University of Wisconsin-Madison’s division of Recreational Sports will hold a Paralympic athletic event in the Southeast Recreational Facility from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
The event, which is called Badgers ADAPT, will include various Paralympic events including an adapted biathlon, sitting volleyball and goalball.
ADAPT will also feature speakers including a Paralympic swimmer and an Olympic trainer.
By participating in the various activities, students can earn stamps redeemable for raffle tickets. Potential grand prizes will include a Kindle Fire HD and Solo Beats by Dre.
No prior registration is required, and the event will be free for UW-Madison students of all abilities.
Rec Sports will work alongside the Adapted Fitness Program of the Department of Kinesiology, the Division of University Housing, the McBurney Disability Resource Center and other community organizations.
