03.14.23 County celebrates Kansas City Chiefs Wheelchair Football Team
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Legislator Donna Peyton and Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. are excited to recognize and celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs Wheelchair Football Team for its achievements in the USA Wheelchair Football League. A resolution and proclamation will be presented to the team at the downtown Jackson County Courthouse on Tuesday, March 14 at 3:00 p.m. Media is invited to attend.
What: Jackson County Celebrates Achievements of Kansas City Chiefs Wheelchair Football Team
When: Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Where: Jackson County Courthouse, 2nd Floor Legislative Chambers
415 E. 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
The Kansas City Chiefs Wheelchair Football Team is one of the four initial teams formed in 2019 with the launch of the USA Wheelchair Football League by Move United. With the support of an NFL-BWF (Bob Woodruff Foundation) Healthy Lifestyles and Creating Communities Grant, the League became the first organized opportunity for adults with disabilities to play wheelchair football.
Since then, the Kansas City Chiefs Wheelchair Football Team has the best winning percentage in the league, posting an overall record of 19-4 in the first two years of gameplay. The team has more than 20 local participants, many of whom qualify for the travel roster to compete in tournaments across the country, such as Tampa Bay and Salt Lake City. This year’s championship tournament was held in Phoenix the week of the Super Bowl as a part of Super Bowl Fan Experience Week. The Kansas City Chiefs Wheelchair Football Team beat the LA Rams 7-0 in the championship tournament game, after losing to the same team a year ago.
The USA Wheelchair Football League has now grown to 11 teams with two more to be added for the 2023-2024 season. Rules closely resemble NFL gameplay with adaptations specifically chosen to ensure the integrity and safety of the game, while keeping it fast paced and enjoyable for players and spectators. Veteran participation is required for teams to qualify for grant funding. There are 10 disabled veterans who participate in programming in Kansas City.
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