NVWGatHOME
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2022 NVWG ‘atHOME’ Events
If you are unable to attend the 2022 National Veterans Wheelchair Games in person, we are once again hosting an ‘atHOME’ competition.From June 27, 2022 – July 1, 2022, Veterans will compete in the following events: Swimming, Trap Shooting, Cycling, Adaptive Fitness and Air Rifle and submit their scores. A designated link to do this will be published prior to the event. Winners will be announced and highlighted online via social media during the week of the in-person NVWG in Tempe, AZ (July 7-12, 2022).
Events:
ADAPTIVE FITNESS – For the Veterans competing in the atHOME Adaptive Fitness: Between June 27 – July 1, during a specific time frame, there will be (2) Workouts of the Day (WOD) that will make up the competition. Veterans will submit a video of the WOD to be judged for a score.
AIR RIFLE – atHOME or in person. Veterans may not compete in both. See Event Guide for full rules.
CYCLING – atHOME ONLY. Veterans will compete for the number of miles logged during the atHOME event timeframe (June 27 – July 1, 2022). Verification of the miles must be made by providing results of distance using a bike computer of preferred app, i.e., Fitbit, Garmin, Strava, etc.For 2022: Competition will be by Gender and combined classes of II-III; IV-V; IB-IC; IA.
25yd – Backstroke, Breaststroke and/or Freestyle.
Class II, III,IV and V Veterans:
50yd – Backstroke, Breaststroke and/or Freestyle; 100yd – Freestyle; 200yd – Freestyle
Competitors will submit video and verification of the time to a designated link. All swimming events start in the water. No bodysuits, assisted devices or buoyant foot protection are allowed. Socks and mesh water shoes are acceptable.
For 2022: Medals will be given by distance/stroke, Gender, Class and Division.
TRAP SHOOTING: atHOME Only. Each shooter must shoot 50 targets for the base score. They then will shoot another 50 score to determine tie breakers and place. Winning ties will be given duplicate awards. Competitors will be provided a scorecard and must be certified by a range official after completion of the competition.
Basic Amateur Trapshooting Association Rules will apply. All competitors must use a wheelchair for competition and both feet must be placed on the wheelchair footrests.
For 2022: Medals will be awarded by Gender, Division and combined classes of II-III; IV-V; IB-IC; IA. Shooting must occur between June 27 – July 1, 2022.
2021 atHOME Awards Ceremony
DOWNLOAD THE NVWG MOBILE APP
Everything you need for the National Veterans Wheelchair Games is on our free mobile app! It is your go-to resource for event information, real-time schedule updates and notifications, an interactive Expo floor plan, and more.
Three ways to access the app from your smart device:
- Download now at https://crowd.cc/s/3Ruxu
- Search Google Play or the App Store for “National Veterans Wheelchair Games.”
- Open your Wheelchair Games app from last year. Tap the menu and hit “Switch Event” to view the NVWGatHOME content.