Gaylord Sports Association

12/12/2025

What a great afternoon at Rogue Fencing Academy for our Wheelchair Fencing Clinic! Everyone had the chance to try wheelchair fencing and get hands-on experience in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Huge thanks to our incredible coaching team — 2024 Paralympic athlete Victoria Isaacson, 2025 World Championship (8th place!) Sandra Marchant, and U.S. Parafencing National Head Coach Eric Soyka — for sharing their expertise and making this clinic such a success.

Thank you to Rogue Fencing Academy for hosting and helping us grow adaptive sport opportunities in our community!

12/10/2025

Try the fast-paced, dynamic world of wheelchair fencing!

Join Paralympic athlete Victoria Isaacson this Friday for a hands-on clinic where you’ll learn the basics, get fitted into equipment, practice skills, and even try bouting in dedicated fencing frames. All are welcome, no experience needed!

📅 Friday, December 12
🕒 3:00–4:30 PM
📍 Rogue Fencing Academy, Woodbridge, CT

Register Here: https://hubs.la/Q03XGPQC0

12/03/2025

Join us on Friday, December 12, for an exciting Wheelchair Fencing Clinic!

Whether you’re a beginner or just curious to give it a try, this hands-on clinic is for you. Led by Paralympic athlete Victoria Isaacson, you’ll dive into the fast-paced, strategic world of wheelchair fencing.

Come join the fun! Register Here: https://hubs.la/Q03WHk9N0

11/13/2025

Celebrating 30 Years of Empowering Athletes of All Abilities!

Katie Joly, Program Manager of Ga***rd Specialty Healthcare’s Sports Association, joined The Lisa Wexler Show to celebrate this milestone and share inspiring stories of resilience, inclusion, and the benefits of adaptive sports, recreation, and fitness.

Listen here: https://hubs.la/Q03T7hGC0

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Listen to Free Adaptive Sports Programs! from The Lisa Wexler Show. Ga***rd Specialty Healthcare Sports Association Program Manager, Katie Joly, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about Sports Association and Ga***rd Healthcare's dedication to helping people with physical disabilities experience the benefits...

11/13/2025

Challenge Athletes Foundation grant applications closing soon.

🚨 Final Call! Only 48 hours left to apply for CAF’s 2026 Grant Program.

Don’t miss your chance to access the equipment, training, and support you need to chase your goals.

Apply now ➡️ challengedathletes.org/grants

11/11/2025

Today and every day, we honor all who have served our country. 🇺🇸

11/07/2025

What started as a small program with six sports has grown into 17 adaptive sports serving over 250 participants each year, including sled hockey, rock climbing, golf, and triathlons.

Karen Smith, diagnosed with MS in 1990, refused to let her diagnosis stop her from skiing. Today she manages the sled hockey team and helps others discover their own abilities.

Tara O’Neil, a bilateral amputee, never imagined she could compete. She now rock climbs, water skis, snowboards, bikes, and participates in triathlons.

Thanks to the vision of Ken Murphy and the dedication of staff such as Todd Munn and Katie Joly, the Ga***rd Sports Association has grown into a thriving community where anyone with a passion for sports can participate regardless of ability.

Here is to 30 years of courage, community, and competition and many more to come!

This CT rehabilitation hospital has offered adaptive sports from golf to sled hockey to rock climbing for the last 30 years.

11/05/2025

Show Your Wolfpack Spirit! 🏒🐺

The online team store is open! Grab your hoodies, hats, jerseys & more to rock your Wolfpack pride on and off the ice.

Order by November 16 to make sure you don’t miss out!

Order here: https://hubs.la/Q03RRmP90

10/08/2025

Yesterday’s 4th Annual Bullseye Archery Tournament brought together adaptive athletes who showed their skill and supported one another all day long.

Watch the FOX61 story below!

Ga***rd Hospital helped athletes overcome personal challenges and build lifelong friendships during its fourth annual bullseye archery tournament on Tuesday.

10/07/2025

Today’s Ga***rd Bullseye Classic brought together adaptive archers to put their skills to the test in our annual tournament!

After a season of hard work, these athletes showed off their precision and determination—especially battling the wind today!

Thanks to everyone who came out, including competitors, volunteers, and spectators, for making it such a fantastic day.

Catch all the action tonight at 10 PM on FOX61!

10/07/2025

What an amazing Sled Hockey Clinic! 🏒❄️

We had a great turnout of athletes eager to learn about and try sled hockey this past Sunday — everyone did fantastic, especially for their first time on the ice!

A huge thank you to our incredible volunteers from Ga***rd Specialty Healthcare, Quinnipiac University, and UConn School of Medicine, as well as to Choate Rosemary Hall for donating the ice time and of course our team sponsor, the Hartford Wolf Pack Community Foundation, for their continued support. 🙌

If you missed the clinic but are interested in joining the team, reach out to learn how you can get involved!
📞 Call 203-284-2772 or
📧 email sports@gaylord.org for more information.

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10/03/2025

Thank you to Dan Zimmerman and Mike W**d from Spokes Fighting Strokes for coming to speak with our Stroke Support Group!

This wonderful nonprofit helps stroke survivors regain strength and confidence through Spokes Adaptive Cycling. They shared their experiences and highlighted how movement can support recovery.