Paralympic sport development supports the nationwide athlete identification and development strategy that introduces Americans with Paralympic eligible impairments to Paralympic sport and leads them into the athlete pipeline for the U.S. Paralympic Team.
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is committed to serving as global leader in the Paralympic Movement and enhancing opportunities for individuals with disabilities, including physical, vision and intellectual disabilities.
Since its formation in 2001, U.S. Paralympics has been inspiring Americans to achieve their dreams. Through relationships with hundreds of organizations across the country including National Governing Bodies, adaptive sports organizations nationwide, and other key stakeholders, the USOPC makes a difference in the lives of thousands of people with Paralympic eligible impairments.
Recognized by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) as the National Paralympic Committee for the United States, the USOPC is one of only four organizations worldwide to oversee both Olympic and Paralympic sport at the national level – and the first to incorporate the distinction in its official name and marks. The USOPC is responsible for elite Paralympic programming, including supporting the U.S. Paralympic Teams for both the summer and winter Paralympic Games.
We encourage you to start by completing the Para eligible athlete questionnaire. After completing the form, a representative from our Paralympic Pathway department will reach out to provide information on the sports of interest. We encourage you to rev...
Begin your journey in Paralympic sport today. Complete our Para Eligible Athlete Questionnaire to get connected with Paralympic sports, learn about the Paralympic pathway and classification, and discover upcoming opportunities.
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