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INVEST in NC ADAPTED SPORTS
WE are
North Carolina Adapted Sports
…that ‘WE’ means
ALL OF US
NCAS is all about connecting community,
creating possibilities for people with physical disabilities,
and celebrating the power of sport TOGETHER.
Join the WE that is
changing adapted sports in the Triangle.
Stories of Impact
Remembering a Life Well Lived
It is with a heavy heart that I share Tony Luparello, co-founder of North Carolina Adapted Sports and dear friend, passed away Friday, July 19th.
Tony was the driving force that encouraged me to move forward in the creation of NC Adapted Sports. He kept me in check, opened my eyes to our success when I could not see it, and lived to make an impact on the lives of others with a physical disability.
A few weeks back, he was demonstrating how to tackle a cross slope for a new athlete. The image in my head of him effortlessly taking on this obstacle, seizing the moment, and enjoying life will be one of my fondest memories.
It is a lot to process that our weekly meetings will be no more, though I know he is pain-free and crushing some mountain cycle trails in heaven.
Wes Hall, CEO and Co-Founder NCAS
Two Years Strong
“We can't believe it's already been two years since NC Adapted Sports was created on April 1st, 2022. It's been an incredible journey, and we're thrilled to share our progress with you…”
Check out the achievements NCAS has made in just 24 short months
Happy Tears Poolside
“I am not much of a crier, but I was sitting there sobbing…as a mom it was such a meaningful experience for me.
It’s so amazing to have a community of people that get it and provide these opportunities!”
-mom watching her daughter
learning to swim for the first time with NCAS
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the water and know how to swim. That’s why NCAS is now offering evaluations for swim lessons and swim team for people with disabilities.Email wes@ncadaptedsports.org
Building Bridges with the Community
Cofounders, Wes and Tony, realized that to have an adapted off-road cycling program that there needed to be trails accessible to off-road adapted cycles. NC Adapted Sports partner with Wake County Parks and Recreation to start the NCAS Accessible Trail Project. 110 volunteers and 574 cumulative hours later, NCAS has established 6 miles of off-road cycle accessible trails at Lake Crabtree Park and an additional 8 miles at Harris Lake County Park.
Need assessment and consultation of your off-road cycle trails (aka Mountain Bike Trails)?
Contact Wes Hall at: wes@ncadaptedsports.org
What did YOU
do this weekend?
On March 24th, three of NC Adapted Sports Adapted Cycling Team members competed in the Croatan Buck 50 race in the Croatan National Forest near Emerald Isle, NC. They competed in the adapted category, which was 22 miles of flat gravel riding. Athlete, Jordan (pictured), rode the Bowhead Rogue. This was his first race and he finished first in the Open Handcycle Category.
Michelle, 1st in Open Recumbent, and Wes, 1st in Handcycle, came in 30 minutes after Jordan.
It was a rewarding challenge that pushed the limits of all three athletes. Veteran Athletes from the NC Chapter of the Wounded Warrior Project also competed. There was great inclusion of adapted cyclists at this wonderful event.
At NC Adapted Sports, we develop your potential and help you reach your goals, whether it simply riding trails, finishing a race, or reaching the podium.
In Jordan’s words: “The Croatan Buck Fifty was my first adaptive cycle race. It is a day I will never forget. I am super competitive and this was a great way for me to push myself. NCAS has opened the doors for me to jump into this amazing sport! So many people through NCAS have helped me train, encouraged me, and made it possible for me to participate in events like the Croatan Buck Fifty. The energy you feel getting ready to take off with all the other competitors is crazy! And then crossing that finish line with everyone cheering me on is an incredible feeling. Adaptive cycling is a sport I can do the rest of my life. I am hooked!”
All levels of athlete have a home at NC Adapted Sports.