch, co-owners of The Bike Rack, pose with raffle winner Monica Shoenberg. September 2012 Nations Triathlon Expo Congrats to raffle winner Monika Schoenberg, the proud owner of a new Giant Trinity, donated by The Bike Rack. Monica is a student at George Washington University, and President of the school's Triathlon Team.
- [Swimmers Leslie Cichocki & Sarah Gilbert Head to Italy Thanks to Community Support](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2011/swimmers-leslie-cichocki-sarah-gilbert-headed-to-global-games-thanks-to-community-support) - Private sponsorships from friends and local businesses keep their Paralympic Dream alive as the two swimmers head to the 2011 INAS/IPC Global Games in Loano, Italy. Swimmers Leslie Cichocki and Sarah Gilbert, the highest ranked swimmers with intellectual disability in the US, spearheaded a local fundraising campaign to help offset their family's out of pocket
- [Oct 5: Kingsley Flood benefit concert at Penn Social](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2012/oct-5-kingsley-flood-benefit-concert-at-penn-social) - Friday October 5 at 6:30pm Penn Social: 801 E Street NW Washington DC $10 suggested donation at the door Join us for a special Kingsley Flood benefit concert for Athletes Without Limits. Kingsley Flood and their "salt of the earth type of music" has been featured on NPR, Paste and Esquire. Check out the band
- [Delaney Hardware Sponsors Para Pan Athlete Melissa Middleton](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2011/delaney-sponsors-para-pan-athlete-melissa-middleton) - DELANEY HARDWARE PRESS RELEASE : DECEMBER 2, 2011 Last Christmas Delaney had the pleasure of meeting a delightful young lady named Melissa Middleton and her mother Angela through Delaney’s annual Christmas Adoption program. Melissa is intellectually challenged and her mother Angela was battling cancer for the second time. This precious family was facing some difficult
- [Free USA Swimming Clinic for Disabled Youth (under18)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2011/free-usa-swimming-clinic-for-disabled-youth-under-18) - April 2, 2011: San Diego, CA USA Swimming and the Challenged Athletes Foundation are offering a free swim clinic in San Diego to athletes who are under 18 with physical, vision, hearing, and/or intellectual disabilities as part of a coaching educational project.

## Pages

- [Homepage](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/) - Since 2009 our small national nonprofit has been helping athletes with intellectual impairments access BIG opportunities to compete at their highest level in sport! We manage Virtus and Paralympic eligibility for US athletes with Autism, Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability competing in high level events in 12+ sports.
- [Partners & Supporters](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/sponsors) - US athletes with intellectual and developmental disability are making history thanks to the help of donors, grants, and a select group of national sponsors. To explore a sponsorship relationships please contact us.
- [Apply for Eligibility](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/eligibility) - Welcome - we're so excited to work with you on your application! Athletes Without Limits is the USA Member of Virtus International We're here to help US athletes with Intellectual Disability, Down Syndrome and Autism apply for Virtus (and Paralympic) eligibility in order to access opportunities to compete — think of us as your Guidance
- [Soccer](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/sports/soccer) - Welcome 2026 Inspire League Soccer Teams! Athletes Without Limits is excited to partner with the Inspire League to help launch the first US soccer league to for high performance players with intellectual disabilities! Note that the application below is for players already on a registered Inspire League Soccer Team. Other soccer players with intellectual impairments
- [Oregon (Athletes Without Limits Based In)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/oregon) - Athletes Without Limits is a National nonprofit and the USA Member of Virtus, the International sport federation for athletes with intellectual impairment. While we are primarily a virtual organization working with athletes from across the U.S., we are proud to be based in beautiful Bend, Oregon. The following are Athletes Without Limits partnerships to support
- [Paralympic Classification for US Athletes with Intellectual Impairment (II)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/eligibility/usparalympics) - As the US Member of Virtus, Athletes Without Limits manages the first step to confirm eligibility for National Paralympic classification for US athletes with Intellectual Disability (in partnership with U.S. Paralympics). Virtus is the International governing body for para-athletes with an intellectual impairment and a member of the International Paralympic Committee IPC. Virtus manages
- [Equestrian Opportunities](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/sports/equestrian) - About Athletes Without Limits & Virtus International As the USA Member of Virtus, Athletes Without Limits goal is to help US equestrian riders access International Dressage Competition opportunities offered by Virtus, Virtus, the International governing body for athletes with intellectual impairments and a member of the International Paralympic Committee. Virtus Annual Video Dressage Competitions Since
- [Basketball](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/basketball) - ABOUT THE TEAM: Athletes Without Limits partners with The ARC of Detroit, with additional support from the Amazon Community Fund, to provide opportunities for high-performance basketball players with intellectual impairments to compete at Virtus World Championships & Global Games. UPCOMING EVENTS: 2027 Virtus Global Games Cairo, Egypt PAST EVENTS: 2025 Virtus World Basketball Championships Astana,
- [TABLE TENNIS ELIGIBILITY LISTS (USA)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/masterlist/tabletennis-masterlist) - All U.S. Table Tennis Players who've completed Virtus International Eligibility have been posted. If you do not see an athlete's name on this list please contact us, some players with National are pending or may not be posted. Click on one of the three lists below to see the names:
- [Golf](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/sports/golf) - Golf Opportunities For US Athletes with Intellectual Impairment In 2019 Virtus: World Intellectual Impairment Sport established a partnership with EDGA, a European-based international organization that promotes golf for players with disabilities through their "WR4GD" and "Access" Pass initiative. While players with physical impairment apply directly to EDGA for a pass, athletes with intellectual impairment apply
- [Competition Calendars](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/calendars) - A. Athletes Without Limits & Virtus Events Calendar This is where we post AWL Events that we host or partner with including our trips to Virtus International Events.We try to post key events from other organizations who are inclusive of athletes with intellectual impairments to our calendar. Thankfully that's getting harder to keep up with
- [Virtus AAI Clearance Form for Athletes with Down Syndrome](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/eligibility/aai-physician-form) - Virtus AAI Clearance Form for Athletes with Down Syndrome For athlete safety this form is required for athletes with Down Syndrome who have applied for Virtus or Paralympic eligibility. Physician's can use the link below to complete and e-sign the AAI Form online or download a PDF. E-signing is recommend as Athletes Without Limits will
- [US Virtus Eligibility Lists (By Sport)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/masterlist) - Basketball Eligibility List Cycling Eligibility List Golf Eligibility List for EDGA/WR4GD Equestrian Eligibility List Karate Eligibility List Rowing Eligibility List Sailing Eligibility List Skiing Eligibility List Swimming Eligibility List Table Tennis Eligibility List Taekwondo Eligibility List Tennis Eligibility List Track & Field Eligibility List All US athletes who've completed full Virtus International Level Eligibility have
- [Alpine & Nordic Skiing Opportunities](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/sports/skiing) - Athletes Without Limits National Alpine & Nordic Racing Team High performance ski racing opportunities for U.S. athletes with intellectual impairments Virtus, the International governing body for athletes with intellectual impairments organizes Alpine and Nordic Skiing World Championships for high-performance skiers with intellectual impairment. As the US member of Virtus, Athletes Without Limits has the opportunity
- [Taekwondo, Karate and Judo Opportunities](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/sports/taekwondo) - A. Virtus International Eligibility and Opportunities through USA Virtus Member Athletes Without Limits In 2015 Eric Wright with Athletes Without Limits National Taekwondo Coach Johnny Birch competed at the first Virtus World Taekwondo Championships in Ecuador and claimed the individual Gold medal for USA. Athletes Without Limits continues to seek talented athletes with intellectual disability
- [US Virtus Eligibility List for Cycling](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/masterlist/cycling-masterlist) - [table id=94 /] If you do not see an athlete's name on this list please contact us, some athletes with National level are pending or may not yet be posted. All US athletes who've completed International Level Virtus Eligibility have been posted. Note that Virtus was formerly called "Inas" which may not be updated all
- [Volunteer Staff Resources](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/about/staff-resources) - Welcome US National Team Leaders, Coaches, Carers and Medical Support We'll use this page going forward to gather information for you our core volunteers so you can find everything in one place! We are moving to a one-time registration form for all events and trips going forward. Please complete our hipaa-friendly form below to make
- [Athlete Protection: Safesport & Concussion Awareness](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/about/athlete-protection-safesport-policy)
- [Medication & Drug Testing](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/medication) - Athletes entering events that enforce anti-doping may require a medication found on the WADA Prohibited Drug List. If that is the case you may need to apply for permission to taking the medication while competing — this is called a Therapeutic Drug Use Exemption or (TUE). We will review your medications when you apply for
- [Support Athletes Without Limits](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/donate) - Make a General Donation to Athletes Without Limits: Athletes Without Limits is a volunteer-run 501(c)3 nonprofit. With your gift, we can better support athletes with intellectual impairment who are making athletic history — becoming world champions; preparing for Virtus Global Games or Paralympics; racing at the prestigious Head of the Charles regatta. The possibilities are
- [Rowing](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/sports/rowing) - National Opportunities: Find a USRowing Club Athletes Without Limits and USRowing support the identification and development of US rowers with intellectual impairments (Autism, Down Syndrome and Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities IDD) in mainstream rowing throughout the US. The USRowing website provides a list of rowing clubs by area. Interested athletes should register for a learn-to-row
- [Contact Us](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/about/contact) - Athletes Without Limits is a national nonprofit 501(c)3 based in Oregon. Mailing Address Athletes Without Limits 740 NE 3RD ST, STE-3 #332 Bend, OR 97701 The best way to reach us is by sending an email using the contact form below. Fill out my LGL form!
- [US Virtus Eligibility List for Track & Field](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/masterlist/track-masterlist) - All U.S. athletes who've completed Virtus International Eligibility have been posted. If you do not see an athlete's name on this list please contact us, some athletes with National Level Eligibility are pending or may not be posted yet. Click on one of the three lists below to see the names:
- [SWIMMING ELIGIBILITY LISTS (USA)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/masterlist/swimming-masterlist) - All U.S. swimmers who've completed Virtus International Eligibility have been posted. If you do not see an athlete's name on this list please contact us as not all swimmers with Provisional eligibility are posted here. Click on one of the three lists below to see the names:
- [US Virtus Eligibility List for Tennis](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/masterlist/tennis-masterlist) - [table id=90 /] If you do not see an athlete's name on this list please contact us, some athletes with National level are pending or may not yet be posted. All US athletes who've completed International Level Virtus Eligibility have been posted.
- [US Virtus Eligibility List for Taekwondo](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/masterlist/taekwondo-masterlist) - [table id=80 /] If you do not see an athlete's name on this list please contact us, some athletes with National level are pending or may not yet be posted. All US athletes who've completed International Level Virtus Eligibility have been posted.
- [US Virtus Eligibility List for Skiing](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/masterlist/skiing-masterlist) - [table id=70 /] If you do not see an athlete's name on this list please contact us, some athletes with National level are pending or may not yet be posted. All US athletes who've completed International Level Virtus Eligibility have been posted. Note that Virtus was formerly called "Inas" which may not be updated all
- [US Virtus Eligibility List for Sailing](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/masterlist/sailing-masterlist) - The US players below meet the Virtus Eligibility Criteria in their respective competition group (II1, II2, II3). [table id=98 /] If you do not see an athlete's name on this list please contact us, some athletes with National level are pending or may not yet be posted. All US athletes who've completed International Level Virtus
- [US Virtus Eligibility List for Rowing](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/masterlist/rowing-masterlist) - [table id=60 /] If you do not see an athlete's name on this list please contact us, some athletes with National level are pending or may not yet be posted. All US athletes who've completed International Level Virtus Eligibility have been posted. Note that Virtus was formerly called "Inas" which may not be updated all
- [Karate U.S. Eligibility Master List](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/masterlist/karate-masterlist) - [table id=84 /] If you do not see an athlete's name on this list please contact us, some athletes with National level are pending or may not yet be posted. All US athletes who've completed International Level Virtus Eligibility have been posted. Note that Virtus was formerly called "Inas" which may not be updated all
- [Golf U.S. Eligibility Master List](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/masterlist/golf) - Visit our Golf Information Page U.S. Virtus Eligibility List for Golf If you do not see an athlete's name on this list please contact us, some athletes with National level are pending or may not yet be posted. All US athletes who've completed International Level Virtus Eligibility have been posted. *Note that Golf is not
- [US Virtus Eligibility List for Equestrian](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/masterlist/equestrian-masterlist) - [table id=50 /] If you do not see an athlete's name on this list please contact us, some athletes with National level are pending or may not yet be posted. All US athletes who've completed International Level Virtus Eligibility have been posted. Note that Virtus was formerly called "Inas" which may not be updated all
- [Basketball U.S. Eligibility Master List](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/masterlist/basketball-masterlist) - [table id=92 /]
- [Tennis Opportunities for Players with Intellectual Impairment](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/sports/tennis) - TENNIS OPPORTUNITIES We're looking for US tennis players with intellectual disability to represent the US and compete at high-level Virtus and other tennis events throughout the world. Athletes must meet established criteria for intellectual impairment and apply for Virtus Eligibility. Virtus Tennis events offer competition to athletes in three Virtus Eligibility Groups: Virtus II1-Intellectual Disability
- [Swimming Opportunities](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/sports/swimming) - There are a growing number of competition opportunities for swimmers with Intellectual Impairment. Scroll below to learn more about 1) Athletes Without Limits trips to Virtus events as well as other opportunities through 2) Paralympics including US Paralympic Swim Meets, Move United Events and High School State Meets. 1) Virtus Swimming Competition Pathway Athletes Without
- [Athletes Without Limits National Leadership](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/about/leadership) - Athletes Without Limits collaborates with countless advocates, coaches, and organizations throughout the US and abroad to promote inclusive sport — so athletes with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities can reach their highest potential in sport and life. Below are some of our current key National Leaders & Coaches...
- [Track & Field Opportunities](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/sports/athletics) - Athletes Without Limits is looking for talented athletes with intellectual disability to represent the US at Virtus International track & field, half-marathon and cross country events. Interested US athletes should complete our U.S. Athlete Interest Form and and apply for Virtus eligibility. Virtus eligibility is also the first step for athletes with intellectual impairment seeking Classification in
- [History of the Virtus Global Games](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/globalgames) - Since our startup in 2009, Athletes Without Limits has organized US National Teams traveling to and competing at the Virtus Global Games including past trips to the Czech Republic'09, Italy'11, Ecuador'16, Australia'19 and France '23. We look forward to the next Games in Egypt in 2027! Visit our Event Calendar for US Team information for
- [2023 Global Games France: US Team Information](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/gg2023) - Athletes Without Limits, the US Member of Virtus, is seeking qualified athletes to compete as part of the USA Team at the 2023 Virtus Global Games in Vichy, France. This will be our 5th Global Games trip since 2009 and we appreciate seeing US Team Members grow and develop through their participation in high-level Virtus
- [Karate Opportunities](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/sports/karate) - Athletes Without Limits continues to seek talented athletes with intellectual impairment to represent the U.S. Team at Virtus International competitions. We also manage the eligibility process for athletes competing with US Para Karate. INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES As the US member of Virtus: World Intellectual Impairment Sport (formerly called Inas) Athletes Without Limits offers opportunities for athletes to compete at the highest
- [Table Tennis Opportunities](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/sports/tabletennis) - View our Virtus/Paralympic list of Eligible U.S. Table Tennis Players Athletes Without Limits provides opportunities for table tennis players with intellectual disability to represent the US at upcoming national and international Virtus and Paralympic Table Tennis events. A. VIRTUS TABLE TENNIS: Athletes Without Limits provides table tennis players with Intellectual Impairment, Autism and Down Syndrome
- [Cycling Opportunities](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/sports/cycling) - Virtus International Cycling Opportunities Virtus: World Intellectual Impairment Sport organizes Road and Track World Championships for high-performance cyclists with intellectual impairment. As the US member of Virtus, Athletes Without Limits has the opportunity to recruit qualified US cyclists and organize trips these events based on athlete interest and trip viability. Athletes must meet the Virtus
- [Mission](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/about/mission) - ...to create opportunities, supports and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; so that they can develop and maintain healthy lifestyles and reach their highest potential in sport and in life. Our Story Athletes Without Limits began with one athlete who wouldn't let intellectual disability stand in the way of his quest to become
- [Newsroom](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/news) - We post even more news and photos on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram.
- [2022 Virtus World Cross Country Championships (USA)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/2022-virtus-world-cc) - We are proud to announce that the United States has been awarded host of the 2022 Virtus World Cross Country Championships. This International event will feature the best distance runners with intellectual impairment from around the globe, including Paralympic Games Track & Field athletes. Competitors will race on a renowned Cross Country course in Mission
- [Official Results](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/results) - Congratulations to athletes who have recently competed! Results for events hosted by Athletes Without Limits and our US Teams competing internationally at Virtus events are posted below:
- [Forms](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/forms)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/about/privacy) - Introduction Athletes Without Limits, the US Member of Virtus, is committed to protecting information and your privacy. As a nonprofit advocating for athletes with intellectual impairment we take every measure possible to protect athlete and children's privacy. Similarly our parent organization Virtus: World Intellectual Impairment Sport (based in the United Kingdom) follows similar practices to
- [AWL Bend Ambassadors](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/about/ambassadors)
- [Washington, DC](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/hubs/washingtondc) - Visit our AWL DC SPORTS Website learn about our DC Rowing, Fitness and Cycling Programs for athletes in the DC/Maryland/Virginia region.
- [Sitemap](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/sitemap)
- [Resources for New Psychological Testing](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/eligibility/resources) - Some athletes will have adequate records in their existing files to obtain provisional/ national or full international eligibility. If you have been informed by our staff that an athlete requires new psychological testing to provide evidence, the Inas document below provides greater detail for assessing psychologists for the three Inas classes of Intellectual Disability, Down's Syndrome
- [SPORTS](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/sports) - Inas Sports Athletes Without Limits provides US athletes with opportunities for high-level International competition in the following Inas sports: Athletics/Track & Field Basketball Equestrian Cycling (Road and Time Trial) Rowing (Indoor and Coxed 4) Skiing (Alpine & Nordic) Swimming Table Tennis Taikwondo Tennis Paralympic Sports Three sports have new classes for athletes with intellectual impairment.Â
- [Celebrate at our Special Events](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/support/specialevents) - Help us help athletes with intellectual disability. Throw a party for your friends, make your sporting event a benefit for Athletes Without Limits or just show up for an one of our events below. Contact us for further information on how you can help aspiring Paralympians! Upcoming Events
- [2019 Global Games Australia](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/globalgames/2019-global-games)
- [2011 Global Games Italy](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/globalgames/2011-global-games) - The US team is back from Italy with two medals and historic top tens. Read about our athlete's accomplishments at the Cycling, Rowing, Swimming and Track & Field World Championships... 2011 Global Games News
- [2015 Global Games Ecuador](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/globalgames/2015-global-games)
- [About](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/about) - Mission Staff Board of Directors Advocacy Athlete Protection (Safesport) Policy Our Trips Contact
- [Athletes Without Limits Team Store](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/support/team-store) - Coming Soon! Wear the Athletes Without Limits Champion System Racing Kit and turn your next event into a fundraiser for paralympic contenders! We are developing an Athletes Without Limits line of clothing together with our team clothing sponsor Champion System. Soon you'll be able to purchase a racing kit for your next triathlon, running event,
- [2016 Rio Paralympics](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/london2012) - Did you know there are new Paralympic classes for athletes with intellectual disability — our goal is to make history by supporting athletes' efforts to make the 2012 and 2016 US Paralympic Teams. The first sports to re-include (starting with the 2012 Paralymics in London) are Athletics, Swimming & Table Tennis with other sports likely
- [Newsroom](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/newsroom) - Below is just some of great things going on at Athletes Without Limits. For up-to-date news, photos and videos of our athletes and teams as they compete throughout the world visit our Facebook Page. If you are a member of the press and would like to request photos or further information contact us at 202-544-0510 or
- [Dreams Come True](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/newsroom/murraylondon2012) - Athletes Without Limits Michael Murray made Team USA and history by being the first US athlete with an intellectual disability to qualify for the London 2012 Paralympics. Murray was recently the first athlete with an intellectual disability selected to live and train at a US Olympic Training Center  with the ultimate goal of representing Team
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- [Help Us Make History](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/support) - There are lots of ways to get involved in the exciting lives of athletes with intellectual disability who are changing stereotypes and making history by competing in open sport at the World Championship level.... Compete With Us For high-performance athletes with intellectual disability. Join our President's Challenge Fitness Team For athletes, friends, supporters with and
- [Become a Fundraiser](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/support/become-a-fundraiser) - Create a Personal Fundraising Page We're looking for friends, family, supporters and fellow athletes to help fundraise. Whether you are training for the Boston Marathon or just keeping healthy and active in the Athlete's Without Limits President's Active Lifestyle Award Challenge, consider creating a personal fundraising page with our partner First Giving. Coming Soon!
- [Making History](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/our-story) - Athletes Without Limits helps U.S. athletes with intellectual disability integrate and accelerate in sport (and life)... As the sole U.S. organization responsible for the first stage of INAS and Paralympic eligibility for athletes with intellectual disability we are helping athletes break sterotypes and achieve their Olympic dreams...
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## People

- [U.S. Tennis Association (USTA)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/u-s-tennis-association-usta) - Athletes Without Limits would like to thank USTA for their partnership and support as we work together to create opportunities for players with intellectual impairment.
- [GOLF: Michael Mignano](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/golf-coach-michael-mignano) - Athletes Without Limits is excited to be working with Dr. Mike Mignano to help expand opportunities in Golf for players with Intellectual Impairment. Dr. Mike Mignano is a lecturer at the University of Michigan's School of Kinesiology and a Certified Adaptive Recreation and Sports Specialist (CARSS II) with BlazeSports. He is a former college golf
- [TENNIS: Head Coach Molly Meade](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/tennis-coach-molly-meade)
- [SKIING: Winter Sports National Team Manager Shawn Roseman](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/ski-coach-shawn-roseman)
- [SKIING: Head Coach John Graham](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/ski-john-graham)
- [EQUESTRIAN: Coach Kristen Moreland](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/equestrian-coach-kristen-moreland)
- [BASKETBALL: Coach Nicholas Barnes](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/bball-coach-nicholas-barnes) - Nicolas is a Basketball Coach at The Arc of Detroit where he inspires those with intellectual impairments and other developmental disabilities to play their best game and lead their best life. Athletes Without Limits partnered with The Arc to field the first USA National Basketball team to compete at a Virtus World Championships when we
- [BASKETBALL: Coach Loren Glover](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/bball-coach-loren-glover) - Loren is Executive Director at The Arc Detroit where he leads programming to help those with intellectual impairments and other developmental disabilities lead their best life. Athletes Without Limits partnered with The Arc to field the first USA National Basketball team to compete at a Virtus World Championships when we took three coaches and 10
- [BASKETBALL: Coach LC Bulger](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/bball-coach-lc-bulger) - LC Bulger is a Basketball Coach at The Arc Detroit where his enthusiasm and support helps players with intellectual impairments and other developmental disabilities play their best game and lead their best life. Athletes Without Limits partnered with The Arc to field the first USA National Basketball team to compete at a Virtus World Championships
- [TRACK & FIELD: Head Coach Scott Brinen](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/track-coach-scott-brinen) - "I believe that Track and Cross Country can help you learn lessons about being an adult, to learn selflessness, to help other people in this world. The lessons you learn from these two sports will carry over into anything that you do in life, it is an invaluable lesson. Dedication, hard work, commitment to other
- [MEDICAL: Dr. Amy Berglund, DC, DACBSP](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/amy-berglund) - "Dr. Amy" has taken extensive training in Sports Medicine to advance her career. She earned her Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician degree (CCSP) in 2013 and went on to complete her Diploma in Sports Medicine in 2014. Most recently (2015), she completed her International Chiropractic Sports Physician coursework. These extra certifications have allowed her to travel
- [ELIGIBILITY: National Eligibility Officers (NEOs)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/national-eligibility-psychologists) - Athletes Without Limits works with U.S. licensed psychologists who specialize in Autism and Intellectual Impairments to endorse completed U.S. eligibility applications. These are professional psychologists who dedicate what little free time they have helping athletes with intellectual impairment through the Virtus and Paralympic eligibility/classification process. Application endorsement by a National Eligibility Officer is a requirement
- [James Carter](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/carter-james)
- [SWIMMING: Paralympic Swimmer & Coach Leslie Cichocki](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/athlete-coach-leslie-cichocki) - "I live each day to its fullest." Hometown: Palos Hills, Illinois Sport: Swimming Past & Current Teams: 2016 US Paralympic Team Rio, 2023, 2015 & 2011 Athletes Without Limits Global Games US Team Member, Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Stagg High School, Hickory Willow Swim Club, Saluki Swim Club, Mount Greenwood Local Elite Age Group Team
- [Julie Holman](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/awl-leadership-julie-holman) - Julie assists athletes and families with the Virtus and Paralympic eligibility process and provides nonprofit governance and administrative leadership to the organization including previously serving on the board. Since co-founding the organization in 2009 she's managed and lead all of AWL's National team trips to Virtus International World Championships and Global Games and has helped
- [Catherine Brack](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/catherine-brack) - IN MEMORIAM 1969-2024 We feel so lucky Catherine chose to share her time and expertise with Athletes Without Limits both as a hand's on event volunteer and Board Member. We will miss her and think of her often as we continue the work she supported since our early days as an organization : ) BIO
- [Barry Holman](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/barry-holman) - As Athletes Without Limits Co-founder and President, Barry is Head Coach to the US delegation and provides overall leadership to the organization. He manages relationships with international and US sports governing bodies and was elected to the Virtus International Executive Board (2013-2025) where he served as Virtus Secretary General. Sport is Barry's first love and
- [Candice Walsh](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/walsh-candice) - Bio coming shortly
- [SWIMMING: Coach Bill Ewell](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/swim-coach-bill-ewell) - Coach Bill Ewell has been a National Teams Swim Coach with Athletes Without Limits since 2022 and has travelled with and coached AWL National swimmers with Intellectual Impairment at the 2022 Virtus OA Games in Australia and the 2023 Virtus Global Games in France. In addition to Coaching our AWL National Swimmers with intellectual impairments
- [Ian Conyers](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/ian-conyers) - Ian joined our board following a hand's on experience supporting Athlete's Without Limit's US Team as key volunteer at the 2015 Virtus (formerly called Inas) Global Games in Ecuador and 2019 Global Games Brisbane Australia. Since 2020 Ian has been a member of the Virtus International Governing Board. You can read about Ian's background and
- [Robert Tadjiki](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/tadjiki-robert) - When Robert Tadjiki our newest AWL Ambassador, picked up his AWL Cycling kit he celebrated with a 49 mile ride on his 49th birthday! Robert is a special education teacher at Bend High and been very involved in getting his students active and playing sports as well as creating integrated opportunities at his school through
- [TAEKWONDO: Master Pamela Beas](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/tkd-pamela-beas)
- [TAEKWONDO: Sabumnim Johnny L. Birch Jr](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/tkd-johnny-birch) - Johnny Birch has been working with Athletes Without Limits overseeing US coaching in the sport of Taekwondo since Virtus added it to the summer sports programs in 2015. Following a successful career on the Army Taekwondo Team, Sabumnim Johnny L. Birch, Jr. founded the Carlisle Taekwondo & Fitness Academy, LLC in 2011. The Academy's mission
- [TENNIS: Assistant Coach Kevin Meade](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/tennis-coach-kevin-meade)
- [SWIMMING: Coach Wilma Wong](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/swim-coach-wilma-wong) - Renowned Paralympic Swim Coach Wilma Wong has been a National Team Swim coach with Athletes Without Limits since 2022 and has travel with and coached AWL National swimmers with Intellectual Impairment at the 2022 Virtus OA Games in Australia and the 2023 Virtus Global Games in France. You can read a few bios about Wilma's
- [SKIING: Assistant Coach Kathy VanAken](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/ski-coach-kathy-vanaken)
- [Ian Conyers](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/gg2019-staff-conyers-ian) - Ian joined our board following a hand's on experience supporting Athlete's Without Limit's US Team as key volunteer at the 2015 Inas Global Games in Ecuador. You can read about Ian's background and his work as Michigan State Senator at: senatedems.com/conyers/.
- [US Rowing / Freedom Rows](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/us-rowing-freedom-rows) - From 2010 to 2022 the Athletes Without Limoits DC-based Integrated Rowing Progam (now a separate organization called Unity Boat Club) became the largest Freedom Rows programs in the US. The club brought together athletes with intellectual impairment with disabled Veterans and others competing in unity at mainstream and disability regattas including yearly trips to the
- [Kerrits Equestrian Apparel](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/kerrits-equestrian-apparel) - Special thanks to Kerrits for outfitting AWL's USA National Team Equestrian Riders at the 2023 Virtus Global Games in Vichy France!
- [Tracy Collett](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/tracy-collett) - Bio coming soon.
- [Michael K. Ryan, MD](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/ryan-michael) - Athletes Without Limits Medical Officer Michael K. Ryan, MD is an orthopaedic surgeon at Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center where he specializes in sports medicine surgery, hip preservation surgery, and knee and hip replacements. Dr. Ryan graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a bachelor's degree in preprofessional studies, and earned his medical degree from
- [Champion System](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/champion-system) - Champion System has made it possible for Athletes Without Limits to outfit US team members in high quality training and technical clothing since 2011 including our USA National team competing in 4 sports (rowing, swimming, taekwondo and track & field) at the 2019 Virtus Global Games in Brisbane, Australia. Champion System, a worldwide leader in
- [Zelios](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/zelios) - Look forward to telling you more about the sport sunscreens by our newest sponsor Bend, Oregon based sponsor Zelios!
- [Amazon & AmazonSmile](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/amazon) - Amazon Since 2022 Athletes Without Limits has received financial support from Amazon for our work in the development of opportunities for athletes with intellectual disability — including program-building support for athletes with intellectual impairment in Detroit, MI and support for the 2022 Virtus World Cross Country Championships as well as other AWL programs. Learn more
- [Scratch Labs](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/scratch-labs) - Scratch labs if the nutritional drink sponsor of Athletes Without Limits National Teams, Ambassasor Team and Hosted Events, making sure the athletes are nourished, hydrated and healthly. "At Skratch Labs our mission is to provide people with the inspiration, life skills, and products to take better care of themselves and their families. It's a mission
- [Ji soo Kim](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/ji-soo-kim) - Taekwondo
- [Rachel Sweatt](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/rachel-sweatt)
- [Kevin Meade](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/kevin-meade)
- [KILOGEAR CUT](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/kilogear-cut) - KILOGEAR CUT is the most advanced weighted gear in the world. Our mission is to provide people with the components to live a longer, healthier and more fun life. Founded by Trent Brown, a former captain in the military and Megan Brown, former D1 All American Athlete. Trent & Megan knew the science behind resistance
- [TYR Sport](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/tyr-sport) - Thanks to TYR Sport Athletes Without Limits U.S. National Team swimmers competed at the 2019 Inas Global Games in the latest highest-performance technical suits, gear and bags available. Named for TYR, the Norse god of warriors, TYR Sport, Inc. is an American manufacturer of competitive swim and triathlon apparel and gear.
- [A Most Beautiful Thing Inclusion Fund](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/ambtif) - Athletes Without Limits DC Rowing Program is proud to be a recipient of AMBITF support to break barriers and increase diversity in the sport of rowing...
- [Anna "Libby" Beem](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/beem-anna) - Libby was the first athlete worldwide to compete in the Virtus II3 trial group in 2010 and has been trailblazing as a swimmer and equestrian rider ever since. She will compete in the first live Virtus Equestrian World Championships in Vichy, France in June 2023.
- [Michael Murray](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/murray-michael) - Michael was the first athlete with intellectual disability to make the US Paralympic Team after the re-inclusion vote in 2010. He competed for Team USA in the 1500m at the London 2012 Paralympics and has trained at the US Paralympic Training Center. A member of the both the Athletes Without Limits US Team and US
- [Breanna Clark](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/clark-breanna) - Breanna was the first female US athlete with an intellectual disability to win a Paralympic medal when she handily took the Gold medal in the Women's 400m at the Rio 2016 Paralympics. Later that day Michael Brannigan became the first male US athlete to medal when he won Gold in the men's 1500m. Visit our
- [Sean O'Rourke](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/orourke-sean) - Athletes Without Limits first met Sean O'Rourke at a disability cross-country event in Long Island. Since then he has dedicated his training to breaking barriers in Triathlon, becoming the first person with intellectual impairment to complete an Ironman. Â Sean, who's impairments are associated with ingesting lead paint as a child, competes against non-disabled peers in
- [Charles "Syd" Lea](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/charles-syd-lea-cycling)
- [Caitlin Drummond](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/caitlin-drummond)
- [Courtney Haber](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/courtney-haber) - Courtney's bio is coming soon!
- [Jeff Lovett](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/jeff-lovett) - While new to Athletes Without Limits and Paralympic Swimming in 2021, Jeff is on the fast track and has already competed in the April 2021 World Para Swimming World Series hosted by U.S. Para Swimming and has qualified for the June 2021 U.S. Paralympics Trials in Minneapolis.
- [Bowen Sports Performance](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/bowen-sports-performance)
- [Oregon State University - Cascades](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/oregon-state-university-cascades) - Athletes Without Limits partners with Oregon State University-Cascades Campus in Bend to offer Internships to students.
- [Sunnyside Sports](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/sunnysidesports) - Special thanks to our favorite local shop for supporting the Athletes Without Limits Bend Ambassadors Cycling Team. Sunnyside was the Time Trial sponsor for the 2019 #NoLimits Skyliners TT/Du/Run Series.
- [Central Oregon Pediatrics Associates](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/central-oregon-pediatrics-associates) - As our first eligibility resource in the Pacific Northwest, COPA has generously offered their psychologist's time and expertise to prospective Athletes Without Limits athletes working through the eligibility process. "COPA is the largest pediatric practice in the Central Oregon region, completely committed to the health of children. We offer 14 highly trained and deeply experienced
- [MBSEF Stevenson Youth Nordic Ski Program](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/mount-bachelor-ski-education-foundation) - Athletes Without Limits has partnered with the MBSEF Stevenson Youth Nordic Program in order to offer Nordic Ski Lessons to youth with intellectual impairment, Autism and Down Syndrome. Contact us to get involved.
- [Starlette Menendez](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/starlette-menendez) - Star recently was the first US Track & Field athlete to compete in the new Virtus II2 Group at the 2019 Global Games in Australia. She competed in four events and medalled in three. She trains and competes as a member of the Rolling Thunder program in her home state of New York.
- [Ian Soules](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/ian-soules) - Read Ian's #WithoutLimitsWednesday featured story.
- [Michael Brannigan](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/brannigan-michael) - In High School Michael ranked among the best high school runners in the country (competing against non-disabled peers) and was named  Sports Illustrated "Athlete of the Month." After setting the Paralympic World Record for the 1500m in the T20 Class for (intellectual impairment) he went on to be the first male US athlete with Autism to win a
- [Doug Baldridge](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/doug-baldridge-supporter) - "We got involved with Athletes Without Limits when my daughter Kelin volunteered with the integrated rowing program as a high schooler. We saw firsthand how it changed the lives of people with disabilities and changed her — AWL has given us far more than we have given it."
- [The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/umiami-miller-school-of-medicine) - Since 2010 the psychologists at the Mailman Center for Child Development have been generously contributing their time and expertise to prospective Athletes Without Limits athletes working through the eligibility process. The Mailman Center for Child Development is an academic center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine that addresses concerns of individuals with
- [Matthew Mantor](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/matthew-mantor)
- [Nathan Knepper](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/knepper-nathan)
- [Justin Hunsucker](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/justin-hunsucker)
- [Stevie Betros](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/stevie-betros)
- [Jonathan Fried](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/jonathan-fried)
- [Brittany Tagliareni](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/brittany-tagliareni) - A founding player on Athletes Without Limit's first National High-Performance Tennis Team for players with intellectual disability, Brittany has since traveled with the team to the Australian Tennis Championships at the 2013 Australian Open, the 2014 Inas World Championships in France, the 2015 Inas Global Games World Championships in Ecuador, the 2016 Inas World Championships
- [Ryan Smith](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/ryan-smith)
- [Katherine Richards](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/katherine-richards) - Katherine is a multi-sport athlete in Tennis & Equestrian. A founding player on Athletes Without Limit's first National High-Performance Tennis Team for players with intellectual disability, Katherine has traveled with the team to the Australian Tennis Championships at the 2013 Australian Open, the 2014 Inas Tennis World Championships in France, and the 2015 Inas Global
- [Kara Diachenko](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/kara-diachenko)
- [Grant Baker](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/grant-baker)
- [Ben Hadden](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/ben-hadden) - Ben is  the first table tennis player with intellectual impairment to be selected for a US Paralympic Team, winning Gold at 2015 Para Pan American Games to qualify for the 2016 Paralympics. View his Team USA profile. Ben also competes in Tennis and has traveled with the Athletes Without Limits US Tennis Team.
- [Celeste Sychterz](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/celeste-sychterz) - Celeste became involved with Athletes without Limits through swimming and, after seeing the need for more community involvement and brand recognition, is embracing the role of both Board Member and National Masters Swimming Director and Coach. In addition to leading the Athletes Without Limits US Masters Swim Team based in Orlando, Florida, she works tirelessly
- [Brayden Clements](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/brayden-clements)
- [Jacobi Stalica-Galeano](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/stalica-galeano-jacobi)
- [Josh Martini](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/josh-martini)
- [Esther Lofgren](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/esther-lofgren) - Being able to be a part of Athletes Without Limits is an incredible experience. I'm invested in every athlete, supporting them through the hard pieces and celebrating their successes. Athletes Without Limits is a call to action for anyone who believes in the Olympic Dream... Olympic Gold Medalist Esther Lofgren helps us fulfill our mission
- [Dan Voigtsberger](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/voigtsberger-dan)
- [Venable LLP Foundation](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/venable-foundation) - Under the leadership of Doug Baldridge, the Venable Foundation has helped us fulfill our mission of providing athletes the resources they need to reach their highest level in sport. Thanks to their generous support we were able to purchase "The Venable," an adaptive racing shell that allows athletes and vets with disabilities to race and
- [Professional Tennis Registry](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/professional-tennis-registry) - PTR’s mission is to education, certify and service tennis teachers and coaches around the world in order to grow the game. PTR was founded in 1976, by world renowned coach Dennis Van der Meer. Dennis saw the need to develop a universal language and progressions for tennis teaching. PTR Membership offers unparalleled educational materials, opportunities,
- [Kim and Don Richards Family Foundation](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/kim-and-don-richards-family-foundation) - The Richards Family has been instrumental in the startup and success of the Athletes Without Limits High Performance US Tennis Team. Founded in 2006. The Kim and Don Richards Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization creating opportunities for persons with intellectual disabilities. "We believe there are no limitations when it comes to learning new skills. Exploring
- [The Fried Family](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/fried-family) - Since the startup of the Athletes Without Limits US National Tennis Team, the Fried Family has been a continued supporter of the team both attending and hosting Inas World Tennis events. Fried Companies, Inc. (FCI) is a real estate development and management firm engaged in the development of residential communities, office complexes, shopping centers and
- [The Bike Rack DC](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/the-bike-rack-dc) - Each year The Bike Rack has held a successful fundraiser for Athletes Without Limits by raffling off a great bike from their shop at the popular DC Nations Triathlon at the Washington Hilton. The Bike Rack is a full service independent bicycle dealer located in Washington, DC and was voted DC's Best Bike Shop in 2015. Co-owner
- [Clean Bottle](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/clean-bottle)
- [Damone Brown Images](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/damone-brown-images) - Damone Brown Images supported Athletes Without Limits by producing the professional video featured on our website.
- [T&J No Limit Fitness](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/tjnolimitfitness) - Special thanks to T&J Fitness for holding their February Fundraiser for Athletes Without Limits. "At T&J No Limit Fitness, we believe that overall health and fitness comes from every day choices that you can begin making today. Eating clean, whole foods and exercising regularly to build strength and stamina is all it takes to start
- [Fred Lamback](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/fred-lamback) - Bio coming soon.
- [BIOPOWER](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/biopower) - BIOPOWERÂ is sponsoring the US Team for the 2015 Global Games in Ecuador, by providing athletes with their technical recovery wear. "BIOPOWER™ is an integrated dual technology engineered to combine the therapeutic effects of bioceramics and vibrational therapy. Products powered with BIOPOWER™ have the unique ability to help improve biological functions. BIOPOWER™ is designed to help
- [CARH](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/carh) - CARH has awarded Athletes Without Limits a grant to create high performance athletic opportunities for people with intellectual disability in the Bay Area. Read the press release. CARH, which now stands for Care, Advancement, Respect, and Hope, was formed in 1972 with a mission to enrich the lives of adults and children with intellectual disabilities in
- [USPTA Foundation](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/usptafoundation) - The US Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) Foundation awarded Athletes Without Limits a grant to support our high performance tennis program's efforts to host the 2016 Inas World Tennis Championships at Sea Colony, Delaware. The USPTA's dedication to diversity and inclusion within the game of tennis is an ideal fit to Athletes Without Limit's mission of
- [Picky Bars](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/picky-bars) - Special Thanks to local Bend company Picky Bars for sponsoring our athletes like Sean O'Rourke on his 2016-2017 journey to becoming the first athlete with developmental disability to compete in and complete an Ironman!
- [Tyler Wigington](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/wigington-tyler)
- [Kenneth Noguchi](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/kenneth-noguchi)
- [Christopher Tucker](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/christopher-tucker)
- [Jesse Garcia](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/jesse-garcia)
- [Bruce Worley](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/worley-bruce) - Bruce and his twin brother Mark are founding members of Athletes Without Limits/DC Strokes Integrated Rowing Team and have also competed in distance running events including the 2011 Global Games in Italy. They are headed to the 2019 Inas Global Games in Italy to row both indoors and on water.
- [Mark Worley](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/worley-mark) - Mark and his twin brother Bruce are founding members of Athletes Without Limits/DC Strokes Integrated Rowing Team and have also competed in distance running events including the 2011 Global Games in Italy.
- [Eric Wright](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/wright-eric) - Eric is the first US athlete to compete at an Inas Taekwondo event which, which premiered as a sport at the 2015 Inas Global Games World Championships in Ecuador. Eric lives in Pennsylvania where he trains at the Carlisle Taekwondo & Fitness Academy with instructor Johnny Birch. Taekwondo is one of the newest sports added to Inas programming. Results
- [Blaguna Graham](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/graham-blaguna)
- [Shania Hershey](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/hershey-shania)
- [Morgan Barber](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/barber-morgan)
- [Max Constandy](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/constandy-max)
- [Calum Swinford](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/calum-swinford)
- [Cedric Montrose](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/montrose-cedric)
- [Lisa Sou](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/sou-lisa) - Event Highlights 2018 UTAH State Taekwondo Championship
- [Jonathan McDowell](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/mcdowell-jonathan)
- [Juan Sanchez](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/sanchez-juan)
- [Damien Hershey](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/hershey-damien)
- [Justin Boatner](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/justin-boatner)
- [Colton Lohrenz](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/colton-lohrenz)
- [Garrett Winfrey](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/winfrey-garrett)
- [Jessie Greve](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/jessie-greve)
- [Jamie Schneider](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/jamie-schneider)
- [Sungho An](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/sungho-an)
- [Roberto Bastiancic](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/roberto-bastiancic)
- [Eric Gunderson](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/eric-gunderson)
- [Aaron Rudnicki](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/aaron-rudnicki)
- [Belle Bastiancic](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/belle-bastiancic)
- [Michael Zweroff](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/michael-zweroff)
- [Christopher Kavanagh](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/christopher-kavanagh)
- [Alex Schneider](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/alex-schneider)
- [Francis "Frankie" Anzaldi, III](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/anzaldi-francis)
- [Thomas Lang](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/thomas-lang)
- [Alex Eletto](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/alex-eletto)
- [Terrel Nowlin](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/nowlin-terrel-marquis)
- [Roger Rudolph](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/rudolph-roger)
- [Wade Miller](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/miller-wade) - "Whether I am training alongside an AWL athlete in support of them reaching their potential or working with sponsors to expand our reach to help more atheltes, I know we are making a difference in their lives for the better."
- [Gina Miller](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/miller-gina) - "As an ambassador for Athletes Without Limits, I have the honor to learn about athletes with intellectual disabilities and how to help them reach their full potential, while helping to spread the word to parents and athletes that can benefit from the AWL experience and opportunities."
- [Eric Navarro](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/eric-navarro)
- [Thomas Mihailin](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/mihailin-thomas)
- [Paul Mikowski](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/mikowski-paul)
- [Tara Sanders](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/sanders-tara) - Bio coming soon.
- [Pat Thoreson](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/thoreson-patrick) - "Coach Pat" started the Atlanta-based Nautical Milers Swim Team with a few athletes and has built the program into the largest competitive swim team for athletes with intellectual impairment in the US. He extends his expertise in shepherding swimmers through both the Athletes Without Limits Inas Eligibility and US Paralympic Swimming Licensing processes to any swimmer
- [Luke Arnold](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/arnold-luke)
- [Raymond Sacco](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/raymond-sacco)
- [Heather Huber](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/huber-heather)
- [Nathan Nelson](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/nathan-nelson)
- [Kirsten Orcutt](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/orcutt-kirsten)
- [Thomas Smith](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/smith-thomas)
- [Marcus Sanders](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/saunders-marcus) - Marcus was recently a member of the Athletes Without Limits US Team that earned Bronze at the 2014 Inas World Cross Country Championships in Poland. A New York native, Saunders began running and regularly trains and competes with the Rolling Thunder Team. Marcus was one of the first US athletes to compete in a US Paralympic
- [Asiza Lucas](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/lucas-asiza) - Bio coming soon.
- [Stephen Cuomo](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/stephen-cuomo)
- [Kaitlyn Bounds](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/bounds-kaitlyn)
- [Tysheem Griffin](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/griffin-tysheem) - Following strong medal performances at the 2015 Inas Global Games in Ecuador and 2016 US Paralympics Team Trials,  Tysheem was one of five athletes with intellectual disability selected for the 2016 US Paralympic Team and competed in the men's 400m in Rio. Read his Team USA bio.
- [Jack Elston](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/elston-jack) - Bio coming soon.
- [Melissa Middleton](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/middleton-melissa) - Melissa was a member of the 2011 US Paralympic Para Pan Am Table Tennis Team and competed at the 2011 Para Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico thanks to sponsorship by Delaney Hardware - read the story here.
- [Chris Byrnes](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/byrnes-chris)
- [Daniel Gulyn](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/gulyn-daniel)
- [Jessica Baker](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/baker-jessica)
- [Sgt. Rob Jones](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/sgt-rob-jones) - Athletes Without Limits supported me and my rowing partner when I began my Paralympic Rowing career. They've always supported vets and others with physical disabilities. We are one team with NO LIMITS! Paralympic Medalist Rob Jones was involved with the startup of our ground-breaking integrated team of athletes and veterans with physical, visual, intellectual disabilities
- [Gustavo Perez](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/perez-gustavo)
- [William Choe](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/choe-william)
- [Michael Lautenberger](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/lautenberger-michael)
- [Ben McGann](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/mcgann-ben)
- [Vinay D'Souza](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/vinay-dsouza)
- [Marie Ottinger](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/ottinger-marie)
- [Lucia Lecce](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/lecce-lucia)
- [Kathleen Crean](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/kathleen-crean)
- [Dianna Yeniscavich](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/yeniscavich-dianna) - Bio coming soon.
- [Jack Barker](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/jack-barker) - Bio coming shortly.
- [Diane Barker](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/diane-barker) - Bio coming shortly.
- [Gina Grant](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/gina-grant)
- [Samantha Cousins](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/samantha-cousins)
- [Peter An](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/peter-an)
- [Maria D'Andrea](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/maria-dandrea)
- [Jared Abramovitch](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/jared-abramovitch)
- [Sean Concepcion](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/sean-concepcion)
- [Fiona Buck](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/fiona-buck)
- [Tyler Austin](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/tyler-austin)
- [Jared Ulrey](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/jared-ulrey)
- [Anne Linton MD](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/anne-linton-md)
- [Abbey Burns](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/abbey-burns)
- [Jared Ulrey](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/jared-ulrey-2)
- [Alex Amor Quesada](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/alex-amor-quesada)
- [Gail Morning](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/gail-morning)
- [Chuck Broadsky](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/chuck-broadsky) - "As a competitor and event promotor, I support Athletes Without Limits because I believe in its mission of integration and excellence."
- [Lauren Mazur](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/lauren-mazur) - "Athletes Without Limits opened the door for US athletes and my son Richard got back in the pool. Richard not only stopped competing, he stopped swimming altogether for six years. He's once again motivated, dedicated and happy — focused on making the Paralympic team and setting records along the way. Seeing him like this is what any
- [Harper Scott](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/harper-scott)
- [Jordon Samford](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/jordon-samford)
- [Jonathan Sady](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/jonathan-sady)
- [Brielyn Roper Hubbert](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/brielyn-roper-hubbert)
- [David Reisert](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/david-reisert)
- [Nicolas Perry](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/nicolas-perry)
- [Duncan Moss](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/duncan-moss)
- [Andy Miyares](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/andy-miyares)
- [Hunter McKorkle](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/hunter-mckorkle)
- [Richard Mazur](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/richard-mazur)
- [Jacob Kipke](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/jacob-kipke)
- [Matt Jones](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/matt-jones)
- [Emily McClusky](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/emily-mcclusky) - As a psychology major at George Washington University, Emily worked with our eligibility staff guiding high-level athletes with intellectual impairment through the eligibility process for Inas and Paralympic sport. She took great initiative in helping to improve the US Eligibility process and also assisted with several fundraisers and other awareness events that took place in the DC area during
- [Lane Farrell](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/lane-farrell)
- [Elise Munn](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/elise-munn)
- [Nathan Cronin](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/nathan-cronin)
- [Monica Schoenberg](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/monica-schoenberg) - After randomly winning our Bike Rack Raffle at the Nations Triahlon expo, Monica, — President of George Washington University's Triathlon club —took the initiative to become not only Athletes Without Limits first intern, but rather to recruit several additional GWU interns to work with us in Washington DC. In addition to helping organize both AWL/DC Strokes Rowing Team and
- [Wayne Lerch](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/lerch-wayne) - Wayne is a USA Cycling-certified coach and co-owner of The Bike Rack, one of Washington DC's top bike shops. In 2014 he lead Athletes Without Limits US cyclists to a successful Inas World Championships in the Czech Republic and will serve as Head Coach of US cyclists competing at the 2015 Inas Global Games. Together with
- [Sara Slawta](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/people/slawta-sara)

## Venues

- [Celtic Manor (Roman Road)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/celtic-manor-roman-road)
- [Charlotte Convention Center](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/charlotte-convention-center)
- [The Birmingham Crossplex](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/the-birmingham-crossplex)
- [Celtic Manor Golf Resort Wales](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/celtic-manor-golf-resort-wales)
- [Gourette, France](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/gourette-france)
- [Tarvisio, Italy](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/tarvisio-italy)
- [Kitzbuherler Horn](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/kitzbuherler-horn)
- [Innisbrook Golf Resort & Spa (FL)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/nnisbrook-golf-resort-spa)
- [Augusta Ranch Golf Club (AZ)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/augusta-ranch-golf-club-az)
- [Toka Sticks Golf Course (AZ)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/toka-sticks-golf-course-az)
- [Papago Golf Course (AZ)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/papago-golf-course-az)
- [Braemar Golf Course](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/braemar-golf-course)
- [Lake Forest Academy](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/lake-forest-academy)
- [Univerity of Oregon Hayward Field](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/univerity-of-oregon-hayward-field)
- [University of Michigan Track](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/university-of-michigan-track)
- [Park City Mountain](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/park-city)
- [Woodmont Country Club](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/woodmont-country-club)
- [Bessans, France](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/bessans-france)
- [Annecy Tennis Les Marquisats Tennis Club](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/annecy-france) - Host of the 2024 Virtus World Tennis Championships in Annecy France TIP: When you visit the webpage below - after you select your cookie settings, try to right click on the page to bring up a menu that allows you to select Google Translate so you can see the page in English!
- [St. Joseph's University Boathouse](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/st-josephs-university-boathouse-2)
- [Fort Worth Convention Center](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/fort-worth-convention-center)
- [Sparsholt College Equestrian Centre](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/sparsholt-college-equestrian-centre)
- [Mt. Bachelor](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/mt-bachelor)
- [University of Minnesota](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/university-of-minnesota)
- [Colorado Springs, CO](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/colorado-springs-co)
- [Rosen Aquatic Center (Orlando)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/rosen-aquatic-center-orlando)
- [Kasprowy Wierch Ski Resort](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/kasprowy-wierch-ski-resort)
- [PGA Golf Club Port St. Lucie Florida](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/pga-golf-club-port-st-lucie-florida)
- [Sand Creek Station Golf Course (Kansas)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/sand-creek-station-golf-course-kansas)
- [Crafton Hills College](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/crafton-hills-college)
- [Cumming Aquatic Center Georgia](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/cumming-aquatic-center-georgia)
- [USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (Louis Armstrong Stadium)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/usta-billie-jean-king-national-tennis-center-louis-armstrong-stadium)
- [Seefeld in Tirol – Austria](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/seefeld-in-tirol-austria)
- [Mission Bay Park Cross Country Course](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/mission-bay-park) - Mission Bay Park is the largest aquatic park of its kind in the US. It consists of over 4,235 acres in roughly equal parts land and water. Mission Bay boasts 27 miles of shoreline, 19 of which are sandy beaches with eight locations designated as official swimming areas. Cross Country Course: Spectator-friendly European-style 2,000-meter grass
- [Pinehurst Resort & Country Club](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/pinehurst-resort-country-club)
- [Minneapolis](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/minneapolis)
- [Brazilian Paralympic Training Center](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/brazilian-paralympic-training-center)
- [Sint-Truiden](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/sint-truiden)
- [2023 Global Games](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/2023-global-games)
- [Sestriere, Italy](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/sestriere-italy)
- [Boston University Track and Tennis Center](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/boston-university-agganis-arena)
- [Skyliners Road](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/skyliners-road)
- [Brisbane Global Games (Multiple Venues)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/brisband-global-games) - Sleeman Sports Complex (Cycling, Futsol, Rowing-Indoor, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo) Queensland State Athletics Centre (Track & Field) Queensland Tennis Centre (Tennis) Coomera Rowing Complex (On-water Rowing) Hibiscus Sports Complex (Basketball)
- [Salt Palace Convention Center](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/salt-palace-convention-center)
- [Spokane Convention Center](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/spokane-convention-center)
- [Coimbra, Portugal](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/coimbra-portugal)
- [YMCA Aquatic Center Orlando](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/ymca-aquatic-center-orlando)
- [Boston University DeWolfe Boathouse](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/boston-university-dewolfe-boathouse)
- [Dynamo Swim Center](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/dynamo-swim-center)
- [Suche Ski Resort](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/suche-ski-resort)
- [TC Williams High School](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/tc-williams-high-school)
- [Assen City Center](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/assen-city-center)
- [Ross' Landing Park](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/ross-landing-park)
- [Cambridge Boat Club](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/cambridge-boat-club)
- [Brisbane Australia](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/brisbane-australia)
- [Aguascalientes, Mexico](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/aguascalientes-mexico)
- [Cherokee County Aquatic Center](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/cherokee-county-aquatic-center)
- [Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/windsor-international-aquatic-and-training-centre)
- [The Mitch Park YMCA](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/the-mitch-park-ymca)
- [Las Vegas Westgate Resort](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/las-vegas-westgate-resort)
- [Bolton Arena](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/bolton-arena)
- [Center Sportif De Gatineau](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/center-sportif-de-gatineau)
- [Augusta Aquatic Center](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/augusta-aquatic-center)
- [Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/mecklenburg-county-aquatic-center)
- [Crafton Hills College Aquatics Center](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/crafton-hills-college-aquatics-center)
- [US Olympic Training Center](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/us-olympic-training-center)
- [Sunken Meadow State Park](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/sunken-meadow-state-park)
- [Sea Colony Beach & Tennis Center](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/sea-colony-beach-tennis-center) - Â Â
- [Texas Rowing Center](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/texas-rowing-center)
- [St. Joseph’s University Boathouse](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/st-josephs-university-boathouse)
- [Annacostia Community Boathouse](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/annacostia-community-boathouse) - Enter "38.8782,-76.9796" in Google Maps.
- [Unnamed Venue](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/unnamed-venue-7)
- [2011 Global Games](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/unnamed-venue-6)
- [2015 Global Games](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/unnamed-venue-3)
- [Global Games CZ](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/liberec)
- [Rio Paralympics](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/rio-paralympics)
- [London Paralympics](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/london-paralympics)
- [Unnamed Venue](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/unnamed-venue-5)
- [Unnamed Venue](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/unnamed-venue-4)
- [Robert and Alexandra Klas Center](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/robert-and-alexandra-klas-center)
- [Baltimore Rowing and Aquatics Resource Center](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/baltimore-rowing-and-aquatics-resource-center)
- [Town and Country Resort Hotel](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/town-and-country-resort-hotel)
- [Unnamed Venue](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/unnamed-venue-2)
- [Docklands Yacht Club](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/docklands-yacht-club)
- [University of Cincinnati Keating Aquatic Center](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/university-of-cincinnati-keating-aquatic-center)
- [Univeristy of Houston Jesse H. Jones Student Life Center](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/univeristy-of-houston-jesse-h-jones-student-life-center)
- [Unnamed Venue](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/unnamed-venue)
- [Woburn England](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/woburn-england)
- [Tignes, France](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/venue/tignes-france)

## Organizers

- [Move United](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/move-united) - Move United is a network of adaptive sport organization who primarily focus on athletes with physical and visual impairment. Some Move United events are sanctioned by U.S. Paralympics so are also open to athletes with Intellectual Disability who have Virtus II1 or II2 eligibility, these include Swimming (Class S14), Table Tennis (Class 11) and Track & Field (Class T2/F20).
- [FISDIR, Federazione Italiana Sport Paralimpici degli Intellettivo Relazionali](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/fisdir-federazione-italiana-sport-paralimpici-degli-intellettivo-relazionali)
- [Florida State Golf Association](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/florida-state-golf-association)
- [I Got This Foundation](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/i-got-this-foundation)
- [Arizona Golf Association (AZ Golf)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/arizona-golf-association-az-golf)
- [Athletes Without Limits, USA Member of Virtus](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/athletes-without-limits) - Athletes Without Limit helps U.S athletes with intellectual impairments find opportunities to reach their highest level in sport and is the U.S. Member of the Virtus International Federation for Athletes with Intellectual Impairment (formerly called Inas). Athletes Without Limits manages Virtus eligibility required for Virtus events as well as National Paralympic Classification for US Athletes
- [Boston Athletic Association](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/boston-athletic-association)
- [USDGA](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/usdga)
- [USADSS](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/usadss)
- [Bayada Regatta](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/bayada-regatta)
- [National Ability Center & Huntsman Foundation](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/national-ability-center-huntsman-foundation)
- [EDGA Approved Golf Events](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/edga-approved-golf-events)
- [University of Michigan Adpative Track & Field](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/university-of-michigan-adpative-track-field)
- [Minnesota Golf Association (MGA)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/minnesota-golf-association-mga)
- [USATF - U.S. Para Track & Field](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/u-s-paralympic-track-field) - Events hosted by USATF /U.S. Para Track & Field are open to athletes with an intellectual impairment. U.S. Paralympics partners with Athletes Without Limits to confirm whether U.S. athletes are eligible to compete in Class T20/F20 for Intellectual Impairment.
- [Virtus International Federation for Athletes with Intellectual Impairment](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/inas) - Virtus is the brand name of the International Sports Federation for athletes with intellectual impairment and is a founding member of the International Paralympic Committee. Athletes Without Limits is the USA Member of Virtus.
- [Georgia Swimming](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/georgia-swimming)
- [United States Tennis Association (USTA)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/united-states-tennis-association-usta)
- [The United States Golf Association (USGA)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/the-united-states-golf-association-usga-3)
- [Accommodation at Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/accommodation-at-chula-vista-elite-training-center) - The Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, a U.S. Olympic and Paralympic training site, covers 155 acres of state-of-the-art sport venues.
- [Athletes Without Limits & Racemanager.app](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/athletes-without-limits-racemanager-app)
- [U.S. Para Swimming](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/us-paralympic-swimming) - Events hosted by U.S. Para Swimming are open to athletes with an intellectual impairment. U.S. Paralympics partners with Athletes Without Limits to confirm whether athletes are eligible to compete in Class S14 for Intellectual Impairment.
- [AWL DC Rowing](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/awl-dc-rowing)
- [US Rowing](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/us-rowing)
- [USRowing](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/usrowing)
- [Pan American Taekwondo Union (PATU)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/pan-american-taekwondo-union-patu)
- [World Rowing (FISA)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/world-rowing-fisa)
- [US Masters Swimming](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/us-masters-swimming)
- [Sport Inclusion Australia (Inas Member)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/sport-inclusion-australia-inas-member)
- [World Taekwondo](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/world-taekwondo)
- [USA Taekwondo](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/usa-taekwondo)
- [Tennis Foundation](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/tennis-foundation)
- [Thunder USA](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/thunder-usa)
- [Texas Rowing For All](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/texas-rowing-for-all)
- [IPC (International Paralympic Committee)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/ipc-international-paralympic-committee)
- [USA Table Tennis](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/usa-table-tennis)
- [IFDS-INAS](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/ifds-inas)
- [United Nations](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/united-nations)
- [YCF Masters Orlando](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/ycf-masters-orlando)
- [Everything Running](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/organizer/everything-running)

## Events

- [JUL 2026 U.S. Para Swim Calendar: Jimi Flowers Classic Para Open Swim Series (Colorado)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-jimi-flowers-classic-para-open-colorado) - Athletes Without Limits manages National Paralympic Classification for S14 swimmers with Intellectual Impairment; the deadline for new swimmers to apply to AWL for Eligibility for this event is one month prior to the event registration deadline.
- [AUG 2026 U.S. Para Swim Calendar: Northeast Para Open Swim Series (Beverly, MA)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/aug-2026-u-s-para-swim-calendar-northeast-para-open-swim-series-beverly-ma) - Athletes Without Limits manages National Paralympic Classification for S14 swimmers with Intellectual Impairment; new swimmers should apply to AWL for Eligibility for this event is at least one month prior to the event registration deadline.
- [OCT 2026: AWL Trip to Virtus Americas Regional Games (Peru) Cancelled by Event Host](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-virtus-americas-regional-games) - The 2026 Virtus Americas Regional Championships will be the inaugural regional event due to cancellations during COVID-19 pandemic. Regional events will be held in the year preceding the Virtus Global Games, which are held every four years. AWL will manage selection and travel for a US Team to both Regional Games in Peru in 2026 and the 2027 Global Games!
- [May 2026: EDGA Golf: G4D International Open (Wales) Open to II1, II2 & II3 Players](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-edga-golf-g4d-international-open-wales) - The G4D Open is an International Adaptive Golf event that is supported and approved by EDGA, the European Disabled Golf Association. This unique high-level disability golf event includes Virtus II1, II2 and II3 Autism+ Players!
- [OCT 2026 Virtus Para-Equestrian Video Competition: Round 3 of 3](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-virtus-para-equestrian-video-competition-round-3) - US Riders with Virtus Eligibility in all three groups are welcome to submit FEI Para Dressage videos in any or all three rounds of the annual Virtus Equestrian Video competitions.
- [2026 Virtus Para-Equestrian Video Competition: Round 1 of 3](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-virtus-para-equestrian-video-competition-round-1) - US Riders with Virtus Eligibility in all three groups are welcome to submit FEI Para Dressage videos in any or all three rounds of the annual Virtus Equestrian Video competitions.
- [APR 2026 Virtus Para-Equestrian Video Competition: Round 2 of 3](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-virtus-para-equestrian-video-competition-round-2) - US Riders with Virtus Eligibility in all three groups are welcome to submit FEI Para Dressage videos in any or all three rounds of the annual Virtus Equestrian Video competitions.
- [2026 Athletes Without Limits Spring Forward Video Dressage Show](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-awl-spring-forward-video-dressage-web) - US riders of all ages and abilities are welcome to enter videos by April 11th for our first AWL Virtual Dressage Show!
- [SAVE THE DATE: 2025 PING US Disabled Golf Championships (USDGA)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2025-usdga-golf-championships) - The USDGA has announced that the 2025 USDGA Championship is set to be held May 4-7, 2025. Athletes Without Limits manages eligibility/Paralympic Classification for players with Intellectual Impairment so they can apply for the required WR4GD player pass.
- [SAVE THE DATE: 2025 U.S. Adaptive Open Golf Championships (Maryland)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2025-us-adaptive-open-golf-championships-maryland) - The USGA has announced that Woodmont Country Club will be the host site of their 4th U.S. Adaptive Open Championship, set to be held July 7-9, 2025. Athletes Without Limits manages eligibility/Paralympic Classification for players with Intellectual Impairment so they can apply for the required WR4GD player pass...
- [EDGA Golf:  G4D International Open (England)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/edga-golf-g4d-international-open-england) - The G4D Open is an International Adaptive Golf event that is supported and approved by EDGA. EDGA the European Diabled Golf Association - is a not-for-profit, volunteer led organisation, active in the promotion and delivery of opportunities to sample, participate and compete in golf. This high level disability golf event include a group for players with Intellectual Disability and Down Syndrome and is unique for including an additional competition class for athletes with high functioning Autism in addition to one for those with
- [JULY 2026: U.S. Adaptive Open Golf Championships (Maryland)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/202-us-adaptive-open-golf-championships-maryland) - The USGA has announced that Woodmont Country Club will again be the host site of their 5th U.S. Adaptive Open Championships, set to be held July 6-7, 2026. Athletes Without Limits manages eligibility/Paralympic Classification for players with Intellectual Impairment so they can apply for the required WR4GD player pass...
- [MAY 2026 PING US Disabled Golf Championships (USDGA)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-usdga-golf-championships) - Save the date for this annual spring event - exact date and location TBA by the USDGA. Athletes Without Limits manages eligibility/Paralympic Classification for players with Intellectual Impairment so they can apply for the required WR4GD player pass.
- [2025 1st Minnesota Adaptive Open Golf Championships](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2025-minnesota-adaptive-open-golf) - The Minnesota Golf Association has launched an annual Adaptive Open (held @ September). Athletes Without Limits manages Virtus eligibility/Paralympic Classification for players with Intellectual Impairment so they can apply for the required WR4GD player pass...
- [TBA 2026 2nd Minnesota Adaptive Open Golf Championships](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-minnesota-adaptive-open-golf) - The Minnesota Golf Association has launched an annual Adaptive Open (held @ September). Athletes Without Limits manages Virtus eligibility/Paralympic Classification for players with Intellectual Impairment so they can apply for the required WR4GD player pass...
- [TBA 2026 3rd Arizona Adaptive Open Golf Championships](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-arizona-adaptive-golf) - The Arizona Golf Association launched an annual Adaptive Open in 2024 (held @ December). Athletes Without Limits manages Virtus eligibility/Paralympic Classification for players with Intellectual Impairment so they can apply for the required WR4GD player pass...
- [DEC 2025 2nd Arizona Adaptive Open Golf Championships](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2025-arizona-adaptive-golf) - The Arizona Golf Association launched an annual Adaptive Open in 2024 (held @ December). Athletes Without Limits manages Virtus eligibility/Paralympic Classification for players with Intellectual Impairment so they can apply for the required WR4GD player pass...
- [2026 4th I Got This Golf Championships (Arizona)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-i-got-this-golf-championships) - Eligibility for Athletes with Intellectual Impairments: According to the event website "participants must be Special Olympics athletes or athletes qualifying in accordance with USAGA Sport Class G15, intellectual disability." This is a private foundation so it's not clear if EDGA Access Passes are needed (which athletes can apply for directly on the EDGA site) or
- [DEC 2025 3rd Florida Adaptive Golf Championships](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2025-florida-adpative-golf) - Eligibility for Athletes with Intellectual Impairments: According to the event website players are required to have a WR4GD World Player Pass for this event. Note that it can take 2-4 months for a new player with Intellectual Impairment to confirm their Virtus International eligibility, which is required by EDGA to get a WR4GD pass. This
- [TBA 2026 4rd Florida Adaptive Golf Championships](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-florida-adaptive-golf) - 2026 DATES (likely December) to be announced on Florida Golf Association website Eligibility for Athletes with Intellectual Impairments: According to the event website players are required to have a WR4GD World Player Pass for this event. Note that it can take 2-4 months for a new player with Intellectual Impairment to confirm their Virtus International
- [2022 U.S. Adaptive Open Golf Championships](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2022-u-s-adaptive-open-golf-championships) - “The USGA has established the U.S. Adaptive Open Championship, a new national championship that will showcase the world’s best golfers with disabilities. The inaugural competition will be conducted on Course No. 6 at historic Pinehurst Resort & Country Club on July 18-20, 2022. The 2nd U.S. Adaptive Open will also be held on Pinehurst No.
- [2023 U.S. Adaptive Open Golf Championships (Pinehurst)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2023-us-adaptive-open-golf-championships) - Registration for the 2023 event has not yet opened but we recommend interested athletes with intellectual impairment apply for Virtus II1 International Eligibility required to get your WR4GD World Ranking Pass...
- [2024 U.S. Adaptive Open Golf Championships (Kansas)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2024-us-adaptive-open-golf-championships-kansas) - The USGA has announced that Sand Creek Station will be the host site of their 3rd U.S. Adaptive Open Championship, set to be held July 8-10, 2024. Athletes Without Limits manages eligibility/Paralympic Classification for players with Intellectual Impairment so they can apply for the required WR4GD player pass; the deadline to apply to AWL for International Eligibility will likely be in April 2024 (in order to confirm International level Virtus II1 eligibility in time for the event registration deadline which has not yet been announced).
- [2024 USDGA Golf Championships (Florida)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2024-usdga-golf-championships) - The USDGA has announced that the PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie Florida will be the host site of their 2024 USDGA Championship, set to be held April 21-24, 2024. Athletes Without Limits manages eligibility/Paralympic Classification for players with Intellectual Impairment so they can apply for the required WR4GD player pass; the deadline to apply to AWL for International Eligibility for this event is Nov 17, 2023 (in order to confirm International level Virtus II1 eligibility and WR4GD Pass in time for the Jan 17, 2024 registration deadline).
- [DEC 2024 1st Arizona Adaptive Open Golf Championships Copy](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2024-arizona-adaptive-golf-copy) - The Arizona Golf Association launched an annual Adaptive Open in 2024 (held @ December). Athletes Without Limits manages Virtus eligibility/Paralympic Classification for players with Intellectual Impairment so they can apply for the required WR4GD player pass...
- [2025 3rd I Got This Golf Championships (Arizona)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2025-i-got-this-golf-championships) - Eligibility for Athletes with Intellectual Impairments: According to the event website "participants must be Special Olympics athletes or athletes qualifying in accordance with USAGA Sport Class G15, intellectual disability." It's not clear if a WR4GD pass is required (which requires Virtus eligibility through Athletes Without Limits). Check with event organizers.
- [JUN 2026 3rd Annual Miller Family Open Para Track & Field Meet (University of Michigan)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-miller-family-open-para-track-field-meet-university-of-michigan) - Track athletes don't forget to register for the second annual event - this meet is unique as it offers competition for all three Virtus Classes of Athletes with Intellectual Impairment, Down Syndrome and Autism. Free early registration for Athletes Without Limits athletes by May 31st. Regular registration closes June 15th...
- [2020 Virtus Global Cycling Challenge (Virtual Series)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2020-virtus-global-cycling-challenge) - Details on the Virtus Strava Virtual Global Cycling Challenge will be posted here October 10th!
- [2020 Virtus Global Track & Field Challenge (Virtual Series)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2020-virtus-global-athletics-challenge) - Details on the Virtus Strava Virtual Global Cycling Challenge will be posted here October 10th!
- [2020 Virtus Global Swim Challenge (Virtual Series)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2020-virtus-global-swim-challenge) - Details on the Virtus Strava Virtual Global Cycling Challenge will be posted here October 10th!
- [CANCELLED: 2021 Virtus World Tennis Championships (Belgium)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2021virtustennis) - Tennis Vlaanderen will host rescheduled 9th Virtus (formerly Inas) World Tennis Championships at TC Wimbledon in Sint-Truiden, Belgium July 18th - July 24th, 2021 but has had to postpone until 2022 due to ongoing challenges associated with organizing group travel and events due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.
- [2025 Boston Half Marathon: T20 Para Class for Intellectual Disability](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2025-boston-half) - The Boston Athletic Association has added a division for intellectual disability for the Boston 5k (April) Boston Marathon (April) and Boston 10k (June) and Boston Half (Nov) which is open to Virtus II1 - Class T20 runners with National or International classification through Athletes Without LImits. Learn more...
- [NOV 2026 Boston Half Marathon: Adaptive Runner Program or Para T20 Class (Exact Date TBA)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-boston-half-marathon) - The Boston Athletic Association has added a division for intellectual impairment for the Boston 5k (April) Boston Marathon (April) and Boston 10k (June) and Boston Half (Nov) which is open to Virtus II1/T20 runners with National or International classification. Learn more...
- [CANCELLED: 2020 Skyliners Cycling TT, Duathlon, Run Series (Bend)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/postponed-2020-skyliners-cycling-tt-duathlon-run-series-bend) - Our May Skyliners Series has been postponed as part of community-wide measures to safeguard public health. We are exploring when we might reschedule and will post updates as we all know more.
- [CANCELLED: 2020 Skyliners Cycling TT, Duathlon, Run Series (Bend)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/postponed-2020-skyliners-cycling-tt-duathlon-run-series-bend-copy-copy) - Our May Skyliners Series has been postponed as part of community-wide measures to safeguard public health. We are exploring when we might reschedule and will post updates as we all know more.
- [CANCELLED: 2020 Skyliners Cycling TT, Duathlon, Run Series (Bend)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/postponed-2020-skyliners-cycling-tt-duathlon-run-series-bend-copy-copy-copy) - Our May Skyliners Series has been postponed as part of community-wide measures to safeguard public health. We are exploring when we might reschedule and will post updates as we all know more.
- [COMING SOON: Athletes Without Limits 2021 Skyliners Cycling TT, Duathlon, Run Series (Virtual in Bend)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/postponed-2020-skyliners-cycling-tt-duathlon-run-series-bend-copy-copy-copy-copy) - Following the cancellation of our May 2020 Skyliners Series as part of community-wide measures to safeguard public health, we are exploring when we might reschedule in 2021.
- [Virtus "35 Your Way" Global Challenge (Open to All)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/virtus-35-your-way-global-challenge-open-to-all) - Happy 35th Birthday Virtus! Help us celebrate 35 years of Virtus support and competition for athletes with intellectual impairment by joining the 35 YOUR WAY challenge: walk, run, skip, swim, cycle, row, jump or get active your own way!
- [2022 Virtus World Cross Country Championships (San Diego USA)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2022-virtus-world-cross-country-championships) - We are proud to announce the United States has been awarded host of the 2022 Virtus World Cross Country Championships, featuring the best distance runners and Paralympic Games athletes with intellectual impairment from around the globe competing on a renowned cross country course in Mission Bay Park along San Diego's beautiful shoreline with team accommodation
- [Sept 15, 2023 Entry Deadline for 2024 Boston Marathon's New T20 Para Class for Intellectual Impairment](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2023-boston-marathon-t20-para-class-for-intellectual-impairment) - With a September 15, 2023 entry deadline for the 2024 Boston Marathon (Race Date is April 15, 2024), the recent announcement of a new Para T20 Division for athletes with intellectual impairment will mostly affect this looking to race in 2025...
- [2024 Boston Marathon: New T20 Para Class for Intellectual Impairment](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2024-boston-marathon) - The Boston Athletic Association has added a division for intellectual impairment starting with the 2024 Boston Marathon, which is open to Virtus II1/T20 runners with National or International classification. Learn more...
- [2025 Boston 5K: T20 Para Class for Intellectual Disability](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2025-boston-5k) - The Boston Athletic Association has added a division for intellectual impairment for the Boston 5k (April), Boston Marathon (April), and Boston 10k (June) and Half Marathon (Nov) — open to Virtus II1/T20 runners with National or International classification. Learn more...
- [2025 Boston 10K: T20 Para Class for Intellectual Disability](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2025-boston-10k) - The Boston Athletic Association has added a division for intellectual impairment for the Boston 5k (April), Boston Marathon (April), and Boston 10k (June) and Boston Half Marathon (November) — open to Virtus II1/T20 runners with National or International classification. Learn more...
- [2025 Boston Marathon: T20 Para Class for Intellectual Disability](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2025-boston-marathon) - The Boston Athletic Association has added a division for intellectual impairment for the Boston 5k (April) Boston Marathon (April) and Boston 10k (June) and Boston Half (November) which are open to Virtus II1/T20 runners with National or International classification. Learn more...
- [APR 2026 Boston 5k: Adaptive Runner Program or Para T20 Class](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-boston-5k) - The Boston Athletic Association has added a division for intellectual impairment for the Boston 5k (April) Boston Marathon (April) and Boston 10k (June) and Boston Half (Nov) which is open to Virtus II1/T20 runners with National or International classification. Learn more...
- [APR 2026 Boston Marathon: Adaptive Runner Program and Para T20 Class](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-boston-marathon) - The Boston Athletic Association has added a division for intellectual impairment for the Boston 5k (April) Boston Marathon (April) and Boston 10k (June) and Boston Half (Nov) which is open to Virtus II1/T20 runners with National or International classification. Learn more...
- [JUN 2026 Boston 10k: Adaptive Runner Program or Para T20 Class](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-boston-10k) - The Boston Athletic Association has added a division for intellectual impairment for the Boston 5k (April) Boston Marathon (April) and Boston 10k (June) and Boston Half (Nov) which is open to Virtus II1/T20 runners with National or International classification. Learn more...
- [2026 USATKD U.S. Nationals Taekwondo Championships (North Carolina)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-usatkd-us-nationals-taekwondo-charlotte) - Athletes with Intellectual Impairments who don't already have National level Virtus eligibility should apply to Athletes Without Limits at least 4-6 weeks prior to this event. Learn more...
- [2026 Move United: Baltimore Para Classic Swim Meet (Maryland)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-move-united-baltimore-para-classic) - Athletes Without Limits manages National Paralympic Classification for S14 swimmers with Intellectual Impairment for Move United events sanctioned by U.S. Para Swimming; the deadline for new swimmers to apply to AWL for Eligibility for this event is one month prior to the event registration deadline.
- [MAR 2026 AWL Trip to Virtus Alpine Ski Series (France)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-virtus-alpine-skiseries-france) - Virtus, the International Sports Federation for athletes with intellectual impairments, is pleased to sanction the 2026 French Open Alpine Ski Championships in Gourette, France as the 3rd event in a 3-part series. Athletes Without Limits is excited to field a US National Ski Team at this event - congratulations to the skiers who will be
- [JUL 2026 Move United: The Hartford Nationals (Michigan)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/jul-2026-move-united-hartford-nationals-michigan) - New in 2026 Move United events are open to athletes in all three Virtus Groups II1, II2 and II3! Including the annual Hartford Nationals in July!
- [FEB 2026 US Huntsman Cup Alpine Ski Championships (Park City)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-huntsman-cup-alpine-ski-championships-park-city) - Athletes Without Limits is proud to be partnering with the National Ability Center to include high-performance skiers with Intellectual Impairment at this premier annual alpine ski race preparing adaptive athletes for future Paralympic Games.
- [World Down Syndrome Day](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-world-down-syndrome-day) - March 21 has been celebrated by the United Nations since 2012. Learn more about why this day is important...
- [JUL 2026 U.S. Para Track & Field Calendar: Toyota USATF & Para Nationals (New York)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-usatf-uspara-trackandfield-nationals) - Athletes Without Limits manages National Paralympic Classification for T20/F20 athletes with Intellectual Impairment; the deadline for NEW athletes to apply to AWL for Eligibility for this event is at least 6 weeks prior to the event registration deadline.
- [2015 Charm City Sprints Rowing Regatta](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2015-charm-city-sprints-rowing-regatta) - Good luck to all the Athletes Without Limits/DC Strokes rowers participating at this annual Masters/Open 1k regatta in Baltimore.
- [2015 Capital Sprints Rowing Regatta (Washington DC)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2015-capital-sprints-rowing-regatta-washington-dc) - The Athletes Without Limits/DC Strokes Rowing Team competes annually at this event. “Cap Sprints” began fourteen years ago as a scrimmage among cross-town rivals and has grown into a summer racing tradition for rowing teams all over the DC area and up and down the East Coast. Each year, more than 200 youth and adult athletes
- [2015 Bayada Rowing Regatta (Philadelphia, PA)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2015-bayada-rowing-regatta-philadelphia-pa) - The Athletes Without Limits/DC Strokes Rowing Team competes annually at this event and is the featured home page photo on the event website. The BAYADA Regatta is the nation’s oldest and largest all-adaptive rowing competition for athletes with physical disabilities. Sponsored solely by BAYADA Home Health Care, the event takes place at the St. Joseph’s
- [2012 Texas Rowing for All National Development Camp](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2012-texas-rowing-for-all-national-development-camp) - Lady Bird Lake in Austin Texas Registration Deadline: March 17, 2012 Texas Rowing For All will again be hosting the annual National Development Rowing Camp for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Austin, Texas. This 4-day Development Camp will help adult athletes with intellectual disabilities, to increase their individual rowing technique; build rowing confidence; provide opportunities to
- [Bayada Rowing Regatta (Philadelphia, PA)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/bayada-rowing-regatta-philadelphia-pa) - Athletes Without Limits DC Rowing Team will be competing again at this year's event - if you are in the Philly area stop by to cheer them on! "The BAYADA Regatta is the nation’s oldest and largest all-adaptive rowing competition for athletes with disabilities. Sponsored by BAYADA Home Health Care, the event takes place at
- [2024 BAYADA Adaptive Rowing Regatta (Philadelphia)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2024-bayada-regatta) - Registration is open for the 2024 BAYADA Regatta — the nation's oldest and largest all-adaptive rowing competition for athletes with disabilities.
- [2012 Athletes Without Limits DC Rowing Camp](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2012-athletes-without-limits-dc-rowing-camp) - Registration has closed for this event. Athletes Without Limits is hosting an on-water 4-day training camp for athletes with intellectual disability interested in rowing with our Rowing Team at local and national regattas. Following the camp, athletes who do not live in the DC area can train at their respective boathouses and race with the
- [2019 Inas Indoor Rowing Cyber Championships](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2019-inas-cyber-rowing) - We are delighted to participate in a new event for 2019 – the INAS Indoor Rowing Cyber Championships – which is a new initiative from the INAS Rowing Committee and aims to make the sport more accessible to a greater number of rowers. Click learn more below for details, video submission form and results.
- [2020 USRowing Indoor National Championships / C.R.A.S.H.-B. Sprints World Indoor Rowing Championships (Boston)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2020-usrowing-indoor-nationals-crash-b-sprints) - This mainstream and para indoor rowing event is also open to athletes with Intellectual Impairment. Athletes Without Limits DC Rowing Team competes annually and will participate again in 2020. “Following the successful launch of its inaugural indoor championship, USRowing will partner with the C.R.A.S.H.-B. Sprints World Indoor Rowing Championships for the 2020 USRowing Indoor National
- [Cancelled: 2nd Virtus Indoor Rowing Video Competition](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/save-the-date-2nd-virtus-indoor-rowing-video-competition) - This event has been cancelled for Spring 2020 — organizers will revisit hosting the event in early 2021. The 2nd Virtus Indoor Rowing Video Competition hosted by Athletes Without Limits National (the US Member Of Virtus). Rowers with Virtus Provisional/National level eligibility in the II1, II2 and II3 sport classes will have four weeks to
- [Cancelled: 2020 San Deigo Crew Classic](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/cancelled-2020-san-deigo-crew-classic) - March 12, 2020 Update: The 2020 SDCC has been cancelled in keeping with California Department of Health direction to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Read the SDCC Announcement at https://crewclassic.org.
- [US Rowing Webinar: Black Rowers and Coaches Roundtable Discussion](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/us-rowing-webinar-black-rowers-and-coaches-roundtable-discussion) - Athletes Without Limits Rowing Coach Patrick Johnson included among 10 panelists at USRowing's "Black Rowers and Coaches Roundtable" sponsored by Rowing in Color on Friday, June 19th from 6:30-8:00 p.m Eastern Time. All are invited to attend the Webinar and a link is available to watch the recorded discussion.
- [May Tri-Team Military/Veteran's Rowing Challenge (Virtual)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/may-tri-team-military-veterans-rowing-challenge-virtual) - Results are in for the Tri-Team Military/Veteran Challenge is a month-long competition between the three Military/Veterans Rowing Clubs below — to see who can rack up as many active minutes as possible throughout May 2020! • ATHLETES WITHOUT LIMITS - Veteran Leaders • CRI COMMUNITY ROWING INC. - Military Rowing • ROW NEW YORK - Veteran's Rowing
- [2020 Virtus Global Rowing Challenge (Virtual Series)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2020-virtus-global-rowing-challenge) - The Virtus Global Challenge Series has been developed to support opportunities for athletes to remain connected to their sports through online or video participation. The Rowing Series features three rowing machine challenges from Oct 9th-December 10th, 2020.
- [2021 RowersChoice Global Challenge (Virtual)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2021-rowerschoice-global-challenge-virtual) - Para registration deadline extended to Jan 21! The RowersChoice Global Challenge is back and committed to making virtual races exciting in 2021! With categories for para, juniors, collegiate, open, masters and more, there is a race for everyone... including para rowers and future para rowers who seek a race for tough competition, prizes and fun!
- [Head of the Anacostia Rowing Regatta (Washington DC)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/head-of-the-anacostia-rowing-regatta-washington-dc) - Athletes Without Limits DC Rowing Team will be competing again at this year's event - if you are in the DC area stop by to cheer them on! "'Come for the racing, stay for the pie.' The Head of the Anacostia (HOTA) is set in the heart of the Nation’s Capital and passes by Nationals Stadium on
- [Head of the Charles Rowing Regatta (Boston, MA)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/head-of-the-charles-rowing-regatta-boston-ma) - Select members of the Athletes Without Limits DC Rowing Team will be competing again at this year's event - if you are in the Boston area stop by to cheer them on! "Since its origin in 1965, the Head Of The Charles® Regatta has welcomed the world’s best crew teams to the banks of the
- [Head of the Hooch Rowing Regatta (Chattanooga, TN)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/head-of-the-hooch-rowing-regatta-chattanooga-tn) - Athletes Without Limits DC Rowing Team will be competing again at this year’s event – if you are in the Chattanooga area stop by to cheer them on! "The Head of the Chattahoochee is a rowing regatta held in Chattanooga, TN every year on the first Saturday and Sunday of November. The Head of the Hooch is one
- [2018 Erg Sprints World Indoor Rowing Championships Virginia](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2018-erg-sprints-world-indoor-rowing-championships-virginia) - The World Indoor Rowing Championships is in Virginia for the first time — be a part of the Athletes Without Limits team competing this February! After 36 years, the World Rowing Indoor Championships is moving from the C.R.A.S.H. B’s in Boston, MA to be part of the annual Erg Sprints at T.C. Williams High School in
- [2018 C.R.A.S.H.-B. Indoor Rowing Erg Sprints (Boston)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2018-c-r-a-s-h-b-indoor-rowing-erg-sprints-boston) - Athletes Without Limits DC Rowing Team has participated in this event since our first collaboration to include athletes with intellectual and developmental disability in 2010.
- [2018 Head of the Charles Regatta](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2018-head-of-the-charles-regatta) - The Athletes Without Limits Integrated DC Rowing Team has participated in this prestigious regatta for the past several years.
- [2020 34th Annual Erg Sprints Indoor Rowing (Virginia)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2020-34th-annual-erg-sprints-indoor-rowing-virginia) - This mainstream and para indoor rowing event is also open to athletes with Intellectual Impairment. Athletes Without Limits DC Rowing Team competes annually and will participate again in 2020. “The 34th Annual Erg Sprints Indoor Rowing competition will take place Saturday, February 1, 2020 at T.C. Williams High School (“Remember the Titans”) in Alexandria, Virginia.
- [2017 1st INAS Para-Equestrian Video Competition (International)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2017-1st-inas-para-equestrian-video-competition) - Athletes Without Limits new National Equestrian Program will be organizing entries for the 1st Inas Para-Equestrian Video competition for athletes with intellectual and developmental disability! Eligibility deadline is August 1st with video submissions due September 1, 2017.
- [2012 Mike Dempsey Memorial Table Tennis Championships](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2012-mike-dempsey-memorial-table-tennis-championships) - ELIGIBILITY The event is open to players who are eligible to represent their national association according to the ITTF Handbook 2010-2011. US athletes with intellectual disability should work with Athletes Without Limits in order to receive INAS eligibility. Note this process can take weeks to months so should be started as early as possible. ENTRY
- [2017 USA Taekwondo U.S. Open and Para-Taekwondo (Las Vegas)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2017-u-s-open-taekwondo-championships-para-taekwondo) - ANNOUNCED DECEMBER 19: USA Taekwondo is excited to confirm Para-Taekwondo G-1 Event status for the 2017 U.S. Open! "USA Taekwondo is working to provide athletes of all ability levels the opportunity to compete and enjoy the whole life benefits that an association with the sport provides, and is excited to extend those opportunities to athletes
- [World Autism Awareness Day](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/world-autism-awareness-day) - World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD), April 2, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2007. This day is important to Athletes Without Limits because we've worked with many incredible athletes with Autism who defy stereotypes in sport since we started in 2009. Learn more about why this
- [World Down Syndrome Day](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/world-down-syndrome-day) - March 21 has been celebrated by the United Nations since 2012. Learn more about why this day is important...
- [2024 USA Taekwondo National Championships (Texas)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2024-u-s-national-taekwondo-championships-texas) - Athletes with Intellectual Impairments who don't already have National level Virtus eligibility should apply to Athletes Without Limits at least one month prior to this event. Learn more...
- [2025 Huntsman Cup Alpine Ski Championships (Park City)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2025-huntsman-cup-alpine-ski-championships-park-city) - Athletes Without Limits is proud to be partnering with the National Ability Center to include high-performance skiers with Intellectual Impairment for the first time at this premier annual alpine ski race preparing adaptive athletes for future Paralympic Games.
- [2025 Move United Calendar: Baltimore Para Classic Swim Meet (Maryland)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2025-move-united-baltimore-para-classic) - Athletes Without Limits manages National Paralympic Classification for S14 swimmers with Intellectual Impairment; the deadline for new swimmers to apply to AWL for Eligibility for this event is one month prior to the event registration deadline.
- [2025 USA Taekwondo National Championships (California)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2025-us-national-taekwondo-championships-california) - This event can help athletes qualify for the Athletes Without Limits National Team competing at the 2026 Virtus Americas Regional Championships in Peru. Athletes with Intellectual Impairments who don't already have National level Virtus eligibility should apply to Athletes Without Limits at least one month prior to this event. Learn more...
- [2025 Move United Calendar: GLASA Para Swim Meet (Illinois)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2025-move-united-glasa-para-swim) - Athletes Without Limits manages National Paralympic Classification for S14 swimmers with Intellectual Impairment competing in U.S. Para Swimming sanctioned Move United events; the deadline for NEW swimmers to apply to AWL for Eligibility for this event is 4-6 weeks prior to the event registration deadline.
- [2026 USATKD U.S. Open Taekwondo Championships (Las Vegas)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-usatkd-usopen-taekwondo-championships-lasvegas) - Athletes with Intellectual Impairments who don't already have National level Virtus eligibility should apply to Athletes Without Limits at least 4-6 weeks prior to this event. Learn more...
- [NOV 2027 SAVE THE DATE: AWL Trip to Virtus Global Games (Egypt)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2027-virtus-global-games) - Held every four years the Virtus Global Games is the World Championships for Athletes with Intellectual Impairment in 10+ summer sports. AWL will manage selection and travel for a US Team to the next games in 2027 - exact dates, location and host country to be announced soon!
- [Athletes Without Limits U.S. Team Basketball Tryouts (Houston)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/u-s-national-team-basketball-tryouts) - US National Team Basketball tryouts for male and female players with an intellectual disability.
- [2016 Virtus Tennis World Championships (Sea Colony, DE)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2016-inas-world-tennis) - Athletes Without Limits is proud to host the 2016 Virtus (Formerly Inas) Tennis World Championships for athletes with intellectual impairment at the beautiful, ocean-front Sea Colony Resort & Tennis Center, located on Delaware's Atlantic coast. The Inas Tennis World Championships showcases the world's best players with intellectual impairment and was a spectator favorite at the
- [2017 Long Course & Open Water Swimming National Championships](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2017swimmingnationals) - Results for this event will be posted at athleteswithoutlimits.org/results The 2017 Athletes Without Limits (AWL) Long Course and Open Water Swimming National Championships is the first-ever opportunity for all swimmers with an Intellectual or Developmental Disability (IDD) to compete against their peers. The event will host swimmers in three classes: 1. Intellectual Disability (S14) 2.
- [1st Athletes Without Limits National Equestrian Video Competition](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/1st-athletes-without-limits-national-equestrian-video-competition) - Save the date for our inaugural AWL National Video Competition... video competition details will be posted August 3, 2018.
- [2018 Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic - Athletes Without Limits Swimming Nationals, Orlando, FL](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2018-rowdy-gaines-classic-athletes-without-limits-swimming-nationals) - As part of Athletes Without Limits (AWL) mission of integrating athletes with intellectual impairment into mainstream sport we are excited to announce that the 2018 AWL Swimming National Championships will be integrated as part of the prestigious Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic Meet at the YMCA Aquatic Center in Orlando, Florida.
- [2018 AWL Swimming National Championships - Rowdy Gaines Classic, Orlando FL](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2018-awl-swimming-national-championships-rowdy-gaines-classic-orlando-fl) - As part of Athletes Without Limits (AWL) mission of integrating athletes with intellectual impairment into mainstream sport we are excited to announce that the 2018 AWL Swimming National Championships will be integrated as part of the prestigious Rowdy Gaines Classic USMS Meet in at the YMCA Aquatic Center in Orlando, Florida. In addition to open
- [Save the Date: #NoLimits Skyliners Series Time Trial/Duathlon/Run (Bend, Oregon)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/nolimits-skyliners-series) - Building on the success and popularity of previous Skyliner Time Trial Series, Athletes Without Limits is proud to offer an expanded 2019 event to Central Oregon cyclists, triathletes, runners, para-athletes and youth. Wednesdays in May...
- [A Most Beautiful Thing Inclusion Fund Grant Ceremony & Boat Dedication](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/a-most-beautiful-thing-inclusion-fund-grant-ceremony-boat-dedication) - POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER: Athletes Without Limits Rowing invites you to join us as we celebrate people of color in rowing...
- [2023 AWL Tennis Exhibition at the US Open (New York)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2023-awl-tennis-exhibition-at-the-us-open) - Don’t miss the Mixed Doubles Exhibition for players with Intellectual Impairments at the US Open on Sept. 7, 2023! The event features Athletes Without Limits players Kevin Meade, Rachel Sweatt, Brittany Tagliareni, and Ryan Smith. and will take place in Louis Armstrong Stadium between doubles matches.
- [AWL 2024 National Ski Team Training Camp (Oregon)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/awl-2024-national-ski-team-training-camp-oregon) - Athletes Without Limits welcomes our 2024 National Ski Team to our Headquarter City Bend Oregon! Athletes Without Limits welcomes our 2024 National Ski Team to our Headquarter City Bend Oregon! The team will train together on Mt. Bachelor in anticipation of our trip to Poland to the 2024 Virtus World Skiing Championships in March. 
- [2024 1st Annual Miller Family Open Para Track & Field Meet (University of Michigan)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/miller-family-open-para-track-field-meet-university-of-michigan) - Athletes Without Limits is partnering with University of Michigan Adaptive Sports to provide athletes with intellectual disability, down syndrome and autism with the opportunity to the inaugural Miller Family Open Para Track and Field Meet at the U of M track. The meet offers an incredible opportunity for US and international athletes to compete at
- [2024 USADSS & AWL Open National Swimming Championships (Florida)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2024-usadss-awl-open-national-swimming-championships) - USA Down Syndrome Swimming and Athletes Without Limits are partnering to host the first ever Open National Championship for swimmers with intellectual impairment. November 7-10 in Orlando, Florida at the Rosen Aquatic Center. Registration has been extended until Oct 13, 2024...
- [2025 Miller Family Open Para Track & Field Meet (University of Michigan)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2025-miller-family-open-para-track-field-meet-university-of-michigan) - Track athletes don't forget to register for the second annual event - this meet is unique as it offers competition for all three Virtus Classes of Athletes with Intellectual Impairment, Down Syndrome and Autism. Free early registration for Athletes Without Limits athletes by May 31st. Regular registration closes June 15th...
- [MAR 2026 Move United: Tri-State Regional Swim Meet Rutgers (New Jersey)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/mar-2026-move-united-tristate-regional-swim-newjersey) - New in 2026 Move United events are open to athletes in all three Virtus Groups II1, II2 and II3! Including the annual Hartford Nationals in July!
- [2023 Virtus Para-Equestrian Video Competition (Round 1)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2023-virtus-equestrian-round1) - Video Entries due March 31 - those received by January 31 will be judged as qualifiers for the live 2023 Virtus Global Games Equestrian event.. Athletes Without Limits is sending a US Team!...
- [2023 Virtus Para-Equestrian Video Competition (Round 2)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2023-virtus-para-equestrian-video-competition-round-2) - About the Event The 2023 Annual Virtus Para-Equestrian Video Competition for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities will have two entry windows: Round 1 closed March 27, 2023 and it has just been announce that Round 2 will be open for submission from September 6th - October 31, 2023. Riders joining both competitions can vie
- [2024 Virtus Para-Equestrian Video Competition (Round 1 of 3)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2024-virtus-para-equestrian-video-competition-round-1) - ABOUT THE EVENT Virtus is delighted to launch Round 1 of 3 of the 2024 Para Dressage video competition series. The video competition brings together the worlds best riders with an intellectual impairment, to compete in a World Championship from their home environment making this an exciting and efficient way to enter top level competition.
- [2024 Virtus Para-Equestrian Video Competition Fall (Round 3)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2024-virtus-equestrian-round-3) - US Riders should submit your video by October 29th. This event can be a qualifier for the 2025 Virtus Equestrian World Championships!
- [2025 Virtus Para-Equestrian Video Competition (Round 1 of 3)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2025-virtus-para-equestrian-video-competition-round-1) - ABOUT ATHLETES WITHOUT LIMITS EQUESTRIAN As the US Member of Virtus Athletes Without Limits organizes US Equestrian athletes interested in participating in Virtus International Dressage competitions for athletes with intellectual impairment. We encourage new athletes interested in competing who have proficiency in dressage to contact us. ABOUT THE EVENT The Virtus Para Dressage Video Competition
- [2025 Virtus Para-Equestrian Video Competition (Round 2 of 3)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2025-virtus-para-equestrian-video-competition-round-2) - ABOUT ATHLETES WITHOUT LIMITS EQUESTRIAN As the US Member of Virtus Athletes Without Limits organizes US Equestrian athletes interested in participating in Virtus International Dressage competitions for athletes with intellectual impairment. We encourage new athletes interested in competing who have proficiency in dressage to contact us. ABOUT THE EVENT The Virtus Para Dressage Video Competition
- [2025 Virtus Para-Equestrian Video Competition (Round 3 of 3)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2025-virtus-para-equestrian-video-competition-round-3) - ABOUT ATHLETES WITHOUT LIMITS EQUESTRIAN As the US Member of Virtus Athletes Without Limits organizes US Equestrian athletes interested in participating in Virtus International Dressage competitions for athletes with intellectual impairment. We encourage new athletes interested in competing who have proficiency in dressage to contact us. ABOUT THE EVENT The Virtus Para Dressage Video Competition
- [MAR 2026 U.S. Para Swim Calendar: Lakeshore Open Series Meet (Birmingham, AL)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/mar-2026-us-para-lakeshore-open-series-birmingham) - Athletes Without Limits manages National Paralympic Classification for S14 swimmers with Intellectual Impairment; new swimmers should apply to AWL for Eligibility for this event is at least one month prior to the event registration deadline.
- [OCT 2026 U.S. Para Swim Calendar: Fred Lamback Para Swim Series (Georgia)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-fred-lamback-para-swim) - Athletes Without Limits manages National Paralympic Classification for S14 swimmers with Intellectual Impairment; the deadline for NEW swimmers to apply to AWL for Eligibility for this event is 4-6 weeks to the event registration deadline.
- [AUG 2026 U.S. Para Swim Calendar: Para Pan Pacific Championships (Location TBA)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-para-pan-pacific-swim) - Athletes Without Limits manages National Paralympic Classification for S14 swimmers with Intellectual Impairment; the deadline for new swimmers to apply to AWL for Eligibility for this event is one month prior to the event registration deadline.
- [FEB 2026 AWL Trip to Virtus Alpine Ski Series (Austria)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-virtus-alpine-skiseries-austria) - Virtus, the International Sports Federation for athletes with intellectual impairments, is pleased to sanction the 2026 Austrian Open Alpine Ski Championships in Kitzbühel Austria. Athletes Without Limits is excited to field a US National Ski Team at this event. Skiers with Intellectual Disability (II1), Down Syndrome (II2) and Autism (II3) who have already applied for
- [MAR 2025 AWL Trip to Virtus Alpine Skiing World Championships (France)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2025-virtus-world-downhill-skiing-france) - The 2025 Virtus Skiing Worlds take place in France in March. Athletes Without Limits will field a U.S. Team based on athlete interest — athletes should complete the event interest form to be added to our US Team email updates.
- [2019 Virtus Global Games (Brisbane Australia)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2019globalgames) - Inas has selected Brisbane, Queensland, Australia to host the 5th Inas Global Games in 2019. Athletes Without Limits is selecting athletes for US Teams competing at the Global Games in Athletics, Basketball*, Cycling, Rowing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo and Tennis. Click "learn more" to Download our US Team Guide and complete our Athlete Interest Form.
- [FALL 2026 U.S. Para Swim Calendar: Fred Lamback Para Open Swim Series (Georgia) Fall Date TBA](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-fred-lamback-para-open-swim-georgia) - Athletes Without Limits manages National Paralympic Classification for S14 swimmers with Intellectual Impairment; the deadline for new swimmers to apply to AWL for Eligibility for this event is one month prior to the event registration deadline.
- [APR 2025 U.S. Para Track & Field Calendar: Toyota USATF & Para Nationals (Eugene)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-uspara-swim-nationals-boise-copy) - Athletes Without Limits manages National Paralympic Classification for T20/F20 athletes with Intellectual Impairment; the deadline for NEW athletes to apply to AWL for Eligibility for this event is at least 6 weeks prior to the event registration deadline.
- [MAR 2026 U.S. Para Swim Calendar: Lakeshore Para Open Series (Birmingham, AL)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-lakeshore-uspara-open-birmingham) - The annual Bill Keating Jr Memorial Para Open Series will take place this May in Cincinnati, Ohio. U.S. Paralympics partners with Athletes Without Limits to determine whether athletes are eligible to compete as an athlete with intellectual impairment (Class S14).
- [MAY 2026 U.S. Para Swim Calendar: Bill Keating Jr Memorial Para Open Series (Cincinnati)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-bill-keating-para-open-cincinatti) - The annual Bill Keating Jr Memorial Para Open Series will take place this May in Cincinnati, Ohio. U.S. Paralympics partners with Athletes Without Limits to determine whether athletes are eligible to compete as an athlete with intellectual impairment (Class S14).
- [JUN 2026 U.S. Para Swim Calendar: U.S. Paralympics Swimming Nationals (Boise)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-uspara-swim-nationals-boise) - Athletes Without Limits manages National Paralympic Classification for S14 swimmers with Intellectual Impairment; the deadline for new swimmers to apply to AWL for Eligibility for this event is at least 4-6 weeks prior to the event registration deadline.
- [AUG 2026 U.S. Para Swim Calendar: Northeast Para Open Swim Series (Beverly, MA)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-northeast-para-open-swim-beverly) - Athletes Without Limits manages National Paralympic Classification for S14 swimmers with Intellectual Impairment; the deadline for new swimmers to apply to AWL for Eligibility for this event is one month prior to the event registration deadline.
- [U.S. Paralympics Swim Calendar: 2025 Fred Lamback Para Swim Open (Georgia)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2025-fred-lamback-para-swim-open) - Athletes Without Limits manages National Paralympic Classification for S14 swimmers with Intellectual Impairment; the deadline for new swimmers to apply to AWL for Eligibility for this event is one month prior to the event registration deadline.
- [SAVE THE DATE: AWL Trip to 2025 Virtus World Table Tennis (Egypt)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2025-virtus-world-table-tennis-cairo) - The 2025 Virtus Table Tennis World Championships will be held in Cairo (future host of the 2027 Virtus Global Games in Cairo). Athletes Without Limits will field a US National Table Tennis Team in the Virtus ii1, ii2 and ii3 competition groups where there is athlete interest and a viable trip...
- [Athletes Without Limits US Team Trip to 2025 Virtus World Athletics Championships (Brisbane)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2025-virtus-world-athletics-brisbane) - Save the date for the 2025 Virtus World Athletics Championships in Brisbane! Depending on US athlete interest, ability to meet MQS (not yet published) and trip viability AWL may organize a U.S. National Team trip of Virtus II1, II2 and II3 athletes...
- [AWL Trip to 2025 Virtus World Swimming Championships (Thailand)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2025-virtus-swimming) - AWL will organize a U.S. National Team trip of Virtus II1, II2 and II3 swimmers who qualify. Make sure to complete the Athlete Interest Form by April 20, 2025!
- [2018 USA Taekwondo U.S. Open Para Taekwondo (Las Vegas)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2018-u-s-open-para-taekwondo-las-vegas) - "USA Taekwondo is working to provide athletes of all ability levels the opportunity to compete and enjoy the whole life benefits that an association with the sport provides, and is excited to extend those opportunities to athletes with intellectual disabilities to take part in para-taekwondo events." The 2017 U.S. Open includes a P20 class for
- [SAVE THE DATE: 2025 Para Swimming World Series USA (Indianapolis)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2025-para-swimming-world-series) - Save the Date for the annual World Para Swimming (WPS) World Series USA. To compete as an athlete with intellectual impairment, U.S. Paralympics partners with Athletes Without Limits to confirm initial eligibility for the Virtus II1/Para S14 Class - athletes should apply to Athletes Without Limits no less than 6 weeks prior to the registration deadline for this event since full International Virtus eligibility is needed for this event.
- [2018 INAS World Alpine & Nordic Skiing Championships (Poland)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/inas-world-alpine-nordic-skiing-championships-poland-2) - Note US athletes with intellectual and developmental disability who are interested in this or future Inas World Alpine and Nordic Skiing events should review eligibility guidelines and contact Athletes Without Limits (the US Inas Member). INAS World Alpine and Nordic Skiing Championships heading to "winter capital of Poland" The International Federation for Athletes with Intellectual
- [2016 Fred Lamback US Paralympic Swim Meet (Georgia)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2016-fred-lamback-us-paralympic-swim-meet-georgia-2) - Hosted by Aiken-Augusta Swim League; Sanctioned by US Paralympic Swimming Eligibility: Open to all swimmers with a physical impairment, visual impairment, or intellectual impairment. This is an open/developmental meet with no time standards. Athletes with intellectual impairment (S-14 class) should contact Athletes Without Limits and apply for provisional/national level eligibility to participate. Registration Deadline: October
- [AWL Trip to 2024 Virtus Skiing World Championships (Poland)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2024-virtus-world-skiing-championships-poland-2) - The 2024 Virtus Skiing Worlds take place in Poland in March. Athletes Without Limits will field a U.S. Team based on athlete interest — athletes should complete the event interest form to be added to our US Team email updates.
- [2025 U.S. Paralympics Swimming Nationals](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2025-us-paralympics-swimming-nationals) - Athletes Without Limits manages National Paralympic Classification for S14 swimmers with Intellectual Impairment; the deadline for new swimmers to apply to AWL for Eligibility for this event is 6 weeks prior to the event registration deadline since full International Virtus Eligibility is needed.
- [SAVE THE DATE: AWL Trip to 2025 Virtus World Tennis Championships (Kazakhstan)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2025-virtus-world-tennis-kazakhstan) - Save the date for the 2025 Virtus World Tennis Championships in Astana! Depending on athlete interest and trip viability AWL may organize a U.S. National Team trip of Virtus II1, II2 and II3 players.
- [AWL Trip to 2024 Virtus Skiing World Championships (Poland)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2024-virtus-world-skiing-championships-poland) - The 2024 Virtus Skiing Worlds take place in Poland in March. Athletes Without Limits will field a U.S. Team based on athlete interest — athletes should complete the event interest form to be added to our US Team email updates.
- [AWL Trip to 2024 Virtus Tennis World Championships (FRANCE)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2024-virtus-tennis) - The 2024 Virtus Tennis World Championships will take place in France in September. Athletes Without Limits will field a U.S. Team based on athlete interest - US Player registration is open from July 15-30, 2024.
- [SAVE THE DATE: AWL Trip to 2025 Virtus Nordic Skiing World Championships (France)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2025-virtus-world-nordic-skiing-france) - The 2025 Virtus Nordic Skiing Worlds take place in France in March. Athletes Without Limits will field a U.S. Team based on athlete interest — athletes should complete the event interest form to be added to our US Team email updates.
- [2025 Jimi Flowers Classic Paralympic Swim Meet (Colorado)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2025-jimi-flowers-classic-para-swimming-open-colorado) - Athletes Without Limits manages National Paralympic Classification for S14 swimmers with Intellectual Impairment; the deadline for new swimmers to apply to AWL for Eligibility for this event is one month prior to the event registration deadline.
- [2025 Cincinnati Para Open Swim Meet (Ohio)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2025-cincinnati-para-open-swim-meet-ohio) - Athletes Without Limits manages National Paralympic Classification for S14 swimmers with Intellectual Impairment; the deadline for new swimmers to apply to AWL for Eligibility for this event is one month prior to the event registration deadline.
- [2024 U.S. Paralympcis Swimming Nationals (Florida)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2024-jimi-flowers-classic-para-swimming-open-colorado-copy-copy) - Athletes Without Limits manages National Paralympic Classification for S14 swimmers with Intellectual Impairment; the deadline for new swimmers to apply to AWL for Eligibility for this event is 3-4 weeks prior to the event registration deadline.
- [2024 Fred Lamback Paralympic Swimming Open (Georgia)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2024-jimi-flowers-classic-para-swimming-open-colorado-copy) - Athletes Without Limits manages National Paralympic Classification for S14 swimmers with Intellectual Impairment; the deadline for new swimmers to apply to AWL for Eligibility for this event is 3-4 weeks prior to the event registration deadline.
- [SAVE THE DATE: 2024 U.S. Paralympics Swimming Para City World Series](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2024-us-paralympics-swimming-para-city-world-series) - Save the Date for the 2024 World Para Swimming (WPS) World Series April 11-13, 2024. To compete as an athlete with intellectual impairment, U.S. Paralympics partners with Athletes Without Limits to confirm initial eligibility for the S14 Class.
- [2021 U.S. Para Swimming Calendar: Bill Keating Jr Memorial Para Open Series (Ohio)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/u-s-paralympic-swimming-calendar-para-open-series-cincinatti) - The annual Bill Keating Jr Memorial Para Open Series will take place May 8-9, 2021 at the Powel Crosley Jr YMCA in Cincinnati, Ohio. U.S. Paralympics partners with Athletes Without Limits to determine whether athletes are eligible to compete as an athlete with intellectual impairment.
- [U.S. Paralympics Calendar: 2021 Desert Challenge Track & Field (Arizona)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/u-s-paralympics-calendar-2021-desert-challenge-track-field-arizona) - Desert Challenge 2021 is set to take place May 26th-30th in Mesa, Arizona. The track and field portion of the event will be held at Mesa Community College and will take place from May 28th-May 30th. Registration is set to open on March 1st, 2021. U.S. Paralympics partners with Athletes Without Limits to confirm athletes are eligible for Paralympic Class T20 or F20 athlete with Intellectual Impairment.
- [Watch the 2021 U.S. Paralympic Team Trials (Swimming & Track & Field)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/watch-the-2021-u-s-paralympic-team-trials-swimming-track-field) - Don't miss watching top American athletes with intellectual impairment compete at the US Paralympic Team Trials as they vie for coveted spots on the Swimming, Track & Field and Table Tennis Teams at the Tokyo 2021 Paralympic Games!
- [2021 Virtus International Para-Equestrian Video Competition (Virtual)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2021-virtus-equestrian) - Entry into the 5th Annual Virtus Para-Equestrian Video Competition for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities is open until October 2021.
- [(CANCELLED DUE TO COVID) 2021 Virtus Table Tennis World Championships (Thailand)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2021virtustabletennis) - The 2021 Virtus Table Tennis World Championships have been re-scheduled to take place from 24-30 September 2021 in Bangkok, Thailand. We'll post additional details specific to US athletes as we learn more from the Virtus hosts while monitoring Covid-19 nationally and worldwide closer to the event.
- [(CANCELLED DUE TO COVID) 2021 Virtus Swimming World Championships (Brazil)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2021-virtus-swimming-world-championships-brazil) - July 14, 2021 update from Virtus: "It is with regret that this event has been cancelled due to the ongoing levels of infections, quarantine/travel restrictions worldwide and anticipated low entries. Virtus would like to thank Brazilian hosts CBDI for all their efforts and share their disappointment."
- [2022 Spring & Fall Virtus International Para-Equestrian Video Competition](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2022-spring-equestrian) - For 2022 the Virtus Para-Equestrian Video Competition for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities will have two entry periods - Spring and Fall!
- [2022 Fall Virtus International Para-Equestrian Video Competition](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2022-fall-equestrian) - For 2022 the Virtus Para-Equestrian Video Competition for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities will have two entry periods - Spring and Fall!
- [(CANCELLED DUE TO COVID) AWL US Team Trip to Inaugural 2022 Virtus Americas Games (Brazil)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/inaugural-2022-virtus-americas-regional-games-brazil) - JUNE Update: Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled by the organizers in Brazil. The economic situation world-wide has made it impossible for many other nations in the America's region to send teams this year. We thank the Brazilian organizers for trying to host this event and hope that in the future it can be held
- [2023 Virtus Skiing World Championships (Austria)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2023-virtus-skiing-world-championships-austria) - The 2023 Virtus World Skiing Championships will take place in Austria in March. Athletes Without Limits will field a U.S. Team based on athlete interest.
- [Athletes Without Limits US Team Trip to 2023 Virtus Global Games (France)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2023-virtus-global-games-france) - In June 2023 more than one thousand of the best athletes from around the world will compete in the quadrennial Virtus Global Games, hosted in Vichy, France for seven days of elite multi-sport competition.
- [2023 California Classic Para-Swimming Open (California)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2023-california-classic-para-swimming-open-california) - Athletes Without Limits manages National Paralympic Classification for S14 swimmers with Intellectual Impairment ; the deadline for new swimmers to apply to AWL for Eligibility for this event is August 15th (in order to meet the September 1st event registration deadline).
- [2023 Fred Lamback Georgia Para-Swimming Open (Georgia)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2023-fred-lamback-georgia-para-swimming-open-georgia) - Athletes Without Limits manages National Paralympic Classification for S14 swimmers with Intellectual Impairment ; the deadline for new swimmers to apply to AWL for Eligibility for this event is September 13th (in order to meet the September 20th event registration deadline).
- [2023 US Paralympics Swimming National Championships (Florida)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2023-us-para-swimming-nationals) - Athletes Without Limits manages National Paralympic Classification for S14 swimmers with Intellectual Impairment ; the deadline for new swimmers to apply to AWL for Eligibility for this event is November 4, 2023 (in order to meet the Nov 22, 2023 event registration deadline).
- [2024 Jimi Flowers Classic Paralympic Swim Meet (Colorado)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2024-jimi-flowers-classic-para-swimming-open-colorado) - Athletes Without Limits manages National Paralympic Classification for S14 swimmers with Intellectual Impairment; the deadline for new swimmers to apply to AWL for Eligibility for this event is one month prior to the event registration deadline.
- [SAVE THE DATE: 2024 Swimming U.S. Paralympic Trials (Minneapolis)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2024-swimming-us-paralympic-trials) - The 2024 US Paralympic Swim Team Trials will be held in Minneapolis for selection to the 2024 Paralympic Games in France. Athletes must be meeting Emerging Team Time Standards to qualify. U.S. Paralympics partners with Athletes Without Limits to confirm National Paralympic Classification for S14 swimmers with Intellectual Impairment.
- [SAVE THE DATE: 2024 Track & Field U.S. Paralympic Trials](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2024-track-and-field-us-paralympic-trials) - The 2024 US Paralympic Track & Field Team Trials will be held July 18-21, 2024 for selection to the 2024 Paralympic Games in France. Athletes with intellectual impairment must be meeting Emerging Team Time Standards to qualify and have Full Virtus International Eligibility as well as other events pre-qualifications. U.S. Paralympics partners with Athletes Without Limits to confirm National Paralympic Classification for T20 and F20 athletes with Intellectual Impairment.
- [2016 U.S. Paralympic Swimming Team Trials](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2016-us-paralympic-team-trials-swimming) - Hosted by Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center; Sanctioned by U.S. Paralympics This meet is open to U.S swimmers with a physical, visual or intellectual impairment who are United States citizens, have met all of the qualifying standards and who have been internationally classified at previous events with a "C" Confirmed sport class status or "R" Review
- [2023 Virtus Skiing World Championships](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/cancelled-2020-virtus-skiing-world-championships-italy-copy) - Virtus regretfully confirms that the 2020 World Skiing Championships will therefore be cancelled whilst our European colleagues have advised that the Winter Games are to be postponed. Virtus extends best wishes to the people in the affected areas.
- [Virtual Track Meet Open to All (Athletic.net)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/virtual-track-meet-open-to-all-athletic-net) - The Badger Track Club, run by Scott Brinen (AWL's 2019 US Team Track Coach at the Global Games) is hosting a virtual track meet the last week of June and we'd love for AWL athletes and supporters to compete with us. Whether you think running is "your sport" or not, we challenge you to get
- [US Trip Cancelled: 2020 Virtus World Tennis Championships (Belguim)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2020virtustennis) - As of March 2020 the US Team trip to Belgium has been cancelled. Athletes interested in the 2021 Virtus World Tennis Championships (TBD) may complete the athlete interest form below.
- [Virtus International Para-Equestrian Competition (Video)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2020-virtus-equestrian) - The next Virtus Para-Equestrian Video Competition for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities is set to take place fall 2020. Entry will remain open until October 2020 in order that riders who cannot currently access their facility may take part - please prioritize the safety of riders at all times. As the US Member of
- [Cancelled: 2020 Virtus Skiing World Championships (Italy)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/cancelled-2020-virtus-skiing-world-championships-italy) - Virtus regretfully confirms that the 2020 World Skiing Championships will therefore be cancelled whilst our European colleagues have advised that the Winter Games are to be postponed. Virtus extends best wishes to the people in the affected areas.
- [2020 Virtus Swimming Championships (Asia) CANCELLED](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2020-virtus-swimming-championships-asia-cancelled) - @ Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Swimming Pool, Hong Kong Jan 9 – Jan 11 all-day Oct 2019 Cancellation Update: Please be aware that due to the ongoing demonstrations in Hong Kong, this event has been cancelled. We are looking at opportunities to stage the event later in 2020 and will advise the membership as
- [2nd Inas International Para-Equestrian Competition (Video)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2nd-inas-para-equestrian-competition-video) - The 2nd Inas Para-Equestrian Video Competition for athletes with intellectual impairments is set to take place this fall. As the US Member of INAS, we launched the Athletes Without Limits National Equestrian Program in 2017 to organize and assist US Equestrians interested in participating. Because this is still new event we recommend all interested athletes
- [2018 USA Taekwondo National Championships (Utah)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2018-usa-taekwondo-national-championships-utah) - The U.S. Open includes a P20 class for para athletes with intellectual disability sanctioned by the World Taekwondo Federation (and Inas). Interested athletes should reach out to our Taekwondo Program Director Johnny Birch using our contact us form. The registration deadline is June 14, 2018. In addition to registering for the event, US athletes should apply
- [2018 PATU Pan American Taekwondo Championships (Spokane, WA)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2018-patu-pan-american-taekwondo-championships-spokane-wa) - The 2018 Pan Am Para Open Taekwondo Championships will be held on July 13, 2018 as part of the 2018 Pan Am Open International Championships (G-1). Athletes Without Limits Taekwondo Program Director Johnny Birch will be heading up a US team of P20 athletes with Intellectual Disability and USA Taekwondo (USAT) will be providing full
- [8th Inas Half Marathon World Championship (Portugal)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/8th-inas-half-marathon-world-championship-portugal) - ANDDI-Portugal - the Portuguese Sports Association for Intellectual Development and Portuguese Member of Inas will be hosting the 8th Inas Half-Marathon World Championships in Coimbra, Portugal. US distance runners with full International Inas Eligibility who may be interested in participating should contact us to determine if a US team trip is viable. There will be
- [2018 St. Patrick’s Day Invitational Master Swim Meet (Georgia)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2018-st-patricks-day-invitational-master-swim-meet-georgia) - Our new Florida-based Athletes Without Limits National Masters Swim Team will make it's meet debut this St. Patty's weekend in Atlanta Georgia!
- [INAS World Alpine & Nordic Skiing Championships (Poland)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/inas-world-alpine-nordic-skiing-championships-poland) - Note US athletes with intellectual and developmental disability who are interested in this or future Inas World Alpine and Nordic Skiing events should review eligibility guidelines and contact Athletes Without Limits (the US Inas Member). INAS World Alpine and Nordic Skiing Championships heading to ‘winter capital of Poland’ The International Federation for Athletes with Intellectual
- [2018 Dixie Zones/Valentine SCY Masters Swim Meet Florida](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2018-dixie-zones-valentine-scy-masters-swim-meet-florida) - Athletes Without Limits new Florida-based Masters Swim Team will be competing at the 2018 Dixie Zones this February. Any US swimmer with national level Inas S14/Intellectual Disability, Inas Down Syndrome, or Inas Autism+ eligibility may travel to the event and compete as part of the team. Athletes who have not already completed eligibility should review
- [2017 Inas Cycling World Championship (Netherlands)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2017-inas-cycling-world-championship-netherlands) - The 2017 INAS World Cycling Championships will take place as part of the UCI European Junior Cycling Tour between July 30th and 4th August 2017, in Assen, The Netherlands. Cyclist Syd Lea, who was the first US athlete to win an Inas World Title when he took gold at this event in 2011 Italy, along
- [2017 World Para Taekwondo Championships (London)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2017-world-para-taekwondo-championships-london) - The 2017 World Para Taekwondo Championships in London will offer a class for athletes with intellectual disability. Athletes Without Limits Taekwondo Program Director and Coach Johnny Birch will be inviting US athletes who have qualified for the event and meet the Inas eligibility requirements for intellectual disability to participate. To learn more about the event visit http://www.worldtaekwondo.org/calendar/
- [2017 Inas International Swimming Championships (Mexico)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2017-inas-international-swimming-championships-mexico) - Mexico will host the 2017 INAS Swimming Championships in Aguascalientes. This is the first time the event has been held in the Americas region. In additional to being the Championships for athletes with intellectual disability (or S14), there will also be a youth competition, as well as events for two new pilot classes recently launched
- [Speedo Can-Am Para Swimming Championships (Canada)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/speedo-can-am-para-swimming-championships-canada) - "Swimming Canada partners with U.S. Paralympics on the Speedo Can Am Para-swimming Championships. This event brings together the best Para-swimmers from both Canada and the United States, and often other international competitors." The event is open to para-swimmers including those with intellectual disability (S14/SB14/SM14 Class). Swimmers must have at least one Can-Am Minimum Qualifying Standard (MQS),
- [US Paralympic Central Oklahoma Para-Swimming Open](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/us-paralympic-central-oklahoma-para-swimming-open) - Hosted by The Mitch Park YMCA; Sanctioned by US Paralympic Swimming Eligibility: Open to all swimmers with a physical impairment, visual impairment, or intellectual impairment. This is an open/developmental meet with no time standards. Athletes with intellectual impairment (S-14 class) should contact Athletes Without Limits and apply for provisional/national level eligibility to participate. Registration Deadline
: January 27, 2017 Registration: Athletes who
- [2017 Inas World Tennis Championships (United Kingdom)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2017-inas-world-tennis-championships-united-kingdom) - Following the success of the 2016 Inas Worlds hosted by Athletes Without Limits, INAS are pleased to confirm that the 2017 World Tennis Championships will take place in Bolton, UK. Entry details will be available in due course. Athletes Without Limits will be organizing taking the US team to the event. Interested American players not
- [2016 Speedo Can Am Para-Swimming Championships (Canada)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2016-speedo-can-am-para-swimming-championships-canada) - Hosted by Swimming Canada & C.N. Gatineau; Sanctioned by IPC Eligibility: Open to swimmers with a physical impairment, visual impairment, or intellectual impairment who meet the qualifying standards (available on the event website's information packet.) Athletes with intellectual impairment (S-14 class) should contact Athletes Without Limits and to apply for S-14 eligibility . Registration Deadline
:
- [2016 Inas Cross Country Championships (Long Island, NY)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2016-inas-world-xc) - The Inas World Championships draws the most accomplished runners with intellectual impairment from around the World. Sunken Meadow is a beautiful family-friendly park featuring 3 miles of beach, a golf course, hiking trails & boardwalk. This event has been postponed; new information will be published as soon as it is available.
- [2016 Jimi Flowers Classic US Paralympic Swim Meet (Colorado)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2016-jimi-flowers-classic-us-paralympic-swim-meet-colorado) - Hosted by US Olympic Training Center; Sanctioned by US Paralympic Swimming Eligibility: Open to all swimmers with a physical impairment, visual impairment, or intellectual impairment. This is an open/developmental meet with no time standards. Athletes with intellectual impairment (S-14 class) should contact Athletes Without Limits and apply for provisional/national level eligibility to participate. Registration Deadline
:
- [2016 California Classic US Paralympic Swim Meet](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2016-california-classic-us-paralympic-swim-meet) - Hosted by Crafton Hills College & Yucaipa Swim Team; Sanctioned by US Paralympic Swimming Eligibility: Open to all swimmers with a physical impairment, visual impairment, or intellectual impairment. This is an open/developmental meet with no time standards. Athletes with intellectual impairment (S-14 class) should contact Athletes Without Limits and apply for provisional/national level eligibility to
- [2016 Fred Lamback US Paralympic Swim Meet (Georgia)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2016-fred-lamback-us-paralympic-swim-meet-georgia) - Hosted by Aiken-Augusta Swim League; Sanctioned by US Paralympic Swimming Eligibility: Open to all swimmers with a physical impairment, visual impairment, or intellectual impairment. This is an open/developmental meet with no time standards. Athletes with intellectual impairment (S-14 class) should contact Athletes Without Limits and apply for provisional/national level eligibility to participate. Registration Deadline
: October
- [2016 CPSO US Paralympic Swim Meet (Ohio)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2016-cpso-us-paralympic-swim-meet-ohio) - 13th Annual Cincinnati Para Swimming Open Hosted by University of Cincinnati Keating Aquatic Center; Sanctioned by US Paralympic Swimming Eligibility: Open to all swimmers with a physical impairment, visual impairment, or intellectual impairment. This is an open/developmental meet with no time standards. Athletes with intellectual impairment (S-14 class) should contact Athletes Without Limits and apply
- [2015 Parapan Am Games Toronto (Swimming, Athletics, Table Tennis)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2015-parapan-am-games-toronto) - Michael Brannigan and  Michael Murray  were named to the 2015 US Paralympic Team roster competing at the prestigious invitational event in Toronto this August. Both runners are medal contenders and will compete in the T20 class for athletes with intellectual impairment. Brannigan is currently the American and World record holder in the men's T20 1500m with a time
- [2014 Inas World Cross Country and Half Marathon Championships (Poland)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2014-inas-world-cross-country-and-half-marathon-championships-poland) - Athletes Without Limits will be taking a group of Cross Country athletes to this event. The 2014 World Cross Country and Half Marathon Championships will take place in Ostrzeszów, Poland. Please note that the closing date for first entry is 31st January 2014 and final entry – by which date all athletes must appear on the Inas
- [2015 Global ID Sports Day](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2015-global-id-sports-day) - INAS is delighted to announce the launch of Global ID Sport Day: an opportunity for people around the world to come together to celebrate participation and excellence in sport for people with an intellectual disability. Athletes WIthout Limits is the US Member of Inas.
- [2014 Inas Cross Country & Half Marathon World Championships (Poland)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2014-inas-cross-country-half-marathon-world-championships-poland) - Athletes Without Limits will be taking a group of distance runners to this event. The 2014 World Cross Country and Half Marathon Championships will take place in Ostrzeszów, Poland. Please note that the closing date for first entry is 31st January 2014 and final entry – by which date all athletes must appear on the Inas master
- [2009 Inas Global Games (Czech Republic)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2009-inas-global-games-czech-republic) - The Global Games are the Inas World Championships and include over 1000 athletes competing in nine sports from over 30 countries. Athletes Without Limits is proud to be taking a delegation of top US athletes who have met the high qualification standards in their sport to compete. Global Games is an Olympic-style, open competition that includes Athletics (Track & Field, Cross
- [2015 Fred Lamback US Paralympic Swim Meet (Georgia)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2012-fred-lamback-us-paralympic-swim-meet) - Hosted by Aiken-Augusta Swim League; Sanctioned by US Paralympic Swimming Eligibility: Open to all swimmers with a physical impairment, visual impairment, or intellectual impairment. This is an open/developmental meet with no time standards. Athletes with intellectual impairment (S-14 class) should contact Athletes Without Limits and apply for provisional/national level eligibility review to participate. Registration Deadline
: TBA (Late
- [2012 London Paralympic Games](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2012-london-paralympic-games) - The London 2012 Games are the first to follow the 2009/2010 vote to re-include athletes with intellectual disability into the Paralympic Program. There are opportunities in Athletics, Swimming & Table Tennis. To be selected for the US team, athletes must be competitive with the best athletes in the world in their respective events. Results: Visit our newsroom for
- [2016 Rio Paralympic Games](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2016-rio-paralympic-games) - Athletes Without Limits swimmers and track and field athletes are working hard to qualify for the US Paralympic Team competing at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games. Check back for news on our Paralympic hopefuls closer to the event.
- [2015 IPC Athletics World Championships Qatar](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2015-ipc-athletics-world-championships-qatar)
- [2016 Inas World Indoor Athletics Championships (Italy)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2016-inas-world-indoor-athletics-championships) - Tuesday 2 June 2015: PRESS RELEASE Italy wins bid to host 2016 INAS World Indoor Athletics Championships FISDIR - The Italian Federation of Sports for Intellectual and Relational Disabled – and INAS – the International Federation for sport for athletes with an intellectual disability – are proud to announce that the 2016 INAS World Indoor Athletics
- [2011 Inas Global Games (Italy)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2011-inas-global-games-italy) - The Global Games are the Inas World Championships for all sports and include over 1000 athletes competing in nine sports from over 30 countries. Athletes Without Limits is proud to be taking a delegation of top US athletes who have met the high qualification standards in their sport to compete. Eligibility: The deadline to complete the Inas/IPC eligibility application has
- [2015 Inas Global Games (Ecuador)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2015-inas-global-games-ecuador) - The Global Games are the Inas World Championships for all sports and will include over 1000 athletes competing in nine sports from over 30 countries. Athletes Without Limits is proud to be taking a delegation of top US athletes who have met the high qualification standards in their sport to compete in Quito, Ecuador this September. Athletes Without Limits took the
- [2015 U.S. Paralympics Track & Field National Championships](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2015-u-s-paralympics-track-field-national-championships) - Athletes Michael Brannigan, Michael Murray, Steven Cuomo and Tyler Wigington will compete in events for the T20 classification. The 2015 U.S. Paralympics Track & Field National Championships will be hosted at the Robert and Alexandra Klas Center which is located on the Hamline University campus in St. Paul, Minnesota. This is an IPC Approved event so all results from
- [2015 Para-Swimming Open (Cincinnati)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2015-para-swimming-open-cincinnati) - Host: Enabling Possibilities Foundation, Inc. Sanctioning: U.S. Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee Eligibility: Open to All swimmers with a physical impairment, visual impairment or intellectual impairment are welcome. Seeding will be based upon time, regardless of sport class. All swimmers will compete together in each event (i.e. multi-disability). This is an open/developmental meet with no time standards. Athletes with intellectual impairment (S-14 class) should contact Athletes Without Limits and apply for provisional/national level eligibility review to participate. Registration Deadline: All entries must be received by April 4, 2015. Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of meet management, but will be assessed a late fee of $100. No late entries will be accepted after April 17, 2015.
- [2016 IFDS/INAS International Sailing Championships (Australia)](https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2016-ifdsinas-international-sailing-championships) - The inaugural event is the first Inas sanctioned sailing event for athletes with an intellectual disability and is organised in partnership with the International Federation for Disabled Sailing. Download the event flyer.

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