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Welcome to
OWSA
a
wheelchair sports association consisting of several wheelchair sports teams
based in Columbus, Ohio. The Ohio Wheelchair Sports Association is a
non-profit 501(c)3 organization relying on the fund raising initiatives of it's
members as well as donations of Columbus businesses.
Our Mission
It
is the intent of The Ohio Wheelchair Sports Association, a non-profit
corporation, to encourage and promote the nurturing and development of
individual and team adaptive competitive and recreational sports in the State Of
Ohio.
OWSA, an all volunteer organization, was
established in May 1970 under the name Ohio Wheelchair Athletic Association to
sponsor Paralympic style games.
THE OHIO WHEELCHAIR GAMES
have continued for 40 consecutive years. Today OWSA sponsors many special events
to raise public awareness of wheelchair sports.
OWSA
strives
to
provide sports opportunities to individuals of any age with a permanent
physical disability
through these recreation and competitive athletic sports:
Click on each of the above sports and the Ohio
Wheelchair Games for more information
The Wheelchair
Reds will host a softball tournament at
Rhodes Park 1818 West Broad st Columbus Ohio 43223
Games start at 9:00 am Saturday July 9, 2011
There will be a Veteran Event July 16th, 10:00 am
until 3:00 pm
Franklin Park
Adventure Center 1747 East Broad St Columbus Ohio 43203
Phone 614.645.5648
<< Click here for Flyer >>
Basketball
The Buckeye Wheelers conference tournament games were played Wooster Ohio, March 26-27 for
the full MAWBC tournament.
Six teams made it to
Wooster for the MAWBC 2010-2011 season ending
tournament. Most of the teams were very evenly
matched. The Buckeyes are extremely disappointed as we finished 3rd in this
years tournament.
Our first game
was with Bay City, Erie PA and the Friday night was a big opening win 76 to 25
ur highest
points this season.
The next game
was with the Ft Wayne IN which is a very strong team and past national runner
ups, and the game was close see-saw game with Ft Wayne winning 49 to 58.
The next game
(2nd game on Saturday) was against the Western NY wheels. This game was also
much closer than expected. But we won going down the stretch 72 to 62.
The game number
3 on Saturday had the Buckeyes playing defending national champions Cleveland .
This was a tight close game and neither gained a lead advantage. This one would
go into overtime as Columbus would drop a 7 point lead in regulation. The extra
period remained close with the Bucks wining 58 to 56 -1ot.
Sunday morning had the
rematch of the weekend with the Buckeyes versus Ft Wayne. And the rematch was no
easy run for the Buckeyes. This was the second time these two teams played
double over time games. the last time was in 2004. Again as in 2004 the Bandits
won following one of the Buckeye starters fouling out. 66 to 72 -2ot.
If you are interested in learning more about Wheelchair Rugby; please
contact Brett Harbage by phone: (937) 470-4578 or email at bharbage@hotmail.com
or contact Danny White at 740-817-0799 or by email at ddub8@hotmail.com
In The News!
Clarion Ledger .COM July 3,2011
Wheelchair basketball means more than final score
the
Chronicle Herald .ca July3,2011
Between
wind & water
BBC Mobile
July 3,2011
Wimbledon 2011: Dutch claim wheelchair final success
Toledo
Blade.COM July 13,2011
Hens help league score miracles Ball club’s trio help
pitch fun during regional all-star game
DEXIGNER.COM July 9,2011
Helen Hamlyn Design Awards 2011
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Our Mission
It
is the intent of The Ohio Wheelchair Sports Association, a non-profit
corporation, to encourage and promote the nurturing and development of
individual and team adaptive competitive and recreational sports in the State Of
Ohio.
For more information regarding OWSA
 OWSA
Web EMail access is provided for all trustees and officers. Committee
chairmen may also obtain an email address based on need. These accounts
are provided for the purpose of conducting the business of OWSA and
promoting OWSA. | 
